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  • New condos aim to revive Sugar House pulse

    (Salt Lake Tribune) Despite its pitted heart, Sugar House has grown a new limb -- and this one is designed to support life.

    Oozing urban-living modernity and majestic views, the 29-unit Urbana on Eleventh condominium tower -- a block north of the cratered retail hub -- is just a few months from completion.

    Two years after developer Craig Mecham bulldozed the business district's eclecticism, surviving Sugar House business owners predict Urbana could revive the area's weakened but willful pulse.

  • Deseret Industries officially moving locations

    (Sugar House Journal) Deseret Industries in Sugar House received approval from the Salt Lake Planning Commission to move the location of its current store at 2234 Highland Drive, to the old Circuit City building at 700 East and 2100 South.

    Moving the store will be a welcome change for the D.I. because, according to representatives at Deseret Industries, the current location is too small for the merchandise. Its three levels also make the store awkward for customers to navigate. In addition, traffic gets backed up easily when people come by to make donations.

  • 'Sugar Hole ordinance' targets demolitions

    (Deseret News) Nearly two years after the corner shops were torn down, there are no signs of construction on the vacant lot in the heart of Sugar House.

    The developer, Mecham Management, has seen its plan to turn the kitschy shops into a mix of high-level offices and apartments stalled by the recent credit crunch.

    Now, some Salt Lake leaders are working to add teeth to the city's demolition ordinance in hopes of avoiding similar problems in the future.

  • Utahns forming a grocery cooperative

     (Salt Lake Tribune) Nearly 40 members have signed up to be owners of a cooperative grocery store in Salt Lake City, with an opening-date target of fewer than two years.

    The co-op will focus on selling organic, sustainable and locally produced foods, said Alison Einerson, a member of the Wasatch Cooperative Market. Owner-members of the for-profit group are to receive annual refunds based on store profits and the amount of food they purchase.

  • Sugar House called Utah's best city by 'This Old House'

    (Sugar House Journal) Having an old home is a good thing for Sugar House residents, especially now that the city has been named Utah’s best city by “This Old House” magazine. The cozy bungalow and cottage-style homes that are a staple of the community were called a “first-time homebuyer’s delight” by the magazine, which named one city for each state in the nation and one in Canada.

  • Planners agree: Mansion stays

    (Deseret News) A Sugar House mansion won't be razed to make way for a thrift store's loading docks and drive-through donation drop-off zones.

    The Salt Lake City Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a conditional use application, clearing the way for Deseret Industries to convert the former Circuit City big-box store, 724 E. 2100 South, but placed a restriction on the home's demolition.

    "We're supposed to improve the character of the area," Commissioner Susie McHugh said. "I don't see how removing the house ... improves the looks."

  • Sugar House home remodeled to be environmentally friendly, earn LEED ranking

    (Sugar House Journal) The 1941 home on 2553 Dearborn Street is getting more than a face-lift. The home is being totally remodeled in an environmentally friendly way while meeting the historical standards of the Highland Park Historical District.

    Owner and concept creator Vera Novak has waited six years to create her vision of a sustainable, low-energy home that fits naturally within the neighborhood.

  • Sugar House bungalow transformed into city-style loft

    (Deseret News) The little bungalow near 1500 East and 1500 South looks like any other home in the neighborhood from the street.

    "It is very deceptive," says Barbara Schovaers, owner of the newly remodeled home. "On the outside it looks just like a Sugar House bungalow, but when you walk in, it looks like a New York City loft."

    Schovaers always wanted to live in a downtown loft but she has a dog.

  • Deseret Industries' Sugar House thrift store to move

    (Salt Lake Tribune) LDS Church officials are planning to close a Deseret Industries thrift shop in Sugar House and move the outlet a few blocks west to the old Circuit City big-box store near 700 East and 2100 South.

    Plans also include purchasing an adjoining parcel and demolishing a historic mansion on the site, located northeast of the former Circuit City property.

    Although neither sale has been completed, both parcels currently are under contract.

  • Embroidered clothing company to move, expand Salt Lake store

    The Sugar House EmbroidMe will be moving to a larger location in mid-September. The new location will be at 2511 S. State in South Salt Lake. The new building is 3,600 square feet, nearly double the size of the store’s current location. EmbroadMe, which decided to take advantage of attractive lease rates brought on by the slow economy, leased its new location with the assistance of Eric Fuhrman of InterNet Properties.

  • Deseret Industries may relocate Sugar House branch

    (Sugar House Journal) The LDS Church’s Division of Welfare Services has announced plans to close the Deseret Industries thrift store, located on 2234 Highland Drive, and relocate it to the old Circuit City store on 724 East 2100 South. The Sugar House location is the oldest facility in the Deseret Industry system.

    The announcement was made by architect Craig Ames, Partner at PGA & W Architects and Randy Mendenhall, project manager for the Deseret Industries, during the Aug. 5 Sugar House Community Council meeting.

  • Merchants and patrons react to redevelopment status of Granite Block

    (Sugar House Journal) Since the redevelopment of the Granite Block began,, the community of Sugar House has had mixed feelings. The common thread among local merchants is having the feeling the public is not aware they are still open for business.

    Sales have significantly dropped for I Kim Co., an urban chic clothing store located just south of the redevelopment site at 2166 South Highland Drive.

  • Granite Block developer improves landscape, offers apology for delay

    (Sugar House Journal) The controversial “crater” on the corner of Highland Drive and 2100 South in Sugar House has been fenced off, backfilled and landscaped. Gone are the remnants of the old buildings that were razed to make way for owner/developer Craig Mecham’s redevelopment project. The property will continue to be maintained by Mecham until the economy eases and financing is available to build the high-end condominium, office building and shopping space.

  • SLC chases $35 million on stimulus funds for Sugar House streetcar

    (Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City Council is pledging $2.5 million for the chance to snatch up to $35 million in federal stimulus, which, if awarded, would speed up completion of the Sugar House streetcar to early 2012.

    "This is a very exciting day for Sugar House," Councilman Soren Simonsen said Tuesday, predicting the streetcar endeavor will be "emulated around the country."

    The money would stretch a long way toward the total project cost of $46 million.

  • Denver burger chain to open first of 10 Utah diners

    Smashburger, originally located in Denver, will open the first of 10 planned Utah eateries in West Valley. A second will open in Sugar House, with more to open in Ogden, Provo and Logan. The diners will range in size from 1,600 to 2,200 square feet. Consumer Capital partners originally invested $15 million in Smashburger when it was launched a year ago in April. The company has 12 other locations in Colorado, Oklahoma and Minnesota. Franchise agreements have been sold for more than 200 locations.

  • Best Places to Buy a an Old House 2009: Sugar House

    Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Sugar House a best 'old-house' place

    Sugar House has been named one of the "Best Places for First-Time Buyers and Healthy Living" by the editors of "This Old House."
     
    The magazine's July/August issue and ThisOldHouse.com list 51 of the "best old-house neighborhoods," one from every state and Canada.
     
    The selection criteria included architectural diversity, craftsmanship of the homes and the preservation momentum in the area, plus neighborhood amenities including walkability, sa
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