The Council voted to unanimously endorse and submit a participation agreement to the state’s Revitalization Zone Committee for their review and approval, received a follow-up briefing about the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), joined Mayor Erin Mendenhall to recognize The Home Depot and its dedicated employees for their service to Salt Lake City, and more […]
Joint Statement following Salt Lake City Council endorsement of Participation Agreement
July 9, 2024“Tonight’s unanimous vote by the Salt Lake City Council is an important endorsement and positive step toward creating a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District in the heart of downtown. We are grateful for the Council’s support of this vision that will create a more activated, connected, and family-friendly future for Salt Lake […]
Salt Lake City Council Seeks Input on Potential Community Improvement Projects
The Salt Lake City Council invites the public to share feedback on projects being considered for funding as part of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Residents may review the FY25 project requests and provide input directly to the Council during two scheduled public hearings. CIP is an essential component of the City budget and provides funding for citywide community projects that enhance public property, such as streets, parks, and buildings. […]
COUNCIL: July 2, 2024 Meetings
The Council received a briefing on the proposed zoning amendment to support the creation of a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC) district, received a follow-up briefing about the proposed participation agreement and project area between the City and the Smith Entertainment Group, received the first briefing about specific projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and more […]
Salt Lake City introduces second year of drone shows as a safe, spectacular alternative to fireworks
July 2, 2024 After a successful inaugural year, Salt Lake City is bringing back drone shows as a fun, safe, and sustainable way to celebrate Independence Day and Pioneer Day in July. Events will occur on Friday, July 5, at Jordan Park and Wednesday, July 24, at Liberty Park. The shows will begin at 10 […]
Open Streets returns to downtown Salt Lake City this July
July 1, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Open Streets programming is returning to downtown Salt Lake City’s Main Street for two weekends this summer: Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, and July 19-20. Between 100 South and 200 South, Main Street will be closed to automobile traffic and transformed into […]
Salt Lake City vegan bakery gets EDLF loan to assist building out first physical location
Eats Bakery was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development June 25, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Eats Bakery. The loan would assist […]
Eastbound lane closure on 2100 S between 900 and 1100 East for utility upgrades
1100 East reopening for temporary two-way traffic to help people access local businesses Jun 13, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The 2100 South Road Reconstruction project underway in Sugar House requires westbound-only traffic for two blocks from June 17 until mid-August. The eastbound lane between 900 and 1100 East […]
COUNCIL: June 11, 2024 Meetings
The Council voted to adopt a nearly $2 billion annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY25), received a follow-up briefing on Smith Entertainment Group’s (SEG) proposed Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District (SECC), joined Mayor Erin Mendenhall to declare June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day and June 20 as World Refugee Day in Salt Lake City, and more […]
COUNCIL: June 4, 2024 Meetings
The Council held the second of two scheduled City Budget public hearings, held an initial discussion intended to narrow down the list of budget items the Council is potentially interested in changing, authorized assistance for the Fairmont Heights Senior Housing Development project, and more […]