There is the you think you know – centered on skiing, the 2002 Winter Olympics and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And there is the Salt Lake City you’re going to experience during ChamberRVA’s 2019 InterCity Visit. If you’ve never been to Salt Lake City, we guarantee you’re going to be both surprised and delighted.

Not everything is big in Salt Lake City, but it's anchored by a few sizable natural and man-made features. The waters of the and the snow-capped Wasatch Range marks the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. Central to downtown is the 10-acre Temple Square and the 253,000-square-foot Salt Lake Temple – the literal “place maker” of Salt Lake City, as city addresses are determined by their distance from the square.

History and geography conspired to infuse Salt Lake City with an independent streak. For thousands of years, the Salt Lake Valley was home to Shoshone and other indigenous tribes. In 1847, a group of Latter-day Saints led by Brigham Young established a small settlement that quickly grew to become one of the most populous cities in the American West. Known as “the Crossroads of the West,” the city is situated almost equidistant between Denver, Colorado, and Sacramento, California – an eight- to ten- hour drive east or west. The Gold Rush and construction of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1870 contributed to the city’s early, rapid growth.

With a metropolitan population of more than one million – the city itself is home to almost 200,000 people – Salt Lake City is comparable in size to Richmond. But this is not your parents’ Salt Lake City. The city has experienced major economic, demographic and social changes over the past several decades.

Like most major American cities, Salt Lake City has grappled with population shifts to its suburbs and nearby, smaller towns. Significant efforts to revitalize downtown accelerated in anticipation of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and continue today.

More than 22% of the city’s population is Hispanic or Latino, and there is a growing number of Asian and Pacific Islander residents. Despite its conservative reputation, Salt Lake City has a vibrant and active LGBTQ population, has a higher percentage of same-sex couples raising children than any other metro area in the United States and elected the city’s first openly gay mayor, , in 2016.

In fact, part of the city’s appeal for our visit is its strong sense of community, its success in navigating change and its overall economic health.

Major employers are as diverse as the Delta hub at Salt Lake City International Airport, the University of , Sinclair Oil and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The city’s strong banking presence is balanced by tourism, conventions and a host of major suburban call centers – supporting Discover, Netflix, eBay, Kroger, Wells Fargo and other major companies.

During our visit to Salt Lake City, we’ll have plenty of opportunities to unpack its stories of progress and growth. We’ll explore both the role of faith and sports on the city’s development, but we’ll also talk about (and experience) tourism, inland ports, downtown and economic development, affordable housing and transit.

Day 1 // Tuesday, April 30

Arriving early in the afternoon? No problem. We have several opportunities for you to get a head start on exploring the city – with some biking and hiking options that will take you off the beaten path. If you’d rather kick back, we’ll have a chance for you to visit one of the local breweries for a pint. Or take advantage of the world’s largest genealogical library and dig into your family history.

NOON – 5:30 PM: The Little America Hotel & Participant Check-In

Our home away from home for the better part of the week will be the Little America Hotel with its spacious rooms and meeting areas, and ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds right in the heart of the city. The hotel offers a number of amenities, including Salt Lake City’s largest indoor and outdoor pool and a complete fitness center (located on the second floor of the tower). Check-in time at the hotel is 3:00 pm, so if your room isn’t quite ready, stop by the Arizona Room on the first floor of the hotel. We’ll have your meeting materials ready to pick up.

Afternoon Optional Activities – for those who signed up in advance Brewery tour Outdoor biking or hiking Genealogy research

5:30 PM: Walk or Bus to Welcome Reception

6:00 – 8:00 PM: Welcome Reception at Squatter’s Pub Sponsored by Hirschler

Is it a restaurant, or is it an after-work bar? Salt Lake City Weekly says that Squatter’s Pub Brewery is the best of both. Since 1989, Squatter’s has been brewing some of the city’s finest beers. We’ll gather in a private room on the second floor for a chance to connect with all the participants on this year’s trip. While we’re here, we’ll unwind, enjoy some great food and drink, and enjoy the views of downtown and the surrounding mountains.

Day 2 // Wednesday, May 1

5:45 AM: Exercise Options

Early birds can start their day at the hotel fitness center or enjoy the indoor/outdoor pool. If you want to get outside, you can hit the city streets or grab a GREENbike from the bike share station two blocks away (by the Sheraton). Check out the GREENbike options online at greenbikeslc.org.

