As Chief Operating Officer of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA), Danny Walz directly oversees the City’s revitalization efforts.

Danny’s experience in redevelopment within the Salt Lake City metropolitan area is extensive, as he was the RDA director for neighboring Midvale City for 13 years. His dedication to working with communities to revitalize neighborhoods that are experiencing economic, social, and environmental challenges is shown in his history of projects that create vital housing opportunities, improve infrastructure, and drive economic development. In addition to his hands-on redevelopment experience along the Wasatch Front, Danny is also well-versed in state-wide RDA legislation thanks to his tenure as president of the Utah Redevelopment Association.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah.