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CELEBRATING 25 PEOPLE WHO HELPED BUILD DOWNTOWN

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The backstage buzz on Regent Street The revitalization of Regent Street—at 100 South between State and Main—will bring excitement back to the once bustling side street, with a fun and excitingly reinvigorated retail and café district—sitting confidently at Salt Lake City’s intersection of discovery, connection, culture and convenience. Curtain up—fall 2016. Now Leasing On Regent Café & Retail Shops from 800 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft.

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CONTENTS

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25 People Who Built Downtown As we celebrate our 25th birthday as an organization, we turn our attention outwards to the many people who have made downtown what it is today

Navigator Your personal guide to navigating and discovering the best of downtown

GREENbike Utah’s bike share program signals a growing economy

Gallery Stroll A way to experience some of Utah’s best artists

8 Slices Eight favorite slices of pizza downtown

Baker’s Dozen Indulge in some of downtown’s best desserts

Diverse City Downtown is home to folks from all walks of life

Sunday, Funday, Sunday Four itineraries for making the most of Sunday

Helping Hands Three people giving a hand up instead of a handout

Farmer’s Favorites Living the American dream at the Farmers Market

Farmers Market Turns 25 The organic growth of the Pioneer Park neighborhood

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25 Years and Counting

silver anniversary is a big deal. For a quarter of a century the Downtown Alliance has been working to build a dynamic and diverse community that is the regional center for culture, commerce and entertainment. We got our start in 1991 as a handful of property owners wanted to put up coordinated holiday lights. Over 25 years, we have evolved into an adept and agile organization that manages a wide spectrum of programs and projects. Today, the Downtown Alliance runs the Downtown Dine O’ Round, hosts the three-day EVE WinterFest, runs year-round Farmers Markets in Pioneer Park and the Rio Grand Depot, oversees the GREENbike bike share system, partners with public and private developers on residential and commercial projects, installs urban art interventions, coordinates homeless services like HOST and the Clean Team, maintains social media networks that reach more than 250,000 organic subscribers and advocates for public policies to help downtown grow. It’s an exciting time in downtown Salt Lake

City. The opening of 111 South Main and the Eccles Theater this year will continue Main Street’s transformation bringing thousands of new employees and theater patrons on a daily basis. New owners at The Gateway are making real investments in the long-term health of downtown’s west side, complementing planned renovations of Vivint Smart Home Arena. A convention hotel is being built after years of planning. And a regional approach to homeless services means that the entire state is involved in finding solutions for homeless families and individuals. Additional housing combined with new facilities in and out of downtown will change the trajectory of individual lives and reduce the burden on downtown providers and neighborhoods. On behalf of the staff, board and members of the Downtown Alliance, we are honored to represent Utah’s thriving urban center. We are excited to celebrate 25 years of being the city center’s biggest cheerleaders and we are committed to continuing to build a downtown that belongs to everyone for the next 25 years.

JASON MATHIS

Executive Director, Downtown Alliance

RYAN MACK

AUSTEN DIAMOND

HEATHER L. KING

MELISSA FIELDS

DAVID NEWKIRK

A native of Salt Lake City, Ryan has his eyes and ears on the streets of downtown, serving as the community engagement coordinator for the Downtown Alliance. When he’s not skiing or mountain biking in the Wasatch, you’ll find him taking advantage of all of the amazing amenities that downtown has to offer.

Despite Austen Diamond’s extensive experience working as a a journalist, an editor and a marketing copywriter, he’s notoriously horrible at Scrabble—even worse at Bananagrams. As a photographer, he specializes in photojournalism, commercial work, creative portraiture, and even documentary-style weddings.

A Utah native with Eastern roots, Heather writes about food and culture in Utah and beyond. A lover of travel, critic of food and supporter of the good life, she reviews restaurants for The Salt Lake Tribune and Examiner.com and covers the finer things in life for theutahreview.com. She is the founder of Utah Ladies Who Lunch and proud Great Dane owner.

Reading soon after waking in the morning, a perfectly chilled glass of Pinot Grigio, crispy bacon, and pedaling her bike are among Melissa Fields’ favorite things—and all the essential elements for her story about crafting the ideal downtown day of rest, “Sunday, Funday, Sunday.” When not in hot pursuit of leisure time, Fields is the editor of Park City Magazine.

As a full-time photographer, David is always out and about with his cameras. He’s an absolute fan of SLC and his work is basically a love letter to this city and to Utah. As a young teenager, he and his dad moved to SLC to pursue their love of skiing, and he’s loved it here since day one. His other passion is mountain biking and you can find him up on the Shoreline Trail.

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{ MOVE, DISCOVER, DRINK, DINE, FRESH, SEE, VISIT, WORSHIP, LIVE AND LOVE DOWNTOWN }

DAVID NEWKIRK

Downtown Rising Spring is my favorite time of the year downtown. While I cherish moments from other seasons, such as the community ringing in the New Year together at EVE WinterFest, the roar of a summer crowd at a Twilight Concert Series show and the flavors of the annual Dine O’ Round in fall - spring is tops for me. We’re like bears coming out of hibernation: rediscovering our favorite al fresco dining spot, lingering over coffee on a patio, and escaping our corner offices for a walk with sun streaming down Main Street and Broadway. I look forward to longer days and evenings as we reacquaint ourselves with our city. — Nick Como, DOWNTOWN the Magazine, Editor spring / summer 2016

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VIVINT SMART HOME

Getting

Around

Enterprise Car Share

With each new edition of DOWNTOWN the Magazine, we find a new and exciting way to get around downtown. The answer to the question “How do you get to ___?” is an ever-growing list, proving the vibrancy and progressive nature of Salt Lake City. The sharing economy is clearly here to stay, and with a blend of technology and utility, more downtown residents are able to go car-free with app-based services, public transit or by foot.

ENTERPRISE CAR SHARE

RIDE SHARE

This membership service allows users access to cars (there are several downtown and throughout the valley) for errands and short trips around the city without having to own one. Simply pick a car, which are parked in reserved spaces, and a time and you’ve got wheels! With pricing by the hour, this flexible option allows users to only pay when they use the service. Choose from three downtown locations: 325 W North Temple, 225 S Main St. & 395 S 300 East.

Utilizing smartphone apps, services such as Lyft and Uber provide on-demand rides. Users can call a car directly to their location and be on their way in mere minutes, 24 hours a day. You can, of course, go old school and call or hail a cab.

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GREENbike

TRAX

Public transportation has never been this fun, or promoted an active lifestyle, like bike sharing does. GREENbike, now in its fourth season, launched with ten stations and less than one hundred bikes, has quadrupled in size. Daily or annual passes allow users unlimited rides for 30 or 60 minutes and remove the typical cycling barriers such as specific clothing and security. No special attire is required, and when bikes are not in use they are securely docked at a nearby station awaiting the next user.

Red, blue or green? Downtown is the hub for all three rail lines and TRAX is free in the Central Business District. All major downtown landmarks and destinations are located within this Free Fare Zone, providing an accessible option to travel around downtown. UTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network connects the University of Utah, SLC International Airport and SL Central Station, which accesses bus and FrontRunner lines, through downtown.

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STORY BY NICK COMO, PHOTOS BY DAVID NEWKIRK

New Face in Town: Progrexion A conversation with Gene Abernethy, Chief Human Resources Officer

Welcome to the neighborhood! Progrexion has set up shop in the 257 Tower.

Who is Progrexion? Progrexion is the leading provider of credit report repair services in the United States. Progrexion’s technology and services help consumers access and understand information contained in their credit reports, verify whether that information is fair, accurate and substantiated, and correct inaccuracies with individual creditors, other data furnishers and the national credit bureaus. Progrexion technology and services are used by CreditRepair.com, its wholly-owned subsidiary and Lexington Law, an independentlyoperated law firm. Progrexion has consistently been named by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah’s top 50 fastest growing companies. There is an entire page on your site dedicated to culture: why is that important? A strong corporate culture is the driving force behind associate engagement and retention. It is the right business strategy and more importantly it is the right thing to provide for our associates. We are passionate in the services that we provide our clients and we seek to have a long-term relationship in providing products and services for

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them. We seek that same long-term relationship with our employees through our strong culture, good compensation and benefits, recognition, personal development, and career advancement. Why did you choose to locate an office downtown SLC? Last year we moved our corporate offices from the founder’s North Salt Lake location to an excellent location on Second South. We love being based in Utah for the quality of employees that we attract and the quality of life they can enjoy here. Our other offices in Utah are in North Salt Lake, Decker Lake and Provo. How has downtown played a role in your brand's success? As a fast-growing company, it was important for us to have a headquarters building that represented the professionalism and success of the company. It certainly adds to the perceived prestige of a company for candidates and visitors to come to a nice downtown location. The energy of being in the city adds to the culture of the office and the quality of restaurants and other downtown amenities add to the overall experience for our employees. I spring / summer 2016

Mikel Trapp and The LaSalle Restaurant Group are happy to announce their combined efforts and expansion of the culinary dream team.

Main Course Management Partnering with the Best of the Best Restaurant Professionals

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Downtown Garden Stroll

he first signs of spring. For some it’s a calendar date, such as the spring equinox or Mother’s Day or maybe the mercury hitting a particular temperature. Our proverbial thermometer is downtown’s blossom trees overflowing with fragrant, white flowers after the first sustained warm spell. The city begins popping with color along sidewalk landscapes and extending to outdoor patios, leading to a swell of foot traffic around the city. For the second spring, the Downtown Garden Stroll welcomes visitors to Main Street with eight pop-up parks along the sidewalks. Interactive and engaging, these parks are designed to be experienced, as well as promote activity and community, allowing visitors to engage with their environment creatively. Many downtown visitors and office dwellers tend toward routine and are accustomed to spending their time inside without taking a moment to recognize some of the most delightful changes within their immediate environment. Wide streets and sidewalks present a challenge in urban planning, but the artists and visionaries behind the Garden Stroll, led by the Downtown Alliance’s director of urban activation, Kristin Beck, have chosen to instead re-imagine these expansive spaces. “Looking at the streetscape as a blank canvas, artists can create green space where it wouldn’t normally exist,” said Beck. Visitors, residents, office dwellers and nighttime revelers have an opportunity to discover and interact with the exciting potential of Main Street and downtown.” Another goal of the Downtown Garden Stroll is to expand on one of the premier urban gardens in the west at Temple Square (see following page) and encourage visitors to explore neighboring blocks. I

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The most visited attraction in Utah is Temple Square, a meticulously landscaped 10-acre block in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.

