| January 2019 |
| Real Estate and Construction Update thanks to Macrae Heppler / Marketing & Business Development ’ 2019!!!! I can’t believe I’m saying that. I hope everybody had a wonderful holiday season and that you are ready to rock n roll in 2019 with goals. I’m excited to see what is in store for us in Southern Utah. There are so many big projects in the works and on the horizon, and I look forward to another year of keeping you updated. Also, if you have a client or know somebody looking to buy or sell a property, we’d love to help them get it closed. Send them our way and we’ll make sure they’re taken care of. Happy New Year! Enjoy! New Happenings New Businesses Coming Soon! St. George:Nothing Bundt Cake coming to town!!! Not sure where yet but being told its confirmed coming.Commerce Pointe- dirt’s being moved off exit 6 for this development. I don’t have any confirmation what’s going there just yet, but it should be very, very soon.Ventana Ridge- roads are being paved and things should start happening over the next little bit. I don’t have confirmation of anything at this point other than it will be residential AND commercial. Should be an exciting addition to Little Valley!Crimson Corner- the first building should be going up soon. They’ve got a café, bakery, and now an ice cream creamery that will supposedly have BYU and Utah state creamery ice cream. Construction should begin soon!Bluff St. Northern Corridor- this project is DONE! And it has turned out so good. They came in $10 million UNDER budget. It feels like driving on a highway now lol. For more info check out this article https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/12/20/mgk-bluff-street-reconstruction-project-finishes-ahead-of-schedule-and-under-budget/#.XBzyGXdlCEcWoodland Estates- new signs are up behind Lin’s for Woodland Estates that’ll be a mixture of patio homes, townhomes, and apartments. Dirt should start moving this month!Revere Health- a new 68,000 square ft multi-specialty center broke ground that will be huge for health care in Southern Utah. It is going just north of the Lin’s in the fields and should be completed in 2020.Really cool article from Golf Digest talking about how amazing the golf is here! https://www.golfdigest.com/story/glorious-golf-in-the-high-desert-of-utahWashington:Ovation by Avamere- a new senior living community just broke ground off exit 13 that will be a big addition for Washington. They will have 60 memory care units, 90 assisted living units and 150 independent living units. For more info check out this article. https://www.cedarcityutah.com/news/archive/2018/09/29/ajp-local-leaders-stand-for-ovation-at-new-300-unit-senior-living-campus-groundbreaking/#.XB1RWWhKiUlRV Park- dirt being is moved for an RV Park right off the freeway by exit 13, just down from the new Black Bear. No details on completion yet but should be starting construction in the coming months.Santa Clara/Ivins:Bone Appetit now open! In the same complex as Harmon’s.Hurricane: Commercial Development progressBelow is a list of all the developments, businesses, and other projects that have either been finished in the past year, or are a work progress.St. George areaExit 2 (Sun River):Desert Color- A big shopping complex along with a sports complex, hotels, and 11,000 homes are on their way just off exit 2 as you come into town. Big Shots Golf Center (a mini Top Golf) has been approved, Paparazzi Accessories is building a new facility and it is currently under construction, and dirt is being moved for residential and commercial spaces and we should be hearing more soon. They hope to have homes started at the beginning of 2019. For more details, give me a call.Kenworth Truck Sales Company– the plat map has been recorded and dirt is being moved for their new facility off exit 2. It’ll be just east of the Paparazzi building along the freeway, north of the overpass. Construction should begin soon!Hampton Inn- 5 story, 120 room hotel. Now open!Terrible’s Herbst gas station- now open! Desert Corner- exciting news for people that live in the Desert Canyons development out by the airport. The first commercial spot is going up at the entrance of the neighborhood, just off the freeway exit. It will be a building similar to those at Desert Hills Plaza and so far they’ve signed a pizza restaurant, and are looking for a coffee/drink shop, a Mexican restaurant, and other fast food. Big time news for this area!Exit 4 (Bloomington):Desert Hills Plaza- KB Express is now open and there are 5 new businesses confirmed that will begin filling in soon! Port of Subs, Tropical Smoothie, Little Caesars, Great Harvest, and Desert Hills Pet Hospital. Two new spaces are being filled by an attorney and a flooring store but no confirmation yet on who just yet.Exit 6 (Bluff St.):Commerce Pointe- the newest development being created in the center of town is now underway! Exit 6 will be getting a big retail development across from Black Bear Diner and McDonalds, and a Maverik is now open on the corner!My Place Suites– now open! Located at 1644 S. 