May 14, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands presents its 2026 community events series, bringing residents and visitors together in parks, trails, and open spaces across the city. The full schedule is available on the Public Lands event calendar. This year’s programming showcases a vibrant lineup of free events designed to inspire wellness, […]
Salt Lake City CRA approves $6.4 million to expand affordable homeownership
May 13, 2026 The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) today approved nearly $6.4 million in funding to support affordable homeownership projects in Salt Lake City, including townhomes, single-family homes, and down payment assistance tools. The funding will support homes for low- and moderate-income households through shared equity and community land trust models designed to preserve long-term affordability. “We […]
Statement on Eva Lopez Chavez Residency Determination and District Vacancy
In response to a resident’s inquiry about Eva Lopez Chavez’ principal place of residence, the City Attorney and Recorder’s Office conducted an investigation and determined her ineligibility to continue as the District Four Salt Lake City Council Member. […]
Salt Lake City unveils Vision Plan for Liberty Park
May 7, 2026 Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled the final Vision Plan for Liberty Park (600 Harvey Milk Blvd.), establishing a long-term roadmap to preserve, enhance, and invest in one of the City’s oldest and most beloved public spaces over the next 20 years. Spanning nearly 100 acres, Liberty Park is Salt […]
Salt Lake City deepens investments in West Side, Ballpark neighborhoods with ‘Love Your Block’ grants in 2026
May 1, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Love Your Block neighborhood improvement program has re-opened, with the application process starting today. Residents, businesses, and organizations in Salt Lake City’s Westside (Glendale, Poplar Grove, Fairpark, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows, and Guadalupe) and Ballpark neighborhoods are encouraged to apply for mini-grants to support community-driven, volunteer-led projects. Some […]
Community-led mural to bring new visibility to Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown
April 29, 2026 A new community-informed mural will be installed this summer in Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown, bringing renewed visibility to one of the city’s last remaining cultural corridors as major changes take shape in the surrounding downtown area. The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Art Program, […]
Salt Lake City adopts ordinance enabling community-wide access to net-100% renewable electricity
April 22, 2026 The Salt Lake City Council has adopted an ordinance allowing the City to formally participate in the Community Clean Energy Program, a partnership with Rocky Mountain Power and 18 other Utah communities to expand access to net-100% renewable electricity. The program will help meet Utah’s growing energy needs while supporting cleaner air, […]
Salt Lake City’s popular landscaping equipment exchange program opens
April 15, 2026 Spring arrived early this year and Salt Lakers are already busy with their yards. Just in time for the season, Salt Lake City’s Clean Air SLC landscaping equipment exchange program is now open. Salt Lakers are invited to apply for money toward the purchase of electric landscaping equipment, such as electric lawnmowers, […]
Mayor Mendenhall releases statement following meeting with ICE officials
March 30, 2026 “I spoke with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Charles Wall and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Director Tim Kaiser during a 30-minute virtual, introductory meeting last week. I was told ICE plans for Salt Lake City to host one of its ‘mega centers,’ with capacity for approximately 7,500 to […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on proposed ordinance updates
March 24, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued the following statement ahead of tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. “Yesterday I transmitted a proposal to the Salt Lake City Council to update Title 17 and Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code, which pertain to daily water allowances for nonresidential uses. New […]