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Rendering of Civic Center

Salt Lake City's Civic Center

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As the heart of Salt Lake City’s downtown public space, Library Square and Washington Square have hosted countless festivals, concerts, and community gatherings over the years. But the plaza is starting to show its age—it needs repair, more shade, and better amenities to support daily use.

City planners are using this opportunity to explore how the space can be reimagined to keep hosting the events we love while making it more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming throughout the year. This project aims to transform the site into a shaded, people-first destination—Salt Lake City’s Civic Center for the next generation.

What we heard from the community:

  • The space is too hot
  • There needs to be more kid-friendly amenities
  • Improve public safety
  • Activate with regular events
  • Better bicycle and pedestrian accessibility
  • More green space

View the "Review and Report" tab in the timeline below to see a detailed summary of the public feedback and to learn how that will inform concepts to reimagine this area as Salt Lake City's Civic Center.

Rendering of the Civic Center

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a civic center? A civic center is a public space or facility, typically located near the center of a city, designed for hosting a variety of civic, cultural, governmental, recreational, and social activities. Civic centers usually include multiple buildings or spaces that serve as gathering points for residents.

Questions? Contact the project team at civiccenter@slc.gov

Phases

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Vision Study

Background Information

August 10, 2025

This project is a chance to plan for the future of Salt Lake City’s civic center—Washington Square, Library Square, and the block of 200 East between them—as a more connected, comfortable, and people-friendly destination. The project can deliver lasting improvements that better serve downtown residents: more shade, safer walking surfaces, new amenities, and spaces designed for daily use as well as beloved public events. This vision study brings together multiple investments to envision a more accessible and inclusive front yard for Salt Lake City.

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