PHOTO BY DAVID NEWKIRK

he centerpiece is the magnificent Salt Lake Temple, a sixspired granite edifice, which took Mormon pioneers 40 years to complete. The unique domed Tabernacle, built in 1867, is home to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Organ recitals are presented daily, and the public is invited to choir rehearsals on Thursday and the Sunday morning broadcasts of Music and the Spoken Word, which is the longest-running continuous network radio broadcast in the world. Complimentary tours of Temple Square are offered in over 40 languages. Temple Square includes two visitor centers where people can learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through art galleries and interactive exhibits. The North Visitors’ Center features an 11-foot replica of Thorvaldsen’s Christus statue. Exhibits

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at the South Visitors’ Center include a scaled model of the Salt Lake Temple, providing a glimpse inside the historic building. In the southwest corner of the Square, is the Assembly Hall, which hosts free concerts and recitals on weekends. Historic buildings, libraries, a museum and the Conference Center, along with landscaped open spaces, have been added to the original 10-acre block, creating the 35 acres at Temple Square. Travelers who have layovers at the Salt Lake International Airport can take a free shuttle to Temple Square and take a tour while they are waiting for their next flight. I

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When you come to Utah, be sure to visit

TEMPLE SQUARE in the heart of Salt Lake City Tours are available in more than 30 languages

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Many venues to choose from, and all are free

Listen

Your tour group can:

to the glorious music of the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir, rehearsing and performing in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. They also perform in the 21,000-seat Conference Center. See visittemplesquare.com for details. your roots in the FamilySearch Center, where helpful volunteers can assist in retrieving family history information from the world’s largest repository of genealogical records.

Meander

through two upscale visitors’ centers that include the Christus statue by Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen. Visit the interactive map of ancient Jerusalem (kids love it!) and much more.

Step into the past,

Discover

where the story of family life of yesteryear will unfold room by room in the Beehive House, the seat of government in early Utah.

GREENbike Signs of an Economy on a Roll STORY BY RYAN MACK

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tah was named the Beehive state for its industrious workers. That idea still holds true today in downtown Salt Lake City. Tech companies are flocking, startups and coworking spaces pump out new businesses and a young, educated workforce is taking advantage of a record low unemployment rate. There is no denying the buzz of activity taking place. On any given night, people swarm the sidewalks bouncing between restaurants, art galleries and theatres. In addition to a growing nightlife scene, other signs of downtown’s golden age can be seen in new apartments, condos

and increasing methods to reach all of these businesses. With all these people, you might wonder, “Where is the traffic jam?” In addition to an expansive public transit system and a walkable downtown, a bike-friendly city has helped ease auto traffic in a time with a flurry of economic activity. The wildly successful and ever expanding GREENbike program helps you get from point A to B easily and conveniently. Best of all, you’re helping to clean the air while having fun AND supporting local businesses. Now heading into their fourth year, GREENbike is equipped with an arsenal of 24 stations, nearly 200 bikes and a hunger for expansion. GREENbike director, Ben Bolte quantifies GREENbike’s role in the flourishing downtown ecosystem in more than just dollars and cents. “In addition to the commuting benefits, GREENbike promotes infill development, spring / summer 2016

air quality and can help with sales for downtown businesses”. In fact, in a recent survey the number one reason people used GREENbike was for food and drink, closely followed by commuting and social. The numbers don’t lie, nor do the smiles of all the people riding: well over 100,000 last year. GREENbike is a result of prosperity, as well as a driving force for spurring the local economy. The secret to their rapid growth and success? Density. Each station is selected by looking at a number of variables such as proximity to public transit, surrounding nightlife, grocery stores etc. All without veering too far from the closest station. It’s a recipe that has made GREENbike an elite and high performing bike share program, putting them with the likes of larger cities like Boston and Washington D.C. Density of stations also makes people more inclined to live near a station. 75 percent of respondents of the aforementioned survey were more likely to choose an apartment or condo downtown with a station in front or nearby. Making it fast and fun to go to Harmons Grocery Store to restock your cabinets or down to the Beerhive to grab a drink with friends. Frequent rider and UCAIR board member, Ryan Evans has been a GREENbike advocate and annual passholder since GREENbike’s inception. Aside from the obvious clean air benefits of riding a bike that supports the mission of the statewide clean air partnership, he says GREENbike is the most efficient way to get around downtown. “It’s just as fast, if not faster than driving if you consider finding a parking spot, parking and then walking to your destination. And the best part about it is that it’s a lot of fun.” From an economic standpoint, Evans thinks that more companies should get on board with GREENbike’s Office Pass Program where they can buy discounted passes for employees. “The cost of a GREENbike pass would be a lot cheaper than reimbursing employees for parking downtown. You’ll be

improving your company’s bottom line while improving workplace morale.” Ryan practices what he preaches and finished in the top-ten of annual passholder rides three out of the past four years. It’s not just bike enthusiasts that love the program. Casual bikers like families and groups of friends frequently use the bike share program, especially on the weekends. Downtown businesses are reaping the benefits, such as one of the first station sponsors, Squatters Pub Brewery who have seen firsthand the effects GREENbike can have on business. “It’s amazing how much activity we see at our station from both out of town visitors and locals alike” says Judy Cullen, marketing director for Squatters and Wasatch Brewery. “We get nothing but positive feedback from our guests about the ease, convenience and just plain fun of riding a GREENbike around the city.” For the businesses on the fence about having or sponsoring a station nearby, Cullen encourages them to take the plunge. “They will be amazed by the energy and customers that the stations bring.” With expansion in mind, the sky that they’re keeping clean is the limit for GREENbike. This means more connections to and from downtown coupled with public transit, more apartments and condos with stations in front, easy bar and restaurant hopping and most importantly an efficient and fun way to get around that won’t break the bank. More locations will be added downtown, and eventually throughout the Salt Lake Valley, and businesses are sure to feel a boost in atmosphere and sales. It’s easy to see the trend in GREENbike’s ridership data, every time they add new stations - rides increase, and that’s good news for anyone that owns a business or lives nearby. From the hardcore 365 day bikers to the suburban families enjoying a weekend downtown, GREENbike will continue to mix business and pleasure for years to come. I

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Gallery Stroll

The Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll offers a chance to experience some of Utah’s best artists and a thriving visual arts market.

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umans love rituals. Take something like cheese, make it monthly and you get a cheese of the month club. Who doesn’t love that? I am fortunate that among the many cultural offerings of Salt Lake City, I have a monthly ritual that I always look forward to, providing me with culture, a little bit of exercise, and best of all is free! It almost sounds too good to be true. Well, let me assure you that it is true and it is two words … Gallery Stroll. Regular Gallery Stroll participants know that on the third Friday of every month local art galleries and museums roll out the red carpet to introduce new exhibitions, provide opportunities to meet artists, and bring together art enthusiasts as our city evolves into a mecca for artists. We are fortunate to be a city with dozens of art galleries, spring / summer 2016

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displaying the gamut of art from painting and photography, to sculpture and digital in styles ranging from the avant-garde contemporary to reverent traditional. The sheer quantity of galleries means that it is impossible to make it to all of them on any single Gallery Stroll. I recommend choosing a neighborhood and a restaurant to anchor your evening around. Neighborhoods like 200 S and 200 E make a fulfilling evening in an easy to navigate area. Meet a date for refreshments at Copper Common (111 E Broadway, 801-355-0543, www.coppercommon.com), walk up Edison Street and spend time at Modern West (177 E 200 South, 801-355-3383,www.modernwestfineart. com), CUAC (175 E 200 South, 385-215-6768), Copper Palate (160 E 200 South, 801-6339470, www.copperpalatepress.com), FICE (160 E 200 South, 801-364-4722, www.ficegallery. com) and the Guthrie Building, all on the same block. Finish your night with dinner at Taqueria spring / summer 2016

27 (149 E 200 South, 385-259-0940, www. taqueria27.com). Plenty of neighborhoods have great galleries and great restaurants, so make it an adventure of your own, with your own personal favorite strolls. Take your time and really look at the art. You have all evening, so why rush? Also, there is no such thing as a silly question in a gallery. Gallerists and artists are passionate about the work and love it when people are excited enough about the work to ask questions and engage with them. At its heart, Gallery Stroll is a community event filled with people who love art, culture and Salt Lake City. Since you have that in common, talk about the art you are looking at and make some new friends. Information about participating galleries can be found on Salt Lake Gallery Strollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.gallerystroll.org. Kristian Anderson is the Executive Director of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (a proud participant in gallery stroll) I downtown the magazine 23

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Slicing a pizza pie into eight slices is an old a tradition as the delicacy itself. Here are eight of our favorite downtown slices, creating a “pie” of SLC’s greatest hits.

SETTEBELLO MARGHERITA

One bite and you’ll be magically transported to the Italian countryside. An imported brick oven and ingredients provide perfect blackened char spots on the crust: “a tell-tale sign of Pizza Napoletana that has been cooked in a blistering hot, wood burning oven. Each pizza is an individual work of art.” The Margherita is the quintessential Italian pizza, featuring fresh buffalo mozzarella. 260 S 200 West, 801-322-3556, settebello.net

STONEGROUND BIANCA

Featuring house-made ricotta, mascarpone and fresh mozzarella, this pie is not for the lactose (or gluten) intolerant. Creme fraiche and oregano round out the simple ingredients, which pair so well. Cooked in a dedicated pizza-oven, this thin-crust pie is charred to a perfect crust in less than five minutes. 249 E 400 South, 801-364-1368, stonegroundslc.com

CANELLAS FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” We agree with this quote above the pizza section on the menu. These famous words, while attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, shines through in this pie named after Wright, the architect. Five ingredients (marinara, mushrooms, arugula, black truffle oil and mozzarella) combine for an unforgettable flavor. 204 E 500 South, 801-355-8518, cannellasrestaurant.com

EVA BRUNCH FLATBREAD

When is a pizza not a pizza? When it’s a flatbread. Proving the French are as equally adept as their Italian and American counterparts, this mix of gruyere cheese, fresh arugula and bechamel with French ham easily passes the sniff test as either a pizza or a flatbread. This combo, available at Eva’s, as well as the their Boulangerie bakery, passes the taste test, too. 317 S Main Street, 801-359-8447, evaslc.com

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FROM SCRATCH MARGHERITA An in-house flour mill and locally sourced ingredients give From Scratch the nod from foodies and locavores alike. These personal-sized pies define elegance and the power of high-quality ingredients. Astoundingly, the Margherita at From Scratch has a completely different texture and flavor profile than the one from Setebello. A classic example of not better or worse, just different. Variety is truly the spice of life, or in this case a pizza slice! 62 E Gallivan Ave. 801-961-9000, fromscratchslc.com

ESTE PEPPERONI

Downtown SLC is 2,177 miles from Brooklyn. At Este though, you would never know we were more than a stone’s throw from the Williamsburg Bridge. Whether you order by the slice or pie, any craving for a fix of NYC pizza will be satiated here. Don’t bother ordering pineapple or requesting ranch...you’ll be treated to a Bronx Cheer. Opt for the classic stand-by pepperoni slice instead. 156 E 200 South, 801-363-2366, estepizzaco.com

PIZZA STUDIO GARDEN PIZZA

Let your personality shine through on custom made-to-order pies, including your choice in crusts: Whole Grain & Flax Seed, Rosemary Herb, Firecracker, as well as Gluten Free, and of course, Traditional. For those who can’t decide, they also have some house pies. Pictured is the Garden Blend, featuring mozzarella, roma tomato, red onion, mushroom, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and zucchini. 51 S Main Street, 801-359-4512, pizzastudio.com

PIE HOLE ROASTED RED PEPPER & BASIL

The personality of the staff and space shines through on a catalog of rotating specialty slices. A standby on the menu is the Roasted Red Pepper and Basil, and for good reason. Slices from this State Street joint taste best when consumed off a paper plate, fresh out of the oven. Workers rolling dough and tossing pies in the sidewalk window and funky ambiance only makes the pizza taste better. Open late for eats past midnight after a night out on the town. 344 S State Street, 801-359-4653, pieholeutah.com

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY AUSTEN DIAMOND

Baker’s Dozen Indulging in downtown’s desserts is its own reward.

