Key Themes from Ideation Sessions

The ideation sessions revealed a series of key themes and design ideas that have been integrated into the final urban design framework.

Land UseRelocate Fire Station 8 for enhanced operations.Activate the ground floor for small, local businesses.Accommodate civic uses such as a public library and fitness center.Bring affordable homeownership opportunities, including townhomes and condos, to support families.Create an entertainment and concert venue at 1300 South and West Temple.
Public SpacesAcknowledge and celebrate the confluence of the creeks.Enhance connectivity across the blocks by creating pedestrian and/or vehicular streets.Carry forward the “Festival Street” from the Station Area Plan.Improve 1300 South to be a safe street for pedestrians and vehicles alike.Create an open green space for children and the community at large.
Investments and ActivationsPartial preservation of the Ballpark as a symbolic node to the baseball legacy.Programming should support year-round activities like sports, concerts, markets, and seasonal eventsSeek out private partnerships to support publicly accessible amenities to ensure long-term vitality.Address crime and homelessness and create secure, welcoming spaces.Cater to multigenerational populations, with parks and grocery stores.