Block 407 Master Plan • Salt Lake City, Utah

Owner/Client: State of Utah

AOR: CRSA • Kathy Wheadon, PIC

Services: Planning

This long-range plan supports the stewardship of several historic, state-owned properties—including the Kearns Mansion (Governor’s Residence), Carriage House, Glendinning Home, and surrounding landscape. Developed in collaboration with multiple state agencies, the project balances preservation, accessibility, and public visibility within a complex and highly sensitive context.

Collaborators

• Executive Residence Commission

• Utah Department of Public Safety

• Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM)

• Office of the Governor

Project Goals

• Preserve and adapt historic civic buildings and grounds

• Balance security and public access across the block

• Enhance the public’s experience of Utah’s executive landmarks

• Reinforce the symbolic and functional role of the site in state life

Design Strategies

• Adaptive reuse of existing structures to preserve character and extend lifespan

• Integrated security upgrades that minimize visual and spatial disruption

• Landscape improvements that restore historic patterns and support flexible use

• Solutions tailored to budget constraints and long-term maintenance