November 1, 2021 Salt Lake City, Utah — Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the details of an ambitious new plan for Salt Lake City’s Ballpark Neighborhood today. The plan, which the public will soon have the opportunity to provide feedback on, calls for an array of improvements including a new library, new festival street, additional parks, open […]
Newest Honorary Street Designation Recognizes Longtime Faith and Civil Rights Leader Rev. France Davis
October 28, 2021 “Pastor France Davis Way” signs have been installed on Harvard Ave. between State and Main streets in honor of local longtime pastor and civil rights leader Rev. France Davis. “Pastor Davis has been a steady, strong force for good in Salt Lake City,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “From his […]
Salt Lake City and Partners Get Closer to Ambitious Clean Energy Goals With Ground Breaking on 80 Megawatt Solar Farm
October 19, 2021 Salt Lake City celebrated a huge milestone in its goal of sourcing nearly 100 percent of municipal electricity from clean energy sources by joining partners in breaking ground on an 80 megawatt Solar Farm Tuesday morning. Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined Rocky Mountain Power; renewable energy developers D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) […]
Mayor Mendenhall Announces Recommendations for Rescue Plan Spending
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall today announced her recommendations for the City’s use of its $85 million in American Rescue Plan funding, which will arrive in two installments over the course of the next year. The Mayor’s recommendations were transmitted to the City Council last week and it will begin its process to consider […]
Demolition of Water Park Infrastructure Begins at Glendale Regional Park
October 14, 2021 After working with contractors over the summer to remove dangerous buildings, Salt Lake City will move on to the next phase of its deconstruction of the old “Raging Waters” and “Seven Peaks Water Park” site as it removes paving, some in-ground features, and slides this fall. Since 2018, the old “Raging Waters” […]
Mayor Mendenhall Pauses Creation of New Permanent Shelters in City For Six Months
Amendment of code will require City to better define conditions for conditional use permits On Monday afternoon, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall initiated a petition to amend City Code 21A in order to ensure that the location and type of homeless shelters and services in the City are carefully addressed. “Salt Lake City, and […]
Salt Lake City receives national Cities of Service grant to revitalize Jordan River Corridor
September 24, 2021 Salt Lake City has been selected as one of eight U.S. cities to participate in the Cities of Service Love Your Block program and will receive $100,000 to launch a new westside initiative focused on revitalizing the Jordan River Corridor. The Love Your Block grant program brings City leaders and residents together […]
RDA Releases $8 Million to Increase Number of Affordable Residential Units Being Constructed in City
September 21, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) has released $8 million dedicated to low-cost financial assistance to stimulate the construction and preservation of affordable housing development projects. This marks the fourth consecutive year the RDA has released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) prioritizing affordable housing. The […]
Salt Lake City embarks on effort to understand, mitigate gentrification
September 20, 2021 Areas of Salt Lake City that are prone to gentrification will soon be identified and engaged as part of a City-funded, community-driven planning effort. In partnership with Baird+Driskell Community Planning of Berkeley, California, the City is embarking on a year-long, citywide study to better understand where involuntary displacement most commonly occurs, where […]
First project of Alleyway Pilot Program underway in Liberty Wells neighborhood
September 17, 2021 Work began this week on the first alleyway in the City that will be rejuvenated through the City’s Alleyway Pilot Program. Construction on the 850-foot alley in the Liberty Wells neighborhood will increase functionality for the adjoining residents as well as the communities the alley connects. “Our alleyways are a tremendous and […]