The Council is aware of recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez, a civil rights advocate, and recognizes the gravity of the concerns being raised. […]
Salt Lake City invites public feedback on Fleet Block open space design concept
March 18, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled a design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, and is inviting community members to share their feedback through an online survey. The concept design for the approximately 2.4-acre open space—part […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on DHS purchase for ICE detention facility
March 13, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is releasing the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s recent purchase of a warehouse on the City’s west side for the purpose of using it as a detention facility. “Let me be clear. A detention center does not belong in our capital city—full stop. The […]
City Council Issues Statement on ICE Property Purchase
We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has purchased a property in Salt Lake City. We are working to understand the agency’s plans for the site and the impacts on the surrounding community. […]
Living Traditions Festival welcomes the Smithsonian for U.S. 250 celebrations
March 12, 2026 The Living Traditions Festival is excited to announce its participation in Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals, a series of programs and exchanges marking the 250th anniversary of the United States showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape. These programs bring the spirit of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival—the institution’s largest and […]
Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency approves $8.1 million for affordable housing
Funding will support nearly 600 homes, including more than 200 deeply affordable units March 11, 2026 The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) has approved funding for four affordable housing developments that will create 595 homes across the city, including more than 200 homes for households earning up to 30% of the Area Median […]
Welcome Home: Gold Medalist Hilary Knight, Salt Laker Brittany Bowe join The Watch Party to kick off Para Sport Showcase
March 5, 2026 Salt Lake City is welcoming home athletes and once again inviting residents and visitors from across Utah to the free Watch Party, resuming March 6 through March 15, as the world’s elite Para athletes compete for gold. To kick off the festivities, Olympic Gold Medalist Hilary Knight, captain of the United States Women’s […]
Salt Lake City breaks ground on Pioneer Park improvements
Feb. 27, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has broken ground on major improvements at Pioneer Park, marking the next phase of the City’s long-planned revitalization of the historic downtown space. The project will add a pavilion, a co-located restroom and ranger office building, an accessible playground, a promenade, a mist fountain […]
Salt Lake City unveils concept designs for Jefferson Park
Feb. 19, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands has unveiled two concept designs for improvements to Jefferson Park (1084 S. West Temple) and is inviting the public to share feedback through an online survey. Jefferson Park, a three-acre Public Utilities detention basin and public park in the Central 9th Neighborhood, will undergo upgrades to […]
Salt Lake City launches fourth year of grants to increase food access, gardening in the community
Feb. 9, 2026 Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department opened applications for the SLC Food Microgrant program to increase Salt Lakers’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. The grant, which is open to individuals, households, local businesses, and community organizations in Salt Lake City, supports projects in line with the recommendations given by […]