Working Together to Shape the Future of the Fairpark District
The State of Utah established UFAIR to lead the revitalization of the District.
Governed by a public board and supported by state and local partners, UFAIR guides planning, investment, and restoration efforts that strengthen the area’s economy, environment, and community. With a focus on transparency, collaboration, and sustainable growth, UFAIR is shaping a vibrant future for the Fairpark District and all who experience it.
Our Leadership
Guided by Experience, Collaboration, and Public Service
Meet the leaders driving the Fairpark’s District’s restoration
UFAIR is led by an Executive Director and governed by a public board appointed to represent the interests of the State of Utah and the community it serves. Together, they provide strategic direction, financial oversight, and policy guidance to ensure the Fairpark and Power District revitalization aligns with UFAIR’s mission of sustainable growth, environmental restoration, and community benefit.
Our Leaders
District Boundaries
Defining the District Boundaries
Within the red space is the area governed by UFAIR, encompassing the Power District, the Fair Park, the Jordan River corridor, and surrounding properties. Together, these areas form the core of UFAIR’s revitalization and investment efforts, focused on creating a vibrant, sustainable, and connected community for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Strategic Tools
Tools for Smart Growth and Lasting Impact
UFAIR is empowered by state law with a range of strategic tools that guide responsible growth and reinvestment across the District.
These mechanisms allow the District to fund essential public infrastructure, promote economic development, and ensure that progress benefits the community, the city, and the environment alike.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Growth in property taxes generated by new development is reinvested directly into public infrastructure and improvements within the District.
Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs)
UFAIR sponsored PIDs finance, construct, and maintain public improvements—such as roads, utilities, and trails—to support sustainable district growth.
Bonding Authority
UFAIR may issue bonds directly or support Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs) in issuing bonds to fund public improvements within the District.
Taxing Authority
UFAIR may levy additional sales or accommodation taxes—such as on short-term rentals and hotels within the project area—to generate funding for infrastructure and community improvements.
Public Safety Services
UFAIR may provide or coordinate public safety services within the District to support a safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Partnerships
Transformative Partnerships for a Stronger Future
UFAIR works hand in hand with public and private partners to guide investment, infrastructure, and revitalization across the Fairpark Area.
Through collaboration, coordination, and shared vision, these partnerships bring together resources, expertise, and community focus to ensure that growth within the District is sustainable, inclusive, and beneficial for all.
Partnerships:
Larry H. Miller Company and Larry H. Miller Real Estate:
UFAIR is partnering with the Larry H. Miller Company and Larry H. Miller Real Estate on its Power District development, helping catalyze new energy on Salt Lake City’s west side. UFAIR provides the governing framework and public-sector coordination needed to guide infrastructure investment and long-term district planning, while the Power District brings major private investment, development expertise, and a shared vision for attracting Major League Baseball to Utah. Together, this partnership is revitalizing the Fairpark and Jordan River corridor — enhancing public infrastructure, restoring natural resources, and creating a vibrant, connected destination for the community.
Utah State Fairpark:
UFAIR and the Fairpark work closely together on redevelopment of the Fairpark that will, with the Power District, ensure UFAIR is a premier mixed-use entertainment area.