SLC unveils its latest grand plan for remaking the Rio Grande District

The run-down neighborhood west of the historic depot is envisioned as a new health-focused, transit-friendly, high-rise extension of the city’s growing downtown.

Rendering of a future Arts Campus plaza, part of Salt Lake City's latest vision for its Rio Grande District. RDA Board Chair Alejandro Puy, who earlier raised some of the council’s hottest objections, said in a statement he was “thrilled to support this transit-oriented development that lays the groundwork for an accessible and bustling area in our city.” A map showing key goals and land uses in the city's latest vision for Rio Grande District, west of the depot.

Puy first raised concerns during Tuesday’s pitch over suggestions on how the Rio Grande District might draw other property owners — including the University of Utah — into a mutual plan to oversee the area’s development., centered on technology and business innovation in connection with the 1.9 acres it owns in the district adjacent to 400 South. The city had contemplated selling the U. some of its acreage as part of its expansion.

Despite assurances from RDA Director Danny Walz that nothing in the new plan for Rio Grande deviated from seeking developer interest and launching the redevelopment under full RDA control, the council ordered a section on governance deleted pending further debate.

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