6:30 – 8:00 AM Breakfast @ Little America Hotel Hotel Ballroom, First Floor

8:15 AM Welcome to Salt Lake City Sponsored by Richmond International Airport • Craig Wagstaff, President of Gas Distribution, Gas Infrastructure Group at Dominion Energy • Linda Wardell, Vice Chair of Salt Lake Chamber and General Manager of City Creek Center

We bet you didn’t know that Dominion Energy has a presence in Salt Lake City. Our local utility serves almost one million homes and businesses in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

Craig Wagstaff, president of the Gas Distribution, Gas Infrastructure Group at Dominion Energy, will bring us a warm welcome from the community, as well as from this year’s ICV presenting sponsor, Dominion Energy. Wagstaff had been with Questar Corporation since 1984, becoming president of Western Gas Operations when Dominion and Questar merged to form one of the nation's largest combined electric and natural gas energy companies. Wagstaff’s Utah roots run deep, and he and his team were extremely helpful in making connections for us.

Linda Wardell, vice chair for the Salt Lake Chamber, will welcome us on behalf of the Chamber, which has also been extremely helpful in setting up our visit. Wardell is general manager of City Creek Center, one of the nation’s largest mixed-use, downtown redevelopment projects. Those who chose the downtown redevelopment track will hear more about this exciting project tomorrow.

CONSIDER: This is your first opportunity to really understand what makes Salt Lake City attractive to residents and businesses, and hear about some of the fundamentals that drive its growth and future aspirations. During the presentation and Q&A, listen for bigger picture perspectives that can help shape the way you think about Salt Lake City.

9:00 AM What Makes Salt Lake City Tick? Sponsored by Capital One • Natalie Gochnour,

You may wonder why we’d start the day with an economist. Wonder no more. Natalie Gochnour is as multifaceted as they come and knows what drives Salt Lake City. A native Utahn, she serves as associate dean in the David Eccles School of Business and director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. She also serves as the chief economist for the Salt Lake Chamber. She’s an economist and a policy expert who speaks about complex issues in plain English.

From macro to micro, from inland ports to City Creek, Gochnour has her finger on the pulse of Salt Lake City. We’ll tap into her unique insight about what works and what doesn’t in the region and how they work together to continue to drive growth.

CONSIDER: Most of us don’t get many opportunities to quiz a bona fide economist – not to mention one as down-to-earth as Gochnour. There are big policy issues shaping development and growth in the Salt Lake City region, and this will be a chance to hear the data behind the headlines.

9:30 AM Regional Collaboration: Salt Lake City’s Secret Sauce Sponsored by the Community Foundation, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation and Robins Foundation • Abby Osborne, VP, Public Policy and Government Affairs, Salt Lake Chamber • Brad Wilson, Speaker of the State House of Representatives • Cliff Fleet, COO of SIR and Chair Elect of ChamberRVA - moderator

In this panel discussion, two key leaders will speak to the ways in which the greater Salt Lake City region collaborates and works together to get more done. Utah is known nationally as a leader in regional planning, thanks to the efforts of far-sighted leaders and organizations like Envision Utah. In Salt Lake City, that success comes in the form of an extensive light rail and commuter rail system, the Utah Inland Port and sustainable urban development projects like City Center. Wilson sits on the board of directors of Envision Utah and can speak to its groundbreaking approach to building and sustaining a shared community vision. Abby Osborne is Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations at the Salt Lake Chamber. In this role, she’s responsible for coordinating the Chamber’s legislative efforts, focusing on transportation, education and workforce, regulation reform, land use, tax modernization and other key issues. She’s worked closely with Speaker Wilson in these efforts. Cliff Fleet, chair of the 2019 ICV, will facilitate the discussion.

CONSIDER: As the Richmond region continues to strengthen its collaborative muscle, there are things we can learn about building relationships, establishing a shared vision, developing win-win scenarios and engaging residents in real dialogue. Our speakers for this session have done some of the heavy lifting around big issues – and have played a role in Envision Utah, which hits the gold standard nationally for community engagement.

