Growing metropolis seeks partner with a love of the arts and a desire to build a Broadway-style theater.
That is Salt Lake City's personal ad, as the city works to move forward with a 2,500-seat theater as the center of an arts and cultural district in the capital's downtown.
"This is an opportunity to get out there and find what interest there is in the project," said Councilman Eric Jergensen, as the city put out a "request for qualifications" from developers this week. "We need to find a partner to help us develop that area in a center of vibrancy."
Jergensen, chairman of the city's Redevelopment Agency, said he envisions the area, between Main and State streets from 100 South to 200 South, turning into a bustling mix of apartments and shops, anchored by the new theater.
The city last year selected the old Newspaper Agency Corp. building as the site for the downtown theater. Officials say the theater will draw first-run, touring Broadway shows.
Jergensen said he sees Regent Street, between Main and State, lined with boutique shops and residential units.
Interested developers must submit their qualifications to the Redevelopment Agency before May 19.
— Aaron Falk
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