The Council hosted its second Westside Council Meeting at the Utah State Fairpark, received updates on the “Blueprint Jordan River” plan and the “Economic Revitalization Plan”, received briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgets for the Library, Public Utilities, and Airports enterprise funds, and more […]
COUNCIL: April 11 Meetings
The Council, as the RDA, approved a resolution setting Housing Funding Priorities for FY24; as the Council, heard an update on the first issuance of General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces, received a follow-up briefing on the One-year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant & Other Federal Grants, and more […]
Salt Lake City launches week-long Pothole Palooza to rapidly repair road damage citywide
April 11, 2023 Today Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Pothole Palooza – a week-long effort to repair more than 5,000 potholes citywide and improve road conditions after a long and road-wearing winter season. “We are coming out of an intense winter season, and our City streets are showing wear like many of us […]
Mayor Mendenhall, City leaders highlight infrastructure improvements and flood prevention efforts
April 10, 2023As spring temperatures finally begin to emerge following a record-breaking winter snowpack, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and other leaders highlighted on Monday the City’s substantial investments in drainage infrastructure designed to prevent and mitigate flooding risks from spring runoff. “We’ve made significant infrastructure investments since the floods of 1983 that make […]
Temporary green space project will transform portion of 200 East
April 7, 2023 For six weeks in May and June, Salt Lake City residents will be able to explore a temporary installation of the Green Loop, a linear park network concept that originated from community interest in a greener downtown and a priority of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s. Located on one block of 200 East just […]
COUNCIL: April 4 Meetings
The Council received an update on the 2023 spring runoff and flood control, received a briefing on a proposal to create new requirements to allow for taller buildings and more pedestrian-friendly streets, approved the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) proposal with conditions, and more […]
Salt Lake City to reimagine Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park as dry art feature
March 28, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Following a feasibility study and engagement work with the community, Salt Lake City announced that it will reimagine Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park into a dry art feature. The City conducted feasibility studies to identify potential options for restoring the work, which […]
Salt Lake City joins World Union of Olympic Cities
March 23, 2023 Salt Lake City is the newest member of the World Union of Olympic Cities (WUOC), an international organization based out of Lausanne, Switzerland. The WUOC’s mission is to ensure continued positive impact of the Games by creating a dialogue between former and future Olympic hosts. “Salt Lake City has a strong Olympic […]
COUNCIL: March 21 Meetings
The Council received a briefing on the Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs), adopted a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing March 31, 2023, as International Transgender Day of Visibility in SLC, approved the Glendale Regional Park Plan, and more […]
Project Homeless Connect returns to Salt Lake City on March 24 with expanded services and goals
March 20, 2023 Project Homeless Connect is returning to Salt Lake City on March 24th, 2023, to provide much-needed services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The event will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project Homeless Connect is a collaborative effort between community organizations, government agencies, […]