Gateway District
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- There is also a Gateway District in Portland, Oregon.
- The Gateway District was also a major park system (long since demolished) for downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Gateway District is a large open air retail, residential and office complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The complex is centered around the historic Union Pacific Depot in downtown Salt Lake City.
The Gateway began as part of Salt Lake City's urban redevelopment project, and the first phase was completed prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics that were held in Utah. The first phase included 2.1 million sq. ft. (195,096 m²) of mixed-use development including the Gateway Mall, office complexes, the Northgate Apartments and the renovated depot. Other highlights include the Clark Planetarium, the Megaplex 12 at The Gateway, and the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper. The Delta Center is located nearby.
Located several blocks west of the historic center of downtown Salt Lake City, the Gateway development is blamed by some to be a contributing factor in the shift of retail and business activity away from the city center.
In 2004, a new 12 story high-rise condominium was built overlooking the Olympic Legacy Plaza, with some units selling in excess of $500,000 USD.
The Gateway District is currently undergoing a significant expansion. In the northeast corner, an eight-story 230,000 sq. ft. office tower is currently being constructed for the sole occupancy of Fidelity Investments. More than 1,200 employees are expected to work there when it is completed in 2007. There is also major construction underway in the northwest corner where additional retail shops are expected to reside. Apple Computer recently opened a store in one of these newly constructed units.
The final leg of the Salt Lake City Marathon goes up Rio Grande Street and the finish line is directly adjacent to the Olympic Legacy Fountain. Rio Grande Street is a one-way street that heads north directly through the Gateway Mall.
