Aug. 17, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will temporarily close Ida M. Cotten Park (1815 S. 300 East) on Monday, August 17, to start construction on a series of improvements designed to better serve the neighborhood and create a more welcoming space. The park will fully reopen in Spring 2027. The improvements […]
Salt Lake City launches program to help small businesses pay for property damage repairs
Aug. 13, 2026 Applications are now open for Salt Lake City’s new Business Stabilization Program, which was created to help small businesses cover the cost of repairs after property damage. The federally funded program will reimburse small businesses on the West Side, Ballpark, and in parts of downtown for expenses like broken windows, damaged doors, […]
Salt Lake City supports neighborhood affordability, healthy food access through new food microgrant awardees
Aug. 11, 2026 Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Sustainability Department are pleased to announce the groups that have been awarded funding through the 2026 SLC Food Microgrant program. With high costs, inflation, and cuts to the SNAP program making affording fresh, healthy, culturally relevant food a challenge for many, this grant comes […]
Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block public open space
Aug. 6, 2026 After more than a year of community engagement, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has unveiled the final design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, a 2.4-acre area in the Granary District, designed by and for the community. Located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, […]
$11.5 million in grants to supercharge climate resilience along the 9-Line, Fleet Block in Salt Lake City
July 7, 2026 Salt Lake City’s popular 9-Line corridor and future Fleet Block open space are going to get a lot greener and cooler for the thousands of residents who use the urban trail and live nearby, thanks to $11.5 million in grants secured from the Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s Cities initiative. Salt Lake City […]
Salt Lake City Council Adopts FY 2026-27 Budget, Prioritizing Neighborhood Needs and Core Services
The Salt Lake City Council adopted the City’s $2.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) budget on Tuesday, June 16, approving a spending plan focused on public safety, essential services, neighborhood infrastructure and thoughtful financial stewardship.
Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County sue DHS, ICE over warehouse conversion to mega immigration detention facility
June 8, 2026 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an effort to halt the unlawful decision to convert a warehouse into an immigration detention facility on the City’s west side without following federal law. […]
Donner Park to close for upgrades
June 5, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will begin closing sections of Donner Trail Park (2903 Kennedy Dr.) on Monday, June 8, to start construction on a series of improvements designed to serve neighborhood needs and enhance the park experience. The park will fully reopen this fall. Planned upgrades include new playgrounds, a Memorial […]
SLC completes new bikeways, longest continuous public art in Utah to date
May 27, 2026 Salt Lake City officials cut the ribbon on the 400 South Viaduct Trail bridge Wednesday, marking the completion of a new protected bike route that links downtown and the Granary District to the extended 300 West path. The 400 South Viaduct Trail is one of only two routes where residents can cross […]
Free community events return to Salt Lake City parks this summer
May 14, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands presents its 2026 community events series, bringing residents and visitors together in parks, trails, and open spaces across the city. The full schedule is available on the Public Lands event calendar. This year’s programming showcases a vibrant lineup of free events designed to inspire wellness, […]