Ronnie Pessetto
Executive Director
Seven Canyons Trust
Ronnie Pessetto is the Executive Director of Seven Canyons Trust, where she leads initiatives to restore Utah’s waterways and engage communities in environmental stewardship. She previously served as a Public Lands Planner for Salt Lake City, managing several parks and trails with funding from an $85 million General Obligation Bond. Ronnie has a strong background in urban and environmental planning, grant writing, and community engagement, with experience coordinating with government agencies, nonprofits, and local stakeholders. She holds an MA in City and Metropolitan Planning from the University of Utah and a BA in Environmental Policy from Berea College, and has been recognized with awards for her planning and revitalization projects that positively impact urban communities.
Session(s):
Ballpark Next: Co-Creating a Human-Centered Design Framework for the Smith’s Ballpark Site »
2025 APA UT Fall Conference, October 9, 2025 1:45 pmSince 1928, Smith’s Ballpark has been a beloved sports and cultural landmark in Salt Lake City. With the Bees’ departure, the community now looks ahead to a bold new vision for the 14-acre site. Hear from the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA), Perkins&Will, and the Ballpark Action Team as they share their evidence-based, human-centered approach to honoring the site’s legacy while advancing mixed-use development, sustainability, and long-term community benefit.
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