University of Utah Health received board approval on Oct. 13, 2026, to acquire approximately 14 acres of land in Salt Lake City's Power District for the construction of a new Redwood Health Center. The project, involving a land purchase from Larry H. Miller Real Estate, aims to replace the existing Redwood Health Center at 1525 W. 2100 S. with a larger, more modern facility designed to serve Salt Lake City's west side.
A Modernized Care Destination
The new facility will be situated on 50 N. Redwood Road, positioned between Interstate 80 and North Temple. This location was selected to provide residents with improved proximity to public transportation, including UTA's Redwood Road bus service and the TRAX Green Line stations located along North Temple.
Strategic Shift in Planning
University of Utah Health officials stated that the decision to build a new facility from the ground up followed previous planning efforts to expand the existing Redwood Health Center. However, leaders ultimately determined that a new, larger facility would offer the strongest long-term opportunity to serve Salt Lake City residents compared to expanding the current building.
Reimagining Patient Care
By constructing a new facility, University of Utah Health intends to expand its range of services, create updated medical spaces, improve workflows, and enhance accessibility. Gina Hawley, chief operating officer of U of U Health Hospitals and Clinics and associate chief operating officer for U of U Health, said the project is a unique opportunity to reimagine care for an important community in the Salt Lake Valley. Hawley noted the goal is to design a center specifically around the needs of modern patients, families, and care teams while providing access to world-class care close to where residents live.
Expanding Regional Network
The land purchase is part of a broader expansion by University of Utah Health to improve healthcare access across the Wasatch Front. The Redwood Health Center will join a growing network of care that includes the Eccles Health Campus and Eccles Hospital currently under construction in West Valley City, the new Huntsman Cancer Institute under construction in Vineyard, and a potential future health campus at The Point.
Growth in the Power District
The new health center will be located within the Power District, a 100-plus-acre mixed-use development managed by Larry H. Miller Real Estate. Located at the crossroads of the Jordan River, downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City International Airport, and regional transit, the district is being developed as a walkable riverside destination. The area is planned as a sports-anchored entertainment district that will integrate new housing, offices, retail, and public gathering spaces.
Community Investment
Brad Holmes, president of Larry H. Miller Real Estate, said the Redwood Health Center represents an important investment in Salt Lake City's west side and expressed pride in partnering with University of Utah Health to improve the quality of life for the community.
Transition and Future Outlook
While the project moves forward, University of Utah Health confirmed it will maintain its current presence in the community throughout the transition. The existing Redwood Health Center at 1525 W. 2100 S. will continue to serve patients while the new facility is planned. Planning for the new center is currently in its early stages, and officials said additional details regarding construction, services, operations, and an anticipated opening date will be shared as they are finalized.
