City Creek Center

Reviews 3

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robert hude

I love City Creek Center, in spite of all of the people who have criticized it. The 1.5 billion dollar mall is clearly a wonderful place that Salt Lakers did not have before. Most of the controversy is just infighting between traditional LDS type of republicans and new pro- corporate republicans. The former want for City Creek to be accepting of everybody. The latter want for it to be closed off to degenerates. I, personally, like it to be closed off to degenerates. One ridiculous and non- reasonable complaint by a city official is about a pedestrian bridge being built. So what! When I lived in Seattle, there were pedestrian bridges in shopping areas. He complained that it creates a we- they environment. Such people are so short- sighted that they will not acknowledge the blindingly- obvious regular sidewalks that are right underneath the pedestrian bridge, that are all over the mall and that are all over the city. They do not understand balance at all. We need to have a little bit of many things in a city of Salt Lakes size. Actually, I believe that City Creek is a miracle. It was created in the middle of a world- wide recession that definitely included Salt Lake. Nobody builds a 1.5 billion dollar mall at such a rare time like that. I thought that the City of Seattle was nuts for building their world- famous downtown library during the beginning of the year when it is literally non- stop raining. But we need to pay our respects to the LDS church leaders who showed us how much heart that they can have for the city by having such a monument set in the middle of it when nobody had any money. As far as Im concerned, they planted love itself in the heart of our city. It is clearly for everyone, even though I do not want it to be. How dare anybody act like spoiled- acting brats by complaining as though it were not for everyone. I bet good money that if you followed those brats in their daily lives, you would see that it is they who are not for everyone. With all of that stated, however, there is one complaint that can easily be corrected. It is a complaint of mine, personally, and maybe is that of some other peoples. It is of the automobiles parking inside of the mall. The mall officials misrepresent that as valet. That is not proper valet and technically is unlawful. Valet is something that is virtually always done in an actual parking lot and not inside of a business establishment. That is because of U.S. cities code ordinances. It is also because it is just inappropriate according to common sense. Most, if not all, people would see it as inappropriate if others literally rode their bicycles into a store and left their bicycles parked in there while they shopped. That is the reason that people do not do that. Those who park their automobiles inside of the mall act as though they were raised in a barn. They have 20 thousand dollar automobiles but no manners. Also, the mall design, itself, is pedestrian. That was and is the intention. I know that I had mentioned that people need to have a little bit of many things in a city of Salt Lakes size. But the biggest problem here is that there is a global agenda to eliminate or at least greatly reduce the number of automobiles. That is because people driving them is literally destroying the environment, not to mention that automobiles are just bulky wastes of space going down the roads. And that fake valet that is inside of City Creek mall is the ultimate display of grotesque American selfishness and laziness. There just is not anything good about it. My message to them: Leave your automobiles in the parking lots, you anal- retentive a&#*!#*& !

DA

David Peterson

City Creek is fantastic and adds a great deal to downtown Salt Lake. Some complain that it is all high-end stores, which is simply not true. True, there is not a Dollar Store or Kohls at City Creek, but there are plenty of mid-tier retailers at the site. They have H&M, Mr. Mac, Foot Locker, American Eagle outfitters, Claires, Gap, Clarks, Cotton On, GNC, Vans, Go! Games and Toys and a Disney Store. They have the usual mall mid-to-upper end stores such as Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, Athleta and the like. And they have a handful of high-end stores such as Tiffanys, Allen Edmonds, O.C. Tanners Rolex Boutique and Tumi. There is a mid-tier department store (Macys) and an upper-end department store (Nordstrom) that serve as anchors. And there is an Apple Store, a Microsoft store and an AT&T Mobility for the techies. Yes, it is a nicer mall, but certainly not limited to just the high-end as some have stated. For those complaining about LDS ownership, I for one am glad that the LDS Church was willing to invest in downtown and keep it from deteriorating. They did better than handing out money in my opinion - they created jobs - both in building and maintaining the mall, but also in long-term employment opportunities for hundreds of people. And by helping to revitalize downtown, City Creek has contributed far more to the local economy than its direct impact. It has attracted other private parties to invest in the area, creating more jobs and opportunities locally, and keeps some retail dollars in Utah that would otherwise be exported via online-sales to internet based businesses out-of-state. The mall is clean and pleasant, has some good restaurants, a great gym, and brings many stores to Salt Lake City shoppers that otherwise would probably not be here. Kudos to the LDS Church for their long-term vision and investment in the community.

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scott wall

So Im just going to give it straight. Apparently a lot of people who dislike the LDS (Mormon) population dislike city creek as well. It is right next door to Temple Square, in the center of Salt Lake City, the Capital of Utah, a state founded by Mormons, so if youre not a big fan of Mormons you may want to go somewhere else. Theyll be here. Additionally, the LDS churchs for profit arm built the mall to fix up what was once a bit more drab downtown. They own it, so they set the rules, i.e. closed on Sunday. Temperature/Weather The roof retracts and they will close it and air condition it if it is hot, and heat it if it is cold. If its a nice temperature out they will leave it open, but typically the temperature isnt too bad because they regulate it. Food Court Great. They have a lot of options, including a Chik Fil A, a Kneaders, and a Cheesecake factory and Brio if you like something a little nicer. There is a McDonalds and a play area for kids in the food court as well (any worker can direct you there). That makes it nice for families. There is a lot of seating so its usually not too hard to find somewhere to sit. Stores There is the full spectrum of cost. There is a forever 21 and a Nordstroms with many things in between. There is also an Apple store and Microsoft store if you need something along those lines. There is a toy store as well (as of this writing, anyways) so if you bring kids there is something to do. Parking/Transportation There is a lot of parking. That shouldnt be an issue. The green and blue lines both stop in the center of the mall, so that shouldnt be an issue. Most the stores validate, and the parking is pretty cheap anyways. Handicap There are only a few elevators and they are slow. I hate to say it. You probably wont have an issue but just be advised that there are not a ton. Id rate it lower on this scale.