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mormon contractor
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Date: March 21, 2015 04:26AM
I can't speak as to why the Mormon church chooses to spend money as it does, other than to promote a certain image. The City Creek Center was such a project. The official stated reason for the project was to refurbish the downtown area around temple square.
One reason the project was so expensive is because it was incredibly huge, encompassing two whole city blocks! The church already owned the land and buildings. The demolition of those buildings alone was an enormous undertaking. The project is a mixed-use development so it is much more than just a shopping mall. The development was so expansive they needed several general contractors to carry the bonding and manage the multitude of sub-contractors on different aspects of the construction. The architectural design evolved as the project progressed so it was not a lump sum bid project as most of their construction projects are.
Even though many members and ex-mos disapprove of the church's business and real estate holdings, from a design and construction perspective, the City Creek Center is an impressive development!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Creek_CenterThe reason the church did not tear down the Provo Tabernacle is because, if I am not mistaken, it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is an architecturally beautiful building that was, unfortunately, completely gutted by a fire a few years ago. I personally love these historic buildings and I was glad to see the Mormon church restore this beautiful, historical landmark.