10:30 AM Education and Workforce Development Sponsored by Altria • Ann Millner, Assistant Majority Whip of the • Kimberlee Carlile, Director at Talent Ready Utah Center • Jared Haines, Interim Commissioner of Technical Education at Utah System of Technical Colleges • Spencer Jenkins, Associate Commissioner for Public Affairs at Utah State Board of Regents • Sydnee Dickson, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Senator Ann Millner has been a driving force in aligning education with economic development in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. The former president of Weber State University, she’s well positioned to talk about what’s needed to align education systems with the skills needed for future jobs. Senator Millner will lead a panel discussion that explores approaches Utah has pursued, such as stackable credentials, career pathways and a performance funding model in their post-secondary institutions (similar to the bill submitted this year by Speaker Cox in Virginia).

As director of the Talent Ready Utah Center, Kimberlee Carlile leads statewide efforts to focus business efforts to strengthen education. From pipeline development to mentoring, from internships to training programs, Talent Ready Utah looks to connect skilled employees to high-demand occupations.

At the Utah System of Technical Colleges, Jared Haines’ team coordinates the efforts of eight colleges throughout Utah to provide market-driven technical education. Offering a range of programs from several weeks in length to two years, the system’s schools provided training and education to almost 35,000 students in 2018.

Spencer Jenkins has spent more than a decade advocating for higher education in Utah and coordinates major projects and initiatives for the Board of Regents and Commissioner of Higher Education.

In her role as superintendent, Sydnee Dickson is tasked with the challenge of addressing a teacher shortage even as Utah’s 630,000 public school population continues to grow.

CONSIDER: This panel is packed for a reason – all five speakers are leading solid efforts to build a twenty- first-century workforce that is designed for Utah’s future needs. As FutureRVA continues to accelerate our regional efforts to build a lasting talent pipeline, we can learn about some of the best practices in motion in the Salt Lake City region.

11:30 AM Depart for Lunch and Afternoon Tracks

12:30 – 4:30 PM Lunch and Afternoon Tracks

Track 1: Park City Transformation • Bob Kollar, VP of Special Events at the Park City Chamber

It’s well-known as a ski destination and home of the Sundance Film Festival, but Park City has transformed itself into a year-round destination. Hint: Winter’s still peak season for Park City! Located a half hour from the Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City boasts two – now merged – resorts boasting 300 trails across 7,000 acres of skiable terrain.

There’s a bit of history in Park City – founded in 1884 after the silver boom – but Bob Kollar, vice president of special events at the Park City Chamber, will tell us about its twenty-first-century transformation. The Utah Olympic Park, built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, is now a year-round training site for Nordic ski jumping, bobsled, luge and more. From hiking to zipline rides to fly-fishing, the mountains surrounding Park City offer plenty of outdoor adventures – while the city itself boasts more than 150 restaurants, as well as world-class theater, outdoor concerts and festivals, and art galleries. Over lunch, Kollar will discuss how Park City has leveraged festivals to drive tourism before the group heads to downtown Park City for a firsthand look. (There will be time to explore the shops before we head back to Salt Lake City.)

CONSIDER: While Park City benefits from an avalanche of vacationers and tourists during its peak winter months, it has transformed itself into one of America’s top destination cities throughout the year. World- class festivals – supported by a vibrant food and culture scene – are making Park City a popular spot to visit during any season.

Track 2 Active and Sustainable Transportation • Jonathan Larsen, Director of Transportation for Salt Lake City

Go beyond the car in Salt Lake City and explore the city’s multimodal transportation options and infrastructure that are designed to encourage recreation and physical activity. The adventure will begin with a driving tour of the booming Sugar House neighborhood, located a few miles southeast of downtown. In the past twenty years, it’s grown from a neighborhood to a destination while still holding onto its hip, quirky vibe. While in Sugar House, we’ll visit the S-Line Greenway, a shared-use path running parallel to a streetcar line. Constructed in 2013 along an abandoned rail spur, the S-Line has spurred tremendous private investment along the length of the corridor.

We’ll then embark on a walking and bus tour of the Jordan River Trail and 9-Line Trail intersection near the International Peace Gardens before boarding the light rail at the Fairpark Station. From the train, we’ll explore the North Temple “road diet” project, a complete streets approach to street design. This reimagining of North Temple was completed as part of the project to extend light rail to the airport, and included the addition of bike lanes, landscaping and a multi-use trail. Finally, we’ll walk to the intersection of two protected bike lanes and see one of the nation’s first (and acclaimed) “protected intersections” before continuing on foot back to the hotel. Bring your walking shoes and a sense of adventure!

