The historic Oquirrh School on 400 East in the Central City neighborhood has a new tenant — and a likely buyer. The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) recently signed a lease to occupy the whole building starting in October, according to Daniel...
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Sandy City is slated to shrink the minimum dwelling size for its homes
Sandy City is on track to adjust its minimum dwelling sizes and parking requirements for homes following a new state law regarding parking requirements and exceptions made for affordable homes. Currently, Sandy's minimum dwelling size in R-1 and R-2 residential zones...
Ogden Valley water district faces a pair of lawsuits over delayed developments
Developers in the Ogden Valley are growing increasingly frustrated with a local water district, as the conflict has made its way from the rural valley in eastern Weber County into Ogden’s district court. In a lawsuit filed last week, a developer alleges the Wolf...
Millcreek to consider approving townhomes, condo development along 700 East
Members of the Millcreek Planning Commission will consider a measure this week that could pave the way for a new 14-unit, owner-occupied development just off 700 East. The proposal, which will be heard Wednesday during the city’s next planning commission...
Salt Lake City Council votes to raise parking fees Downtown, but not to expand paid parking
Starting next month, it will cost over 50% more to park on the streets of Downtown Salt Lake City. As part of its citywide budget, which members of the Salt Lake City Council finalized Tuesday night, the council approved a measure to increase paid parking per hour, as...
Rezone petition in East Bench could lead to more housing east of Foothill Drive
Local developers are hoping Salt Lake City will agree to rezone three single-family home plots in order to build housing in the East Bench neighborhood. The homes, which are located at 2260, 2270, 2290 E. 1300 South, are currently zoned as R-1-7000. The developers...
Salt Lake City approves $2 million for affordable, family size housing on the Westside
The Salt Lake City Council agreed to set aside $2.1 million in city funds for family-sized, workforce housing in the Fairpark and Poplar Grove neighborhoods — but not without some debate over energy guidelines. The council, acting as the Community Redevelopment...
After SB195, is Salt Lake City’s ambitious Green Loop project dead?
Despite a state law that adds a layer of state oversight and approvals over Salt Lake City road projects, city and state officials believe the Green Loop — an ambitious project to create a dedicated green space and an expanded biking and pedestrian pathway throughout...
Developers pitch new ‘missing middle’ townhomes, apartments in Liberty Wells
Local developers have a plan to bring over 100 for-rent townhome and apartment units to the Liberty Wells neighborhood along 1300 South. The development, dubbed Lincoln Village, would transform the northeast corner of State Street and 1300 South. At 145 E. 1300...
Hruska’s Kolaches in Sugar House to relocate — with the help of a Salt Lake City loan
A beloved restaurant in Sugar House will move north with the help of a loan from Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Council members voted unanimously to approve a loan for Hruska’s Kolaches, which slings sweet and savory pastries, during its meeting Tuesday night....
Salt Lake City looks to beef up e-scooter program after nearly 1 million miles in 2024
Nearly 1 million miles — that’s how far people in Salt Lake City rode dockless, micro transit e-scooters in 2024, according to the city’s Department of Community and Neighborhoods. Though that total is a decrease from the previous year, city transportation...
Another one: A fifth Trader Joe’s is slated for Salt Lake County
It seems that a certain grocery store chain has more up its sleeve for the Wasatch Front. A recent state meeting hinted at a new Trader Joe’s location that could be opened in Holladay in the near future. Though the company has not confirmed that’s the case, it’s...












