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Downtown Update - Redevelopment, Seismic Upgrades, Renovation and Restoration of Historic Temple Square Campus Continues. Timeline and 2023 Updates Below

Current Temple Square setup. Note in upcoming plans how the structures fronting the Temple at the north and south will be demolished and replaced in different positions in their relationship to the Temple itself. The more modern structures that now front the Temple on both sides will be removed and new structures with a more historic vibe will be constructed to the sides of the Temple. This will open up the iconic structures approach. Landscaping and water features will also be redeveloped, again affording the historic Temple improved site lines. Also, a significant part of the redevelopment will be subterranean structures and seismic upgrades.

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Rendering of sightline improvement views from the street perspective to the north. Compare to blocked street views in photo above


Rendering of sightline improvement views from the street perspective to the south. Street views formerly blocked by a solid wall and modern-day structural additions.

Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the pioneer-era temple will close December 29, 2019, and will remain closed for approximately four years while undergoing a major structural and seismic renovation. The temple is expected to reopen in 2024 with a public open house.

“This project will enhance, refresh, and beautify the temple and its surrounding grounds,” said President Nelson. “Obsolete systems within the building will be replaced. Safety and seismic concerns will be addressed. Accessibility will be enhanced so that members with limited mobility can be better accommodated.”

The surrounding area on Temple Square and the plaza near the Church Office Building will also be affected as existing buildings are demolished and the area undergoes renovation and restoration. The existing annex and temple addition on the north side, which were built in the 1960s to add needed support facilities and more sealing (marriage) rooms, will be demolished and rebuilt.

February, 2022

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Temple Square:





20 February 2022 Courtesy of Nopparat Anantaprayoon



https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...-february-2022

March 10, 2022

Snow melt conduit is installed on the Office Building plaza before the concrete is poured



Soil is built up to ground level where the North Visitors’ Center stood to prepare for new landscaping and the construction of guest restrooms



Shear walls and columns are installed to support the upper floors of the north addition to the temple



Crews prepare for the next concrete pour on the north addition to the temple


https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...-february-2022

Originally Posted by Reeder113

May, 2022

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-may-2022

June 7 thru July 2, 2022

Removing soil from a massive pipe under the temple foundation that will be filled with structural concrete

July 11 thru July 30, 2022

11 July 2022 - Courtesy of R. Taylor Abegg - North underground addition


11 July 2022 - Courtesy of R. Taylor Abegg - Church Office Building plaza


29 July 2022 - Courtesy of Jared Fugal - Excavation for visitors' center (south of temple)


29 July 2022 - Courtesy of Jared Fugal - Hardscaping the Office Building plaza (L.D.S. Church Administration Building in background)


29 July 2022 - Courtesy of Jared Fugal - Hardscape on east end of the Office Building plaza


30 July 2022 - Courtesy of Jonas Scoubes - A subterranean view from the west of what will be the many temple annex structures.


12 August 2022 Courtesy of Jacob Oscarson
New stone walkway, landscaping, and fence posts between the Lion House and Church Administration Building


9 August 2022 Courtesy of Jared Fugal - North side of temple subterranean construction as it continues to rise to meet the street level.
It is amazing the amount of seismic retrofitting and the 'city beneath the city' construction taking place on the 20-plus acre site


25 August 2022 Courtesy Jared Fugal - Following, Photos of Stone Cladding added as a finishing touch on the many planters and landscaping features of the campus plaza portion of Temple Square.




August 2022 Courtesy of Intellectual Reserve, Inc.


25 August 2022 Following Photos Courtesy of Jared Fugal - Waterproofing requirements throughout the 20-plus acre site for the protection of the project's many subterranean structures.


20 September 2022 Courtesy of Jared Fugal - Waterproofing fabric laid over underground additions to the tabernacle where open garden spaces will be located


20 September 2022 Courtesy of Jared Fugal - Note: Outlines drawn on waterproofing for future water features and landscaping hardscape marked on Main Street Plaza


20 September 2022 Courtesy of Jared Fugal - West side flower bed planters taking shape


September 2022 Courtesy of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. - Excavation area where the South Visitors' Center once stood;
it is being replaced by a multi-level guest building featuring new guest exhibits


7 October 2022 Courtesy of Jacob Oscarson - Landscape plantings begin as part of the Campus Office Building plaza

January 2023 Updates

Progress on the Temple Square Campus Office Building plaza.


The eastern portion of the L.D.S. Church Office Building plaza is nearing completion.


New bollards at crosswalk to FamilySearch Genealogical Center.


Forming the third-floor walls of the north addition to the Temple.


Progress on the third floor of the north underground addition of the Temple.


Progress on the restroom facility north of the Tabernacle.


Progress on the gardens at the northwest perimeter of Temple Square


Main Street Plaza.


Installing braces (I-beams) along the lower part of exposed secant wall.


Exposed foundation.

As Posted By Reeder113

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