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party without cake is just a meeting,” said Julia Child. One might say that a lunch or dinner without dessert is merely eating—not enjoying. Indeed, Salt Lake City has pastries aplenty, not to mention a bevy of highelevation bread makers for those with a tooth that’s less sweet. With eats so good, spring is less about working on your beach bod, and more about relishing your bread bod. We’ve rounded up a dozen (plus one, for good measure) of our favorite downtown sweets and savory baked goods for your dining pleasure.

Gourmandise — Cookies and Chocolate Mousse With a 25-year legacy of crafting French-inspired pastries and baked goods, you can expect the classics from Gourmandise. Imagine yourself on a Parisian sidewalk as you nibble on an assortment of cookies, including a Rum Ball, a Grand Marnier sugar cookie, and the Cognac and Sable cookies half-dipped in dark chocolate (all pictured). Then, save some space for a Gourmandise bestseller. The Chocolate Mousse is made with genoise and ganache for a truly decadent experience. 250 S 300 East, 801-328-3330, gourmandisethebakery.com 28

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Les Madeleines — Kouing Aman & Meyer Lemon Tart Pastry Chef Romina Rasmussen has baked the Kouing Aman for a baker’s dozen of years. With such expertise and execution, she sends hundreds out of her kitchen and sells them to hungry addicts across the country. Try this Les Madeleines staple, and then indulge in something new. Made with lemon custard, topped with a Swiss meringue, and settled in a flaky pâte brisée, the Meyer Lemon Tart will blow your top. 216 E 500 South, 801-355-2294, lesmadeleines.com

Carlucci’s Bakery — Cannoli & Fruit Tart Find a perch above Pioneer Park at Carlucci’s Bakery. The west side staple serves piping fresh coffee and espresso drinks made with Utah’s Caffe Ibis coffee and milk from local, hormone-free cows. Once you have your coffee buzz, dig into the Italian-Americaninfluenced bakery’s divine Cannoli. In traditional style, it’s made with a ricotta cheese filling and chocolate chips. Then, freak out for a fruit tart, built with a delicate almond shell, pastry cream, an assortment of fresh fruit, and an apricot glaze. 314 W Broadway #1, 801-366-4484, carluccisbakery.com spring / summer 2016

Eva’s Boulangerie Bakery — Macarons & Avocado and Beet Toast Chef Charlie Perry opened Eva’s and Eva’s Bakery Boulangerie to honor his butter-loving home-cooking grandmother Eva. He carries on her passion for the highest-quality ingredients and desire to make the perfect French pastry. Nothing is more delicate and delicious than a macaron, so pile your plate with multi-colored cookies on your next stop to Eva’s Bakery Boulangerie. Dessert first is always a great option, but do save room for lunch after. The Avocado and Beet Toast can’t be beat (pun intended). 155 S Main, 801-355-3942, evasbakeryslc.com Tin Angel — Bread Pudding The Tin Angel’s infamous (their word) Bread Pudding has been on the menu since the funky eatery and enclave opened its doors nine years ago. Chef Jerry Liedtke has served up several dozen varieties of the delicious dessert, including favorites mixed berry, candied ginger, and cherry chocolate. Come for the dessert and stick around for the entrees. 365 W 400 South, 801-328-4155, thetinangel.com From Scratch/ Three Pines Coffee — Apple Spice Fronut Add “fronut” to your iPhone’s dictionary, because you’ll be texting all your friends about this new fritter/ donut Frankenpastry. Gallivan Avenue’s own pizzeria, From Scratch, started slinging baked goods this year and all should rejoice. The hearty fruit-filled Apple Spice Fronut is fried a bit longer than a traditional donut to give it a nice crisp. You can grab a Fronut at From Scratch or the adjoining coffee shop, Three Pines Coffee. This delicious artisanal o-shaped pastry is sure to put Salt Lake City on America’s donut map. 62 E Gallivan Ave., 805-3958907, threepinescoffee.com

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Vosen’s Bread Paradise Its name should tell you all you need to know: Vosen’s is the place for bread in myriad forms. The European-style bakery often sells out of its tastiest choices by 11 a.m. so make sure you head downtown early. Try the Kornspitz Wheat—made from wheat imported from Austria—as toast or as part of a sandwich. Then, cross the line from savory to sweet with the Croi-Liner, a croissant/berliner hybrid. The Raspberry Croi-Liner is topped with cream and filled with raspberry jam. But why try just one? Also, nom on the chocolate and maple varieties, too. 328 W 200 South, 801-322-2424, vosen.com Lion House Pantry — Dinner Rolls If you’re feeding a party the size of the 17th ward, or you ran out of oven space during your holiday cooking bonanza, let Lion House Pantry provide your rolls. Housed in Brigham Young’s former digs, this cafeteriastyle spot will sell you a dozen of its famously flaky rolls for a scant $6. The only way to improve this sweet deal would be the addition of orange icing that creates a citrus-centric bite of puffy carbohydrate delight. 63 E South Temple, 801-539-3616, templesquare.com/dining/lion-house-pantry downtown the magazine

DiverseCity STORY BY JULIA PARTAIN

Downtown is home to folks from all walks of life.

hat do a ski maven, jetsetter, active couple, energetic widow and television reporter have in common (and no, this isn’t a joke)? This unique group of individuals are downtown residents. Here’s a story that shows how a variety of people with diverse passions, in different stages of life, call downtown home.

Gaylis Linville: The Ski Maven Achieving a work-life balance these days is difficult, but Gaylis Linville shows that it can be done. In 2006, Seattle-resident Linville moved to Utah to live, ski and work at Solitude Mountain Resort. Six years later, she finds herself at SMG in the Salt Palace Convention Center managing communications and public relations. Commuting daily from Solitude to downtown grew tiring, and as a result, she purchased a condo at The Belvedere. “I was tired of driving 60 miles every day,” Linville says. “Now I am able to reduce my carbon footprint by walking everywhere and only having to commute two blocks to work.” Weekdays are spent downtown working and experiencing the culture of the city. The 62-year-old likes swimming at The Gym at City Creek, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company performances, outdoor concerts and discovering new restaurants and bars. Cooking and entertaining are also favorite hobbies and Harmons Grocery keeps her stocked and never disappoints. Gaylis retreats to her primary residence in the mountains for skiing, hiking and relaxing on the weekends. 30

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Rosalinde Foster: Energetic Socialite When Rosalinde Foster moved to downtown Salt Lake City in March 2013, she arrived with two suitcases and the clothes on her back. Germanborn Foster moved to Columbus, Georgia in 1966 with her US military policeman husband. After he passed away, Foster visited family in Utah and decided that she needed a change in her life. Within two weeks, she put an offer on a condo at The Regent at City Creek, sold her house, car and belongings in Georgia and never looked back. “Until now, I’ve never lived in a place where I could walk out the door and be in the middle of everything,” says the 77-years-young downtown socialite. “The energy of the city makes me feel alive!” A true connoisseur of public transportation, Rosalinde regularly rides UTA buses and TRAX (and once a GREENbike) around town and takes FrontRunner to Layton where she visits her daughter and family. Mostly, she loves that she can walk to so many places including Harmons Grocery, Abravanel Hall, Market Street Grill and her tri-weekly water aerobics classes at The Gym at City Creek. Rosalinde roundsout her downtown lifestyle spending time at a senior center where she takes beginner Spanish, French and creative writing classes. spring / summer 2016

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Ben Winslow: News Professional You may find that Ben Winslow looks familiar – and rightly so. This downtown resident is also a well-known face for FOX 13 news, covering politics and courts and “downtown is where the decisions are made.” “When I first started working in Salt Lake, I thought I would stay long enough to cover the 2002 Olympics and then move on to another city,” Winslow states. “But I'm still here and I love it. It's hard to picture myself living anywhere else.” Before moving downtown, Winslow, 38, lived in the suburbs of Salt Lake. He found himself downtown so often that he figured that he might as well live there. Winslow loves being able to walk, ride a GREENbike or take TRAX around the city because there is always something going on any time of the year. When he isn’t covering stories for FOX 13, Ben likes shopping at the Farmers Market, sipping java at The People’s Coffee and discovering new things happening in his town. spring / summer 2016

Chase Johnson: Jetsetter 28-year-old Chase Johnson has been a downtown resident since the fall of 2012. After graduating from Westminster College, the Salt Lake City native found downtown lofts going to auction, made a bid and ended up with a 400-square-foot loft. “I love that this city is growing up at the rate that I am,” Johnson says. “It has been cool to watch Salt Lake grow and change the same way that I have.” When he is not working as a digital marketer for CHG Healthcare, this jetsetter and his girlfriend love to travel around the country in search of unique experiences and beer breweries. Taking TRAX to the airport is a nobrainer, making it so easy to catch the plane. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, Johnson doesn’t do much shopping. He spends his money on experiences rather than things – and downtown’s food and entertainment scene fits that bill. Pallet, Cannella's and La Fountain are some favorite eateries while Red Rock, Beer Bar and Beerhive are preferred watering holes for this beer lover. The Twilight Concert Series and shows at The Depot are some of Chase’s top picks for places to catch live bands. To him, Salt Lake is the best kept secret.

