Due to public health and safety concerns the Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park will not be opening this summer. The public art structure was donated to the residents of Salt Lake City in 1993 as a legacy gift from Mr. O.C. Tanner. The fountain is now 24 years old and in urgent need of […]
Outdoor Apparel Company Wild Tribute to Relocate Headquarters in Salt Lake City
Wild Tribute announced today that the philanthropically motivated outdoor apparel company has moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City. Beyond lifestyle and recreation, Salt Lake City’s proximity to the company’s wholesale business and the open arms of local strategic partners as well as the embedded outdoors industry made the decision to move from Kentucky a […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on federal review of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski signed a letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department of the interior, speaking in support of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Southern Utah. “Any federal decision to modify acreage or roll back protection of these incredible spaces will have negative and far-reaching impacts on Salt Lake City, […]
Salt Lake City’s budget team wins national honor for its outstanding FY17 budget preparation and presentation
Salt Lake City has been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY17 (current) City budget. In conjunction with the award, City Budget Manager John Vuyk and his team have received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation from the organization, noting their contributions as the […]
Salt Lake City and County collaborate to publish new pocket bikeways map
With May as National Bike Month, a new, free 2017 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County bikeways map is now available at bike shops, libraries, and at municipal offices and recreation centers throughout the County. This is the first countywide bike map in a decade, and reflects joint interests of the City and County […]
Medical device manufacturer Biomerics to headquarter in Salt Lake City
Biomerics, a leading medical device manufacturer for the cardiovascular market, will relocate to a new corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City. The 230,000-square foot facility will be located adjacent to the Northwest Quadrant west of the Salt Lake City International Airport. The new facility will include corporate and engineering offices, research and development labs, and cleanroom […]
Salt Lake City and County Building seismic upgrades are now complete
The seismic upgrade work for the iconic Salt Lake City & County Building is now complete. A receiving system consisting of 16 tons of reinforcing steel, 285 cubic yards of concrete, and several new structural steel members was installed in less than a year. Prior to constructing the new shoulder walls, crews removed more than […]
A robust road repair season underway for Salt Lake City streets and sidewalks
Salt Lake City’s Streets and Engineering divisions have begun a busy season of road and sidewalk repairs that will progress through early fall. The work includes major projects on 900 West from North Temple to 2100 South and on Indiana Avenue/900 South from the Jordan Surplus Canal to 3600 West. “Functional and safe streets and […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on today’s passage of the American Health Care Act
Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act in an effort to repeal and replace the successful Affordable Care Act. In 2017 alone, 197,000 Utahns have enrolled in coverage through the ACA. As Mayor of the Capital City, and the most diverse city in the state, I’m greatly concerned for […]
Construction has begun on SLC’s Jordan River Parkway Bridge, which will complete the popular 45-mile trail
Construction has begun on a bridge that will close a critical gap in Salt Lake City’s section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail. When finished, the bridge will mark the completion of this 45-mile trail, whose planning started in the 1970s. The bridge will span an active freight railroad corridor and create a new north-south […]