A massive mixed-use development is planned for Utah’s capital city as the state continues to grow its population.
Larry H. Miller Real Estate and urban design firm Field Operations will create the Power District within a half-mile stretch of the Jordan River on the west side of Salt Lake City. The development represents a $3.5bn-plus private investment to “revitalise and reactivate” a section of the river into an accessible community resource that features retail, housing and more.
“Bringing the Jordan River to life along this one-mile loop is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to invest in this critical Utah asset,” said Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company. “Together with our partners and neighbours, we will create a safe, welcoming place for families, expanding access to nature and building a vibrant gateway to Utah’s capital city.”
As part of the 100-plus acre plan, the Power District will feature 320,000sq ft of retail, 1.3 million square feet of office space, 4,700 housing units, Rocky Mountain Power’s new 300,000sq ft corporate campus, riverfront restoration, walkable, mixed-use environments and more. The plan also includes potential space for a Major League Baseball ballpark, should the league expand in the near future.
“Our approach begins with listening to the community and working closely with partners, while grounding the design in the realities of the river’s ecology and infrastructure,” said Richard Kennedy, partner at Field Operations. “Field Operations has a long history of helping cities transform overlooked natural corridors into meaningful public spaces and we’re excited to bring that perspective to the Jordan River. It’s a privilege to support a project that reflects the region’s values and elevates the Jordan as Utah’s great urban river.”
