Construction is nearly finished on the Courtyard by Marriott, a new hotel on the 300 West block of 100 South. The five-story, 175-room hotel adds street presence and infill to a long-neglected section of downtown. The hotel is adjacent to recently completed 159 room,...
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In Pictures: Urban corridor growing in Brickyard
The area surrounding Brickyard Road has the potential to become one of Salt Lake City's key urban centers. The area already has mixed-uses with retail, although it is currently in a suburban style strip mall, a midsize office tower and nearby mid-density housing. The...
In Pictures: Marmalade Branch taking shape
The Marmalade Branch, the newest branch in the Salt Lake City public library system, is nearly framed out. The branch, at the southwest corner of 500 North and 300 West intersection, is the first phase of redevelopment plans for the entire 500 North block of 300...
In Pictures: Wilmington Gardens exemplifies community focused design
The Sugar House neighborhood in Salt Lake City already has abundant open space, including the City's largest park and multiple public plazas. The neighborhood is setting the standard for incorporating open space with private development. The Wilmington Gardens...
In Pictures: Enclave Apartments progressing quickly
The Enclave Apartments are nearly framed out. The development is on the 1400 South block of 300 West, an area dominated by light manufacturing, big-box retailers and fast-food restaurants. The project consists of four, three and four-story buildings with 251...
In Pictures: Changing seasons at Denver Street
Construction crews have been working aggressively on the Seasons at Denver Street, on the northeast corner of 400 South and Denver Street. Since the last photo update, less than two months ago, the project's final three floors have been nearly framed out, with just...
In Pictures: Encore has a big presence on 400 South
The density that the Encore Apartments, on the 400 East block of 400 South, add to the 400 South corridor is palpable. While the seven-story, 189-unit apartment project will lack active uses at the street level, the project's limited setback from the sidewalk does...
In Pictures: S-Line Townhomes are framed out
Living along the S-Line in Sugar House won't be cheap. Prices for four new townhomes on the S-Line near 800 East will start at the mid $300,000. According to Zillow, the price for the townhomes is significantly more than the price of adjacent homes. The townhome...
In Pictures: Townhome projects framed out
Two separate townhome projects are nearing completion in the Central City and Liberty Wells neighborhoods. Both infill projects add new density and replace vacant or underutilized land. The Trolley Condominiums, on the west side of 500 South block of Denver Street,...
In Pictures: 111 Main already making an impact
The building core for 111 Main, the newest addition to Salt Lake City's skyline, is rising quickly. The core appears to be built up to the about the tenth floor with the steal up to the fifth floor. The project has already surpassed the adjacent, nine-story Emergency...
In Pictures: Element31 maximizes space on a unique lot
Element31, a 208-unit apartment development at 1245 Brickyard Road, is over half-way complete. The development consists of four floors of residential above a two-story parking structure. The section on the north and east sides are framed out, while half of the west...
In Pictures: Residential islands in Central City
Zero setback doesn't not make a development more walkable or provide energy at the street level. Salt Lake has many projects that are built up to the sidewalk, yet engage little at the ground level. True urban living revolves around shared spaces. Walkable...












