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Salt Lake City approves Smith's Ballpark redevelopment zoning after height reduction

Left council in January 2026

Salt Lake City's council voted 7-0 on Oct. 20 to rezone the 14.8-acre former Smith's Ballpark site for housing, business and open space. Buildings are capped at 95 feet, and at least 5 acres must stay publicly accessible open space.

Updated 14 hours ago

Salt Lake City approves $7 million in loans for housing, retail projects

Money Moves

Represents the Ballpark area

Salt Lake City's Community Reinvestment Agency approved $7,030,501 in loans to six housing and retail projects Tuesday, backing nearly $54 million in planned development. The slate includes a 122-unit apartment building in Ballpark, a food pantry and thrift store project in Poplar Grove, and five townhomes in Liberty Wells.

Updated Oct 18

Notable Quotes

I think this plan really does lay out a future that will enhance not just the Ballpark neighborhood but the whole city.

from Salt Lake City approves Smith's Ballpark redevelopment zoning after height reduction · Updated 14 hours ago

This isn't just a vision—it's a concrete step toward the kind of community residents have told us they want.

from Salt Lake City approves $7 million in loans for housing, retail projects · Updated Oct 18