270 E. in St. George behind Culver’s.Staybridge Hotel– under construction across from Furniture Row.Tru by Hilton– under construction across from Furniture Row also.Findlay car dealership– now open!Guadalajara Grill- new upscale Mexican restaurant going into the old players building. Scheduled to open soon! https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.thespectrum.com/amp/873067001Riverfront Medical Center- On Riverside Dr behind Cox Landing. So far Desert Pain, St George Orthopedic Spine, FIT Physical Therapy, Fusion Pharmacy, and Dermatology Clinic of Southern Utah are open. More to come soon!Official Strength and Athletics– now open! Personal and athletic training for kids/adults of all ages. Located in the building kiddie corner from Culver’s. More info here Summit Athletic Club- they have taken over Cubex on Bluff St. and turned it into another location. It is now open!Downtown:Tech Ridge- Dixie Tech School is finished and open. Busy Busy, Printer Logic, and Zonos are the 3 local tech companies leading the way with the city and will be the first companies up on the hill. There are rumors that there is a growing list of interested companies will follow suit. The first building is scheduled to be done in the spring of next year. As I get more information, I will continue to update as this is the absolute most exciting project for Southern Utah. http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2018/02/03/st-george-strikes-deal-tech-ridge/300797002/City View downtown development- officially broken ground! The first mixed-used retail/apartment complex and underground parking garage will be finished by late fall/early winter this year and then the second complex along with “The Advenire” hotel is slated to finish in the spring of 2019. More info here http://stgeorgenews.com/news/archive/2017/12/22/mgk-40-million-city-view-project-breaks-ground-in-heart-of-st-george/#.Wj2vFm5lCEcJoule Plaza- new development across the courthouse will feature 197 luxury apartments and 19,000 sq ft of retail/office space. Ground work is being done and it will be finished in 2019.Green Gate Village- This plaza has been completely revived and it is such a cool downtown spot. Scout Cloth, Chef Alfredo, Twisted Silver, The Barber, Cosy House and Gift and My Little Moon are in business and you can find the Virgin Berri food truck parked there most days as well. A new book store just opened as well call The Book Bungalow!Café Sabor– 290 E. St. George Blvd (where Wagon Wheel used to be). OPEN.Food Truck Park- this is in the works of becoming a reality that would be a BIG addition to downtown St. George http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/03/11/jcw-city-mulls-putting-food-truck-park-in-place-of-decrepit-homes-next-to-st-george-library/#.WqXEum5MGEcVernon Worthern Park- renovation is complete. Go check out the new toys at the park!Red Rock Auto Sales- next to 3 Amigos Market on Bluff St. Dirt is being moved and construction will begin soon.Morty’s Café- under construction on the corner of St. George Blvd. and 700 E. where the Maverick used to be. Timeline unknown.Blue Butterfly House- now open at 166 N. 300 W. in downtown St. George. This is a facility where parents required to have supervised visits, but whose cases aren’t handled by the state, can spend quality time with their children. For more info click on this link https://www.bluebutterflyhouse.org/Short Creek Bakery- now open at 799 E. Tabernacle St.Jones Paint & Glass- new building on the corner of Tabernacle and 500 E. Under construction now.MRW Design Associates- new location on 100 S. behind Bicycles Unlimited next to Wells Fargo. Under construction now.Tea Thyme Gift and Boutique- now open in the complex next to Kneaders on Bluff St!New App-Controlled electronic scooter system- City officials are meeting with a company called Lime that will be bringing it to town. For more info check out this article http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/09/28/jcw-network-of-app-controlled-electronic-scooters-coming-to-st-george/#.W649KHRMGEcAffogatto’s Coffee Shop- new location at Unicorn Hatch Labs behind Tropical Smoothie on 1000 E. now open!Dixie Red Hills Golf Course- big news for one of the best golf courses in the city! A new clubhouse will be built right next to the old one and it looks like it’ll be AMAZING. Construction will begin November 12th and should be finished in May. Check out this article for more info and pictures of what it’ll look like. http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/10/12/jcw-construction-to-begin-on-long-sought-clubhouse-upgrade-at-dixie-red-hills-golf-course/#.W9clJ2hKiUlYouth Futures Homeless Shelter- really cool new place to help the youth here in Southern Utah. Check our their website for more info http://www.youthfuturesutah.org/index.phpExit 8:Sakura- a new Sakura is in the works just off the Blvd. freeway exit behind Bracken’s auto and next to Desert Coach. It was supposed to be AMAZING. Will keep updated as I learn more.Zupas- After a few years of wanting and waiting, we