Hi Salt Lakers,
Salt Lake City is stepping into one of our most vibrant seasons. Living Traditions Festival once again brought our community together to celebrate the cultures and traditions that make our city so special. Now, we look ahead to June for Pride, the Arts Festival, and the debut season of the professional softball team, the Talons. Summer is full of opportunities to gather, celebrate, and enjoy everything that makes Salt Lake City shine.
Safer Biking and New Public Art
May is National Bike Month, and Salt Lake City celebrated with even more places to ride. First, we celebrated the unveiling of the Hidden Waters installation at Folsom Trail. Then, we unveiled the brand-new 400 South Viaduct trail, a multi-use trail protected by a tall concrete barrier that helps pedestrians and bikers cross the tracks. Along with that came Strut, the new public art piece installed across the bridge that represents the longest continuous public art in the state.
Building More Housing for Families
Salt Lake City has officially achieved two major affordable housing milestones—we’ve helped fund more than 1,000 family-sized affordable apartments, as well as more than 1,000 deeply affordable units. Together, we’re making Salt Lake City a place where families, children, teachers, and other essential workers can grow roots. This month, the CRA approved $6.4 million to expand affordable homeownership for dozens of Salt Lake City families via townhomes and single-family homes.
Budget Season Continues
Earlier this month, I presented the City Council with my proposed FY27 Budget. There is still an opportunity for your voice to be heard at 7 p.m. on June 2nd at the City Council public hearing.
Apply for Love Your Block
Big change often starts block by block. If you’ve been thinking about applying for a Love Your Block mini grant, don’t wait! There are only a few days left to apply to turn a neighborhood idea into action.
Apply today! Free Upcoming Events
Looking for affordable ways to enjoy? These free community events happening across Salt Lake City offer something for everyone.
June 3: Sego Belonging Flag Raising at Washington Square, 6 p.m.
June 5: Roll With Pride at Gallivan Center, 6–10 p.m.
June 6: Children’s Day at Meadows Community Park, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.,
June 11: Yappy Hour at Fairmont Park, 6—9 p.m.
June 19: World Refugee Day at Big Cottonwood Regional Park, 5–11 p.m.
June 28: Celebrating Black History in Utah at Richmond Park, 3–4 p.m.
June 3: Sego Belonging Flag Raising at Washington Square, 6 p.m.
June 5: Roll With Pride at Gallivan Center, 6–10 p.m.
June 6: Children’s Day at Meadows Community Park, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.,
June 11: Yappy Hour at Fairmont Park, 6—9 p.m.
June 19: World Refugee Day at Big Cottonwood Regional Park, 5–11 p.m.
June 28: Celebrating Black History in Utah at Richmond Park, 3–4 p.m.
