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.
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
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation and share your story (August 11–31).
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Public Forum & Memory Box
Imagine Salt Lake City’s civic center (Washington Square and Library Square) as a place where you spend time every day. Participation in the public forum will help shape a more vibrant, welcoming downtown space for everyone to enjoy. We’ll ask for your favorite memories and ideas for the space.
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Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: November 19th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Event date: November 5th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Event date: September 22nd, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Event date: August 29th, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
3 registrants
Event date: August 12th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Event date: August 11th, 2025 at 8:00 AM to September 30th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Library Square
5 registrants