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Seven individuals, organizations in Salt Lake City awarded for their human rights efforts

Posted on: December 13th, 2024

Dec. 13, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Seven community members and organizations were recognized by the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission on Thursday evening for their positive impact and advocacy in advancing human rights in the capital city. “These awards are a powerful reminder that each of us […]

Salt Lake City introduces new renter resource center, relocation assistance

Posted on: October 30th, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City and the Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU) have launched two new programs to provide critical support for renters: the Tenant Resource Center and the Relocation Assistance Fund for Tenants (RAFT). The announcement comes as the City marks the […]

Renovation of Northwest Pipeline Building in Salt Lake City moving forward with family-friendly focus as new development team chosen

Posted on: June 4th, 2024

June 4, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City has chosen a development team for the renovation of the Historic Northwest Pipeline Building and the redevelopment of the surrounding property. The project, named “The Grove,” aims to create a mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood that integrates seamlessly with the community. […]

Mayor Mendenhall releases 2024 goals for Salt Lake City

Posted on: February 28th, 2024

February 28, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced her 2024 goals and priority areas for her second term to support affordability, sustainability, and the quality of life for all communities in Salt Lake City. The administration’s goals are categorized into four priorities: “We are at […]

Mayor Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City is strong, unwavering, undaunted 

Posted on: January 31st, 2024

January 31, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her fifth State of the City address on Tuesday evening along Main Street at the Eccles Theater, highlighting the City’s progress and unveiling transformational opportunities to support residents and future generations of Salt Lakers. “In […]

Salt Lake City adopts anti-displacement plan to help residents retain affordable housing

Posted on: October 18th, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023 Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s anti-displacement plan, Thriving in Place, was formally adopted by the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday. Thriving in Place is a first-of-its-kind plan that will set the foundation for future policy and funding investments by Salt Lake City.  Salt Lake City—working in conjunction with a consultant team led by […]

Affordable housing, air quality get top billing in Mayor Mendenhall’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget

Posted on: May 2nd, 2023

May 2, 2023 Significant investments in affordable housing, air quality, and the Great Salt Lake are at the center of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s 2024 recommended budget, which she presented to the Salt Lake City Council Tuesday night.  “Salt Lake City is ready. We are ambitious in our vision and confident in our budgeting. The priorities […]

Affordable downtown residential opportunities bolstered by RDA project 

Posted on: May 2nd, 2023

May 2, 2023 The ribbon has been cut on Downtown Salt Lake City’s newest mixed-use development, The Aster. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and members of the Salt Lake City Council joined community and financial partners to officially open and tour the three buildings at 255 South State Street, which include a total of […]

RDA’S $1.34 million loan helps add 106 affordable units to city’s housing stock

Posted on: March 8th, 2023

March 8, 2023 Located at 228 W. and 1300 South, the studio- and one-bedroom –apartments will suit the needs of a variety of tenants, with 106 of its 140 total units being made affordable to households earning 25-50% of the area median income (“AMI”) or below, for a minimum of 50 years. colony b will […]

RDA mixed-use project backed by $15.5MM in City funds breaks ground on former North Temple motel site

Posted on: February 28th, 2023

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 […]