Sugar House developement on 1100 Each and 2100 South (2nd part)

Removing building would enhance the area in that section. It would also open up more space for parking that would be available for the use by employees and patrons of the businesses in that area.

Either way, Mecham has set a July 1 deadline for the owners of the Rockwood building to reach a decision and either construct a new wall or prepare the building for demolition.

Mecham is in regurlar contact with Rockwood Investments Associates while they work out an agreement.

"He's keeping us in the loop through the whole process", said Jim JOhnson of the Rockwood Investment Associates. "Mecham will bring in an engineers to help to determine the best way to remove the rest of the Blue Boutique building and still keep our building intact. Right now we're waiting to see what engineer says."

While he works on the common wall issue, Mecham will work on landscaping the area. He is also preparing to meet with the Salt Lake Ciy Planning COmmission to propose his developement plans. This meeeting could happen this summer.

Despite the snags and hurdles that have occurred with the project so far, Mecham reminas positive about his plans and the project. He plans to rect a six-story condo tower that will include residential, office space and retail stores. This developement project was an unpopular move among some of the tenants in the Sugar House Business district. Still, Mecham maintains that this project will enhance and revitalize the charm of the Sugar House business disctrict.

"I'm not doing this as another developer. I have an emotional attachment to Sugar House because my family has been here for a long time," he said. "I love Sugar House, and I believe this will be a great addition to the area."

Written by David Jensen in Sugar House Journal