April 1, 2025

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Salt Lake City is seeking proposals for development on two northern parcels along 800 South and 300/400 West on City-owned property known as the “Fleet Block.” 

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the next step in developing roughly four of the 8.75 acres of City-owned property on the block.  

The City will select two development teams for the respective parcels and either negotiate purchase agreements or ground leases. The projects will include Community Benefits Agreements—contracts where the developer agrees to give back to the neighborhood with public benefits like affordable housing or commercial space for locally-owned businesses. 

The Fleet Block is in the heart of the Granary District—one of Salt Lake City’s most walkable, vibrant neighborhoods, with access to all three TRAX light rail lines. The City plans to further improve pedestrian and cyclist access in the neighborhood with the extension of the 300 West bikeway, midblock streets, and public open space. 

“We’re excited to see this long-vacant land developed to its fullest potential,” said Tammy Hunsaker, Department of Community and Neighborhoods director. “We want proposals that make the City more affordable, sustainable, and livable for families and residents of all backgrounds and income levels.” 

Responses to the RFQ will be reviewed by a selection committee made up of community group members, nonprofit leaders, and city staff and leadership. Developers will be selected based on their qualifications and vision. Once they are selected and begin work on the development design concepts, they will present to community councils and other neighborhood groups.  

Public Open Space 

At the same time, the City is beginning the public engagement phase for the planning of the block’s 3-acre open space, including a public artwork inspired by social justice. 

The City has selected a consultant team to guide this process based on their unique qualifications and proposed approach for an equitable, trauma-informed engagement and design. The team will facilitate an inclusive and sensitive process that ensures that community is centered in the project. The first phase of engagement will kick off this spring and invite the public to share ideas for the open space and artwork. This feedback will inform later stages of the project, including guiding principles and conceptual site designs. 

Midblock Street Funding 

Salt Lake City is currently negotiating the sale of a roughly 1-acre parcel on the southwest corner of the Fleet Block to Sentry Financial, the adjacent property owner. 

The proceeds will fund the design and construction of midblock street infrastructure at the project site. The new streets will be owned and maintained by the City. 

Sentry Financial will build a multi-family building including family-sized units, affordable housing and ground-floor commercial space. These community benefits are a requirement of the sale. 

Background 

The City has been actively working to reimagine Fleet Block for the past decade, taking steps like rezoning and environmental clean-up to prepare the land for something new and in-line with the future vision of the neighborhood. 

The property has been vacant since 2009, when the City moved its Fleet operations. The Downtown Master Plan, adopted by City Council in 2016, laid out a vision for developing Fleet Block into an urban, human-scale, mixed-use space that served both families and business. 

The City demolished the warehouses on the property in mid-March and is continuing to clear debris and prepare the site for development. 

Engagement Opportunities 

As the City moves forward with public square and development plans, residents and community members interested in participating in engagement opportunities are encouraged to visit the Fleet Block webpage and sign up for the newsletter.