Recently engaged couple, Dana Hernandez and Will Tuddenham, enjoy the buzz of downtown life together as they get ready to tie the knot. After graduating college and working in San Diego, Hernandez moved to Salt Lake in 2009 to ditch the traffic and landed a gig doing public relations and communications for the Utah Film Center. Tuddenham, 30, a Salt Lake City native and former-professional snowboarder, studies graphic design at the University of Utah. "Living downtown gives us easy access to everything we need," says Hernandez, 32. “I walk to work, Will rides TRAX to the University and we love riding our bikes around town too.” The couple enjoys urban life filled with food, arts and culture. They love dining at Takashi and Copper Onion, frequent the Repertory Dance Theatre, take in Utah Jazz home games at Vivint Arena and attend free movie screenings at The City Library. Downtown shopping for their wedding is also a pastime for them. Hernandez’s engagement ring and their wedding bands were designed with the jewelers at O.C. Tanner Jewelers. Tuddenham designed the suit he'll wear at the wedding at Bekcett & Robb. “What a fun experience that was!” I

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Four downtown itineraries for making the most of the week’s best day. STORY BY MELISSA FIELDS

ccupying that delicious space between checking off your nonwork to-do list on Saturdays and Monday’s return to the daily grind, it’s no surprise that the prospect of a day spent in a slower, more civilized rhythm makes Sunday most folks’ favorite day of the week. That said, once you’ve slept in, read the paper, or completed spiritual pursuits, the precious Sunday hours should not be squandered. Following are a few Sunday Funday itineraries—tailored for families, singles, and couples—to help you make the most of your day of “rest.” With the Kids Start at the Clark Planetarium (385-4687827, 110 S 400 West, clarkplanetarium.org, open daily 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.), arguably one of downtown’s coolest free attractions. This spring and summer the planetarium

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staff will be busy installing and prototyping an entirely new set of exhibits. Sure, old faves like the Newton’s Daydream and the Foucault Pendulum will remain, but during this summer’s total facility remodel, visitors will have a chance to give exhibits like the Moonlander Simulator and Defend the Earth (an asteroid deflection simulator) a try and weigh-in on what will be part of the planetarium’s new permanent exhibitions, slated for a grand unveiling in late October Once you’ve blown your mind considering outer space, head over to Harmons Grocery (801-428-0366, 135 E 100 South, spring / summer 2016

harmonsgrocery.com) for a mid-day bite. With a sushi bar, deli sandwiches, gelato bar, soup and salad bar, and hot entrée station, everyone gets what they want here. Take lunch upstairs to the sunny café or bag it up and head to your next stop, downtown’s illustration of where science, technology, and art meet, The Leonardo (801-531-9800, 209 E 500 South, theleonardo.org, open noon to 5 p.m.). In June, The Leonardo opens its newest exhibition, Flight, an interactive, immersive exploration of the science, technology and engineering behind air travel. Both you and your clan will get to discover the many different ways flight is possible and to envision yourselves among the aerospace innovators of the future through a series of immersive, hands-on exhibits. Now it’s finally time to head outside. Head east of The Leonardo toward one of downtown’s most striking pieces of open space, Library Square (210 E 410 South). Race your kiddos up the exterior staircase, sweeping up from the library’s plaza level five stories to the rooftop garden. Or simply while away the late afternoon hours meandering through the grounds’ sculpture garden and past the granite water wall and reflection pool, located at the base of the library’s wall of radiant-heating windows, dubbed the Lens. For Couples First stop, Uffens Market (336 W Broadway). Petunia the metal pig greets visitors (and serves as a repository for donations to fund programming here) walking through the archway of one of downtown’s most eclectic retail areas. Businesses in this unique space include a seafood market, deli, specialty foods shop, bakery, and Thai restaurant. Sit out on the street under the patio umbrellas with a crunchy, chewy, sweet, and oh-sogood liege waffle from Bruges Waffle & Frites (801-363-4444, brugeswaffle. com). After breakfast venture into Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli (801-5318669, caputosdeli.com) for picnic lunch provisions. Order a sandwich from the deli counter or choose from Caputo’s virtually endless selection of meats, cheeses, craft chocolate, and fresh bread. Once your lunch is packed it’s time to hit the road. Take advantage of downtown’s minimal Sunday road traffic and rent a spring / summer 2016

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tandem from Salt Lake City Bicycle Co. ($50/day, 801-746-8366, slcbike.com) or snag a GREENbike that includes unlimited 30 minute rides from the 300 W 300 South station ($7 for 24-hour pass, $3 from 31 to 90 minutes, $3 per hour after that, greenbikeslc. org) and ride to Memory Grove Park. (Get there: Head east on 300 South. Turn left (north) when you get to 800 East. Pedal to the intersection with South Temple. Make a left and then an immediate right onto K Street. Ride K Street two short blocks to a left onto 2nd Avenue which you’ll stay on until you make a right onto the Canyon Road (120 East) and pedal into the park.) Hang out on Memory Grove’s lush lawns and indulge in a leisurely lunch while feeding the ducks at the pond. Be sure to check out the veteran memorials and Liberty Bell replica here before you depart. Return downtown along the same route from which you arrived at the park. (But if you if you rented a GREENbike, stop at the dock station at 160 E Broadway and park your bike there.) Next item on the agenda: cocktails and tapas at The Copper Onion (801-3553282, 111 E Broadway, thecopperonion. com). Share the daily charcuterie and/or cheese board and an order of the ricotta dumplings. Pair your plates with a glass of sangria or the Copper Onion’s signature cocktail, The Egyptian, made with Lunazul tequila, blood orange pok pok (drinking vinegar), and GranGala orange liqueur. Or, since it’s Sunday and you reserved a spot on the sidewalk patio, the aforementioned appetizers pair just as well with an icecold can of PBR. End the idyllic day by moseying next door to the Broadway Centre Cinemas (801-321-0310, 111 E Broadway, saltlakefilmsociety.org) to take in an independent flick. For the Guys Start this bros-only day by getting caffeinated at Toaster’s (888-339-3354, 30 E 300 South, toastersdeli.com) while waiting for your posse to arrive. Once all are assembled, hop on your bikes (or demo one at Bingham’s Cyclery, 801-583-1940, 336 W Broadway, binghamcyclery.com) and head up through Memory Grove Park 36

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(See the previous section for directions) to the mouth of City Creek Canyon. Pedal the almost-6-mile climb up the canyon’s paved service road. (Open to bikes any day until the last Monday in May when cyclists are allowed on odd numbered days only.) Keep an eye out for hikers and wildlife along the way. Make the grateful coast back downtown for brunch at Whiskey Street (801-433-1371, 323 S Main St, whiskeystreet.com, open at 11 a.m.). Menu standouts here include the eggs benedict—available four different ways— and the Irish car bomb pancakes, made with Guinness stout and served with Bailey’s whipped cream. Wash it all down with a Bloody Mary, Bellini, or Breakfast Martini. Since it wouldn’t be a guys-only day without sports, the next stop on the agenda is Salt Lake Bees baseball game at Smith’s Ballpark (77 W 1300 South, milb.com). This ballpark holds more than 15,000 fans—the largest in the Pacific Coast League—making games here feel more like the Big Show versus the minors. End the daylong bro-fest with burgers, beers, and free pool at Lumpy’s (801-8838714, 145 Pierpont Ave, lumpysbar.com). We recommend the jalapeño cream cheese burger or the Ute burger, topped with barbecue sauce, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. And have no fear. If there’s a game going on somewhere, it will be on a screen at Lumpy’s where dozens of TVs line both the bar and common areas.

Once you’ve had your fill of retail therapy, head over to one of downtown’s most iconic and beloved brunch destinations, Market Street Grill & Oyster Bar (801-322-4668, 48 W Market St, marketstreetgrill.com, brunch served 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). You can’t go wrong with the eggs benedict, especially when ordered with fresh Maine lobster, a crab cake, or the filet mignon. And go ahead and indulge in one of those sweet rolls delivered to the table. After brunch, move the party to the Sanctuary Day Spa & Salon (801-456-2375, 42 N Rio Grande St, sanctuaryds.com, open noon to 5 p.m.) for a little well-deserved TLC. Stay close by your besties with a round of mani-pedis or indulge in a little alone time with a massage or facial. If, after pouring yourself out of the spa, you’re able to muster one more stop, end this fabulous girls’ day with cocktails and tapas at the BTG Wine Bar (801-359-2814, 63 W 100 South, btgwinebar.com). More than 100 wines are available here by the taste, glass, or bottle served by the never snooty staff who can recommend just the right vintage to pair with the bruschetta misto (herbed bean puree, marinated Romas, and fresh spinach), the polenta con funghi, or other delightful tapas served from the Caffe Molise kitchen next door. I

For the Ladies Bring an empty bag, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare to shop ’til you drop at the Urban Flea Market (600 S Main, fleamarketslc.com, open on May 15, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, and October 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Grab a coffee from one of the on-site vendors and then spend a few hours meandering through the booths offering finds ranging from vinyl records and funky home décor to vintage clothing and toys.

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Celeste Eggert: Advocate & Guardian

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Meet Three People Giving a Hand Up Instead of a Handout.

n his book Triumph of the City, Harvard Professor Edward Glaeser says “cities don't make people poor; they attract poor people. The flow of less advantaged people into cities demonstrates urban strength, not weakness.” Downtown is Utah’s center for culture, commerce and entertainment. It is our state’s capital and historic center for finance, law, media and creative enterprise. But at the core of this 38 downtown the magazine

urban center are the people who make it dynamic and diverse. Downtown plays a role in the lives of many people, including homeless individuals and families, as well as those fighting addiction. We’d like to introduce you to three individuals lending their talents and experience caring and advocating for the community who rely on our downtown for recovery and services.

When most of us consider what we do and where we go to work, nouns such as “job” or “career” are used. Celeste Eggert instead describes her path as “service” and “calling” in defining her 17 years at the Road Home. Celeste began as a case manager at the agency and has served as Director of Development for the past eleven years. “It is so difficult to pick a single moment that epitomizes why I love my job,” Eggert states. “I think every time I see a family or an individual move into housing it reaffirms to me the work we are doing is making a difference. I see people every day that others may think are beyond hope and can’t possibly find a way out of homelessness and yet they do. Working at The Road Home reaffirms to me every day that every human being is worthy of a second chance.” The Road Home is many things to many people, and Eggert describes their role as a stepping-stone and a resource for families and individuals who are struggling to find a way out of homelessness. The cliché in marketing materials is true: “we are a hand up, not a handout.” Clients do the work as they move out of homelessness and back into our community. In fact, 63 percent of the people who come through The Road Home’s doors stay for 6 weeks or less. Eggert sees her role as two-fold: first as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness. “So many people have preconceived ideas of what homelessness is and who the homeless are. Part of my role is an opportunity to educate the public about the work of our agency and this extremely complex issue.” The humanity of The Road Home can be found in looking at the words Eggert uses to describe who they are and what the do. For example, using the word “client” offers a far different image than other words may conjure when thinking of this part of our community’s population. Secondly, as a guardian of our agency’s mission, “To help people out of homelessness and back into our community.” The Road Home exists because of the generosity of our community. They entrust the staff to serve those experiencing homelessness in the best and most efficient manner possible. “It is a great responsibility and one that we take very seriously.“ spring / summer 2016

Randall Carlisle: One Day at a Time, One Person at a Time You may recognize Carlisle as the face and voice of the evening news, having worked as a reporter and anchor in local television for nearly three decades. Or perhaps you recognize his smile and helpful personality behind the customer service desk at Harmons. A downtown resident for as long as he’s been on the airwaves, what you might not know about Carlisle is his personal journey as a recovering alcoholic. Currently sober for three-and-ahalf years, Carlisle generously gives his time and shares his experience towards helping others battling addiction and seeking recovery. The Rio Grande neighborhood is home to numerous 12-step programs, including an AA meeting Randall volunteers to lead bi-weekly. One of Carlisle’s motivating factors to become a part of the solution was to begin instilling hope in others. Believing in a “one-day-ata-time” approach in staying sober, He also points to his role as a journalist, and being assigned stories about the HOST program as a catalyst to get involved. “I saw what they were doing with this multi-faceted program, and they offered me the space to lead these meetings.” That was six months ago. Since then, HOST, a collaborative approach between city leaders, SLC Police, the Downtown Alliance and other service providers has helped many people. “The best way we can deal with people is one-on-one, and that includes the HOST program. Whether you help someone out with substance abuse, lack of housing or lack of a job, then you’ve really made a difference in life.” HOST is an acronym for Homeless Outreach Service Team, defined as a proactive and collaborative effort to move the community beyond enforcement of order maintenance issues – public intoxication, disorderly conduct, etc. – to a partnership with spring / summer 2016

homeless service providers that connects homeless individuals with social services and resources. A firm believer that recovery programs can help, Carlisle is also quick to point out that “substance abuse and mental illness are top-tier issues” for the individuals who frequent the neighborhood. “Throughout these past six months, I’ve seen people stay clean and sober, find jobs and

