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Sugar House Park hotel developer promises community benefits, but some residents remain uneasy.
Over a 15-year career, Potter has acquired and manages seven hotels in Utah. His next project?
Last month, Sugar House residents packed a Community Council meeting to hear from John Potter, a developer with Magnus Hotel Management. Over a 15-year career, Potter has acquired and manages seven hotels in Utah. His next project? A planned 145-room boutique hotel at the northwest corner of Sugar House Park.
Residents have been hesitant to accept new construction on the property—formerly the site of a Sizzler—and previously halted the construction of a gas station. The proposed hotel has faced criticisms ranging from aesthetics to an expectation of increased traffic congestion.
But as the…
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