the outdoor areas had been upgraded, and nearby development projects had been planned. In 2016, The Gateway was sold to a commercial real estate company named "Vestar". The company was planning to renovate the center for $30 million. Instead, $100 million was invested by Vestar since late 2018. Vestar restored the area's popularity and increased security, lowering crime by 79% and expecting crime to lower even further. The downtown shelter located on Rio Grande Street has also seen improvement because of the mall's new management. In 2019, Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids, two original tenants since the center's inception in 2001, closed their Gateway locations. These closures added nearly 15,000 square feet of additional vacancy to the center's already struggling occupancy rate. References External links Clark Planetarium Discovery Gateway The Depot Wiseguys Comedy 2001 establishments in Utah Buildings and structures in Salt Lake City Gateway Shopping malls established in 2001 Shopping malls in Utah Tourist attractions in Salt Lake City