“Whether you help someone out with substance abuse, lack of housing or lack of a job, then you’ve really made a difference in life.” housing. Unfortunately, that’s in the minority and there are more failures than success stories.” To understand how to help those suffering from addiction starts with understanding the environment these individuals face each day. The current cluster of services downtown, while convenient from a geographic perspective, also breeds an inhospitable climate for those seeking recovery, as well as for children and families. When looking towards the future, Carlisle is incredibly hopeful that efforts by Mayor McAdams and Mayor Biskupski to collaborate with state and private funding will change the environment in the Rio Grande neighborhood. Spreading some of the services, even a few blocks will pay great dividends to individuals in the area, as well as surrounding businesses. Like most public and private leaders, Carlisle expects downtown to play a continuing role is aiding recovery and minimizing homelessness. “Downtown embraces everyone. There is a friendly climate, regardless of race, gender, sexual identity or walk in life. The homeless population is integral to every downtown around the county, and in my opinion it enhances the experience of living downtown. You can see the diversity. It’s healthy for society.” I downtown the magazine 39

Mayor Ben McAdams: Collective Impact Mayor McAdams is taking serious aim at minimizing homelessness by getting to the root causes, as well as changing the way services are administered in Salt Lake County. The words “Collective Impact” have been used to describe the process and strategy. The nexus of this study and plan began several years ago as problems became more serious in the downtown area, with respect to increasing numbers of homeless individuals and the activities of a criminal element that surrounded them, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County created a two-pronged approach to tackle the issues. Mayor Becker, with the help of volunteer community leaders Palmer DePaulis and Gail Miller, co-chaired a commission to study the current configuration of homeless facilities and emergency shelter. And Mayor Jackie Biskupski kept the momentum moving forward after the 2015 mayoral campaign,

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identifying homelessness as one of her key priorities. Meanwhile, Mayor Ben McAdams co-chaired a committee with all the homeless service providers to map out the system of homeless services. After completing a year of meetings and public outreach, both groups reached a consensus to adopt the collective impact outcomes and agreed on the common agenda to minimize homelessness. After bringing key stakeholders together from both the homeless facilities operations and service provider worlds, Mayor McAdams asked the group to dive deeply into the current homelessness system. He calls it “mapping the genome” of homelessness services, and tallied $52 million annually in government and private funds for homeless-specific services. The true figure is actually higher, as this did not account for associated costs such as jail, hospital and emergency first responder expenses. “Homelessness data collected by the state showed that people are cycling through multiple, uncoordinated systems,” said

McAdams. “Everyone was trying hard and everyone was doing good work. But too often the impact was isolated and temporary. By bringing everyone together and agreeing to work on a common agenda, with specific outcomes and measurable indicators, we can harness that dedicated effort around a shared solution – minimizing homelessness.” The Collective Impact Steering Committee identified system-wide challenges. It defined 14 specific outcomes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, preventing homelessness and housing and service systems. The outcomes are determined by a set of clear, defined and measurable indicators. Using data collected by the State of Utah over the past decade, they are able to benchmark where we are now and track the results of our actions and expenditures that are designed to help the different and distinct groups of homeless individuals, such as families with children, veterans, and the working homeless. Cities across the nation including Salt Lake City, are struggling to address the issue of homelessness. But Salt Lake City is better equipped than most thanks to solutions driven leadership from people like Eggert, Carlisle and Mayor Ben McAdams. Randall is quick to point to a “necessary increase in inpatient treatment facilities,” to aim at the root causes of addiction. Mayor McAdams reminds us that “the notion of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach for emergency shelter and programs ignores the complicated and diverse causes of and risks for homelessness.” Eggert sees housing as the answer: “Downtown Salt Lake City has an opportunity to attend to this issue through the creation of more affordable housing. By creating more deeply affordable housing opportunities in Salt Lake City and across our state, we can help to reduce the need for people to turn to shelters in the first place.” I spring / summer 2016

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Farmer’s Favorites STORY BY HEATHER L. KING, PHOTOS BY BRENT UBERTY

Living the American Dream at the Downtown Farmers Market.

merica is a national melting pot that celebrates a diverse landscape of cultures and histories. In Utah, we are lucky to share in a rich tapestry of immigrant diversity for all manner of reasons—from the pursuit of education or prosperity to family and safety concerns. This tapestry comes to life every Saturday at the Downtown Farmers Market. When the Downtown Farmers Market kicks off its summer season on June 11, 2016, shoppers can experience, first hand, the traditions and history of so many “transplanted” Utahns simply by walking through Pioneer Park and sharing in the offerings of these vendors who bring their culture to market each Saturday. We invite you to meet three of the Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market regular favorites—Argentina’s Best Empanadas, Tuscan Accent and Bona Parte.

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Ana Valdemoros: Argentina’s Best Empanadas Argentina’s Best Empanadas founder Ana Valdemoros arrived in Utah from Cordoba, Argentina 16 years ago to get an education in city planning at the University of Utah. She got involved with city government and the non-profit world, but she never forgot her roots. “I love my profession and also love making empanadas,” she explains. “I always try to marry the two, and as a city planner with some culinary traits, I am always trying to find ways to build community. Food is always a great connector.” spring / summer 2016

Her fondest childhood memories involve empanadas so the decision to make empanadas and begin Argentina’s Best Empanadas several years ago was natural. “Empanadas are just part of our life. Grandma, mom, uncle, our friend’s mom, the pizza guy, the store at the corner—everyone makes empanadas. Especially during the weekends, empanadas are always present.” That’s why every Saturday in the summer, you’ll find Argentina’s Best Empanadas at the Downtown Farmers Market—their main outlet for sales. “I wanted to share a little bit of my culture with our community here on Saturdays,” Valdemoros continues. “For those new to them, we provide a

quality product, handmade with locally sourced ingredients. For those that were familiar with Argentine empanadas, to bring them back to some of those happy memories they may have collected when in Argentina or with Argentine people.” While Argentina’s Best Empanada began offering traditional beef empanadas, their flavors have since grown to meet consumer demands. “We incorporated vegetarian ones, ham and cheese (popular with children) and spicy lamb (popular with lamb lovers and followers of Morgan Valley Lamb).” But by far their most successful product is breakfast empanadas that sell throughout the day. “I realized how important it is to listen to our customers and think outside of the box,” she says. “Now they are my second favorite kind.” Shoppers can also purchase sweet empanadas including Nutella/banana, pumpkin cheesecake and banana dulce de leche. Valdermoros feels particularly welcomed at the Downtown Farmers Market because of the move to eat clean and fresh foods, locally made and sourced. “The market is a venue where we can showcase our handmade products and provide diversity to the food scene in our community. I love working with the meat and vegetable vendors to get our ingredients that I know are grown in Utah.” And what does Valdemoros have in store this year? The new Square Kitchen, which she helped found, will provide accessible and affordable commercial kitchen space to budding food entrepreneurs and plans to open this summer. She also hopes to keep expanding Argentina’s Best Empanadas too. “We keep contemplating the idea of opening a storefront and we’ll be really aggressive in looking for one.” downtown the magazine

Loriano Tolaini:Tuscan Accent Hailing from Pisa, Italy, Loriano Tolaini is an old world craftsman. His business, Tuscan Accent, is located in Bountiful but every Saturday you’ll find his custom-crafted Italian leather purses, messenger bags and even motorcycle saddlebags in the craft section of the Downtown Farmers Market. According to Loriano’s daughter-in-law, Mariangela Tolaini, the family business has enjoyed nearly a decade of new and repeat customers from the market throughout the summer months. “A lady from Wales comes and visits her daughter here every summer and she comes to the market the first or second Saturday of the market to look for us and she buys a bag,” Mariangela says. “It’s become a tradition.” That tradition and long-time support from customers are what inspire the Tolaini family to pack up their entire inventory (somewhere between 100-120 bags) each Saturday and share Loriano’s art with the city. “Loriano’s creativity and quality have been appreciated and it’s opened us up to be known in the valley by customers in Salt Lake and everywhere,” Mariangela explains. The value of the market is in bringing so many people who “appreciate the handcrafted items that are sold there.” Mariangela and her husband Massimo are pleased that their teenage son is learning the leatherworking trade from his grandfather and may eventually pick up where Loriano leaves off. “That’s our direction,” she says. “We’ve been playing with color and one-of-a-kind and it’s become more of an art than just the leather trade. Loriano’s bags are like a piece of art.” But even in today’s mass-produced consumer industry, the Tolaini family sees plenty of opportunity to continue to grow. “We make quality bags and the practicality of it makes them a viable product,” Mariangela continues. “Everyone needs a bag but people who buy from us want something that will be treasured and cherished. It has character and it will be a piece to keep for many years to come.” The fact that Loriano’s work is found and appreciated all over the world is testament enough but Mariangela confirms that the exposure Tuscan Accent receives at the Downtown Farmers Market is critical to their business. “This involvement with the market has made such a difference to us,” she concludes. “The market has been the steady focus point and people believe in our little company. It’s becoming, for us, a tradition.” 44

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Miro Bako: Bona Parte You could say that Miro Bako was ahead of his time when he arrived in Utah. Having worked in the hospitality business in Italy, Switzerland and, for a decade under Germany’s best chef, the late 1990s found Bako contemplating a return to Croatia to open his own restaurant. But in an instant he says, he found himself and his wife moving to America and making a home in Salt Lake City where their son was born a short time later. After arriving here, they opened Atlantic Café & Mediterranean Market on Main Street in 1998. It was a difficult time because Salt Lake diners were perhaps not ready for the kind of experience the downtown restaurant offered. “Today it is a different place with great restaurants and bars, but in 1998, trying to sell real prosciutto and mozzarella sandwiches with a glass of wine and imported beer instead of selling processed meats and cheese and diet soda on the first sidewalk patio dining in town was a hard business,” he recalls. Times changed and after selling Atlantic Café in 2010, Bako devoted his energies

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to his family, other sandwich shops and a catering business called Bona Parte (meaning better part), focusing on simple preparations and fresh foods. “We are trying to simplify and make food the way it was made a long time ago using natural farm meats, garden produce, sea salt, olive oil and spices with fresh baked bread.” The venture has been met with positive response and you’ll find Bona Parte at the Downtown Farmers Market each Saturday sharing their love of ethnic ingredients sourced from local stores, high-quality olive oils, local lamb from Morgan Valley Lamb, homemade sausage, bread and sauces along with summer soups and yogurt drinks. “The Downtown Farmers Market is a great platform to present our catering business and to reach more people and community,” continues Bako. “Our customer base is growing and asking for a permanent place. We are hoping for the right opportunity.” His plans this year include utilizing the farmers market as an “incubator for our next restaurant, The Farmers Grill, which will offer fresh, healthy and simple cooking year-round with good wine and crafted beers, music and happy people.” I

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STORY BY BY KIM ANGELI SELIN | PHOTOS BY DAVID NEWKIRK

The organic growth of SLC’s Pioneer Park neighborhood.

