What’s Happening in Southern Utah

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTHERN UTAH What’s Happening in Southern Utah

By Macrae Heppler Sponsored by Eagle Gate Title Tech Ridge Address: 475 S. Donlee Drive, St. George, Utah Website: techridge.com Where else can you find a blank canvas of 93 buildable acres on an elevated bluff in the middle of an established metropolitan area? Tech Ridge, located in the heart of downtown St. George, is a unique, multi-purpose environment like nothing else in southern Utah. Located on the original site of the historic St. George airport, this campus-in-the-sky is a mixed-use community designed to stimulate innovation. A perfect culmination of urban engineered living space, corporate offices, higher learning, experiential retailers, hospitality, and outdoor gathering spaces make for an empowered lifestyle. The 60,000-square-foot Vasion/Zonos building is open and occupied, with the Skyview building slated to begin construction in fall 2021 and the new Intergalactic building breaking ground in 2022.

Black Desert Black Desert Drive and Snow Canyon Parkway, Ivins, Utah Website: blackdesertresort.com Black Desert Resort will be home to a future hotel providing 360-degree views of the breathtaking natural marvels in southern Utah as well as a Tom Weiskopf 19hole golf course in Ivins, UT. In addition to this famed resort, a 3000-foot-long desert boardwalk will allow you to walk end-to-end uninterrupted by vehicular traffic while enjoying feature restaurants showcasing hand-crafted culinary discoveries as well as international purveyors. The first phase will offer nearly 500 new jobs with the completed project accommodating an anticipated one million visitors per year. Visit their website to learn more.

Desert Color 820 W. Akoya Pearl Street, St. George, Utah Website: desertcolor.com Desert Color offers residents, visitors, and businesses the opportunity to experience a life connected to the outdoors while allowing residents to be connected to one another. The main land-use districts within Desert Color are connected by parks, natural wash corridors, and the mountain vistas beyond. The Shores Resort and Welcome Center at Desert Color are open for use, along with their 2.5 acre recreational lagoon, a spacious pool, and sunbathing deck. Most recently, Desert Color announced two newcomers to the development: Dixie State University’s extension campus and Big Shots Golf, which is under construction and slated to open in late 2021.

Dinosaur Crossing Location: 447 S. Mall Drive, St. George, Utah Anchored by the 123,000-square-foot Smith’s Marketplace, Dinosaur Crossing is a 26-acre commercial development that includes five multitenant buildings and pads. Dinosaur Crossing recently welcomed Mo’ Bettahs, Zao Asian Cafe, Menchies, and Taco Bell (under construction). Two pads and two units are available.

Commerce Pointe Location: Bluff Street and Blackridge Drive, St. George, Utah Commerce Pointe has proven to be a prime spot for retailers in the area and a huge contributor to the St. George community. Since breaking ground in February 2020, Commerce Pointe has powered through, opening with powerhouse retailers like Jersey Mikes, Mo’ Bettah’s, Blaze Pizza, Verizon, and Crumbl. Chick-fil-a has announced it’s second freestanding location in southern Utah, which will be located at Commerce Pointe.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTHERN UTAH

Boulder Creek Crossing Location: River Road and 1450 S., St. George, Utah Boulder Creek Crossing is filling in quickly! In addition to the anchor building where Balance of Nature is headquartered, Tag-n-Go, Popeyes, and Dutch Bros Coffee are open and busy! Three new buildings are planned or under construction, including a new multi-tenant retail building, which will house some newcomers to St. George, including Spilled Milk Ice Cream and Cereal Bar, Mix’d Soda & Dough, 8 Moons Thai and Sushi and a second Dixie Meats location. Alta Bank will also be building their new location at Boulder Creek Crossing.

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