Civic Center

As the heart of Salt Lake City’s downtown public space, Library Square and Washington Square have hosted countless festivals, concerts, and community gatherings over the years. But the plaza is starting to show its age—it needs repair, more shade, and better amenities to support daily use.

City planners are using this opportunity to explore how the space can be reimagined to keep hosting the events we love while making it more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming throughout the year. This project aims to transform the site into a shaded, people-first destination—Salt Lake City’s Civic Center for the next generation.

Ballpark NEXT

Salt Lake City’s historic Ballpark, at the corner of West Temple and 1300 South, is being reimagined as a vibrant, community-centered destination.

In partnership with the public, we’re shaping a place that honors its storied past while embracing what’s NEXT—a dynamic district alive with arts, culture, green space, and welcoming places to gather, connect, and celebrate.

Where are we at now?

After a year of bold ideas, deep listening, and community collaboration, a new vision is taking shape. It’s rooted in local voices and designed for daily life.

Thanks to the Ballpark NEXT Design Competition and a robust community visioning process, carried out with the assistance of our partners at Perkins&Will, we’re building something that reflects what neighbors want now, and what they’ll need next in the future.