CONSIDER: Back in RVA, organizations like Sports Backers, RVA Rapid Transit and Venture Richmond are working to make Richmond a more multimodal city. We’re making our streets safer for bikers by adding protected bike lanes; we’re making transit more convenient by introducing Pulse BRT and restructuring the local bus system; and we’re working to make recreation more accessible by better connecting the street grid with our riverfront and the Virginia Capital Trail.

Track 3 Utah Inland Port Sponsored by Colliers International • Chris Conabee, Interim Director of the Utah Inland Port Authority

An active debate about converting 20,000 acres of property near the airport into a major logistics and distribution hub neatly situated between Colorado, California and Arizona happened during this year’s Utah Legislature. In effect, cargo from West Coast ports would ship directly to Salt Lake City to be processed, sorted and distributed by truck and rail throughout the western United States. Utah’s business leaders see the creation of an inland port as a major step in making the city a freight hub and distribution center. Chris Conabee, interim director of the Utah Inland Port Authority, will explain the vision.

CONSIDER: We’re talking 90 miles, not 900, but we share something in common with Salt Lake City – an interstate and rail system that connects us to some of the East Coast’s top population centers. As our region looks to leverage the Richmond Marine Terminal and develop surrounding warehouse and distribution facilities, we can learn more than a few lessons from Conabee and his team at the Utah Inland Port Authority.

Track 4 Private tour of Temple Square

If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the establishment of Salt Lake City, this tour’s for you. During this private tour of Temple Square’s 35 acres, you’ll have a chance to see the massive neo-gothic Temple (built between 1853 and 1893) and the Tabernacle itself. The Tabernacle’s famous organ boasts 11,623 pipes, and the building was constructed so acoustically well that a pin dropped in the front of the building can be heard throughout the structure. (No need to bring a pin. They demo this amazing feature during tours.)

CONSIDER: Outside of the history and the architecture – both of which are inspiring – wandering Temple Square will help you see what it can mean to support downtown transformation with a development that serves as a vital physical anchor.

5:00 PM Return to Little America Hotel

5:30 PM Buses depart to Evening Reception *Note: Bring your photo ID with you, as Utah state law requires age verification for those entering a 21+ club, which is how the third floor of Topgolf operates

6:00 – 8:00 pm Reception at Topgolf Sponsored by Sheltering Arms Foundation

Get a preview of Richmond’s own Topgolf facility with an evening of food, fun and fantastic views at Salt Lake City’s Topgolf. Our delegation of 200+ Richmonders will gather on the third floor of Topgolf for a private reception with views of the gorgeous Wasatch Range. We won’t just be standing around talking, though – feel free to get your competitive juices flowing and hit some balls with friends.

Day 3 // Thursday, May 2

5:45 AM: Exercise Options

Early birds can start their day at the hotel fitness center or enjoy the indoor/outdoor pool. If you want to get outside, you can hit the city streets or grab a GREENbike from the bike share station two blocks away (by the Sheraton). Check out the GREENbike options online at greenbikeslc.org.

6:30 – 8:00 AM Breakfast @ Little America Hotel Hotel Ballroom, First Floor

8:30 AM Affordable Housing and the Giv Group Sponsored by Genworth • Mayor Jackie Biskupski

She’s gearing up for another run for her second four-year-term as Salt Lake City’s mayor, and Jackie Biskupski is fired up and focused. On her agenda for her next term are more affordable housing, better public transportation and the continued pursuit of a more progressive community. The former state legislator was elected mayor in 2015 and has chalked up some big wins, including 2,500 new affordable housing units, a shift toward renewable energy and an $87 million bond package for roads and infrastructure.

Mayor Biskupski plans to speak to our group about one of her favorite topics, affordable housing. She’ll tell us about the Giv Group, a mission-driven development organization that is transforming Salt Lake City’s housing scene. Giv Development creates sustainable structures with a one-to-one ratio of community-benefit vs. traditional development efforts – and serves as a funding source for its sister nonprofit Giv Communities.

Over the past several years, Giv has been building high-quality, mixed-income housing projects in an effort to help close Salt Lake City’s 7,500-unit affordable housing gap. The mayor’s Blue Ribbon Commission, established with a goal of creating 1,000 new affordable units by the end of her first term, is closing in on 2,500 units. That housing push is supported by legislatively bold efforts like development set-asides, a sales tax hike, a Housing Trust Fund and a new effort to house the top users of homeless services.

