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January 2017 | Vol. 4 Iss. 1 FREE Economic development defines Taylorsville’s 2016, propels city to 2017 By Tori La Rue | [email protected] PAGE 4 S Squared Development is bringing the first Regal Entertainment Group cinema to Utah within The Crossroads of Taylorsville complex. The theatre is scheduled to open in February. (Tori La Rue/City Journals) Permit #44 Permit Riverton, UT Riverton, Local Postal Customer Postal Local P A I D I A P ECRWSS U.S. Postage U.S. Presort Std Presort Scan Here: Interactive online edition with more photos. PAGE 2 | JANUARY 2017 GOVERNMENT TAYLORSVILLE CITYJOURNAL New $39M performing arts center will call Taylorsville home By Carl Fauver | [email protected] The TCJ is a monthly publication distri- raving sub-freezing temperatures last month outside Taylorsville buted directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout Taylors- BCity Hall, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams told a hearty ville. gathering that it was his 42nd birthday (Dec. 5). But instead of looking For information about distribution for birthday gifts or a cake, McAdams announced a kind of “gift” —a please email circulation@mycityjournals. $39 million performing arts center, to be designed in 2017, built in 2018- com or call our offices. Rack locations are 19 and ready to showcase live musicals, plays and other events by 2020. also available on our website. “Taylorsville is the perfect location for the Mid-Valley Performing For subscriptions please contact: [email protected] Arts Center, because this southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley is The views and opinions expressed in growing rapidly,” McAdams said. “This will add to a vibrant community display advertisements do not necessarily and help people to feel connected.” reflect or represent the views and opin- The Salt Lake County tourism fund will provide $36 million for ions held by Loyal Perch Media or the the project, while Taylorsville City will add $3.3 million. The new City Journals. This publication may not center will be constructed on part of a 5-acre parcel, southeast of the be reproduced in whole or in part without city building. the express written consent of the owner. Taylorsville City Mayor Larry Johnson also spoke during the frigid news conference, saying, “I feel like Santa Claus with my red cheeks— The Taylorsville Team but this is worth it. Mayor McAdams and I have the same vision for Taylorsville City, and this center will be a great addition to our campus. CREATIVE DIRECTOR: I’ve lived in Taylorsville about 60 years, and this is one of the most Bryan Scott exciting announcements I can remember. I’d like to thank our residents Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams announces the new Mid-Valley Performing [email protected] who work so hard and pay their taxes for making this possible.” Arts Center, at the Taylorsville City offices Dec. 5. Both the county and city mayors emphasized funding for the EDITOR: performing arts center will not require any tax increases. County Tori La Rue Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton also added, “Tax funds from [email protected] rental cars and restaurants will cover the county’s portion of the cost, we won’t have to worry about that.” ADVERTISING: and not money from the general fund.” Officials say the new center could be rented out to other groups 801-254-5974 Square footage and seating capacity for the new center aren’t around the southwest Salt Lake valley if their needs don’t conflict with known, because a design team has not yet provided plans. That process Taylorsville Arts Council scheduling. DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING: —expected to take 12 to 18 months—should begin soon. Officials City Council Chairman Ernest Burgess said the Taylorsville City Ryan Casper estimate the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center will be about 60,000 to contribution to the project is actually closer to $5 million. [email protected] 801-671-2034 70,000 square feet. “In addition to providing $3.3 million in tax dollars, the value of Following the outdoor portion of the announcement, elected the city land donation is about $1.7 million. This is a great thing for our SALES ASSOCIATES: officials, community dignitaries and others entered the much warmer city community and will pull people together,” he said. Melissa Worthen council chambers, to enjoy a singing performance from Taylorsville Arts The new arts center is expected to occupy less than half of the 5-acre [email protected] Council veteran Sara McDonald. After sharing two songs, McDonald parcel. Taylorsville officials anticipate other businesses may express 801-897-5231 led the audience in an impromptu rendition of “Happy Birthday” to interest in purchasing or leasing part of the acreage as well. Steve Hession McAdams. Burgess added, “Anything that would be allowed in that area would [email protected] Taylorsville Arts Council Director Howard Wilson said the new have to be something that would enhance the city and the live theater center will provide critical rehearsal and performance space for his experience.” CIRCULATION COORDINATOR group. The first productions in the new Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Brad Casper “Until now, auditions and rehearsals have been held here in the city are not expected to be staged for at least three years. After entertaining [email protected] council chambers,” Wilson said. “There have been plenty of occasions the audience, McDonald said, “If I had a magic wand I’d get (the facility) when city staff have chewed us out for leaving the chamber dirty. Now done before 2020. 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The city plans to 5400 Complex on the northwest corner of Redwood Road and 5400 South. (Tori La Rue/City Journals) welcome the amenity-filled retirement community to the northeast corner (Taylorsville City) of Bangerter Highway and 6200 South by 2026. (Summit Vista) aylorsville became a “destination city” in 2016 through brought six businesses to the area in 2016: Papa John’s, Mattress and buy a nice dress in Taylorsville, and I think that is going to Teconomic development areas, which spearheaded other Firm, sit-down eatery Penny Ann’s Cafe and fast-food chains happen,” she said. community projects, according to city leaders. Zaxby’s, Cubby’s and Chi-Ku Pan-Asian Kitchen. Harper predicts that Legacy Plaza 5400 and The Crossroads “They always used to talk about us being a pass-through “(These developments) are going to create a position where of Taylorsville will about reach capacity in late 2017 city. Well, we’re not a pass-through city anymore,” Taylorsville we are going back 25 years ago till, you know, the mid-80s, mid- City Councilman Ernest Burgess said at the end of the year. 90s where 5400 South and Redwood used to be the retail capital Tech 27 and Summit Vista “People are passing and staying, and that is exciting.” of the west side,” Harper said. Economic development will continue to sprout in Taylorsville The redevelopment of the Taylorsville Family Center The developments near 5400 South and Redwood Road with two developments—a 330,000-square-foot corporate into The Crossroads of Taylorsville; the development of its helped to increase Taylorsville’s sales tax revenue from 3.6 center and Utah’s first Life Plan retirement community.