n July of 1992, the Downtown Alliance held the first farmers market in Pioneer Park (350 S 300 West) with four vendors selling produce to a meager crowd of Market staff, police officers and residents eager to welcome a market to Salt Lake City. This June, the Downtown Farmers Market celebrates its 25th season boasting more than 300 vendors and 10,000 weekly visitors. A summer tradition and nationally regarded event, the Downtown Farmers Market is an integral part of this developing food district. The west side of Downtown Salt Lake City is a delight to the palates of those in search of fresh and local. When the Downtown Alliance of Salt Lake City was formed, one of the first projects tasked to the new organization was to introduce programming in Pioneer Park that would encourage positive activity in this area notorious for criminal events and drug use. At this time, the downtown area of Salt Lake City seemed to end at West Temple. A viaduct on the southwest end of the park and a historic train engine on the northeast corner created visual barriers that encouraged nefarious activities. The 10-acre green space, and largest downtown park, was wrought with infamy. Slowly the magical elixir of urban revitalization began to take hold as residents, hotels, restaurants and retail began to emerge in the neighborhood. Through this period, the Market continued to steadily grow and expand its offerings to include artisan foods, agricultural-based crafts and live performances. spring / summer 2016

In 1999, the engine was relocated to the Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden. The viaducts, including the one abutting the park, were shortened for several downtown blocks to make way for construction of The Gateway (18 N Rio Grande St., 801-4560000, shopthegateway.com). This momentum stimulated development and residential developers became early adopters building the Palladio Apartments (360 S 200 West, 801-320-4400, palladioapartments.com) and converting Uffens Marketplace (336 W 300 South) to downtown loft condominiums in 2003. Hotel developments followed with Marriott Residence Inn (285 W 300 South, 801-355-3300, marriott.com) and later Homewood Suites (423 W 300 South, 801363-6700, homewood.hilton.com) operating adjacent to Pioneer Park. The Gateway opened in 2001 bringing entertainment, shopping and

important dates 25th Anniversary Celebrations June 2 at Squatters Pub Brewery June 25 at Pioneer Park Downtown Farmers Market Every Saturday Morning, June 8 through October at Pioneer Park Downtown Art and Craft Market June 11 – October 22 at Pioneer Park 8 am to 2 pm Harvest Market at Gallivan Center August 2 – October 18 4 pm to dusk Details at slcfarmersmarket.org

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the 2002 Winter Olympics to the neighborhood. One of Salt Lake’s finest Italian restaurants, Cucina Toscana (282 S 300 West, toscanaslc.com), has brought adventurous diners to the neighborhood for the past ten years. In 2008, phase one of the Pioneer Park renovations were completed. These renovations were designed to build on the success of the Downtown Farmers Market. A promenade of decomposed granite and concrete created a circular to facilitate Market traffic on Saturdays and to be used for jogging and rollerblading during the week. The entry corners of the park were widened and seating was added. Electricity was increased to accommodate the demands of food vendors. Opening day of the Downtown Farmers Market in 2008 broke attendance records as the media embraced a new, improved Pioneer Park. Patrons that had avoided the Market due to its location were converted to regular customers, as the feeling of safety is evident with 10,000 patrons strolling the Market. As the Downtown Farmers Market continued to expand, local food establishments also opened in the area, elevating the food culture. Tony Caputo’s Market and Deli (314 W 300 South, 801-531-8669, caputosdeli.com) opened in April 1997. Finding immediate popularity for made-to-order deli sandwiches, the commuter crowd flocked to the neighborhood. Caputo’s has continually evolved and ranks among the best specialty food markets in America complete with a cheese cave, a chocolate file and an unrivaled selection of artisan foods. Caputo’s and the Downtown Farmers Market have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship. Caputo’s vends their house-made products at the Market, sponsors Market programs and educates the community about good, fair food. Furthermore, Caputo’s has supported many emerging food entrepreneurs from the Market and discovered new producers that now vend at the Market. Joining Caputo’s on the north end of the park are a variety of food-focused businesses including Aquarius Fish Co. (314 W 300 South, 801-533-5653, aquariusfish. com), a family-owned seafood market opening in 2001. That same year, Carlucci’s Bakery and Café (314 W 300 South, 801-366-4484, carluccisbakery.com) opened selling high-quality baked goods and pastries featuring local quality ingredients. In 2008, Bruges Waffles and Frites (336 W 300 South, 801-363-4444, brugeswaffles. com) transitioned from a vending cart at the Downtown Farmers Market to their first brick-and-mortar shop on the north end of Pioneer Park. With a loyal fan base cultivated at the Downtown Farmers Market, the business was quick to establish and now includes four Utah locations. On the south end of Pioneer Park, a six-lane, UDOTmanaged thoroughfare separates the park and the retail parcels. When Tin Angel (365 W 400 South, 801328-4155, .thetinangel.com) opened in 2007 there were 48

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few thriving businesses along 400 South. Co-Owner Kestrel Liedtke recalls, “The building we were renovating was very run down and had a sketchy history, as did most of the area. Our friends and family told us we were crazy for thinking of putting our time and energy into the area. They all encouraged us to focus on a different neighborhood. But the argument we kept coming back to was that we wanted to be rooted in local food. We would never have even considered our current location if the Downtown Farmers Market had not been across the street.” Nearly a decade later, Tin Angel is a celebrated local establishment frequently included on the list of best restaurants throughout the state. Chef Jerry is committed to supporting local farms and producers, which is evident on Tin Angel’s seasonally-inspired menu. You may also spot him at the annual Chef Showdown at the Downtown Farmers Market where he has taken home four awards. Market visits on Saturday mornings are perfectly end capped with house-made Bloody Marys and leisurely brunches on Tin Angel’s patio. In more recent years, the Pioneer Park neighborhood has continued to see new food businesses in the area including the renovation of an historic building that once housed Salt Lake’s first creamery and now contains The Rose Establishment (235 S 400 West, 801-990-6270, theroseestb. com) (2010), a local cafe serving coffee, tea, baked goods and lunch; and Pallet (237 S 400 West, 801-935-4431, eatpallet. com) (2013), a New American Bistro featuring craft cocktails, seasonal menus and a fetching modern design. For those seeking fresh and innovative dishes, the west side of Downtown Salt Lake City does not disappoint. As the Downtown Farmers Market

and the myriad local food businesses near Pioneer Park continue to prosper, the neighborhood continues to face a variety of urban problems. For most of the week, Pioneer Park is underutilized and criminal activity is commonplace. The social service areas a couple blocks west of the park are overrun with both homeless in need of services and criminals hiding among the populace. Despite the challenges, the future is promising as more residents move into the area with Garbett Homes’ Downtown 360 (360 S 400 West) project slated to open in August 2016 with 151 units. The Redevelopment Agency’s Station Center to the west attracts mixed-use development and a year-round public market. To the north, The Gateway is under new ownership with pointed goals to create a thriving entertainment district. Perhaps most importantly, Utah’s community leaders are working together to find real solutions for Utah’s homeless population and the shelters that work in the neighborhood. While those changes take shape, the food community organically creates a neighborhood brand around fresh and local food. Summed up best by Kestrel Liedtke of Tin Angel, “It has not been an easy ride setting up shop in this neighborhood. We feel that the name of Pioneer Park suits us as we are pioneers working the plow alongside Caputo’s, Carlucci’s, the Downtown Farmers Market and all the people who put their energy into carving out a place for local food. While it may not have been easy, we are grateful that the Farmers Market has been there laying the paving stones in the path or we could not have walked this trail. And honestly, we are happy that we did!” I

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hen the Downtown Alliance was founded in 1991, Salt Lake City was a starkly different place. Crossroads Mall and ZCMI, two large enclosed shopping malls bustled, but our residential population was decreasing, many parts of downtown were blighted and Main Street was failing. The Utah Jazz still played in the Accord Arena, within the walls of the Salt Palace Convention Center. And where our stunning library now stands there was a courthouse and jail. The Salt Palace as we know it was just a sparkle in the eye of Rick Davis, president of the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Boyer Company was completing the One Utah Center on the corner of Main Street and 200 South, but there was no Gallivan Center. In fact, there was no TRAX, or Wells Fargo Building, no 222 South Main and old rail lines covered the future home of The Gateway. People—through their creative energy, sense of community, love of art and entrepreneurial spirit— have built this downtown. As the Downtown Alliance celebrates our silver anniversary, this magazine celebrates the people and partnerships that have helped to change the face of our evolving urban center over the past quarter of a century. Undoubtedly, this article will

miss some important folks who have made major contributions. For that we apologize. It is hard to think of downtown Salt Lake City and not recognize the vision of long-time Salt Lake Tribune publisher Jack Gallivan who started our community down our Olympic quest in 1964 and championed the construction of the Salt Palace. But many of Jack Gallivan’s achievements came before 1991. The same might be said of Maurice Abravanel, Ted Wilson, Palmer DePaulis and thousands of others. An article dedicated to regional movers and shakers might also include such luminaries as Scott Anderson, Mitt Romney and Gov. Jon Huntsman. We recognize their incredible contributions to our community and deep dedication to the state of Utah. There are hundreds of other people we could have included as well. The 25 people and organizations included here are just some of downtown’s brightest champions from the last quarter century—people who have contributed their passion, talent and fortunes to building a better city. We appreciate and support our partners, colleagues and friends who have worked every day, for decades, to build a better city. As we celebrate our 25th birthday as an organization, we turn our attention outwards to the many people who have made downtown what it is today.

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1. Natalie Gochnour When asked about her greatest loyalties, Natalie Gochnour might mention her family, her church, Real Salt Lake, and her beloved University of Utah where she serves as associate dean of the David Eccles Business School and director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. But she is first and always a Salt Laker and her loyalty to downtown has shaped the last ten years of her life as certainly as Natalie has shaped our ever rising skyline. Gochnour’s mind and eloquence were the guiding forces behind Downtown Rising, a business-led initiative that prioritized development for Utah’s capital city. Started in 2006 and launched in 2007, Downtown Rising gave voice to our aspirations as an urban center. She used the momentum of City Creek Center’s construction to inspire a whole new generation of development and emotional connection to Utah’s capital city. The legacy of Downtown Rising includes brick and mortar projects like the new Eccles Theater, regional rail and a corridor of high-density housing connecting downtown with the University of Utah. More importantly, it includes a renewed sense of community spirit that will carry downtown through the next decades.

2. Lane Beattie For 13 years, Beattie has led the Downtown Alliance as President and CEO bringing his years of experience as a realtor, developer, president of the Utah Senate, and the state’s chief Olympic officer. Beattie’s tutelage has been critical to projects ranging from City Creek Center to moving the North Temple Viaduct; from TRAX construction to the GREENbike system and from homeless initiatives to building a convention center hotel. His leadership shapes the Downtown Alliance and the broader community. Everything Beattie touches is improved by his insight, negotiation skills and ability to bring people together. He is not just the president of the Downtown Alliance, he is also downtown’s biggest cheerleader and advocate. Beattie can move mountains with a single phone call, handshake or smile. And his love for downtown has translated to tangible results for Utah’s urban center during his leadership over the past thirteen years.

