Salt Lake City's current sellers' market has seen home prices jump across the city, but in the Liberty Wells neighborhood the spike in home prices has been more pronounced as more people are drawn to the neighborhood that boasts quick access to downtown, good transit...
Isaac Riddle
Large townhome project underway in the Ballpark Neighborhood
Kensington Avenue between Main and State Streets already has a diverse amount of amenities, including a costume shop, microbrewery, two Asian food markets and a restaurant. Later this year the block will also be home to new residential units. Construction is well...
Wasatch Community Gardens planning new Central City campus
Wasatch Community Gardens (WCG) is ready to expand not only their reach but their flagship garden at the 600 East block of 800 South as part of their CityGarden project. The organization focuses on urban agriculture, youth mentorship and community education and plans...
Mid-density project moving forward in the Marmalade
The Marmalade District is continuing its expansion with two adjacent developments moving forward by developers TAG SLC. The developers plan to build two adjacent residential buildings at the 300 West block of Reed Avenue that will add a combined 25 residential...
Big changes planned for Trolley Square
As the retail industries adjust to a changing market, traditional malls are looking for new ways to bring in foot traffic. For the Gateway, new owners are looking to the tech sector and the arts and entertainment as ways to revive the former mall. The SK Hart Family...
Complete Streets Ordinance needs to be part of revenue conversation
Building Salt Lake has regularly argued the need for more complete streets and their impact on walkability, vibrancy and traffic congestion. But with the Funding our Future campaign underway, reminding our officials of the need for more complete streets is...
Second homeless center clears final administrative hurdle
The city's second proposed homeless resource center is now moving forward after the Salt Lake City Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for the proposed High Avenue Homeless Resource Center (HRC). The center will occupy the 200 West block of High...
Salt Lake City council renews ADU debate
After several years and significant back and forth decision making, Salt Lake City's current draft of proposed amendments to its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance will not include a boundary that would have excluded the wealthier Eastside and Avenues...
Second phase of affordable housing campus moving forward
The First Step House is ready to move forward with the second phase of its Central City campus. The nonprofit, that provides recovery treatment for veterans and low-income residents, has started the Transit Station Development review process in preparation for a...
City seeks artists for murals in the Granary District
For the past few years, the Granary District's large warehouses have attracted creative entrepreneurs and artists to the area. Officials from the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and the Salt Lake City Arts Council hope that the neighborhood buildings'...
City looking at its unused land for more affordable housing
Salt Lake City officials have explored several different means to increase the city's affordable housing stock including redistributing $21 million to fund affordable housing projects, potentially expanding the boundaries that allow Accessory Dwelling Units and...
Salt Lake City continues to lead multifamily and industrial growth
The Wasatch Front's unprecedented growth in the multifamily and industrial markets should continue in 2018 according to CBRE's annual Salt Lake City Real Estate Market Outlook report. The publication highlights the performance of the local commercial real estate...












