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Jul 26
2011

Former Trib Building could be housing

Posted by: kirk

IMG_2435_resizedStudies have been underway for months to look at the possibility of rehabbing the former Salt Lake Tribune headquarters at 143 S. Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City for housing.  Owner Vasilios Priskos of Internet Properties has stated in meetings that there are positive signs that this new use could work.  Certainly, the idea of housing downtown, with proximity to the new Harmon's, City Creek Center, and TRAX transit out the front door help make the prospect of utilizing the historic building in the center of the proposed Cultural District more attractive.  And it would turn around one of the critical but vacant historic properties in downtown.

What do you think of putting housing into the Trib Building?

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Housing in the Trib Building
written by Chad Farnes, July 26, 2011
I think that it is a great idea! I love preserving these old historic buildings and putting them to a good use. I am all for it!
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GREAT idea!
written by Patrick, July 27, 2011
I LOVE that idea... do it! smilies/smiley.gif
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Downtown housing: a terrific new "old idea."
written by Ryan Arvay, August 02, 2011
Downtown housing is an increasingly popular idea. The ironic thing, is that this was the historic precedent back when many of these buildings were first built. The Tribune building was, of course, always offices - but it was common to have people living above their stores on one of several floors above their retail establishment. As downtown's entered a period of decline, people and business disappeared. One of the best things a city can do to revitalize their downtown is to have sufficient downtown housing. When you have a large, vacant building, this is always a good option to explore.

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