Fleet Block Open Space
The first public survey is open from August 11 – September 12.
Project Description
The City has designated approximately 3-acres of the Fleet Block for a public open space to provide access to nature, recreation opportunities, gathering areas, and more for the Granary District neighborhood and the broader city. This vision was made official in the Reimagine Nature Public Lands Master Plan.
In addition to the new public open space, the Salt Lake City Arts Council has identified this site for a public artwork commission. The artwork will be designed along with the open space to ensure a cohesive, beautiful experience. In the spirit of what the site has represented in the past, the City aims to design a public space and commission a public artwork that reflects themes of social justice – signifying a welcoming, inclusive, and just city.
A final preferred vision for the public space should be determined by early 2026. Design is anticipated to last through 2026. Construction on the public space and installation of the public artwork may begin as soon as 2027.
The full project background is available on the main project page .
Project Location
The future open space will be on the southeast corner of the former Fleet Block site – the city block between 300 West and 400 West and 800 South and 900 South. An approximate address is 320 West 900 South.
Project Timeline
Develop the project scope of work and contract with a consultant team.
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Complete
Phase 1 Public Engagement: Discuss broad goals and desires for the space.
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Summer 2025
Develop project guiding principles and concept designs for the open space.
Phase 2 Public Engagement: Showcase concept plans for public evaluation and feedback.
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Fall 2025
Finalize concept plan and share with the public. Selection process for an artist begins.
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Winter 2025-2026
Complete design for the public space and develop construction documents.
Contractor Bidding & Selection.
Construction.
Community Engagement Timeline
Community engagement is a central component of this project. Community members will have several opportunities to provide input on the design for the public space and the public artwork.
Phase 1, Summer 2025:
The City will release an online survey to the public and host community conversations to collect ideas for the open space and the public artwork.
Phase 2, Fall 2025:
The City will take the ideas from phase 1 and develop several conceptual options for the design of the public space. The City will then host a public meeting, open an online survey, and conduct another round of community conversations specifically around the concept options.
Phase 3, Winter 2025-2026:
The project team will solicit public feedback about the conceptual designs and combine the most loved aspects into a final, preferred vision to share with the community.
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Upcoming Engagement Events
Online Survey: Help Shape the Future!
We’d love to hear from you! Take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our online survey and help us create a space that reflects the community’s vision, values, and ideas. Your input will directly guide the design of this future public space. The first survey is open from August 11 – September 12. This fall, we’ll share what we’ve heard and present design alternatives based on your feedback.
Community Conversations
The City is working with partner organizations to host Community Conversations — informal gatherings designed to give community members a space to share their thoughts, hopes, and ideas for the future of the Fleet Block Open Space. These conversations are meant to foster open, honest, and respectful dialogue between neighbors. Let’s shape the Fleet Block Public Open Space — together.
Granary District Alliance & Central 9th Community Council
August 28th 2025, 4:30 – 6pm
Woodbine Food Hall – 545 West 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Youth Focused
This conversation is most appropriate for grades 8 to 12.
September 9th, 4 to 5:30pm
SpyHop – 208 West Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
| Event Name | Date & Time | Location |
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| Online Survey Weigh in online to share your thoughts for the open space and artwork! | August 11 – September 12. | Online |
| Community Conversation in partnership with Granary District Alliance & Central 9th Community Council | August 28th 2025, 4:30 – 6pm | Woodbine Food Hall – 545 West 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 |
| Community Conversation in partnership with SpyHop – Youth Focus (most appropriate for grades 8 to 12). | September 9th, 4 –5:30pm | SpyHop – 208 West Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 |
Survey
The first public survey will be open from August 11 – September 12.
