Salt Lake City reveals plan to create a safer, more connected and comfortable 500 West
Posted on: August 27th, 2026
Aug. 27, 2026 Salt Lake City has unveiled a concept plan, drafted in coordination with property owners and adjacent businesses, for the future of 500 West, an important north-south corridor connecting the 9-Line to Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, as well as the North Temple FrontRunner Station and Folsom Trail. The City is seeking public input […]
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Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park to close temporarily for improvements
Posted on: August 21st, 2026
Aug. 21, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will temporarily close Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park, 900 S. Diestel Rd., Aug. 24, 2026, for trail improvements and historic structure preservation. Located in the Yalecrest neighborhood, the 8.75-acre park will reopen in Dec. 2026. “Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park is a beloved community open space,” said Amy Reid, project manager for the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands. “Its historic stone walls, bridges, […]
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Salt Lake City CRA invests another $7 million in affordable housing, homeownership
Posted on: August 18th, 2026
Aug. 18, 2026 The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) is making $7 million available to support affordable housing development and expand homeownership opportunities across Salt Lake City. The funding is available through competitive programs: “Salt Lake City families need more housing choices at every stage of life, including opportunities to own a home […]
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Ida M. Cotten Park to close for upgrades
Posted on: August 17th, 2026
Aug. 17, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will temporarily close Ida M. Cotten Park (1815 S. 300 East) on Monday, August 17, to start construction on a series of improvements designed to better serve the neighborhood and create a more welcoming space. The park will fully reopen in Spring 2027. The improvements […]
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