Salt Lake County is excited to share that significant progress is underway on the next phase of revitalization of the Salt Palace Convention Center, a cornerstone of the Sports, Entertainment, Culture and Convention (SECC) District.
After months of planning, reviewing, and assessing the benefits of a renovated convention center, Salt Lake County has selected several key private partners to lead critical aspects of the renovation.
- Construction Control Corporation/RLB – Local and global “owner’s representative,” construction and cost management
- MHTN/Populous – Local and global architectural design expertise
The local and national/global firms selected submitted their bid together, Construction Control Corporation and RLB partnered on their bid, as did MHTN and Populous. Demonstrating, from the onset, the value of collaborative expertise on this highly anticipated project.
Additionally, after a competitive bid process, Salt Lake County renewed the Salt Palace management contract with Legends Global (formerly ASM Global).
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a construction firm is currently in progress, marking another major step forward in transforming our downtown into a vibrant, connected, and modern destination.
“These selections represent some of the best talent in the industry, with a unique and necessary blending of local and national expertise,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. “As excited as I am to see the new district develop and our visitor economy grow, I’m most excited about enhancing community opportunities through intentional placemaking. Through this collaborative effort, beloved venues and spaces will be improved and there will be better walkability and connectivity downtown. The reimagined area will serve as a gathering space for residents and visitors alike. We have deep gratitude for the Utah State Legislature, our partners at Salt Lake City, Smith Entertainment Group, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for making this possible.”
The SECC District finally coming to fruition is the result of many coordinated efforts to create a shared vision of a revitalized downtown. The public-private conversations that initially focused on the idea of a more vibrant downtown have transformed into crucial public-private partnerships. SECC District partners are committed to continuing to move forward, together, to build and maintain a public space that reflects the many interests of those who use and occupy it.
Whether attending one of the 80+ sports events happening each year, enjoying the incredible musical talents of the Utah Symphony at the beloved Abravanel Hall, participating in a convention at a award-winning venue, visiting Temple Square, seeing a live performance, experiencing the historic culture of Japantown, or checking out the art at UMOCA, the reinvented public space will offer something for everyone. Salt Lake County looks forward to continuing collaboration, for years to come, with the many public and private partners involved in the Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District.
