Monday, March 19, 2012

City Creek Center: What to expect

Built to dazzle and impress, City Creek Center debuts in downtown Salt Lake City March 22 as one of the only large-scale shopping centers expected to open nationally this year. Here’s what you can expect to see:

Tenants new to Utah » More than one-third of the around 80 mall’s tenant lineup is new to Utah or new to the Salt Lake market.

Liquor, but only a trickle » Only two of the center’s restaurants and eateries will serve alcohol initially.

Not much happening on Sunday » City Creek Center is the only Taubman-owed mall that won’t be open on Sundays.

A dash of dazzle, through the roof » The new mall has will have two 18-foot waterfalls and a 1,200-foot re-creation of its namesake City Creek that runs the length of the mall.

Amenities aplenty » Because the mall will be marketed as a tourist destination, City Creek Center has an extensive customer service desk.

Living spaces, office spaces » The mall is part of the larger City Creek development, which includes three condominium buildings totaling 425 units and 110 apartments. Salt Lake Tribune