Ideas for a Future Observation Deck in Salt Lake City (construction, restaurant)

[Nyc1664]

From what I understand, the LDS Church Office Building had an observation deck open to the public on the top floor that was open on Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm from the building's construction in 1975 until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. While, it is possible the deck might reopen in a few years once construction on the Temple Square complex is complete, I fear that this might not be the case. If the LDS Church Office Building observation deck is reopened, hours of operation should be expanded to extend partway into the night and include weekends. Along with that, an admission fee of $8 for adults and $4 for children should be charged with increased marketing and promotions to increase visitor traffic.

However, in the event that the deck is not reopened, a unique observation structure should be purpose built for this. For example, a Skyspire tower with an observation deck and restaurant on top should be built in the Downtown or Temple Square area of Salt Lake City. This tower would be unique as it would involve a slow ride using glass enclosed climate controlled gondolas to transport people up and down the tower. Also, a Skyview ferris wheel with climate controlled enclosed gondolas from the same company offering the Skyspire tower should be considered for the Downtown or Temple Square area of Salt Lake City. A Skyview wheel or Skyspire tower attraction should be about 400-450 feet tall and having such a landmark built would bring a tall attraction that would be a Salt Lake City icon in the same way the State Capitol and LDS Temple are.
https://www.utahsadventurefamily.com...fice-building/

https://martin-vleminckx.com/ride/ride/skyspire/

https://martin-vleminckx.com/ride/ride/skyview/

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by Nyc1664

From what I understand, the LDS Church Office Building had an observation deck open to the public on the top floor that was open on Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm from the building's construction in 1975 until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. While, it is possible the deck might reopen in a few years once construction on the Temple Square complex is complete, I fear that this might not be the case. If the LDS Church Office Building observation deck is reopened, hours of operation should be expanded to extend partway into the night and include weekends. Along with that, an admission fee of $8 for adults and $4 for children should be charged with increased marketing and promotions to increase visitor traffic.

However, in the event that the deck is not reopened, a unique observation structure should be purpose built for this. For example, a Skyspire tower with an observation deck and restaurant on top should be built in the Downtown or Temple Square area of Salt Lake City. This tower would be unique as it would involve a slow ride using glass enclosed climate controlled gondolas to transport people up and down the tower. Also, a Skyview ferris wheel with climate controlled enclosed gondolas from the same company offering the Skyspire tower should be considered for the Downtown or Temple Square area of Salt Lake City. A Skyview wheel or Skyspire tower attraction should be about 400-450 feet tall and having such a landmark built would bring a tall attraction that would be a Salt Lake City icon in the same way the State Capitol and LDS Temple are.
https://www.utahsadventurefamily.com...fice-building/

https://martin-vleminckx.com/ride/ride/skyspire/

https://martin-vleminckx.com/ride/ride/skyview/

I would suggest you refer these to Church Headquarters. The address is 50 E North Temple. Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. I can tell you for sure that they'll never charge for admission.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by Nyc1664

From what I understand, the LDS Church Office Building had an observation deck open to the public on the top floor that was open on Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm from the building's construction in 1975 until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. While, it is possible the deck might reopen in a few years once construction on the Temple Square complex is complete, I fear that this might not be the case. If the LDS Church Office Building observation deck is reopened, hours of operation should be expanded to extend partway into the night and include weekends. Along with that, an admission fee of $8 for adults and $4 for children should be charged with increased marketing and promotions to increase visitor traffic.

However, in the event that the deck is not reopened, a unique observation structure should be purpose built for this. For example, a Skyspire tower with an observation deck and restaurant on top should be built in the Downtown or Temple Square area of Salt Lake City. This tower would be unique as it would involve a slow ride using glass enclosed climate controlled gondolas to transport people up and down the tower. Also, a Skyview ferris wheel with climate controlled enclosed gondolas from the same company offering the Skyspire tower should be considered for the Downtown or Temple Square area of Salt Lake City. A Skyview wheel or Skyspire tower attraction should be about 400-450 feet tall and having such a landmark built would bring a tall attraction that would be a Salt Lake City icon in the same way the State Capitol and LDS Temple are.
https://www.utahsadventurefamily.com...fice-building/

https://martin-vleminckx.com/ride/ride/skyspire/

https://martin-vleminckx.com/ride/ride/skyview/

I would suggest you refer these to Church Headquarters. The address is 50 E North Temple. Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. I can tell you for sure that they'll never charge for admission and will never remain open at night. What I think you're failing to understand is that the plans for the new Temple Square were finalized several years ago and are about as likely to change at this point as I am to be called the new Prophet.