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3. Tom Guinney Gastronomy opened the New Yorker in 1978 in the rehabilitated New York Hotel, setting the standard for fine dining in Salt Lake City for decades to come. Market Street Grill and Oyster Bar followed shortly after as Guinney and his partners John Williams and Thomas Seig acquired dilapidated buildings throughout downtown and renovated them into architectural treasures. The old Salt Lake City High School on Pierpont Ave became Baci Trattoria and Café Pierpont, and the Salt Lake Hardware Building, Ford Building and Axis Building were all renovated into historic office and meeting space. Guinney’s influence on downtown includes a commitment to historic renovation, civic pride and laying the foundation for downtown’s current dining renaissance.

4. Scott Beck As perhaps the greatest salesman our city has ever known, Scott Beck’s enthusiasm for downtown is contagious. As president of Visit Salt Lake, Beck has built on the legacy of previous convention bureau leaders Dianne Binger and Rick Davis to create an unparalleled sales and marketing organization for our community. Visit Salt Lake supports all of Salt Lake County, but promotes downtown as the site of the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center and the vast majority of Salt Lake County’s hotels, restaurants and bars. Beck’s passion and dedication are a critical element to downtown’s success as a top emerging convention market, a point that will be underscored this summer when Salt Lake City hosts the American Society of Association Executives, bringing thousands of associations, their senior leaders and meeting planners, to our urban center.

5. Bob Farrington The founder of the Downtown Alliance, Farmers Market, Live Green, Lights On! and Salt Lake City’s First Night, Bob Farrington’s contributions trace their origins to the very start of the our 25 year history. Farrington was recruited to Salt Lake City from San Antonio where he had served as the director of the Downtown Owners Association of San Antonio. His leadership at the Alliance brought people together, creating alliances and a voice for the diverse business interests and constituencies that make up our urban center. His gracious spirit, astute judgment and planning background made the Alliance the authoritative voice for downtown’s evolution and development. His advocacy continued in his role as Salt Lake City’s economic development director, adjunct professor of planning at the University of Utah and private practice at Farrington Community, Planning and Development, a consulting firm he owns with his brother Phil. 52 downtown the magazine

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6. Vasilios Priskos Nobody knows more about the history of downtown structures and parcels than Vasilios Priskos, the founder of InterNet Properties. As a young Greek immigrant, Priskos grew up in the shadow of skyscrapers working for his family’s restaurant: the Royal Eatery on Main Street and 400 South. As a major landowner and dealmaker, his commitment to the urban fabric of our city is apparent in places like Whiskey Street and Café Molise, both housed in building he owns. One of his greatest downtown contributions is the rehabilitation of the historic Salt Lake Tribune building on Main Street as a leading edge educational campus for Neumont University. This project retains one of downtown’s key historic structures and supports revitalization in the core, bringing full-time resident students and jobs into the city.

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7. President Gordon B. Hinckley Perhaps more than any other person, Gordon B. Hinckley, the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shaped present-day downtown, especially the blocks north of 100 South. In addition to recreating downtown’s urban landscape, his commitment to breaking down religious barriers left a legacy much greater than mere buildings or plazas. As Church President, Hinckley oversaw the renovation of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, construction of the LDS Conference Center and development of City Creek Center. President Hinckley understood the importance of a vibrant city center and the role of the Church as the community’s founding organization. When President Hinckley passed away in 2008, the Salt Lake Tribune wrote: “Hinckley never lost sight of the importance of Salt Lake City as the church’s headquarters. He built goodwill by opening the Tabernacle on Temple Square to interfaith groups, by creating an Inner City Mission to help people find their way out of poverty, illness and addiction, and by contributing to the restoration of the Catholic Cathedral of the Madeleine and Westminster College of Salt Lake City.” spring / summer 2016

If President Hinkley was the visionary architect for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ downtown plans, H. David Burton, was the general contractor. Bishop Burton served as the Church’s Presiding Bishop for seventeen years, and his influence for good can be felt on project large and small, tangible and intangible across our community. Bishop Burton oversaw the construction of City Creek Center to create what industry experts have called “an outstanding example of visionary architectural achievement in sustainability and innovative design.” The transformation of these two critical downtown blocks encouraged other developments up and down main street, leading to a downtown renaissance over the past several years. Bishop Burton’s influence on downtown extends far beyond a single development. As the Presiding Bishop, he oversaw the Church’s humanitarian efforts, including care for homeless and commitments to Utah’s cultural and artistic life. Bishop Burton was also one of the original organizing voices that created the Downtown Alliance. As an emeritus General Authority of the LDS Church, his influence for good continues to build a stronger, more inclusive and beautiful city.

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9. The Miller Family The Miller Family’s impact on downtown Salt Lake City has been significant, not only in magnitude—the Vivint Smart Home Arena takes up a full city block and attracts more than 1 million people to downtown every year—but also in terms of personal commitment. Larry and Gail Miller opened the Delta Center in 1991, the same year the Downtown Alliance was founded. Miller Sports and Entertainment also opened Megaplex Movies at The Gateway in 2001. But the couple’s life downtown goes back to their days as students at West High when downtown served as a backdrop to their courtship. After Larry passed away in 2009, Gail Miller renewed her commitment to downtown, buying a condo in the city center, stepping up as the first private contributor to the new Eccles Theater and serving with former Salt Lake City Mayor Palmer DePaulis on the Homeless Services Site Evaluation Committee last year. She remains committed to downtown as the Miller Organization launches their plans to transform the Vivint Smart Home Arena into a cutting-edge arena, suitable for today’s NBA. The Miller’s remarkable influence extends far beyond downtown Salt Lake City, with businesses across several western states and philanthropic endeavors throughout the region. But home court will always be in downtown. 54 downtown the magazine

10. Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz As the most prominent Utah Jazz Player of all time, “The Mailman” Karl Malone spent 18 seasons with the Jazz and represents a golden age in Utah basketball for many fans. Karl and his teammate John Stockton led the Jazz to two NBA Finals appearances, electrifying downtown Salt Lake City – thousands camped outside of the arena to cheer them on. Malone scored the second most career points in NBA history and holds the record for most free throws attempted and made. There is a reason Karl Malone is one of the few people to have a downtown street named in his honor. Today’s Jazz players carry on the Stockton to Malone legacy, with a strong work ethic, commitment to team play and esprit de corp that represents the best of Utah. Downtown is proud to be the home of the Jazz, recognizing the indelible commitment the individual players and the organization make to our city’s core. spring / summer 2016

11. Deedee Corradini As mayor, Deedee Corradini left a string of accomplishment that forever changed downtown. As a committed Salt Lake champion she helped bring the Olympics to Utah and worked closely with partners to encourage development and change. As Salt Lake City’s first female mayor, Deedee Corradini was a trailblazer in more ways than one. Perhaps more than any other mayor in recent memory, Deedee partnered with the private sector to encourage development of Utah’s capital city. Economic development was a key value. She supported removing outdated railroad ties to create The Gateway, built City Creek Park and facilitated the creation of Main Street Plaza by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fulfilling plans originally laid out in the 1960’s Second Century Plan. She also supported the early creation of the Downtown Alliance, giving voice to business leaders and property owners to help shape the future of Utah’s capital city for years to come.

13. Ralph Becker Mayor Becker’s planning background and commitment to environmental sustainability influenced everything from the construction of the nation’s first ever net zero Public Safety Building to enhanced bike infrastructure throughout the city and the launch of GREENbike, Salt Lake City’s nonprofit bike sharing system. One of Mayor Becker’s signature achievements is the new George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, scheduled to open in October of this year. Built without any new taxes, the theater will host first run Broadway plays and serve as a venue for local and regional arts organizations. Strategically positioned in the heart of downtown’s cultural core, the new facility builds synergy with performers, audiences and downtown businesses. This legacy project builds on existing venues and creating a unique sense of place that will set Salt Lake City apart for decades to come. Mayor Becker’s love for the people of Salt Lake City contributed to the renaissance downtown experienced during his time in office.

12. Rocky Anderson Mayor Anderson is driven by principle and a deep-seated commitment to live by his moral compass. His values inform everything he does—so it’s no surprise that one of Salt Lake City’s greatest architectural jewels came from his vision and leadership in the Moshe Safdi designed Salt Lake City Public Library that replaced an aging criminal justice center. Working with his friend and planning director Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor Anderson built a community that reflects the progressive nature of Utah’s Capital City. He founded the Salt Lake City Jazz Festival with musician Jerry Floor, and built a close working partnership with SLOC president Mitt Romney to host the successful 2002 Olympic Winter Games, centered on downtown Salt Lake City. Mayor Anderson left a legacy of sustainability and social justice that continues to shape the city he loves. 56

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14. Geralyn Dreyfous As Utah’s First Lady of Film, Geralyn Dreyfous has nurtured filmmakers across the globe but her touch on downtown Salt Lake City was cemented when she cofounded the Utah Film Center in 2002. The Center’s mission is to inspire and engage diverse audiences to initiate conversation and community building through curated film exhibition, educational programs and artist support. The power of film, is realized every time they screen free curated independent movies and documentaries to audiences throughout our state. In addition to regular screenings at downtown venues like the Salt Lake City Public Library and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Utah Film Center produces two film festivals held downtown every year - Tumbleweeds and Damn These Heels. As an independent documentary film producer, Dreyfous is the recipient of numerous honors and recognitions including an Academy Award for the 2004 documentary Born into Brothels; The Day My God Died; and multiple film festival awards for such films as Kick Like a Girl, Miss Representation, and The Invisible War. But her greatest contribution may be the lives she has helped to shape through the narrative of important films that she has created or brought to audiences in downtown Salt Lake City and throughout the state of Utah. Her contributions to downtown will only continue in future years as we move forward in helping to fulfill the vision of a Film and Media Center, a project she has championed for years.

15. Ririe Woodbury For more than 50 years, Ririe Woodbury Dance Company has boldly engaged Salt Lake City audiences, fulfilling their mission to make dance a visible part of everyone’s lives. Joan Woodbury and Shirley Ririe created the company in 1964, focusing on performance and education. Over the past five decades Ririe Woodbury has become an internationally renowned contemporary dance company with roots deep in downtown Salt Lake City. Today, Jena Woodbury, serves as Executive Director and continues to build on the company’s long legacy. Ririe Woodbury is one of the resident companies at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center on Broadway. Together with the other resident companies: SB Dance, Pygmalion Productions, Plan B Theater Company and Repertory Dance, downtown audiences are challenged, entertained and transformed through music, dance and theatre.