CONSIDER: The power of visionary leadership can move the needle around key issues, and Mayor Biskupski has clearly been a leader on the affordable housing front. As the Richmond region continues work toward a regional housing strategy, what lessons can we draw from Salt Lake City and the innovative work of nonprofits like Giv Communities?

9:00 AM Salt Lake City’s Upcoming Olympic Bid Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism • Lane Beattie, retired SLC Chamber CEO and Chief Public Officer of 2002 Winter Olympics

When you hit a triple jump with your first effort at hosting the Winter Olympics, pursuing a second doesn’t seem crazy at all. Salt Lake City is one of the few cities to have made money hosting an Olympics, and organizers put those earnings into a foundation that has maintained many of the training and performance facilities. That’s been a huge bonus for sports tourism in the region – but it’s also given Salt Lake City the runway needed to pursue another Winter Olympic bid in ten years at a fraction of recent host city costs.

We’re going to spend some time with Lane Beattie, the retired CEO of the Salt Lake City Chamber and the chief public officer of the 2002 Winter Olympics. During his fifteen years at the Chamber – and his previous career in the Utah State Senate – Beattie has accumulated a lot of wins for the residents of Salt Lake City. The legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympics remains a premium feather in his cap.

CONSIDER: What happens when a city undertakes a project that establishes the physical infrastructure – and a community mindset – for future successes? As RVA considers the Navy Hill proposal, are we looking toward the long-term goals for our region? The real legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City happened after the athletes and fans left the valley. An understanding of the long-term vision that has positioned Salt Lake City for another run at winter gold is something we trust Beattie will provide us.

9:45 AM Women’s Leadership Institute Panel Sponsored by Wells Fargo • Senator Pat Jones, CEO of Women’s Leadership Institute • Scott Anderson, CEO of Zions Bank • Kym Grinnage, Vice President and General Manager of NBC12

With the simple mission of elevating the stature and talents of women, the Women’s Leadership Institute helps organizations elevate women in business – and train women to run for political office. The phrase “ElevateHER” has become a mantra, and a challenge for organizations throughout Utah to increase the percentage of women in senior leadership roles.

Under Scott Anderson’s leadership, Zions Bank has embraced the ElevateHER challenge, increasing the number of women on its advisory board, monitoring pay equity and strengthening leadership and mentoring opportunities for women bank officers. Anderson worked with Zions’ Lori Chillingworth to launch the Women’s Leadership Institute and recruited Senator Jones to lead the new nonprofit.

Former ChamberRVA Board Chair Kym Grinnage will facilitate what we expect will be an invigorating discussion about leadership and business.

CONSIDER: As you look around the room during this discussion, we’re confident you’ll see the diversity of Richmond’s regional leadership. Identifying new ways to amplify that diversity across our business, nonprofit and public sectors – and to create new opportunities for the next generation of women leaders – is an opportunity we should explore. Jones and Anderson are sure to make a strong business case for such an effort.

10:45 AM United Way and the Education Continuum Sponsored by United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg • Bill Crimm, CEO of United Way of Salt Lake

Under Bill Crimm’s leadership, the United Way has developed innovative funding strategies in education and leveraged a collective impact business strategy to combine the efforts of 180 partners and 43 schools and neighborhood centers to reach 200,000 low-income children. Crimm will be joined by other representatives of the Salt Lake City business and education communities to discuss the ways in which their combined efforts are preparing the future workforce.

CONSIDER: As we continue our efforts to strengthen our early childhood school readiness efforts and workforce development partnerships, what lessons can we draw from the United Way of Salt Lake’s broadly collaborative efforts?

11:30 AM Depart for group lunch

12:00 Lunch in the Rotunda of the Utah State Capitol Sponsored by Bank of America

Before we dive into a second afternoon of focused exploration, we’ll enjoy lunch together under the dome of Utah’s State Capitol, one of the state’s more prominent architectural landmarks. The fantastic views from Capitol Hill include the forty acres surrounding the Capitol, including gardens and commemorative memorials. Make sure you stop to appreciate the twelve Depression-era WPA paintings lining the rotunda, and the tribute to the state bird on the rotunda ceiling.