are finally getting a Zupas in St. George. They are taking over the old Brick Oven building on the corner of St. George Blvd. and River Rd. They are planning to open in 3 to 6 months!River Rd:Red Fort Cuisine of India- open in the old Iggy’s building just down the street from Olive Garden. Amazing food!!Dixie Regional Medical Center- they had their grand opening last month and construction is just about done. The new facilities aren’t quite yet, but will be in the next few months. Stay tuned for more details to come!Jamba Juice- OPEN in front of Lowe’s. Pieology- OPEN and it is absolutely worth the long line!Oral & Facial Surgery Institute- they are building a new office just off River Rd. on Riverside Dr. just west of the Post Office. construction is almost complete. River Rose Crossing: Intersection of River Rd. and 1450 S by SummitRose Development- New signs are up next to Summit on River Rd! Rose Development has taken over and the plan looks awesome. New restaurants along with a hotel and movie theater, along with high end retail and office space should start happening soon! Popeyes- open Stephen Henager’s College– now open!People’s Town and Country Bank- In permitting processLots more good work is in the process and should have some exciting news soon!Foothills Plaza: corner of S. River Rd and 2330 S.Fiiz DrinksDominoesCrimson PharmacyHustle Sports NutritionMy Wireless DoctorCorner Urgent CareVentana Ridge: corner of S. River Rd. and 2450 S.Ventana Ridge- more BIG news in Little Valley. There is dirt being moved to begin a big commercial complex/residential subdivision on the corner of River Rd. and 2450 South. There isn’t much information on it at this point but will be big for that area!Crimson Corner: corner of 3000 E. and Crimson Ridge Dr. in Little ValleyRetail complex that has 8 retail spaces. Roads are paved and progress is moving quickly! A café and a bakery have already signed, with more in the works.A park will go in across street with soccer fields, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and a playground. Should go under construction this summer.Dinosaur Crossing: Intersection of Riverside Dr. and Mall DrPanda Express- now open.Bonza Dry Cleaners- now open.Beans & Brews– now openOrange Peel- now openStone Canyon Eye Care– Now open.ACE Hardware– now open.Kneaders- now open.Chronic Tacos- signs are up but no interior construction happening yet. Check out their menu here http://www.chronictacos.com/Rodworks Unique Home Décor- now open.Verizon- now open. Virgin River Dental- under construction.Dino Dash Car Wash- now open. SWIG! Construction should begin soon.The Fields at Mall Dr: (on the St. George side of 3000 east in the fields)Lin’s Grocery- open.Mountain America Credit Union- open.Simister Ortho and Riverside Dental– now open!New retail/restaurant building- signs just went up for a new retail and restaurant building in between Simister Ortho and Mountain America at the Fields at Mall Dr. complex. Pizza Hut and Tropical Smoothie have been confirmed, with 3 other spots to fill. Construction should begin soon!Commercial plaza- A new professional commercial plaza will be underway in the near future. It is directly north of Lin’s out in the fields. Stay tuned for updates!Promenade at Red Cliffs: Red Cliffs Dr.Love your bath & body- new store next to Durangos. They have bath bombs, bath salts, lotions, candles, and pretty much anything else that women lovePho Vietnamese Restaurant- currently under construction next to Durangos. Shoppes at Zions: Red Cliffs DrHuHot Mongolian Grill- now open! Red Cliffs Mall:H&M– just opened last month right in time for the holidays! This will be a huge addition for Red Cliffs Mall.Hash House a Go Go- Hash House a Go Go- now open! Right in the front of the Red Cliffs Mall. Check out their menu here https://www.hashhouseagogo.com/Sunset Blvd:Guru’s Sports Bar & Grill- now open in the old Gun Barrel building next to Starbucks in the Stadium 8 movie complex.Roxberry Juice- Now open next to Costa Vida on the corner of Bluff St. and Sunset Blvd. Check out their menu here https://roxberryjuice.com/700 degrees pizza- open on Sunset Blvd. across from Phoenix Plaza. Check out their menu here http://700degree.pizza/Verizon store- now open!Pork Bellys- under construction in the Sunset Corner Complex next to Starbucks. Should be open in the next few months! Check out their website for the menu http://www.porkbellyseatery.com/Neto’s Bakery- this is also in the Sunset Corner Complex across from Starbucks and they have AMAZING food.Fort Pearce Industrial:Barney Trucking Facility- now open.Martin Warehousing cold storage facility- now open.99-unit mini-storage facility– construction is just underwaySwiss Bank Storage– adding 120 storage units to their facility as well. Washington City area Exit 10:2 Marriott hotels- going in behind the Chevron in front of Green Springs and will be HUGE for Washington. Dirt is being moved for the first one and more news is on the way.Crumbl Cookies- AMAZING cookies and they deliver until midnight. Just opened behind Texas