A rendering of proposed changes in Salt Lake City's downtown area. Image courtesy Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development
Salt Lake City officials recently unveiled a proposal to turn part of the city's downtown into a pedestrian promenade and "world-class city center."
Driving the news: The plan calls for removing on-street parking; improving public transit, biking and pedestrian infrastructure; adding more trees and transforming five downtown blocks to honor the area's history and identity.
What they're saying: "Reinvestment in Main Street is essential to keeping Salt Lake City competitive with other major cities," reads the report.
It cites other pedestrian-friendly downtown areas, like Denver's 16th St. Mall, Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall and Toronto's Queens Quay.
Reality check: The $125 million proposal needs additional analysis and buy-in from property owners and local and state agencies before moving forward.
