April 7, 2023 For six weeks in May and June, Salt Lake City residents will be able to explore a temporary installation of the Green Loop, a linear park network concept that originated from community interest in a greener downtown and a priority of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s. Located on one block of 200 East just […]
Salt Lake City awards more than $1 million in community grants to businesses, local artists and non-profits
March 9, 2023 Following a vote of approval from the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday night, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced that 42 small businesses will receive ARPA Community Grant funds during the first grant phase. The second phase will open on March 20 and run through April 18. The funding for […]
RDA’S $1.34 million loan helps add 106 affordable units to city’s housing stock
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
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 […]
Salt Lake City’s Community and Neighborhoods Department receives the Agency of the Year Award from the Utah Housing Coalition
December 16, 2022 Salt Lake City’s Department of Community & Neighborhoods (CAN) received the Agency of the Year award from the Utah Housing Coalition on Wednesday. The Department has sought to take a community approach to housing, as encouraged by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the City Council. Accomplishments include: drafting land-use ordinances […]
Salt Lake City approves economic development loan for LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Verse
December 8, 2022 Club Verse, an LGBTQ+ bar, will soon receive a $250,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan from Salt Lake City to build out and expand their new space on State Street. Located at 609 S. State Street, Club Verse opened this fall to provide a safe and exciting space for identity explorations […]
Salt Lake City voters resoundingly support Parks, Trails & Open Space Bond
November 22, 2022 Salt Lake City voters clearly communicated their support for new and improved parks, trails, and open spaces on November 8, with 71 percent of voters casting a ballot in favor of the $85 million Parks, Trails & Open Space general obligation bond. Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council, acting as the Board […]
Bicycle Collective announces “Hub” groundbreaking event in Granary District Project Area
October 26, 2022 Bicycle Collective, a nonprofit that refurbishes donated bicycles and puts them into the hands of those in need, and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) invite the community and media to the groundbreaking event for the Bicycle Collective’s new headquarters, or “hub”, at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 at 901 S. Gale Street […]
Salt Lake City invites registered voters to weigh in on the Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond
Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui October 10, 2022 Residents of Salt Lake City will have two opportunities at upcoming City Council meetings to share their thoughts on the Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond that will be on the ballot Nov. 8. The City Council meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 11, […]
Salt Lake City leaders celebrate start of Hispanic Heritage Month
Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui. September 16, 2022 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday alongside City Council Members and leaders from the Hispanic business community. “Salt Lake City owes its vibrancy and energy to the people who live and work here […]