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Sugar House: Sugar Alley Fire Aftermath

April 15, 2023 by Lynne Olson Leave a Comment

When Salt Lake City approved the current zoning ordinance for the Sugar House Business District, it gave property owners the right to construct mixed-use (residential with commercial) structures up to 100' tall, with specific conditions and restrictions. In a short time, historic buildings such as the iconic Granite Drug Store were demolished, and the 6-story "Vue at Sugar … [Read more...]

Will Infrastructure Improvements Along 2100 South Ruin Some Of Our Most Beloved Sugar House Businesses?

March 29, 2023 by M.K. Lott Leave a Comment

Projected to span over the next four years, Sugar House will be experiencing a one-two punch of construction. First, Highland Drive will be getting a resurfacing that was supposed to begin at the end of February. This project will start at around 1700 South and new paving will go all the way to the 1-80 freeway overpass at around 2200 South. Then, 2100 South will begin … [Read more...]

$12 Million Not Enough To Complete The S-Line Extension Project In Sugar House

December 22, 2022 by Morgan Olsen Leave a Comment

When the concept of the S-Line was introduced in the Sugar House area, many business owners in the community were excited by the prospect of the increased foot traffic an additional Trax line would bring. The plan to build was announced in 2012, and construction was completed in 2013, with the goal of making transportation in and around Sugar House more accessible to those who … [Read more...]

Will Former Sugar House Sizzler Site Turn into a Gas Station? Sugar House Residents Kept in the Dark.

September 22, 2022 by Kelli Christine Case Leave a Comment

Gas Station proposed for corner property. In February earlier this year, Nathan Abbot, representing Galloway US, submitted a conditional use proposal to the SLC Planning Commission to build a Kum & Go convenience store and gas station on the parcel adjacent to the Sego Lily Plaza and the Draw at Sugar House Park (2111 South 1300 East). If the proposal is approved, it is … [Read more...]

Millie’s Burgers: Doing it Right, Fresh and from Scratch in Sugar House

June 2, 2022 by Alison Lafazan Leave a Comment

Burgers and fries made the old fashion way is what Dan and Stacy Neilson, owners of Millie’s Burgers in Sugar House, do six days a week.  “We make everything from scratch: our own sauces, french fries, onion rings, breaded mushrooms and breaded zucchinis,” says Dan. “We use fresh meat and cook your food to order. It makes a difference.”  Those are the basics that have … [Read more...]

Are Small Local Shops Competing with Amazon this Holiday Season?

December 15, 2021 by Alison Lafazan Leave a Comment

  Consumers have been shopping online at an increased rate since Covid-19 swept across our country.  Many local stores had to close their doors early during the pandemic, and some were able to remain open with limited hours.  Items that are usually bought on a trip to the local grocery store or home improvement store are now being purchased online more … [Read more...]

Transformation of Sugar House and Its Impact on Small Local Businesses

November 18, 2021 by Cathy McKitrick Leave a Comment

Despite a huge transformation, Sugar House still maintains its synergy and charm Forever artsy and eclectic, the walkable Sugar House business district has long had a vibe of its own. And by 2005, developers discovered the neighborhood with hopes to capitalize on its synergy and charm. Since then, the south side of 2100 South between 1000 and 1100 East underwent a huge … [Read more...]

Homeless in Sugar House

October 17, 2021 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

As apartment buildings rise and the shelters fill, the voices of the homeless on homeless policy. “I’ve given up on the homeless resource center,” said a man who we’ll call John. Now camping around Fairmont Park for the past few months, John added, “They say they want to help, but I showed up two minutes after eight o’clock and they took my room and kept all of my … [Read more...]

The Story of Sugar House

August 8, 2021 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

A Sugar House that never produced sugar: How initial attempts failed, but in the end produced a huge industry from which Utah would greatly benefit. Sugar House is an area in Salt Lake City that is full of bungalow houses, parks, tree-lined streets and a community of mostly liberal, yuppie-types who drive their Subaru wagons to Whole Foods to buy overpriced organic … [Read more...]

Renovated Sprague Library Retains its Historic Charm

June 29, 2021 by Pamela Manson Leave a Comment

Four years after a flash flood filled the Sprague Library’s basement with more than five feet of water and caused extensive damage, the branch is better than ever thanks to a $4.5 million renovation. The library, at 2131 South 1100 East, which is considered by many to be the heart of Sugar House, reopened May 3.  The design and remodel of Sprague Branch was done by … [Read more...]

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