Nov. 20, 2025 Salt Lake City celebrated the grand opening of Backman Community Open Space, 601 N. 1500 West, marking the completion of the first project funded through the City’s Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond on Nov. 20. The new two-acre open space, adjacent to Backman Elementary School and the Jordan River, […]
Allen Park to temporarily close in preparation for revitalization in 2026
Nov. 17, 2025 Allen Park, located at 1328 Allen Park Drive, will close on Monday, Nov. 17, for approximately four months to allow for the installation of new water and fire lines that will support long-term goals for the park’s restoration. Allen Park was acquired by Salt Lake City in 2020. Since then, the City’s […]
Love Your Block: More funds released for neighbors to revitalize spaces on Salt Lake City’s West Side, Ballpark neighborhoods
Nov. 10, 2025 Neighbors in Salt Lake City’s Westside and Ballpark neighborhoods have more opportunities to bring their ideas for community pride to life. The City’s Love Your Block program is fueling additional resident-driven, volunteer-led projects for early 2026; applications for mini-grants are open through November 30. “Salt Lake City is a better place because […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake and Salt Lake City partner to restore afterschool services in Glendale
November 6, 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake and Salt Lake City entered into a collaborative partnership to bring youth afterschool programming back to Glendale for this school year after the closure of Club programming in August. On October 27, Salt Lake City’s Youth and Families Division, moved its YouthCity Fairpark K-6 afterschool […]
Salt Lake City announces $14.4 million investment in affordable housing, homeownership
November 3, 2025 The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) has released more than $14.4 million in affordable housing funding, through a competitive Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), to increase access to housing and create new pathways to homeownership for low- and moderate-income residents. The investment includes $8 million through the Housing Development Loan Program (HDLP) of which […]
The reimaged Seven Canyons Refuge at Liberty Park is open, ready to explore
Oct. 16, 2025 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined community members today to celebrate the grand opening of Liberty Park’s Seven Canyon Refuge (formerly Seven Canyons Fountain), a reimagined public art space that encourages visitors to experience the intersection of art and nature. Originally donated to the residents of Salt Lake City by O.C. […]
Salt Lake City declares state of emergency to help westside residents after flooding
Oct. 7, 2025 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall declared a local emergency on Monday evening following the severe weekend storms that flooded the Rose Park area and impacted more than two dozen homes. Between Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4, approximately two and a half inches of rain fell in just 14 hours. […]
Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office opens applications for 2026 Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Grant
Oct. 1, 2025 Salt Lake City is the cultural heart of the region, and the City is investing in community events that bring people together when shared spaces matter more than ever. Applications are open now through Nov. 1 for the 2026 Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Grant, which will provide $300,000 in total funding to support diverse, […]
Salt Lake City celebrates reopening of improved 2100 South
With street reconstruction completed ahead of schedule, Sugar Fest welcomes public back to Sugar House on Oct. 4 Sept. 25, 2025 After years of planning and 18 months of street reconstruction, 2100 South is officially open and safer than ever. The heart of Sugar House now features smooth pavement with brand-new utilities, safer crossings, and […]
Local government steps up: Salt Lake City is responding to changing climate with forward-thinking strategy
Salt Lake City invites residents to help shape its climate action plan, “Climate Forward SLC” Sept. 15, 2025 While climate change is a global crisis, many impacts are being tackled on local, community levels. Salt Lake City has been a leader in Utah, first committing to climate action in 2002 with the Kyoto Protocol. Since […]