Salt Lake City unveils Smith's Ballpark revamp plan
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Courtesy: Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency
Salt Lake City revealed final plans Tuesday to redevelop Smith's Ballpark into a vibrant neighborhood, featuring green space, housing, commercial areas and an entertainment venue.
Why it matters: The proposal, largely shaped by community feedback, aims to revitalize the city's Ballpark neighborhood by adding more local businesses, natural and public gathering areas and residential options.
Catch up quick: The minor league baseball team's exit from Utah's capital to Daybreak last year freed up 15 acres of land at the city-owned site .
State of play: The plan also calls for a new fire station and library branch.
What they're saying: Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano, whose district includes Ballpark, told reporters Tuesday at Smith's Ballpark that he sees the area as "an extension of downtown and another great place to … live and play."
- Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she couldn't think of another development she's been this excited about since she first entered city hall.
- She added that the neighborhood has a history of welcoming large crowds, and residents have expressed a continued desire to do so.
What's next: Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency is set to discuss the proposal and hold public comment on July 8, with a possible vote to endorse by late summer.
- Should it move forward, the mayor aims to begin soliciting developers by year's end and potentially break ground by the middle of 2026.