A new six-story development of affordable housing units is officially open to the east of downtown, with units available now and a handful of residents already settled in. The building, located at 144 South 500 East in Central City, is an energy-efficient...
Jacob Scholl
Here’s how the 2025 Utah Legislature could impact housing in Salt Lake City
It should go without saying, but housing is among Salt Lake City’s highest priorities heading into the 2025 Utah Legislative Session, according to city staff. Angela Price, Salt Lake City’s legislative affairs director, told the city council Tuesday what kind of...
Hoping to court new airlines, Ogden-Hinckley Airport begins $4.4M expansion
Improvements to the Ogden-Hinckley Airport are on the way, and local officials are hoping to accommodate more airlines and passengers going in and out of the Junction City. On Monday, city leaders officially broke ground on the latest round of improvements to the...
City and developer back on track for deal near H-Rock
A plan to turn over 40 acres of land in Salt Lake City’s East Bench into preserved open space and single-family home plots could get a facelift, with more home plots being included in recent plans while selling the majority of the land to local government. The new...
Micro-unit buildings approved in Central Ninth at 900 S TRAX station
Two new apartment buildings look to soon be under construction along 200 West, bringing over 100 new dwelling units to one of the city's neighborhoods on the make. Earlier this month, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission approved both a planned development and...
Cottonwood Heights increases fines for illegal short-term rentals
Cottonwood Heights is trying to disincentivize illegal short-term rentals by jacking up fines for those not in compliance. On Dec. 17, the Cottonwood Heights City Council unanimously approved a measure that increases fines for short-term rentals found not to be in...
Will industrial bounce back locally in Q4 and beyond?
While Q4 numbers won’t be known for several months, Industrial/Logistics activity in Q3 2024 underperformed in Salt Lake County, and Q4 might close out a bleak year. Strong numbers for deliveries since 2021 have predictably pushed up vacancy and availability...
Developer plans new 10-story apartment building in Poplar Grove
A local developer is hoping to build a 10-story tall apartment building in the far southeast corner of the Poplar Grove neighborhood bordering on Glendale and Interstate 15. The project, called the West End and located at 730 West 900 South, would be a multifamily...
Riverdale mayor announces Weber County will get a new Trader Joe’s
Northern Utah could finally have a coveted grocery store: Trader Joe’s. In a surprise announcement Monday, Riverdale Mayor Braden Mitchell confirmed the retailer will open a store along the bustling Riverdale Road. Mitchell was handed a wrapped item, which was...
State leaders threaten ‘state involvement’ in Salt Lake City over public safety concerns
Utah state leaders want Salt Lake City staff and police to step up and “restore public confidence, security, and safety in our state’s capital city,” according to a letter sent to Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall late last week. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and...
Sandy City Council approves rezone on 7800 South for proposed townhomes
A project that would add a handful of townhomes at 886 E. 7800 South in Sandy is moving forward. On Tuesday, the Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to approve the rezone of two parcels totaling .91 acres from single-family subdivision (R-1-8) to residential...
Rose Park could get its first bar after thumbs up from Salt Lake City Planning Commission
Residents of Rose Park looking for a local watering hole: you’re in luck. The Salt Lake City Planning Commission voted 5-1 on Wednesday to approve a conditional use permit for the Paris Social Bar, a proposed bar establishment at 910 W. 1000 North in Rose Park....












