March 18, 2026
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled a design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, and is inviting community members to share their feedback through an online survey.
The concept design for the approximately 2.4-acre open space—part of the broader 8.75-acre Fleet Block redevelopment—was shaped by public input and designed to support passive recreation, small events, and year-round use. The concept includes accessible pathways, shaded seating, garden areas, a walking loop, a central plaza, and a water feature to create a resilient and welcoming space in the Granary District.
Guided by extensive community input, including stakeholder meetings, a community open house, and an initial online survey that gathered feedback from more than 600 community members, the design concept reflects what was heard—a space for community gathering, drought-conscious planting, cultural identity, opportunities for reflection, accessibility, and spaces for pets and families.
The community feedback created five clear guiding principles for the design:
- A place for community
- A place to gather
- A place to rest
- A place for justice
- A place of progress
In the current public survey, open until April 7, community members are invited to provide input on the concept and prioritize key amenities, including gathering spaces, water features, community fun, pathways, and green areas. The survey results and in-person feedback will inform the final design.
Public Art in the Open Space
As part of the Fleet Block Open Space, the Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Public Art Program is currently advancing the artist selection process for a major, site-specific anchor artwork. The selected artist or artist-led team will create a central civic landmark reflecting community-defined values of justice, equity, belonging, and collective healing. Designed to respond to the site’s physical and cultural context, the artwork will serve as both a gathering point and a lasting symbol of shared civic identity for the Granary District, Central Ninth, Ballpark neighborhoods, and the broader city.
In addition to the anchor commission, the Arts Council will release a separate, future call for community artists. Guided by a conceptual framework established by the selected anchor artist, these additional artworks will ensure the open space continues to evolve as a dynamic cultural site shaped by multiple voices and lived experiences. Together, this phased approach positions Fleet Block Open Space not only as a new urban green oasis, but as a platform for ongoing artistic collaboration, reflection, and community storytelling.
Community Benefits for Fleet Block Development
Salt Lake City is also partnering with two development teams to create a vibrant, walkable community that could include mixed-income housing, retail, and service-oriented businesses on the two northern parcels of the Fleet Block.
Through Salt Lake City’s first Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), the City, local neighborhood representatives, and future developers will come together to ensure community priorities are reflected in the project. Learn more and find out how to engage in the Community Benefits process.
For more information on the two Fleet Block projects—open space and mixed-use development, visit www.slc.gov/fleetblock. For a historical summary of the Fleet Block, visit https://www.slc.gov/fleetblock/project-history/.