SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — All eyes are on downtown Salt Lake City as the Utah Mammoth prepare to take the ice Friday night for a playoff game, drawing crowds and energizing the city’s core.
But beyond the excitement surrounding the team’s historic postseason appearance, a sweeping redevelopment plan is poised to reshape the same downtown area in the coming years.
The proposed sports, entertainment, cultural and convention district would span three blocks surrounding the Delta Center. City and county leaders say the multibillion-dollar project is designed to create a more connected, walkable downtown by replacing large, block-style buildings with open public spaces.
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Salt Lake City Council Chair Alejandro Puy described the effort as a significant investment in the city’s future. Officials estimate taxpayer contributions could range from $600 million to $900 million, though exact totals tied to sales tax revenue are still being tracked by state and county agencies…