Plans for a downtown Salt Lake City revitalization project are moving forward.
Plans for a multi-billion dollar sports, entertainment, culture, and convention district are solidly in motion.
Recent Updates
Utah passes bill to pave way for Salt Lake to fund $1B downtown revitalization plan
A plan to drastically alter downtown Salt Lake City took a major step toward becoming a reality on the final day of the legislative session.… Read More ›
Utah Hockey Club’s presence boosts downtown Salt Lake City businesses significantly
So far, every home Utah club hockey game this season has sold out, with over 11,131 fans a night. When you add that to Jazz games and yearly Delta Center events, team projections from 2024 show the combination pumping $600 … Read More ›
Poll: Majority of Utahns favor downtown SLC redevelopment project
A new survey shows broad support for the proposed downtown sports, entertainment, culture and convention district and arena modifications.… Read More ›
CNBC touts Salt Lake City’s ‘American success story’ in prime-time special
Ryan and Ashley Smith sat down for an interview to talk about the significance of pro sports in Utah’s economy and their plans to lift an entire community along with their hometown teams through a new downtown district project.
Salt Lake City Council Approves Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District
The Council’s vote approves Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal and allocates a 0.5% sales tax increase to fund the district’s revitalization and Delta Center renovation.
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Natalie Gochnour: Why building a city is like a relay race
As an economist, I’m often asked about the economics of city building and the Smith Entertainment Group proposal. In 1846, the namesake of Parley’s Canyon, Parley Pratt, wrote in his journal about the “shout of joy”… Read More ›
SLC’s downtown sports district clears major hurdle with City Council vote
July 9, 2024
By Jordan Miller
The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved a key agreement for Ryan Smith’s downtown sports and entertainment district.… Read More ›
Ryan and Ashley Smith have a vision for future of downtown, and believe it’s possible
Jul 9, 2024
BY CAROLE MIKITA
SALT LAKE CITY — Ryan and Ashley Smith are building professional sports teams. Their teams recently completed the NBA and NHL drafts, and as owners, they have become community leaders who have a vision … Read More ›
Joint Statement following Salt Lake City Council endorsement of Participation Agreement
July 9, 2024
“Tonight’s unanimous vote by the Salt Lake City Council is an important endorsement and positive step toward creating a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District in the heart of downtown. … Read More ›