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Salt Lake City is transforming a former vehicle fleet lot into a vibrant 2.4-acre community green space in the Granary District — complete with an amphitheater, gardens, playful installations, and shade structures for relaxation. Designed as a “community table” for markets and events, it’ll feature native, drought-tolerant plants and 150 new trees. Public art will honor the site’s social justice history, including murals honoring victims of police violence — shaping a trauma-informed, equitable design. Funded by a $6 million city bond and a major new grant, construction begins summer/fall 2027, with opening slated for late 2028. This isn’t just a park — it’s a living, evolving urban sanctuary built for generations.

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