Ballpark

300 West project redesigned with affordable, family-sized apartments

300 West project redesigned with affordable, family-sized apartments

Developers have re-submitted plans for affordable housing complex along 300 West in Ballpark that would bring nearly 200, mostly-family-sized units to the neighborhood.  Plans for the Van Buren apartments, located at 1546 S. 300 West, show a newly-revised project...

Deeply affordable units pitched along 200 West near Central 9th

Deeply affordable units pitched along 200 West near Central 9th

A local nonprofit wants to build dozens of deeply affordable housing units near Central 9th and the Ballpark neighborhood.  First Step House — a local group that provides residential treatment for people suffering from mental health issues and addiction — has plans...

SLC doles out $8.1M to help fund nearly 600 affordable units

SLC doles out $8.1M to help fund nearly 600 affordable units

A rendering of the 300 West Apartments, which is slated to add 154 units to the Ballpark neighborhood. Image via Chelsea Investment Company and the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency More funds for more housing.  Salt Lake City voted to give out over $8...

SLC is ideal for outdoor dining. Why are we stuck inside? [ANALYSIS]

SLC is ideal for outdoor dining. Why are we stuck inside? [ANALYSIS]

I was recently in Durham, North Carolina. Along with my family, we ate outside three times – without trying. We simply walked to a restaurant and asked to sit outside. By contrast, when we got home to Salt Lake City, eating outside required Googling which restaurants...

Salt Lake City’s zoning code overhaul rolls into the new year

Salt Lake City’s zoning code overhaul rolls into the new year

It’s been a busy year for the Salt Lake City Council.  Not only were four of the seven council seats up for election, but the council’s 2025 also consisted of overhauling multiple aspects of the city’s zoning code — and those efforts will seemingly continue into 2026....

Here’s what will replace Shades, Chubby Baker and Café Niche

Here’s what will replace Shades, Chubby Baker and Café Niche

Recent months have included news about some iconic Salt Lake City bars, restaurants and cafes closing. But when doors close others open. We now have some insights into what will replace Shades Brewing in Ballpark, Café Niche in East Central and Chubby Baker in Central...

Salt Lake City tees up debate on single-family zoning reform

Salt Lake City tees up debate on single-family zoning reform

After clearing out the queue of other changes to zoning districts throughout the city, planners have teed up the next housing topic for discussion and debate: single-family zoning reform. The city recently unveiled its proposal to change the rules for its three...