Roadhouse next to Hobby Town and Whole Juice Café. Check out their menu here https://crumblcookies.com/Splash City Adventure Park- sign is up! Here is a link to see what it’s supposed to look like https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/water-park-a1.jpgTaco Bell- on Red Cliffs Dr. down from Stadium 10. Now open! Pine View 10 Plaza– a new retail building with 2 spaces. T-Mobile and Brent’s Pharmacy are now open!Whole Juice Café- new restaurant open in the strip mall behind Texas Roadhouse, next to Subway at 2654 E. Red Cliffs Dr. #B. They also just put a shop in the main Summit Location off River rd. More info available here https://ordering.chownow.com/order/8479/locations?add_cn_ordering_class=trueFlavor of Seoul- Korean restaurant now open. It is located at 568 W. Telegraph Rd #8 in Washington.Nails Bar- new salon in Washington off Telegraph behind Sonic in the same building as Royal Thai. Now open!Tag N’ Go Car Wash- in the works of putting another location that will be right across from Costco. No start time has been determined yet, but will be happening soon.Dollar Tree- construction is underway in the Kohl’s shopping complex. It is on the end of the building next to Downeast outfitters. Should be finished in the first quarter of 2019!Exit 13:Sienna Hills Commercial complex- Black Bear Diner is now open and a new Terrible’s gas station just broke ground. Construction should begin soon.Grapevine Crossing- new commercial retail complex in the works off exit 13 across the roundabout from Maverick. There hasn’t been any movement yet but there will be in the near future. It will be an “experience” type complex combining activities and businesses for an all-in-one place for families. There will be an amphitheater, park, and museum along with retail shops and restaurants. There is space for 7 sit-down restaurants and 7 drive-thrus, along with 137 tenant spaces. Names can’t be disclosed yet but there are talks in progress of a grocery store that will anchor this development. More will be known in the next few months.The Fields:Crimson Intermediate, Middle School, and High School- under construction. Middle school is now open, and the Intermediate school and high school will open in the fall of 2019.“Long Valley” area- annexation proposal has been approved by the City Council. This would add 1,524 acres into the city. More info here. http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/04/12/mgk-washington-city-approves-annexation-proposal-for-long-valley-area/Warner Valley Reservoir- Some news recently came out about the progress of this project that would bring the largest reservoir built to date in Washington County out in Warner Valley. It is still a few years away from happening but nonetheless an exciting new update! Santa Clara/Ivins area Harmon’s Complex on Rachel Dr:Café Rio- part of the new Harmon’s complex in Santa Clara. Now open!Bone Appetit- under construction. Should be open soon!Capriotti’s sandwich store- expected to submit their plans soon.Mountain America Credit Union- now open.Lava Flow Dr:Bike Park- Snake Hollow is now open!Lamy’s Mexican Grill- open on the corner of Lava Flow and Sunset Blvd. check out their FB for menu https://www.facebook.com/Lamysgrill/Sentierre Resort:new 5 star resort going in next to Tuacahn. More info here http://www.sentierreresorts.com/index.phpThe Edge:a huge resort is starting to come together out in the South Hills of Santa Clara that will be a travelers dream. It’ll have direct access to trails for all kinds of machines, a spa, a lazy river, and tons more cool amenities. Click this link for more info http://the-edge-utah.com/ Kayenta Center for the Arts:state-of-the-art facility located in Kayenta Village is now OPEN and will present plays, musicals, dance programs, concerts, visual arts exhibitions, lectures, and other events. More info available here kayentaarts.comNew interactive parks:Water Park- http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/03/16/srr-new-interactive-park-water-feature-coming-to-santa-clara/52 acre park in Santa clara Hills- has been proposed that will include a disc golf course, climbing boulders, and a bike pump track, trails and more. Hurricane/La Verkin/Toquerville areaMaverik- not sure how I missed it but a new Maverik got built last month and it’s already open. It’s on the corner of State Street and 100 East as it bends toward La Verkin.Gateway Plaza- a second building is currently under construction right now behind the first building (where Hurricane Family Pharmacy is on State Street). Should be finished in quarter 1 of next year. Stay tuned for updates!LA Quinta Inn & Suites- right before you turn up the hill to go to Zion in La Verkin. Now open!Copper Rock Golf Course in Hurricane– on schedule to finish sometime in 2018. Clarion Inn & Suites- along the Highway right before the dip into Hurricane. Now open!Wyndham hotel- will be going under construction south of the Farmers Market in La VerkinComfort Inn & Suites- under construction on the corner of State St. and 2600 W, and will be finished