Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and the State of Utah have joined efforts to open a Multi-Agency Recovery Center (MARC) for assisting victims of the severe weather event of July 26th. The MARC will be located at: Horizonte Instruction and Training Center 1234 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, 84101 Wednesday, August 2nd through […]
Mayor Biskupski signs proclamation declaring a local emergency in wake of unprecedented flooding, process begins to seek federal assistance for recovery
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski signed a proclamation declaring a local emergency in Salt Lake City, setting in motion a process to seek federal aid for those affected by the unprecedented flooding resulting from an intense storm in the early morning hours of July 26th. The declaration will be forwarded to Salt Lake County and the […]
Developers named for Salt Lake City’s Barnes Bank 400 South Project with plans for a split of affordable and market-rate housing, retail, and co-working space
Mayor Jackie Biskupski is pleased to announce Downtown SLC Partners LLC as the winner of the request for proposal (RFP) for the Barnes Bank 400 South Project in downtown Salt Lake City. Downtown SLC Partners is a joint venture between locally based Giv Development and Domain Companies, a New York City-based firm pursuing its first […]
Salt Lake City Public Utilities teams working on damage, information is available for victims of flooding in wake of unprecedented summer storm
Salt Lake City Public Utilities crews were working through the day on Wednesday to assess and repair citywide flooding damage wrought by a historic and intense early-morning rain storm. “The sudden occurrence and intensity of this storm is a 200-year event in Salt Lake City,” said Laura Briefer, Director of the Department of Public Utilities. […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski announces transit rider advocate Alex Cragun for UTA Board
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Alex Cragun as her choice to represent Salt Lake City on the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Board of Trustees, subject to the advice and consent of the Salt Lake City Council. Alex has been a lifelong user of public transit and helped found the Utah Transit Riders Union, which has […]
Mayor Biskupski recognizes business leadership in enhancing energy efficiency in Salt Lake City buildings
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski honored select Salt Lake City businesses, building owners, and managers with the 2017 Mayor’s Skyline Challenge Awards – an annual public recognition of organizations that have taken robust action in enhancing the energy performance of their buildings and contributing to the City’s air quality and general sustainability. The award winners of […]
Urban Greens Mobile Market returns for a second year with fresh produce for Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods
It’s year two for the Urban Greens Market, which means regular availability of fresh, locally grown, and affordable produce to residents in Salt Lake City’s Glendale and Poplar Grove areas. The project is a collaboration among the City’s Sustainability Department, The Green Urban Lunchbox, Utah Community Action Program’s Real Food Rising, and Utahns Against Hunger. […]
Mayor Biskupski announces her selection of Redevelopment Agency Chief Operating Officer
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the selection of Danny Walz for the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA), pending advice and consent from the Salt Lake City Council. Danny has vast experience with redevelopment in Utah. He has been the director of the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale […]
Amazon to build new 855,000 square-foot distribution center in Salt Lake City
Today, Amazon made it official, the retail giant will build a $250-million regional fulfillment center in Salt Lake City’s budding Northwest Quadrant, bringing with it at least 1,500 full time well-paying jobs, with the possibility of thousands more in seasonal positions. Until today, Amazon officials had kept specifics of the planned 855,000-square foot facility a […]
Salt Lake City implements campfire ban in City Creek Canyon
Beginning June 30, 2017, Salt Lake City has implemented a campfire ban at all picnic sites in City Creek Canyon. Fireworks and open fires outside of developed sites are always prohibited in City Creek Canyon. Propane-fueled camp stoves are permitted. With the red flag warning and hot, dry conditions, as well as proximity to urban […]