1:00 PM Afternoon Tracks

Track 1 Sports Tourism and the Olympic Oval • Michael Hopkins, Director of Group Sales at Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation • Derek Parra, 2002 Olympic Gold Medalist in Speed Skating

We’re going to drive out to nearby Kearns to better understand how the Olympic Oval – a five-acre venue with Utah’s only 400-meter speed skating oval – has helped develop and grow Utah’s passion for ice sports. To engage the local community and drive sports tourism to the region, Hopkins and his team have tapped into creative approaches (think public curling lessons, folks) to keep the facility energized.

CONSIDER: Sports tourism has long been a draw for the Richmond region. From swimming to volleyball, marathons to baseball, our region has had great success at engaging the broader public as participants and as spectators – ask Parney about the ways the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Eastern League All-Star Week in July is doing exactly that.

Track 2 Transit-Oriented Development and Affordable Housing • Robert Grow, CEO of Envision Utah

We've explored downtown, and we’ve heard from the mayor about tackling Salt Lake City’s affordable housing challenge. Now we’re going to connect a few more dots, as we learn about the intersection of downtown development, transportation and affordable housing from Robert Grow of Envision Utah. In addition to being a master facilitator of regional visioning efforts, Grow played a major role in shaping the strategy for the region’s public transportation system. He’s now lending his talents to the issue of housing diversity, ensuring a mix of housing options that meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community.

After our discussion with Grow, he’ll take us on a bus tour of the areas he references so we can see the work up close and personal.

CONSIDER: Maximizing space while connecting where people live and play to the work opportunities that drive the local economy is not a new philosophy. But there are new approaches – to financing, zoning, public engagement, transportation and more – that are changing the way mixed-use development happens, especially in urban areas. Salt Lake City has done more than a few things right in this arena.

Track 3 Entrepreneurism: Silicon Slopes and Church & State Sponsored by Activation Capital • Clint Betts, CEO of Silicon Slopes • Brenner Adams, CEO at the Link Group and Advisor at Church & State

With thirteen regional chapters across Utah, Silicon Slopes is the hub of Utah’s thriving startup and tech community. The organization hosts more than 200 events a year, including the annual Silicon Slopes Tech Summit. CEO Clint Betts will explain how Silicon Slopes has helped energize the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting many of Utah’s 6,500 startup and tech companies.

We’ll meet with Betts at Church & State, a business incubator housed in a former church. With 22,000 square feet of programmable space, Church & State provides coworking and event space to the city’s growing entrepreneurial scene. Brenner Adams will cover how they support the region’s startups.

CONSIDER: Richmond’s mature network of coworking spaces continues to grow, and we’ve seen the great success of the Activation Capital model, along with the Capital One 1717 Innovation Center – anchored in part by Startup Virginia and Lighthouse Labs. This is an opportunity to learn what it takes to cast a wider net, reaching a diverse array of entrepreneurs and startups statewide.

Track 4 Downtown Redevelopment at City Creek Center • Linda Wardell, Vice Chair of Salt Lake Chamber and General Manager of City Creek Center

You’ll remember Linda Wardell from her welcome on Wednesday morning – and we’re confident you won’t forget the story she’s going to share about the way City Creek Center transformed downtown. Wardell came to Salt Lake City by the Taubman Group to develop the vibrant retail/commercial/residential area, and she has a great story to tell about the ways the downtown mall has changed the city’s energy.

After her presentation, Wardell will be joined by several other developers and take us on a walking tour of the mall. (Word is she has a few surprises in store for the group as she shows off one of the most impressive retail centers in America.)

CONSIDER: If you’re at all curious about how transforming a dense slice of downtown with a well- planned, mixed-use development can transform a community, we think Wardell has a perspective worth hearing.

By 5:00 PM Return to Little America Hotel

6:00 PM Buses depart to group dinner

6:30 – 9:00 pm Reception and Dinner at the Natural History Museum of Utah Sponsored by MCV Foundation and Kings Dominion

Channel your inner five-year-old, because we’re going to play with dinosaurs over dinner. Utah’s Natural History Museum boasts an impressive assortment of dinosaur skeletons from across North America. We’ll enjoy a reception overlooking the city and take advantage of the opportunity to wander through the museum’s dinosaur exhibits.

Over dinner, we’ll have a chance to collectively share thoughts about our experiences in Salt Lake City – and discover our 2020 ICV destination city! After dinner, we’ll be able to explore the museum galleries a bit more before returning to the hotel by bus.

Day 4 // Friday, May 3

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