Indianapolis did what itr looks like SLC is doing. They took 2 city blocks worh of old buildings, gutted the insides, and converted them into a 3 story mall; Circle Center. It was a major drawing point for the downtown area, and believe it or not, it exists and thrives even with it being close to ther convention center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Victory Field, and other major attractions close by.
This was a major rework of IND's blighted downtown area and has been a great success. The area has also attracted numerous restaurants, clubs, and gathering places. It's thriving at all hours of the night because of the concentration of hotels in the downtown area as well.
It's worked there, it could work here.
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