Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously passed GrowingSLC: A Five-Year Housing Plan, the City’s first housing plan since 2000. GrowingSLC was first proposed by Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s Administration earlier this year and outlines a path to increase vibrancy in the housing market, provide security for vulnerable residents, and create equity in housing choice, citywide. “The Council’s […]
Salt Lake City seeks public participation in creating Foothill Trails plan
The Salt Lake City Public Lands Division is seeking public participation in the process of developing a Foothill Trail System Plan. The plan will apply to the Salt Lake City foothills between Emigration Canyon and the southern boundary of Davis County. It will produce a blueprint for an improved trails network for diverse users, to […]
Mayor Biskupski applauds Salt Lake City Council on action to address affordable housing
Today, the Salt Lake City Council took action on two proposals presented by the Administration to address the affordable housing crisis in Salt Lake City. The proposals specifically dealt with approximately $21 million-dollars of Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funding the RDA Board set aside to deal with affordable housing in the City. The proposal prioritizes $10 […]
Mayor Biskupski to participate in international climate summit focused on local efforts to address climate change
Mayors at the North American Climate Summit in Chicago will discuss Paris Agreement and sign the Chicago Climate Summit. The trip coincides with President Trump’s visit to Salt Lake City where he is expected to announce rollbacks in protecting public lands. On Monday and Tuesday, December 4th and 5th, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Vicki Bennett, […]
Gallivan Center Kicks Off Holiday Season with Annual Lighting Celebration
The Gallivan Center will host its annual holiday lighting celebration on the plaza Wednesday, November 29th, from 4-7 p.m. The ceremony will illuminate over 350,000 lights, including a 60’ tree at 5:30pm following welcome greetings from Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Council Member Derek Kitchen. The celebration kicks off with family friendly activities, […]
Salt Lake City seeks feedback on informational report on inclusionary zoning programs
Salt Lake City’s Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) is seeking public feedback on a recently produced report on inclusionary zoning programs. Inclusionary zoning refers to local land use ordinances that require or encourage developers to include affordable units in new residential developments. HAND produced the report as part of Salt Lake City’s ongoing […]
SLC’s Housing Innovation Lab announces winning designs from its Home Innovation Competition
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the two winners of the Home Innovation Competition for high-quality, innovative and affordable single-family home designs. The winning designs will be on display at the City and County Building, 3rd floor on November 21, 2017 between 5-7pm. Staff from the Housing and Neighborhood Development team will be available to discuss […]
National Weather Service honors Salt Lake City Public Utilities for 100 years of daily weather observations at Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant
Today, the National Weather Service presented the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities team with its Honored Institution Award for providing over 100 years of daily weather observations at the Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. The century of documentation has been essential to the NWS in tracking long-term weather and climate trends for the […]
Salt Lake City urges residents to properly dispose of or compost yard waste and leaves
Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Utilities and Department of Sustainability are urging residents to assist storm water management crews by doing a final seasonal yard clean-up to keep excess leaves from clogging gutters. Raking leaves now, and either disposing of them in City-issued compost bins or mulching them keeps storm drains free and clear […]
Salt Lake City featured in Sierra Club’s Ready For 100% Clean Energy Report
Today, the Sierra Club released a new report showcasing 10 U.S. cities that have made ambitious commitments to be powered with 100 percent clean, renewable energy and the steps those communities are taking to achieve their goal. The report features Salt Lake City, along with Moab, and Park City as leaders in the 100 percent […]