16. Pat Richards As the region’s cultural center, downtown is home to the symphony, opera, theater and ballet. The success of our cultural arts can be attributed to performers, patrons and hundreds of other supporters. But in terms of longevity of service and personal commitment, Pat Richards deserves special recognition. Since 1994, Richards has helped to guide two of Utah’s legacy cultural organizations, first as member of the Utah Opera Board and then, as a member of the Symphony and Opera Board when the two organizations merged in 2002. She took over as board chair in 2005 and led USUO through the lean years of the great recession, helping to create a long-term plan for financial stability. Today she is the interim president. Richards’ love of music extends beyond volunteer leadership as she has literally leant her voice to the music she loves. She has been a longtime member of the Utah Symphony Chorus. Richards served as a senior vice president of Wells Fargo Bank and was the first female chair of the Salt Lake Chamber. Her business acumen, passion for music and commitment to community have sustained downtown’s cultural legacy for future generations. 58 downtown the magazine

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17. Roger Boyer Built in 1991, the One Utah Center on the corner of 200 South and Main shares a 25th birthday with the Downtown Alliance. And it is only fitting that we honor our friend and benefactor Roger Boyer, who built the iconic skyscraper together with long-time business partner Kem Gardner at The Boyer Company. Boyer had previously developed the 215 and 185 Towers on State Street. In 2001, The Boyer Company opened the largest private development in downtown’s history at The Gateway in reclaimed rail yards, pioneering new development on downtown’s west side. The Gateway ushered in a new concept for Utah, focusing on entertainment, urban living, retail and office development. Now owned by Vestar Corporation, the future of the center remains bright. Roger Boyer develops much more than just commercial property; he crafts a sense of community. Tall in stature, quiet and gentle in demeanor, Roger has continued to build downtown, re-imagining the former Questar headquarters on the corner of 200 East and 100 South and building the 101 Office Tower across the street. Together with Cowboy Partners, The Boyer Company is continuing to boldly reshape urban neighborhoods, developing the Station Center project west of the Rio Grande Depot and developing Liberty Blvd on the old Wonder Bread site next to Hires Big H., Boyer also plans on building the 151 Tower on State Street as a continuation of the Downtown Rising vision for a skyline district on State and Main. spring / summer 2016

18. Dell Loy Hansen Dell Loy Hansen makes things happen. As a developer, investor and creator, he has the rare ability to bring diverse people, projects and ideas together to make great things happen. Hansen’s vision repurposed the Wells Fargo Building, bringing KUTV’s studios to Main Street. He kept Questar’s corporate headquarters downtown building a Gold LEED certified building in a surface parking lot in just 18 months. He retrofitted the international style Ken Garff building on Main Street and his team has attracted tech companies, large and small, who now make up the majority of office users in the Chamber of Commerce Building, on 200 E 400 South. Most recently, he purchased the Simmons Media Group and brought X96, the Mix 107.9, U92, 101.5 The Eagle, Rewind 100.7 and ESPN 700 radio stations to the heart of the urban center, rechristening the group as the Broadway Media Group. Hansen’s work building downtown continues through the Wasatch Group. The company has built more than 2,000 new apartment units in and around downtown in last few years. In the past few months he also opened the downtown Real Team Store and 50 West Club and Café on Broadway.

Matt Minkevitch has spent a lifetime improving the lives of others. For 16 years he has served as executive director of The Road Home. Working in close concert with his associate Michelle Flynn, who has worked for 21 years at our community’s main homeless shelter, Minkevitch and his team have helped thousands of men, women and children along the journey from homelessness to housing. His compassion is evident in every action, conversation and decision he makes. The Road Home is more than an emergency shelter—it is a lifeline for people who come to the urban center at difficult times in their lives in search of security, safety and opportunity. The Road Home helps vulnerable people during some of the most difficult days of their lives. Many of their clients struggle with addiction and mental health woes in addition to financial challenges. Joined by advocates like Pamela Atkinson and working with other homeless service providers like Catholic Community Service, the 4th Street Clinic, Volunteers of America and Crossroads Urban Center. They are committed to strategic interventions that move people into housing, self-sufficiency and recovery.

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20. Squatters Although much has changed since Jeff Polychronis and Peter Cole opened Squatters Pub on 300 South in September of 1989, the partners still remain firmly dedicated to their goal of providing world-class handcrafted beer and food in a warm, friendly environment. When Squatters opened, Broadway was a very different place. Anything west of West Temple Street was considered the wrong side of town. Now, in great part thanks to the vision of Peter and Jeff, the area is bustling with restaurants, residences and businesses. Jeff and Peter have been avid supporters of downtown Salt Lake City. With the full support and encouragement of Cole and Polychronis, Squatters has become a GREENbike sponsor, annually hosted the Farmers Market kick-off party, installed bike corrals, and has enthusiastically participated in numerous downtown events including Tastemakers, Tour de Brewtah, the annual Pride and St. Patrick’s parades, Paint the Town Red, and Downtown Dine O’Round. Jeff and Peter’s commitment and talent have made a huge contribution to a healthy downtown community for more than a quarter of a century.

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21. Tony Caputo Downtown was built on more than steel, glass and bricks. It’s also been constructed with artisan cheese, handcrafted salamis, sandwiches, olives, chocolate, balsamic and oil. When Tony Caputo opened for business in the Pioneer Park neighborhood, he was pioneering more than just a new take on specialty Italian and Southern European imports, he was also pioneering a neighborhood that many had written off. Tony Caputo puts his money where his mouth is and much of the renaissance in and around Pioneer Park is a direct result of his willingness to take a risk and invest in the neighborhood. As his son Matt takes over responsibilities for the management of Caputo’s thriving retail and catering business, Tony Caputo has secured his legacy as a successful small business owner, food entrepreneur and pioneering city builder. 60 downtown the magazine

When John Saltas founded City Weekly as the Private Eye Weekly in the mid 1980s, famous watering holes like Port O’ Call and Green Street were prohibited from advertising. Over the next decade, his newspaper was integral in getting Utah’s advertising restrictions revoked, setting the stage for today’s open and vibrant Salt Lake City nightlife scene. Saltas first moved downtown in 1991, the same year that the Downtown Alliance was founded, and his commitment to downtown has never wavered. In 2004, City Weekly’s 45 employees were among the first to relocate to what was then an empty Main Street. In the past 25 years, City Weekly has continuously produced or supported downtown programs and events like the City Weekly Beer Festival, Downtown Farmers Market, EVE Winterfest, Dine O’ Round, Utah Arts Festival and Twilight Concert Series while reporting on the unique assets that set downtown apart. Today, City Weekly is a critical voice in Utah’s media landscape, publishing some of Utah’s best investigative journalism and remains a champion for downtown’s diverse voices. Saltas has made a lasting imprint on downtown through decades of influence and advocacy. spring / summer 2016

23. Lisa Sewell Lisa Sewell’s career has been spent building the Utah Arts Festival into one of the largest and most successful arts festivals in the United States She started as the Development Director in 1995. In 2006 she became the Executive Director and under her leadership the Utah Arts Festival has grown from a $1.2 million to a $2.4 million organization. Every year the Utah Arts Festival attracts more than 80,000 people to downtown, celebrating art in the heart of the capital city. Beyond merely creating a venue for the sale of art and a stage for artistic expression, Sewell and her staff concentrate on creating a sense of community and fun while fulfilling the nonprofit’s goal of making visual and performing art accessible to everyone. This year, the Festival will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by making admission free to everyone on Thursday, June 23 — a gift to Utah that truly fulfills its mission.

25. Kim Angeli Selin Kim Angeli’s passion for the Downtown Farmers Market helped the Downtown Alliance program grow from a small gathering of farmers and artists in pioneer park to one of the largest and most successful farmers markets in the country. Under AngeliSelin’s leadership the Market expanded to a Tuesday night Harvest Market, August through October and a Winter Market in the Rio Grande Depot November through April, which grew from 19 summer Saturdays to over 40 year-round dates. The Market has been one of the driving elements of success in the pioneer park neighborhood leading to investment of restaurants and food-based businesses, and new residential offerings. It has also helped to incubate dozens of successful brick and mortar businesses throughout our city. Through all the growth, Angeli-Selin carefully guarded the core values of the market, ensuring that all the elements of a signature downtown event that attracts more than 200,000 people annually remain true to a local, thoughtful and food driven mission. I

24. Casey Jarman The Salt Lake City Arts Council started the Twilight Concerts Series on the sloping lawn outside of the Salt Lake Art Center in 1989. For more than 25 years, Casey Jarman was the guiding force as the founder and director. He helped the series grow from humble beginnings to a new home at Gallivan Center where the Series was based for several years. In 2010, Casey brought the series to pioneer park, creating a huge uptick in attendance. The Twilight Concerts have helped to define downtown Salt Lake City’s music scene, exposing local audiences to diverse national and local music. With an attendance of up to 35,000 per concert, tens of thousands of music lovers have experienced live music under the stars on Thursday nights through July and August. Casey’s role as founder and director set the foundation for the Festival’s continued success under Jesse Schaefer who took over management of the Festival in 2014. spring / summer 2016

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Corner Stones BY JACKIE BISKUPSKI | SALT LAKE CITY’S 36TH MAYOR

Downtown for Everyone My focus on Downtown’s future.

ore than 25 years ago, I visited Salt Lake City for a ski vacation, and never left. I fell in love, not only with hip-deep powder of the Wasatch Mountains, but the amazing people. The diverse and unique community in Salt Lake City kept me here, and then drew me into public life. Salt Lake City was a place where I felt my voice could matter in public life. Where I could help lead a conversation to bring minority views into the discussion and truly help improve people’s lives. Like so many in Salt Lake City, downtown has always been a playground for me—a place to meet and make friends, enjoy a night out, and have an amazing arts and culture experience. As the daughter of a small business owner, and one myself for a time, I have a place in my heart for downtown’s iconic places like Peter Prier and Sons Violins and Market Street Grill, which have been anchors for generations. And for many of us in the LGBT community, downtown is also where we have gathered, not only for fun, but to raise our voices against injustice and to celebrate our victories. The downtown core is the beating heart of Utah. While economic slumps and changes in shopping patterns may have muffled that beat at times, downtown always rallies and finds new life. As mayor, I can see more than ever the potential for a robust, welcoming, and inclusive downtown. A place we can all call home. Large and small businesses continue to find home downtown. Goldman Sachs opened 62

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its second-largest office in the Americas at 222 South Main, hiring more than 1,300 employees. Next-door is Image Eyes Optical, a locally grown eyeglass boutique from Wayne and Kris Witzel. With City Creek Center at the top of Main, the downtown core is now percolating day and night. We can do more. I have prioritized the creation of a cabinet level Department of Economic Development for Salt Lake City. This department will provide a full-time staff dedicated to making sure city systems

are streamlined so businesses can focus on their customers, and that opportunities for growth—like Google Fiber— are maximized for all. We will also align our city resources, like the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City International Airport, to build an economic identity—ensuring we create a blanket, not a patchwork of prosperity. We will also integrate the arts in a way we have never done before, making them a key component of our economic development plan. The arts can and will drive tourism, create jobs, and spur innovation— making Salt Lake City a “not to be missed” cultural destination. As we grow, we need to provide downtown living space for people all along the economic spectrum. A construction renaissance has created elegant lofts and high-rise condos, but fewer opportunities for people who live on low or fixed incomes. I envision a downtown where a single parent raising a family can afford rent, maybe even a mortgage. The former city public safety building at 300 E200 South is being converted to affordable housing. We need more of that, and I’ve made truly affordable housing a priority. I still walk downtown and find a place I love. I can’t even pass up a scrap of litter on the sidewalk without stopping to pick it up. This is my downtown; just as it is yours, and I want to keep it great. It’s everything I loved decades ago when I chose to stay, make a career, embrace public life, adopt my son, Archie, and build my family. My heart is here, forever. I spring / summer 2016

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