As part of an ongoing effort to create a city center, Murray City has released the first of its plans to develop several acres of land into housing and commercial space near State Street and 4800 South. The development is being referred to as Block One. Late...
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Sandy reveals preview of proposed housing, office development near City Hall
Members of the Sandy City Council got an early look at what could be built on a lot just south of its chambers in City Hall — hundreds of housing units and a large amount of office space. During a council meeting and RDA board meeting Tuesday, council members...
Even with demand strong for top-shelf office space, construction still on hold
Despite positive absorption and dipping vacancy rates, there’s still an eerie quiet among office developers in the Salt Lake City region. Not so long ago, three developers Downtown had luxury office towers in their site plans. Two of those projects are dead, while the...
New Megaplex cinema entertainment center becomes a first for LHM Company
New Megaplex cinema entertainment center becomes a first for LHM Company as they continue building out Downtown Daybreak into a thriving commercial hub within South Jordan’s HRTZ.
South Salt Lake looks to land major project by Post District developer
A South Salt Lake project that would create a mixed-use hub with hundreds of housing units along the TRAX S-Line is moving forward. The South Salt Lake Planning Commission voted unanimously last week to forward a recommendation of approval to the city council...
Shadow lobbying, an AI paper and a willing Senator. The story behind the bill that took SLC’s streets away
This story has been made free for all readers. If you would like to help support BSL's independent journalism, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. The bill that took away Salt Lake City’s ability to control many of its own streets stemmed from shadowy...
Sandy City is slated to shrink the minimum dwelling size for its homes
Sandy City is on track to adjust its minimum dwelling sizes and parking requirements for homes following a new state law regarding parking requirements and exceptions made for affordable homes. Currently, Sandy's minimum dwelling size in R-1 and R-2 residential zones...
Millcreek to consider approving townhomes, condo development along 700 East
Members of the Millcreek Planning Commission will consider a measure this week that could pave the way for a new 14-unit, owner-occupied development just off 700 East. The proposal, which will be heard Wednesday during the city’s next planning commission...
One Burton, 180-unit market-rate project, opens in South Salt Lake
A ribbon-cutting last week in South Salt Lake opened an ambitious 180-unit market-rate project after 30 months of construction. One Burton, named after its street address, fronts both Main Street and Burton Avenue (2360 S), while also sitting adjacent to I-80. ...
Rimrock Construction beset by subcontractors claiming they haven’t been paid
Over the last 12 months a well-known general contractor along the Wasatch Front has been experiencing a bevy of lawsuits from subcontractors who are claiming they haven’t been paid for work completed. Rimrock Construction, a Draper-based firm enjoying its third decade...
Another one: A fifth Trader Joe’s is slated for Salt Lake County
It seems that a certain grocery store chain has more up its sleeve for the Wasatch Front. A recent state meeting hinted at a new Trader Joe’s location that could be opened in Holladay in the near future. Though the company has not confirmed that’s the case, it’s...
Holladay Planning Commission gives thumbs up to new Emigration Brewing location
A Salt Lake City gastropub could soon have its second location, as members of the Holladay Planning Commission voted earlier this month to move forward with plans for a mixed-use development along Highland Drive. On May 6, the city’s Planning Commission approved a...












