Salt Lake County sells land to Smith Entertainment Group for Delta Center renovation

With a $55 million land sale, the Delta Center's transformation aims to elevate the experience for both Utah Jazz and NHL fans, boosting local economic growth.

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The Salt Lake TribuneSltribNhl
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Result

Projected seating increases from Delta Center renovations

Hockey seating capacity before renovations
11131
Hockey seating capacity after renovations
17000
Basketball seating capacity before renovations
18206
Basketball seating capacity after renovations
19000
Key Facts
  • Once renovations are complete, hockey seating capacity will increase from 11,131 to 17,000, while basketball capacity rises from 18,206 to nearly 19,000.Nhl
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Expert Commentary

Transforming Delta Center: Vision for a dual-sport venue

We are excited for the challenge as we kick off this never-before-done renovation project. This transformation will create the most compelling, welcoming, and exciting experience for hockey fans, while also allowing us to maintain the steep vertical seating for basketball that has made Delta Center such a dynamic venue.
Ryan Smith
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Key Facts
  • Smith Entertainment Group announced the start of a multi-phase process to transform the Delta Center into a state-of-the-art venue for NBA and NHL teams.The Salt Lake TribuneNhl
  • A new riser system is being installed in the lower bowl to improve sightlines for both hockey and basketball fans, with completion expected over three summers.Sltrib
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Background Context

Initiation of Delta Center renovation with key land sale

Number of parcels of land sold
12
The Salt Lake Tribune
Proceeds from the land sale
$55,433,000
The Salt Lake Tribune
Projected taxable sales increase
$400 million
The Salt Lake Tribune
Key Facts
  • Salt Lake County sold 12 parcels of land to Ryan Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group for nearly $55,433,000 to enhance the Delta Center renovations.The Salt Lake Tribune
  • Smith Entertainment Group intends to use the property as an integral part of a planned sports, culture and convention district.The Salt Lake TribuneNhl
  • The property sale is meant to support improvements at the Delta Center, projected to increase its taxable sales significantly by 2034.The Salt Lake Tribune
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