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Introducing the Ballpark NEXT Urban Design Framework

We’re thrilled to announce that the international design firm Perkins&Will has been chosen to lead the development of the Urban Design Framework for the Smith’s Ballpark site. Known for their work on iconic projects like Mission Rock in San Francisco and Turner Field in Atlanta, Perkins&Will will guide the of this key Salt Lake City location.

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What is the Urban Design Framework?

The Ballpark NEXT Urban Design Framework will serve as a strategic guide for future development at the Ballpark site. It will outline critical elements like:

  • Public and private land use recommendations
  • Proposed building footprints and height
  • Programming ideas and partnership opportunities
  • Enhancements to site connectivity and infrastructure

This framework will lay the groundwork for selecting developers, with construction expected to happen in phases over time.

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Project Milestones

Project Launch: The process has begun! Over the next few months, the RDA and Perkins&Will will refine design ideas using a mix of:

  • Previous planning efforts
  • Technical and market research
  • Community input from stakeholders

August 2024 Stakeholder Meeting Recap: In August, we held a stakeholder meeting, which brought together community members and local leaders to prioritize key design strategies for the site. The discussion was centered around the Social Determinants of Health as well as the Guiding Principles that the community identified as essential to this project:

  • Enhancing neighborhood safety and activation
  • Improving connectivity and access
  • Preserving the natural landscape
  • Focusing on community-centered design
  • Supporting health and wellness
  • Honoring the area’s rich history

Feedback from this meeting is helping shape the next steps of the project and has been instrumental in narrowing down design priorities.

Early 2025: A draft of the preferred concept will be presented to the RDA Board (City Council) at their December meeting where the public will have an opportunity to provide input. The concept will then continue to be refined and finalized in Q1 of 2025.

Contact Information

Have questions? Reach out to our project managers: