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February 17, 2026 Meeting Recap

Meeting Highlights


Council Moves Forward on Key Housing and Zoning Initiatives

After accepting public comment, the Council approved The Grove Project, a major affordable housing development in downtown Salt Lake City. The project will preserve the historic Northwest Pipeline building and add new construction to create 196 affordable housing units, along with commercial space, structured parking and a public plaza. 

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The image shows a lively outdoor plaza in an urban setting with multiple modern buildings in the background, characterized by white and gray facades and several windows. The plaza is bustling with people engaged in various activities such as walking, talking, and sitting on benches. There are several green trees and landscaped greenery, contributing a natural element to the scene. A colorful mural depicting large flowers brightens the background of the central structure, adding vibrancy to the area. To the right, a group is seen interacting with children playing near a tricycle. The sky is mostly clear with a few fluffy clouds, suggesting a sunny day.

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A bustling urban plaza with modern buildings, trees, people, and a vibrant flower mural.

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The Grove
sponsors | Housing Authority of Salt Lake City | Xylem Projects | Common Ground Institute
  • A five-story residential building at approximately 530 S 400 E with ground-floor commercial space. The project is designed to complement nearby development and support walkable, mixed-use growth in the area.
  • 26-unit residential development at approximately 2600 E 1300 S, including townhomes and condominiums, with 10% of the homes set aside as affordable housing.
  • Expanding Housing Options, a zoning text amendment initiated by the Council to increase housing flexibility while maintaining neighborhood character. The proposal will undergo more public engagement before future meetings with the Planning Commission and Council. 

Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Council approved the remaining items in a fourth amendment to the FY26 budget, including funding for a mobile command center to respond to natural disasters and special events, improved wildfire preparedness, updated parking signs and more. 


Council Meeting Highlights

Along with usual city business, the Council also discussed:

  • A proposed rezone and an amendment to the Sugar House Community Master Plan that would facilitate the construction of a hotel to be built on vacant private property adjacent to Sugar House Park. (Watch)
  • The Downtown Alliance’s plans to support the 2027 Salt Lake Temple Open House. The event is expected to bring significant visitors downtown, creating opportunities for local businesses and community engagement. (Watch)
  • Updates to the beginning stages of the Capitol Hill Community Plan. The discussion focused on ongoing public engagement and stakeholder outreach. (Watch)
  • Requests to expand the Transit to Trails program, which provides shuttle access to outdoor recreation areas. After a successful pilot in Park City, the program could improve access to trails and reduce traffic impacts in the Wasatch Front. (Watch
  • A follow-up on proposed changes to City code that would address ongoing nuisances, such as repeated illegal or disruptive behavior on private property. This will be scheduled for action at a future date. (Watch)

Next Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 3

The Council meets for their work session at 2 p.m. and ends upon the conclusion of items listed on the agenda.

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