Post District Mixed-Use Development

A vibrant urban gem offers a mix of work, life, and play in downtown Salt Lake City.

The Post District redevelopment spans almost an entire block at the edge of downtown Salt Lake City, which was formerly an industrial site with a few scattered buildings. This area, heading west from downtown, was once an overlooked wasteland but is now a district brimming with people looking to live, work, and play near the city’s urban core.

Wenk Associates served as the project landscape architect on a multidisciplinary team to design a pedestrian-focused plaza street through the Post District neighborhood while honoring its industrial heritage. The redevelopment will introduce new housing, office, and retail options for this burgeoning community. With the adjacent, heavily trafficked corridors of 500 South and 600 South, the design focus for the block was to turn inward and celebrate the existing Gale Street. The plaza features flexible spaces and various amenities for the nearby residences (over 500 units) and retail and office visitors from across the city. The curbless roadway seamlessly integrates into the plaza when the street is closed for special events. The project includes a public art plan; materials, furnishings, and lighting plans; and an integrated green infrastructure strategy.

Project Team:
MVE + Partners – Architect
Wenk Associates – Landscape Architect
Big-D Construction – Contractors