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, […]
Salt Lake City CRA approves $6.4 million to expand affordable homeownership
May 13, 2026 The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) today approved nearly $6.4 million in funding to support affordable homeownership projects in Salt Lake City, including townhomes, single-family homes, and down payment assistance tools. The funding will support homes for low- and moderate-income households through shared equity and community land trust models designed to preserve long-term affordability. “We […]
Salt Lake City unveils Vision Plan for Liberty Park
May 7, 2026 Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled the final Vision Plan for Liberty Park (600 Harvey Milk Blvd.), establishing a long-term roadmap to preserve, enhance, and invest in one of the City’s oldest and most beloved public spaces over the next 20 years. Spanning nearly 100 acres, Liberty Park is Salt […]
Salt Lake City deepens investments in West Side, Ballpark neighborhoods with ‘Love Your Block’ grants in 2026
May 1, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Love Your Block neighborhood improvement program has re-opened, with the application process starting today. Residents, businesses, and organizations in Salt Lake City’s Westside (Glendale, Poplar Grove, Fairpark, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows, and Guadalupe) and Ballpark neighborhoods are encouraged to apply for mini-grants to support community-driven, volunteer-led projects. Some […]
Community-led mural to bring new visibility to Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown
April 29, 2026 A new community-informed mural will be installed this summer in Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown, bringing renewed visibility to one of the city’s last remaining cultural corridors as major changes take shape in the surrounding downtown area. The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Art Program, […]
Salt Lake City adopts ordinance enabling community-wide access to net-100% renewable electricity
April 22, 2026 The Salt Lake City Council has adopted an ordinance allowing the City to formally participate in the Community Clean Energy Program, a partnership with Rocky Mountain Power and 18 other Utah communities to expand access to net-100% renewable electricity. The program will help meet Utah’s growing energy needs while supporting cleaner air, […]
Salt Lake City seeks its first-ever Poet Laureate
April 20, 2026 The Salt Lake City Arts Council and Mayor’s Office are launching the City’s first-ever Salt Lake City Poet Laureate Program. The new initiative will designate a local poet to serve as the City’s official ambassador for poetry, a vital literary art form. “Salt Lake City has a long history of stewarding public […]