April 10, 2023As spring temperatures finally begin to emerge following a record-breaking winter snowpack, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and other leaders highlighted on Monday the City’s substantial investments in drainage infrastructure designed to prevent and mitigate flooding risks from spring runoff. “We’ve made significant infrastructure investments since the floods of 1983 that make […]
Temporary green space project will transform portion of 200 East
April 7, 2023 For six weeks in May and June, Salt Lake City residents will be able to explore a temporary installation of the Green Loop, a linear park network concept that originated from community interest in a greener downtown and a priority of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s. Located on one block of 200 East just […]
Salt Lake City to reimagine Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park as dry art feature
March 28, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Following a feasibility study and engagement work with the community, Salt Lake City announced that it will reimagine Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park into a dry art feature. The City conducted feasibility studies to identify potential options for restoring the work, which […]
Salt Lake City joins World Union of Olympic Cities
March 23, 2023 Salt Lake City is the newest member of the World Union of Olympic Cities (WUOC), an international organization based out of Lausanne, Switzerland. The WUOC’s mission is to ensure continued positive impact of the Games by creating a dialogue between former and future Olympic hosts. “Salt Lake City has a strong Olympic […]
Project Homeless Connect returns to Salt Lake City on March 24 with expanded services and goals
March 20, 2023 Project Homeless Connect is returning to Salt Lake City on March 24th, 2023, to provide much-needed services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The event will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project Homeless Connect is a collaborative effort between community organizations, government agencies, […]
Salt Lake City awards more than $1 million in community grants to businesses, local artists and non-profits
March 9, 2023 Following a vote of approval from the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday night, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced that 42 small businesses will receive ARPA Community Grant funds during the first grant phase. The second phase will open on March 20 and run through April 18. The funding for […]
RDA’S $1.34 million loan helps add 106 affordable units to city’s housing stock
March 8, 2023 The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and other funding partners gathered with the developers of colony b, a transit-oriented, residential development built with affordability in mind, to celebrate its opening today. Located at 228 W. and 1300 South, the studio- and one-bedroom –apartments will suit the needs of a variety […]
Outdoor dining grant now available for Salt Lake City businesses
March 6, 2023 Today, Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development announced the launch of an Outdoor Dining Grant Program. The program aims to help restaurants and bars that were negatively impacted during COVID-19. “Restaurants and bars are an integral part of our city, and they were hit hard over the […]
Salt Lake City issues order temporarily requiring dogs to be on leash in Parley’s Historic Nature Park due to elk herd
March 3, 2023 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued a temporary order Thursday requiring dogs to be on leash in Parley’s Historic Nature Park due to a herd of elk currently residing in the park. The order states that the presence of off-leash dogs is disturbing the elk herd, creating safety and health concerns for the […]
RDA mixed-use project backed by $15.5MM in City funds breaks ground on former North Temple motel site
February 28, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Today, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and members of the Salt Lake City Council joined community and financial partners to kick off the construction of Spark, a mixed-use, mixed-income, transit-oriented development located at 1490 W. North Temple Blvd. Purchased by the […]