Oct. 18, 2023 Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s anti-displacement plan, Thriving in Place, was formally adopted by the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday. Thriving in Place is a first-of-its-kind plan that will set the foundation for future policy and funding investments by Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City—working in conjunction with a consultant team led by […]
Design plan for City Creek Daylighting to be celebrated alongside Folsom Trail’s new water-themed mural by local artists
Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and Seven Canyons Trust invite the community and media to the Folsom Trail (25 S. 1000 West) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 21 to celebrate the completion of the City Creek at Folsom Trail […]
Salt Lake City announces joint effort to pilot a Temporary Shelter Community
Sept. 14, 2023 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the state’s homeless coordinator Wayne Niederhauser, announced the location of a new Temporary Shelter Community today. The city, in partnership with the Utah State Office of Homeless Services, will pilot this first-of-its-kind in Utah non-congregate shelter, followed by a more permanent operation and location to […]
Salt Lake City’s Capital Improvement Program accepting resident applications for FY25
Sept. 1, 2023 In August, the Salt Lake City Council approved funding for 33 new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects in a concerted effort to enhance roads, parks, and neighborhoods citywide. Applications for FY2024-25 are now open through September 30, 2023, for residents, neighborhood groups, community organizations, and business districts to submit constituent-proposed projects. Salt Lake City’s […]
Economic development loan approved for new, locally-owned bakery in Salt Lake City
August 28, 2023 Leavity LLC was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development On August 15, the Salt Lake City Council approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Leavity LLC, a new locally owned bakery business located at 47 Orange Street. […]
Salt Lake City announces completion of 300 West and 900 South Phase 1 Construction Projects
July 27, 2023 Salt Lake City announced the completion of two major roadway reconstruction projects this month. The 900 South—from 900 West to 200 East—and 300 West—from 2100 South to 900 South—projects, funded by the 2018 voter-approved Funding Our Future bond are complete and are actively improving the way people get around in Salt Lake […]
Gallivan to celebrate 30th anniversary with special ‘Big Band Dance Night’ and full summer schedule
July 5, 2023 City-goers of all ages are invited to celebrate the John W. Gallivan Utah Center’s (“The Gallivan Center’s”) 30th anniversary with a free Big Band Dance Night on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 7-9 p.m. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and District 4 City Council Member Ana Valdemoros will kick off the festivities, which […]
Salt Lake City to produce drone shows as a safe and sustainable alternative to fireworks
June 27, 2023Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced on Tuesday the City will launch its first-ever drone shows, replacing traditional fireworks for the upcoming Independence Day and Pioneer Day celebrations. This switch to a non-firework event comes as a proactive effort to combat the city’s high fire danger and to alleviate local air quality […]
Salt Lake City welcomes more affordable housing with opening of Paperbox Lofts
June 23, 2023 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, City officials and development partners gathered to commemorate the opening of Paperbox Lofts, and with it, the addition of 39 more affordable housing units within Downtown. Located at 340 W. 200 South, the City’s newest mixed-use project extends into the middle of the block on a […]
Expanded homeless services, affordable housing and clean air initiatives highlight Salt Lake City’s fiscal year 2023-2024 budget
June 15, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Council adopted Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s fiscal year 2023-2024 recommended general fund budget of $448.5 million this week, which includes expanded care for unsheltered residents, $20 million in affordable housing investment, and the creation of a citywide air quality […]