Community artwork highlights west–east divide, invites public to help shape solutions
Posted on: February 5th, 2026
Feb. 5, 2026 Community members and Salt Lake City leaders unveiled papel picado art along 900 South between 500 West and 600 West on Thursday morning. It highlights long-standing barriers between the City’s west and east sides and invites residents to shape solutions. Westside residents created the colorful paper banners—a traditional Mexican art form—in partnership with Artes de México en Utah to draw attention to the negative effects of the west-east divide and encourage community participation in the City’s West-East Connections Study (WE Connect), […]
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Salt Lake City unveils final design for Fairmont Park
Posted on: February 4th, 2026
Feb. 4, 2026 Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has unveiled the final concept design for Fairmont Park, marking an exciting milestone in the reimagining of one of the City’s most beloved neighborhood parks. Located at 1040 E. Sugarmont Dr. in the heart of Sugar House, the 27-acre park will be transformed through a community-driven […]
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Salt Lake City announces details for first-of-its-kind The Watch Party
Posted on: January 29th, 2026
Jan. 29, 2026 On Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, Salt Lake City will officially kick off the first night of The Watch Party, a free, five-week celebration of the world’s largest winter sporting competition, broadcasted at the Civic Center, 450 South 250 East. “My hope and my vision is that while we get to celebrate our incredible athletes […]
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State of the City is ‘determined’ as Mayor Mendenhall outlines achievements in public safety, affordability, and the environment for Salt Lake City residents
Posted on: January 28th, 2026
Jan. 27, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her seventh State of the City address on Tuesday at City Hall East, the former Leonardo building, speaking on her determination to continue ensuring public safety, affordability, and environmental stewardship. “Today, that responsibility rests heavily on our City,” Mayor Mendenhall said. “At a time when […]
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