The Depot District lies on the western edge of downtown and encompasses both land around Salt Lake Central Station, where the region’s transit systems converge, and land directly north of the station and west of the Gateway Mall.
The district is a dense urban neighborhood that provides a full range of housing options and is served by all modes of transit. The Depot District is home to major destinations, including the historic Rio Grande Depot, Vivint Smart Home Arena, BYU Salt Lake Campus and the LDS Business College.
Celebrated in the Depot District is a mix of historic and new buildings. The historic buildings establish the district’s character and represent the past industrial use of the area. New construction complements the historic buildings, respecting street and site patterns, building placement, site access, and building form and scale. The spaces left over from the presence of the railroad allow for new mid-block, small scale streets, alleys and walkways that are well designed and function for all users. The walkways connect to interesting spaces, both private and public.
The area is home to many community service providers that care for and help our most at risk populations. As such, public safety and security is critical to the needs of all those who live, work, shop or are served in the neighborhood. Service providers operate in a manner that reduces their impact on the neighborhood and aesthetically fit the character of the district.