HeArt of Orem downtown plan
A 123-page master plan with an estimated $50 million in six independent phases (festival street, ice and roller ribbon, lodging, artisan space, event field and carousel, parking). Staff said adoption does not commit city funds. Presented as final May 12, 2026.
- Where it stands
- Recommended
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- SCERA Park and SCERA Center corridor, State Street to Orem Boulevard
- Applicant
- City of Orem (Design Local)
Every hearing and vote
January 27, 2026 · City Council
HeArt of Downtown plan presentation
Discussed
Design Local presented a 15-to-20-year plan for the central district with a year-round 'Ice Ribbon' skating path, a two-story community lodge with a 250-person event space, a 15-foot build-to line on State Street, a festival street on 720 South, two parking garages with a net gain of 547 spaces, and projected revenue of $38 million over 20 years from ticketing, concessions and rentals. Funding would draw on property and sales tax, ground leases and naming rights. The council asked for a drop-off court near the SCERA Shell, evaluation of moving a small stage farther north, and a merry-go-round.
May 12, 2026 · City Council
Heart of Downtown master plan
Discussed
Community Development Director Gary McGinn presented the final 123-page master plan for the SCERA Park and SCERA Center corridor, estimated at $50 million in six independent phases: a 720 South festival street ($7.5 million), an ice and roller ribbon ($15 million), boutique lodging with a parking structure, artisan incubators, event field improvements with a carousel ($5 million), and parking relocation. Council Member Gale asked how to reassure residents given the budget deficit discussion; staff said the plan does not raise property taxes or commit city dollars and relies on grants and other non-General Fund sources. Staff said adoption as a general plan amendment was on the regular session's consent agenda; the minutes' consent list does not show it.