Save the Green

The Proposal

What is the Grand Liberty Arch?

The Grand Liberty Arch is a 60-foot-long, 38-foot-tall bronze monument featuring 56 sculptural figures, billed as the largest multi-figure bronze monument in the Western Hemisphere.

The Capitol Preservation Board approved placement of the Grand Liberty Arch on the Capitol Hill triangle at their May 6th, 2026 board meeting. The monument celebrates Liberty, Equality, and Democracy — values we share. We believe its proposed location on our neighborhood green is the wrong choice.

60 ft Length

38 ft Height

56 Bronze figures

#1 Largest in Western Hemisphere

Visit grandlibertyarch.com

Architectural model of the proposed Grand Liberty Arch monument

Proposed design model — grandlibertyarch.com

Aerial view of the Capitol Hill triangle green space

The Capitol Hill triangle — the proposed site

Why We're Opposed

Our Concerns

We are not opposed to honoring American history and values. We are opposed to placing a monument of this scale in a location that would permanently harm our neighborhood's irreplaceable green space.

Loss of Irreplaceable Green Space

What is now a prized sanctuary on a hot summer day — with mature trees providing cool shade for neighborhood picnics and gatherings — could become a sun-exposed expanse of stone and bronze. Once gone, these trees cannot be recovered on any human timescale.

Character Mismatch

The triangle has only one edge adjacent to the main Capitol grounds. Its other two sides border small historic streets and homes — some predating the Capitol building itself. A 60-foot bronze monument would stand in jarring contrast to the quiet, residential character of this neighborhood.

Accessibility Challenges

The triangle is cut off from the main Capitol grounds by Columbus Street. Visitors will struggle to experience such a significant monument as part of a cohesive Capitol visit, while our already-congested residential streets absorb even more parking pressure.

Make Your Voice Heard

Contact Our Officials

or send an email directly

Send a message directly to the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council and your state representative. Including your name and address helps officials recognize you as a constituent — please share what you're comfortable with.

Rep. J.D. Provost — [email protected] Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council — [email protected]

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Your Message (feel free to personalize)

I am writing as a concerned citizen regarding the Capitol Preservation Board's recent approval of the Grand Liberty Arch on the Capitol Hill triangle green space in Salt Lake City.

While I respect sculptor Sabin Howard's artistry and the monument's celebration of American values, I urge careful reconsideration of this placement for three key reasons:

First, this decision would result in the permanent loss of irreplaceable green space and mature trees. The Capitol Hill triangle is a beloved neighborhood sanctuary whose mature trees provide vital shade and a gathering space that residents have depended on for generations. Replacing this green with a 60-foot-long bronze monument would be an irreversible change to one of our community's most cherished public spaces.

Second, the proposed site is a fundamental character mismatch. Unlike the main Capitol grounds, the triangle is bordered on two sides by historic residential streets and homes — some of which predate the Capitol building itself. A 60-foot-long, 38-foot-tall monument of this scale would stand in jarring contrast to the quiet, historic character of this residential neighborhood. A location within the Capitol grounds proper would be far more contextually appropriate and impactful.

Third, the placement raises significant accessibility concerns. The triangle is separated from the main Capitol grounds by Columbus Street, making it difficult for visitors to experience this significant monument as part of a cohesive Capitol visit. It would also add further pressure to already-congested neighborhood streets.

I respectfully ask that this decision be revisited and that alternative sites within the main Capitol grounds be seriously considered. Our neighborhood's green space is a finite and irreplaceable public asset that deserves the most thoughtful stewardship possible.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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