ICONIC FEATURE SURVEY
The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (Land Authority) recognizes the importance of incorporating one or more distinctive and globally defining iconic feature(s) at The Point. To date, the Land Authority has engaged nearly 4,000 Utahns to solicit public input. The details of the iconic feature(s) will be guided by the The Point Public Art Master Plan, which is anticipated to be complete in 2024. The iconic feature(s) will be a prominent and visible aspect of Utah’s Innovation Community, attracting both local residents and visitors from around the world.
The iconic feature(s) will be a source of pride and inspiration for Utahns. Options could encompass a wide range of possibilities, including landscape art, sculptures, water features, architectural landmarks, and digital art. The Land Authority fielded a statewide public survey in August 2022 and August 2023. The survey was intentionally structured to provide high-level input from Utahns regarding the type, scope, scale, location, and thematic elements of the iconic feature(s).
The 2023 survey was distributed at local community events, shared with local communities in the Point of the Mountain area, posted on The Point’s social media accounts, and covered in local media outlets.
See below what Utahns are saying.
TYPE OF FEATURE
An architectural structure was ranked as the top option by respondents, with landscape art following as a distant second choice.
LOCATION
Respondents displayed a clear preference for a single iconic feature placed in The Point’s Central Park, with approximately 40% more selecting that as their first option over multiple iconic features inside different buildings.
SIZE
Respondents indicated a clear preference for a single large feature. The most voted on size of the feature is a single large feature approximately 100′-200′ high.
THEMES
Respondents overwhelmingly preferred that The Point’s iconic feature(s) reflect unique local themes more than universal themes by a factor of 3.5 to 1.