April 17, 2024 Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council was updated on the progress of SB 272, the Capital City Revitalization Zone Bill, passed earlier this year by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Cox. The Salt Lake City Attorney briefed Council Members on what the legislation does and the city’s role. Salt Lake […]
Salt Lake City shares vision and implementation plan for west-downtown transit-oriented hub of art, community wellness, and economic growth
April 16, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Document’s premiere at RDA Board meeting gives way to future discussion and adoption The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) announced today the publishing of the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan (Plan), created in partnership with global architecture and […]
Approval of $17.7 million for 14 affordable housing projects sets Salt Lake City record
March 20, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui A record $17.7 million in funding was approved to support the construction and preservation of affordable housing in Salt Lake City at the March 19 meeting of the Board of Directors for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA). This is […]
Joint Statement on the passage of S.B. 272
March 1, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui “A thriving state needs a thriving downtown in its capital city. With today’s passage of the Capital City Reinvestment Zone bill, we are poised to invest deeply in Salt Lake City’s downtown experience. “There’s a lot of work ahead of us, and […]
Jill Remington Love appointed as new Salt Lake City CAO
March 1, 2024 Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall announced the appointment of the City’s new Chief Administrative Officer, Jill Remington Love, pending advice and consent by the City Council on March 5. “With Jill’s remarkable leadership skills and institutional knowledge, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome her back into the Salt Lake City family,” […]
Salt Lake City to open Love Your Block grants to residents for 2024
February 29, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Applications for the 2024 Love Your Block grant program open on March 1, 2024. Love Your Block brings residents and City leaders together to address challenges through community-led solutions, improving neighborhoods one block at a time. Ideas funded aim to improve deteriorating […]
Joint Statement Regarding SB272
February 22, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui “Salt Lake City is an incredible place to live, work, and visit. It is home to arts, culture, sports, education, entertainment, and so much more. We are working hard together to keep the Utah Jazz in downtown Salt Lake City long term […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Council issue joint statement on House Bill 285
February 7, 2024 “Our union members are an essential piece of the backbone of our City. Salt Lake City is proud to be the only city in Utah that engages in collective bargaining, and we deeply value the working relationships we have with our recognized labor organizations. We oppose any legislative effort to chill or […]
Salt Lake City releases second year of microgrants to increase food equity in the community
February 2, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Sustainability Department released a new round of food equity microgrants this week. The program, which began in 2023 aims to increase residents’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. Individuals may apply […]
Salt Lake City completes water use audit at city properties, begins work to save 5M gallons annually
February 1, 2024 Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has completed its report on water use efficiency at City properties, identifying ways the City can further conserve and use our finite water resources wisely. One of Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s goals is to make the City more responsive to and resilient […]