Andy Moffitt, left, moderates a ULI Trends panel that included Chris Byers, right. Photo via Kelli Freshman Photography Mormon Wives, Swig, Crumbl — Utah’s exports have been making waves lately outside of the state. But the inverse is also happening, real estate...
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LDS Church moving forward with plan to demo Plaza Hotel for Downtown parking lot
Parts of the Plaza Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City could soon start to be torn down, as part of a larger effort to raze the entire hotel and make way for a surface parking lot near Temple Square that likely isn't allowed by city ordinance. Last week, Salt Lake City...
SLC floats new MU-15 zone as part of Ballpark NEXT rezone proposal
As part of its planned overhaul of the former Smith’s Ballpark site, Salt Lake City is considering adding a brand new zone onto its recently overhauled mixed-use zones. More zoning reform could be on the horizon, too. The city is beginning its efforts to rezone the...
Salt Lake City releases millions in housing funds for affordable units, homeownership projects
Listen up developers — Salt Lake City has millions in funds up for grabs for affordable housing projects and developments that offer a path toward home ownership. The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency announced Monday it has $14.4 million in funds...
Could high rise apartments be built in Central City? Planning Commission approves rezone
Downtown’s high rise apartment buildings could soon begin bleeding into Central City, as a proposed mixed-use tower complex just cleared its first hurdle toward city approval. Last week the Salt Lake City Planning Commission voted 7-1 to give a favorable...
Planning Commission approves townhome project on 1300 South at site of strip mall
A proposed townhome and apartment development along 1300 South in Central City won approval from the Salt Lake City Planning Commission, meaning a handful of businesses at the site will likely need a new home. On Wednesday, the commission voted to approve a design...
SLC Planning Commission moves Sugar House Hotel pitch forward after lengthy hearing
After an hours-long debate, the controversial plan to build a seven-story hotel is moving forward. On Wednesday night, members of the Salt Lake City Planning Commission sided with a Millcreek-based developer regarding the proposed 90-foot tall hotel on the edge of...
Rose Park’s only bar asks to expand its capacity by nearly 400%
Rose Park’s lone bar wants to triple its square footage — and it’s exactly what Salt Lake City Planning Commissioners worried about when they first granted the bar a conditional use permit back in December. Paris Social Bar, located at 910 W. 1000 North, filed an...
Developer behind Sugar House hotel explains why he wants 90 feet
Millcreek developer John Potter has a plan for what might be the most difficult, controversial development site in Salt Lake City. Potter, founder and CEO at Magnus Hotel Management, has the support of city staff to upzone the former Sizzler restaurant property at...
Developers quickly move to demolish old OfficeMax after student housing complex approval
Developers are moving quickly toward building a new, student-focused housing project along 400 South in the East Central neighborhood that was approved by city officials earlier this month. A demolition permit was filed Tuesday for the old OfficeMax building, located...
EVENT: Ballpark group seeks to steer future development in area poised for change
A motivated group of Ballpark neighborhood residents is reaching out to residents, business owners, and members of the development community in an effort "to strengthen relationships and spark solutions” for the rapidly-changing area just south of Salt Lake City’s...
What’s going to happen at LDS Hospital in the Avenues? SLC Council candidate pitches plan
A candidate trying to unseat a Salt Lake City Council incumbent is pitching a plan to voters to create more housing in the Avenues neighborhood. Here’s the idea: if Intermountain Health were to close the LDS Hospital — opting to move its services to the...












