Altus Park City talks turn to a nonprofit hub and county move-out timing

Brian Bateman — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:37:40 +0000

Park City residents in Kimball Junction got an update on what could change next in the Altus Park City redevelopment—on the private side (a possible nonprofit office/coworking “hub”) and on the public side (when county services may relocate from the Richins Building to the PEAK Center).

At an in-person “Altus Project Update” on June 16, 2026, County Manager Shayne Scott hosted an open discussion at the Richins Auditorium, inside the Summit County Library–Kimball Junction Branch. The event listing said the meeting would cover expanded use for community partners and nonprofits as part of the development agreement.

“Kiln for nonprofits” is the shared-workspace idea nonprofit leaders pitched

In follow-up reporting, public-media coverage highlighted a nonprofit-led concept described as a “Kiln for nonprofits” (a coworking-style model). The point, organizers said, is shared office and meeting space—so smaller organizations that can’t afford market-rate rent still have a stable place to plan, meet, and serve the community.

KPCW also reported that Six Ridge Partners (formerly Dakota Pacific) has asked Summit County Manager Shayne Scott to amend the development agreement to make the nonprofit hub concept feasible. That same reporting described the hub as a “tentative” element shown on diagrams from the June 16 open house, with the possibility of “anchor tenants” discussed but not finalized.

The proposed amendment: about 50,000 square feet of added commercial/office space

Both KPCW and the Park Record reported that Scott discussed a potential amendment that would add about 50,000 square feet to the project.

KPCW’s reported breakdown of the added space was:

30,000 square feet for the Kimball Art Center
10,000 square feet for a nonprofit hub
10,000 square feet for a new visitors center

The Park Record similarly described the scale of the change, adding more detail on how retail plans could shift—two retail buildings expanding by 10,000 square feet and a third building with 30,000 square feet added next to the PEAK Center.

How changes could be approved—and why the “administrative” label matters

Residents’ practical question: would this require County Council action, or could the county manager sign off?

KPCW reported that, under state law tied to the rezoning for the project, the county manager has the power to amend the development agreement rather than requiring a council vote.

The Park Record also described amending the development agreement as an administrative action in Summit County—meaning Scott could potentially move forward without a public council process. Still, reporting from the open house said Scott wanted council concerns accounted for, noting he wouldn’t sign if council members were adamantly opposed.

KPCW further reported that Scott planned to approve the proposed changes within about a week after the June 16 open house.

Richins Building → PEAK Center: relocation expected as soon as August

While the nonprofit-hub amendment is described as a “what could change” moment, the public-service timeline is already moving.

The Park Record reported Scott expects the county government to transition from the Richins Building to the PEAK Center as soon as August.

That same reporting said there will be a second public update with an open house planned for Sept. 12 to update residents on the broader Altus Park City project.

Why this fits the bigger Kimball Junction redevelopment

Summit County’s own background on the Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) approved for the Kimball Junction area emphasizes that the redevelopment isn’t only about housing. The county’s release highlights commercial and civic/community components, including the relocation of the Summit County Library into a new County Services building and community-oriented spaces centered around a new or expanded transit focus.

In that context, the nonprofit-hub proposal is being framed as a way to add more community-centered programming space—potentially helping smaller organizations establish a presence in Kimball Junction without carrying market-rate overhead alone.

What residents and nonprofits should watch next

Whether Scott signs the amendment after the open house—reported as potentially an administrative decision in the near term.
Where county services end up as the Richins Building → PEAK Center move approaches as soon as August.
What comes through at the Sept. 12 open house, which is expected to clarify the next steps for the Altus Park City redevelopment.

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