by the beginning of 2019.The Haven at Sky Mountain- Assisted Living and Memory Care Community under construction directly behind the new Clarion Inn & Suites on State St. Scheduled to be finished in spring of next year.Steamrollers and a pedicure/nail salon– under construction next to the Family Pawn on State StreetMy Place Hotel- under construction behind the Mountain America.24/7 Fitness- under construction on the south side of State Street in Hurricane, across the street from the new Clarion Hotel. Springdale/Virgin areaCliff Rose Lodge & Gardens- currently being renovated into a 4 diamond resort that will feature upgrades to all the rooms, new suites, a spa, and a bigger restaurant. It’ll be the first 4 diamond resort in Springdale.Best Western- now open!Marriott hotel- underway in Virgin with more development out there coming soon. Road ProjectsSunset Blvd/Bluff St project- Bluff Street Corridor project schedule, map, and video of what it will look like. Buildings have already been bulldozed and is scheduled to start construction this winter and finish in winter of 2018 – SR-7 completion- the project is currently in the design and right-of-way phase, and on schedule to start construction in the summer of 2019 and finish by November 2020. It’s an 8-mile portion that will complete the connection between I-15 (in southern STG) and SR-9 (in hurricane). Click on this link for more info and a map of where it will be. https://www.udot.utah.gov/projectpages/f?p=250:2007:0::NO:2007:P2007_EPM_PROJ_XREF_NO,P2007_PROJECT_TYPE_IND_FLAG:9046,ANorthern Corridor- A road going from exit 13 in Washington to the backside of Red Hills Parkway has been proposed. The county commissioner is currently working on the new HCP permit with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and there are incentives to finish the road before 2025. It will definitely something to be on the look out for, as this will be a big time addition. Dixie State UniversityInnovation Plaza- SO many amazing things happening at DSU in Innovation, Business, Technology, and Science. They have acquired the East Elementary campus and are turning it into an Innovation Plaza that will feature many significant resources that will help not only students, but people in the community as well. It is currently under renovation and they are hoping to have a grand opening this fall. For more info, contact me.Student housing on 100 S. is complete and now in use.More student housing is being built on the corner of 700 E. and 100 S. Should be completed by the next school year.155,000 sq. ft. Human Performance Center- construction is underway. http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2017/08/10/large-new-dsu-health-facilitys-building-plans-set/557060001/?hootPostID=9e99ccde88293f3ac19e2384c831c883There has been a new underpass proposed that would help with the student traffic at the college tremendously. The tunnel would be beneath I-15 at about 400 South. This would allow students that live on the east side of the freeway to cross over without having to jam up 100 South and 700 South. http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2018/02/06/15-underpass-near-dixie-state-proposed/311997002/News has come out that DSU is looking to make the transition to Division 1! This would make a HUGE impact for the school, as all as the community. Here is an article with more good information on it https://www.thespectrum.com/story/sports/college/dixie-state/2018/10/30/dsu-closing-division-move/1822468002/ New multi-family apartments and townhomes complexes:Gray Hawk Apartment Complex– 240 units in Washington Fields behind the new Smith’s. Construction is under way. More info at live-grayhawk.comLegacy Ridge Apartments– now open! They allow dogs and will have their own dog park.Fossil Hills Townhome Community– townhome complex underway on South River Road just over the bridge from the Knolls/Little Valley next to the Dixie Power station. Under construction. Blackhawk Townhomes– Luxury complex in Santa Clara that is in the process of being built out. Red Mountain Vistas- another luxury townhome complex down the street from Blackhawk Townhomes that will break ground in the next few months.Blackhawk Townhomes at Tonaquint- currently under construction and will be the same layout as the Blackhawk Townhomes out in Santa Clara. Residential Building ReportWe have had 2338 residential building permits for apartments & condos, duplexes & townhomes, and single family homes pulled so far this year. We have a large number of lots being developed right now as well, so we should be seeing more and more come available the next few months. Here is what was recorded last month! New residential subdivisions recorded last month:Cornerstone Ph 5Indian Knolls Ph 3ACottages at the Village at Stucki Farms Ph 1Moenave Condominium lots 11,12,13,14Shooting Star Ph 1Sandtown BungalowsVillas at Green Spring Ph 2If you’d like a plat map or any other information for any of these new developments, please let me know! |
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