I have always been perplexed as to why the SLC skyline has barely changed in 20 years despite having a relatively extensive LRT system and being an outdoorsy city much like Denver. With only 10k downtown residents, that seems small for a city that has invested a lot into their downtown over the past couple of decades.
But it looks like they are starting to catch up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tt6T3D0tE0
Weird how SLC has a relatively small downtown residential population
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Re: Weird how SLC has a relatively small downtown residential population
I'm just guessing, but when I was going to SLC regularly, it struck me as a family-oriented city. Plus the church factor. Remember that the city is centered around the tabernacle. It has only been in recent years that they really had a food and bar scene at all. Again, I'm just guessing.
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Re: Weird how SLC has a relatively small downtown residential population
So much SFH sprawl in SLC, especially out in places like St. George, Provo and Lake Powell that are rapidly growing.
https://fox4kc.com/business/lees-summit ... roperties/
I would say in general, the church's development wing seems to be actually pretty good at diversified mixed-use developments, but they are subject to the market like everybody. Glad to see that SLC is getting a better mix of residential downtown and that there are some affordable options.
I agree, I think there's a relatively low cost of living (compared to Cali) and less young, single people are moving there than larger families who want SFH. A lot of real estate development is also controlled by the Morman church itself through it's various development enties. You may or may not known, the church is a big landholder in KC area as well, helping develop Shoal Creek as well as owning a large area of land in Lee Summit.maison rustique wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:34 am I'm just guessing, but when I was going to SLC regularly, it struck me as a family-oriented city. Plus the church factor. Remember that the city is centered around the tabernacle. It has only been in recent years that they really had a food and bar scene at all. Again, I'm just guessing.
https://fox4kc.com/business/lees-summit ... roperties/
I would say in general, the church's development wing seems to be actually pretty good at diversified mixed-use developments, but they are subject to the market like everybody. Glad to see that SLC is getting a better mix of residential downtown and that there are some affordable options.
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Re: Weird how SLC has a relatively small downtown residential population
There are Mormons who believe Independence, Missouri, is still where Jesus will make his City of Zion when he returns to rule Earth. That's why the Mormons continue to build in the area.
Be there or be square, or in this case, temple square.
Be there or be square, or in this case, temple square.