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Miller Hires High Line Designer to Lead Jordan River Revamp in Salt Lake City’s Power District

Early efforts prioritize habitat repair, water quality improvements, native species.

Overview

  • Larry H. Miller Company selected Field Operations to design the restoration of a half‑mile Jordan River segment within the 100‑acre Power District.
  • Plans call for a one‑mile loop along both banks with ecological remediation, permits for river cleanup, and reintroduction of native vegetation and aquatic life.
  • Some remediation has begun, but major design and construction remain in planning with no firm timeline as the team anticipates a multiyear process.
  • The riverwalk anchors a $3.5 billion mixed‑use redevelopment that could include an MLB ballpark, with up to $900 million in rental‑car tax revenue available only if an expansion team is secured.
  • Developers cite current litter and open drug use in the corridor as motivation, and they pledge community engagement in coordination with the Jordan River Commission and local leaders.