Fleet Block
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Project Description
Salt Lake City has been actively working to reimagine what has become known as the “Fleet Block” for over 10 years, taking steps such as environmental cleanup and rezoning to prepare the land for something new and aligned with the future vision of the Granary and Central Ninth neighborhoods.
Bordered by 800 and 900 South and 300 and 400 West, the 8.75 acres of owned by the City long-served as the location for City vehicle maintenance, repair, and fueling until 2009. As the City was readying the property for redevelopment in 2020, the exterior walls of the vacated buildings were stenciled with murals representing social justice unrest. Visit the “Background” section of this website for more details on previous uses and how the City addressed the community’s calls for social justice.
Fleet Block’s next chapter has been shaped by years of community advocacy and input. This website will provide information on community feedback opportunities for public open space and artwork, and progress updates on the mixed-use development and mid-block streets.
Current and Upcoming Steps
The Fleet Block’s redevelopment includes four major elements: public open space, public artwork, mixed-use development, and mid-block streets. Zoning rule changes that spanned from 2019 to 2023 made this redevelopment possible.
We are dividing the property into parcels connected by midblock streets and walkways. The largest of those parcels – three acres on the southeastern corner – is being turned into public open space that will include commissioned public artwork. Two northern parcels along 800 South will be home to mixed-used developments that will include public benefits.
Public Open Space & Public Art
Our Public Lands and Arts Council teams are working with the community and area stakeholders to envision:
- Three acres of public open space design that provides the community with natural, recreational, and other types of respite.
- A public artwork to be incorporated into the public open space.
In the spirit of what the site represented in the past, we aim to design a public space and commission a public artwork that reflect themes of social justice – signifying a welcoming, inclusive, and just city.
Mixed-Use Development & Mid-block Streets
Our Community and Neighborhoods Department is partnering with development teams to create a vibrant, walkable community with mixed-income housing, retail, service-oriented businesses, engaging public spaces, and multi-modal travel options.
We will also construct new mid-block streets that will enhance pedestrian connectivity and safety in the Granary District and Central Ninth neighborhoods, which is already one of the Salt Lake City’s most walkable, vibrant neighborhoods, with access to all three TRAX light rail lines.
Project Background & Timeline Summary
The City has been planning for the redevelopment of the Fleet Block since moving the fleet maintenance facility over a decade ago. In 2016, the Council adopted the City’s Downtown Master Plan. The plan outlines the objectives of redeveloping the block, which include:
- Creating an urban environment suitable for families and industry to coexist.
- Encouraging the mixing of different types of land uses.
- Improving connections that focus on people’s needs.
This timeline summary shows the project history between 2009, when the City’s fleet first vacated the block, and present.
2009-2015
The City moved its fleet, leaving the property vacant. Over the years, environmental studies and cleanup took place to prepare for future use.
2015-2020
Salt Lake City identified the block for redevelopment in 2015 and began planning for rezoning in 2019, including studies, public engagement, and a Planning Commission recommendation. In early 2020, the Mayor publicly named it a redevelopment priority. That summer, the murals appeared. The City paused rezoning later that year to reflect on community input and reconsider next steps.
2021-2023
From 2021 to 2022, the City supported healing and reflection through efforts like art therapy and grief counseling. In early 2022, conversations with the community continued as the City resumed redevelopment planning. By 2023, $6 million was committed to support future public open space on the site.
2023-2025
With new zoning approved in 2023, the City is preparing the site for redevelopment. Conversations with the family continue, and the site is scheduled to be cleared in 2025. A formal request for qualifications (RFQ) will also be released to identify a development team.