Research Park RDA Presentation

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The University of Utah Research Park The Strategic Implementation Plan June 9, 2020


​A next generation innovation community. ​A diverse, compact, and amenity-rich walkable district next to a world-class university where emerging and established Salt Lake City innovators can live, work, and collaborate on some of the most critical issues we face now and in the future.


​Our guiding principles set forth a shared vision for the future of Research Park aligned with the larger University community.

Establish a vibrant and interdisciplinary mixed-use environment

​Facilitate partnerships that will enable a dynamic innovation ecosystem

Promote a compact and human-scale environment

Attract innovative businesses with sustainable and resilient development and design strategies

Prioritize multi-modal circulation to and through the campus

Foster intentional University connections and build neighborhood relationships

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A ​ n Amazing Economic Development Opportunity Research Park is seen as an ideal residential location due to its proximity to the University and outdoor amenities.

People want to be next to the University, but also next to restaurants and other community amenities.

Companies are now trying to figure out “how close they can get” to the indemand destinations while also building without waiting for three full years. Conceptual Design – June 2020

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East Sunnyside Avenue

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​A Transformative Development •

Plan for urban center diversity and densities

Attract new economic engines, SLC residents, visitors

Enable residential, retail, employment, cultural and social destinations

Today

2040

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Conceptual Design – June 2020

​A Calibrated Mix of Uses

New Development Projections New Office/Lab: Potential for 3,800,000 sf New Residential:Potential for 6,700 units New Retail:

Potential for 135,000 sf

New Hotel:

Potential for 250 Keys

New Civic / Community:

Potential for 140,000 sf

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New Parking:

Potential for 4 communitybased garages for employees and visitors; on-street and off-street parking for residents 6


Conceptual Design – June 2020

Phased Infrastructure Plan Years: 0-5 Land Use

Proposed SF

Office/Lab

Anticipated 270,000 sf

Residential

Anticipated 200 units [25% affordable]

Civic/Communit y

Anticipated 30,000 sf

Retail

Anticipated 15,000 sf

Hotel

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Conceptual Design – June 2020

Phased Infrastructure Plan Years: 5-10 Land Use

Proposed SF

Office/Lab

Anticipated 500,000 sf

Residential

Anticipated 600 units [25% affordable]

Civic/Communit y

Anticipated 80,000 sf

Retail

Anticipated 45,000 sf

Hotel

Anticipated 300,000 sf [250 keys]

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Conceptual Design – June 2020

Phased Infrastructure Plan Years: 10-20 Land Use

Proposed SF

Office/Lab

Anticipated 1,000,000 sf

Residential

Anticipated 4,000 units [25% affordable]

Civic/Communit y

-

Retail

Anticipated 60,000 sf

Hotel

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W ​ e are inspired by our environment.


The Ecological Framework

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​Protect and restore high value habitat

​Create safe, comfortable, and sustainable streets

Conceptual Design – June 2020

​Establish a permanent ‘Heart of the Park’


W ​ e shape Utah’s ​Innovation Economy.


The Innovation Ecosystem

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​Expand types of employment spaces

​Allow housing development

Conceptual Design – June 2020

​Create a Research Park innovation hub


​One U, One Community.


​Giving Back To The Community •

Connect nearby residents with jobs in the district.

Provide specialized workforce development trainings and job fairs.

Offer access to everyday needs such as dining, daycare, gym, and other retail amenities.

Deliver safe, activated, accessible public spaces.

Conceptual Design – June 2020

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Unlocking the potential for a Transit Oriented Community • What if the University and UURP were a major high-capacity transit (HCT) hub for the region.

Black Line Extension

It takes regional (municipal and private) commitments, to incentivize travel behavior changes.

New UTA BUS/BRT Routes

Conceptual Design – June 2020

Campus Circuit to Health Sciences Campus


Conceptual Design – June 2020

​Revolutionize Campus Mobility and Community Parking •

Mobility Hubs

Park-Once Strategy

Prioritize Streets for Emerging Mobility

Big Transit Improvements


Conceptual Design – June 2020

O ​ ur Vision for the Future

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Thank you.

Jonathon Bates, Executive Director Jonathon.Bates@Utah.edu Andrew King, Associate Director - Campus Planning Andrew.King@Utah.edu https://realestate.utah.edu/research-park-vision-plan/


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