🌱Ground Broken For Utah's Tallest Building + Office Space In SLC

Salt Lake City UT

12 January, 2022

7:28 PM

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Hey, Salt Lake City! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in Salt Lake City today. First, today's weather: Periods of sun. High: 46 Low: 30. Here are the top 3 stories today in Salt Lake City: Remember the Carl's Jr. on 200 S and State Street Downtown? Well, that's where ground has now officially been broken for The Astra Tower, Utah's soon-to-be tallest building. The ascension of the tower is symbolic of the many ways Salt Lake City is rising, not least of which is the cost of living and the population growth of Utah's capital city. Most of the Astra will be luxury apartment homes. (KSL.com) In just 6 years, the income needed to afford a median-priced home in Salt Lake County has nearly doubled. That's according to new data from UtahRealEstate.com citing the Utah Board of Realtors. And the data show that it takes earning six figures in order to afford the average single-family home in a market that experts say is not slowing down. (KUTV 2News) Even with a pandemic, Downtown SLC still needs office towers. That's according to Downtown Alliance, a booster organization for Downtown Salt Lake, which cites office space occupancy data that suggests 29,000 people have returned to work Downtown since the Coronavirus sent many to work from home. But returning to work isn't where all the occupancy increase is happening, since part of SLC's growth is from companies either relocating to or expanding their operations in Salt Lake. (fox13now.com) From our sponsor: Hey Salt Lake City, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Salt Lake City: Attend the Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit 2022 at the Salt Lake Chamber presented by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. (8:30 AM) Tune in virtually to a discussion from World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) on the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant program and how it can help Utah-based businesses grow overseas. (11:00 AM) Get practical help and community support from the Buried In Treasures Workshop designed to address hoarding behavior in a supportive group class. (6:00 PM) From my notebook: "We are holding three bald eagle viewing events around the state in February! Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are typically in the state. This is a great opportunity to see these birds and learn more about them." (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) "Kids can adopt a mini stuffed animal pet at The City Library. From January 10– February 28, you can pick up a new little buddy at any City Library location. Take it home and give it a name, and be sure to take care of it! This is a fun way to help prepare a child for a real pet, or a bit of a substitute if you can't have pets in your home. Each child will also receive a bingo card full of activities they can do with their new pet — complete the bingo card to win a prize!" (Salt Lake City Public Library) "A message from University of Utah president Taylor Randall on the bomb threat made against the University of Utah's Black Cultural Center." (The University of Utah) "Her staff is calling her Maggie the Magnificent Multitasker! Meadowlark Elementary School - Salt Lake City principal Maggie Cummings decided to help with today's staffing shortage by throwing on a hairnet and serving lunch." (Salt Lake City School District) Loving the Salt Lake City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. — Joseph Peterson About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.