The red carpet will be rolled out during Welcoming Week to recognize the economic and cultural contributions refugees and immigrants bring to Utah. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County and several community organizations are hosting events throughout September. “Salt Lake is more vibrant, diverse and rich because of the talents and ideas that refugees and […]
Mayor Biskupski seeks public input on inland port ordinance
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is asking residents to provide feedback online or in person on the proposed zoning ordinance for the inland port. The public can take part in a new online survey or offer input at the Planning Commission hearing on Wednesday, September 12. “We want to hear from residents about their […]
Mayor asks public to “Start the Conversation” on September 8 to prevent youth suicides
Salt Lake City is inviting parents and teens to take part in the “Start the Conversation” event on September 8 to address Utah’s alarming rate of teen suicide. Reports indicate suicide is the leading cause of death for Utah youth ages 11 to 17, a rate nearly three times the national average. Start the Conversation […]
Salt Lake City selected to host 2019 United Nations NGO Conference
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski led a delegation from Utah to United Nations Headquarters in New York to announce that Salt Lake City has been selected as host of the 68th United Nations Department of Public Information NGO (UN DPI/NGO) Conference in 2019. The annual conference attracts 2,000-4,000 representatives from over 300 non-governmental organizations representing more […]
SLC’s Regent Street transforms into vaudeville stage at Busker Fest
One Night Only – Friday, August 24 from 3 to 10 p.m. Location: Block 70 (Regent Street on Main between 100 and 200 South in Downtown Salt Lake City) Free Admission www.buskerfestslc.com Step right up for a Friday night, August 24, free celebration on the streets of Salt Lake City as part of Busker Fest 2018. […]
RDA Announces Granary Mural Grant Program Artists and Event
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and Salt Lake City Arts Council announced today the names of 15 artists commissioned for the Granary District Mural Grant Program. The artists were chosen through the City’s competitive Call for Artists process to create large-scale artwork on the exterior of privately owned buildings in the RDA’s […]
Salt Lake City’s Capital Improvement Program is now accepting applications for funding public infrastructures
Salt Lake City is now accepting pre-submittal applications for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP provides funding to replace or expand public infrastructure. Residents, neighborhood group, community-based organization or neighborhood business district organizations of Salt Lake City can apply until September 28. The CIP is a multi-year planning program for capital improvements that involve […]
Mayor Biskupski urges residents to learn and vote on Salt Lake City streets bond
Mayor Jackie Biskupski praised Salt Lake City Council Members for approving a bond election to let voters decide whether to approve a $87 million bond to repair and replace streets. The bond election will be held in November. Mayor Biskupski campaigned on a promise to improve City streets. In her January 2018 State of the […]
Improved crosswalks make it safer for Salt Lake City students to go back to school
Salt Lake City school crosswalks now have new high visibility signs on existing school flashers and reflective crosswalk paint so students can safely head back to classes. The Public Services Department upgraded 88 school zone flasher signs this year that use the latest technology for reflectivity and visibility. The department is also using a new […]
SLC moves to adjust and update City zoning within inland port designated area
As directed by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, the Salt Lake City Planning Division will begin updating the zoning regulations within the inland port designated area to strongly respect Salt Lake City’s values and community concerns. The project will specifically address the following objectives and policies: Improving air quality, Minimizing resource use within the inland port designated […]