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.
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People want to be next to the University, but also next to restaurants and other community amenities.
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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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A Transformative Development •
Plan for urban center diversity and densities
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Attract new economic engines, SLC residents, visitors
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Enable residential, retail, employment, cultural and social destinations
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2040
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​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
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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
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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
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Create a Research Park innovation hub
​One U, One Community.
Giving Back To The Community •
Connect nearby residents with jobs in the district.
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Provide specialized workforce development trainings and job fairs.
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Offer access to everyday needs such as dining, daycare, gym, and other retail amenities.
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Deliver safe, activated, accessible public spaces.
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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.
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Black Line Extension
It takes regional (municipal and private) commitments, to incentivize travel behavior changes.
New UTA BUS/BRT Routes
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Campus Circuit to Health Sciences Campus
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Revolutionize Campus Mobility and Community Parking •
Mobility Hubs
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Park-Once Strategy
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Prioritize Streets for Emerging Mobility
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Big Transit Improvements
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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/