🗓️ Doxey-Layton Shopping Center Development Timeline part 9
1961–1962: Initial Planning and Site Selection
Graham W. Doxey of Doxey-Layton Co., known for developing Foothill Village, identifies the Granger area as a promising location for a future regional shopping center.
The company secures an initial building permit for a site at 2700 West and 4100 South, which is zoned for residential use, necessitating a zoning change for commercial development.
Doxey-Layton begins preliminary planning, including engaging Victor Gruen and Associates, renowned shopping center architects, to design the proposed center.
1963–1964: Challenges and Strategic Shift
Facing zoning challenges and potential opposition, Doxey-Layton reevaluates their strategy.
The company identifies an alternative site at 2700 West and 3500 South, which may offer a more favorable zoning landscape for commercial development.
Efforts intensify to secure commitments from anchor tenants, particularly ZCMI (Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution), to ensure the viability of the regional shopping center.
Early 1965: Zoning and Development Progress
Doxey-Layton formally shifts focus to the 2700 West and 3500 South site, initiating the process to obtain necessary zoning approvals for commercial development.
The company continues to collaborate with ZCMI, aiming to solidify their participation as the anchor tenant, which is crucial for the project's success.
September 1965: Public Announcement and Forward Momentum
ZCMI publicly announces the discontinuation of efforts to obtain zoning for the 2700 West and 4100 South location, opting instead to proceed with Doxey-Layton at the 2700 West and 3500 South site.
Dean R. Williams, vice-president of ZCMI, states that the store expects to be operational for the fall season in 1967, indicating a clear timeline for the project's completion.
This timeline highlights the strategic decisions and adaptive measures taken by Doxey-Layton Co. in response to zoning challenges and market dynamics, ultimately leading to the development of a regional shopping center in collaboration with ZCMI at the 2700 West and 3500 South location.
-Sheri Kimball Biesinger