Salt Lake City Council members continue to tweak the city's proposed overhaul of its mixed-use zoning code, and they appear poised to vote on the ordinance in the coming days. Council members approved a handful of straw polls during a work session Tuesday afternoon,...
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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...
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...
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...
300 West Bikeway Downtown connection in limbo after UDOT intervenes
Downtown bike commuters may have to wait for more off-street space on 300 West as part of the continued fallout from Senate Bill 195, which added an extra layer of scrutiny on Salt Lake City transportation initiatives. A crucial connection on the 300 West...
Salt Lake City construction update in pictures, Spring 2025
We take a tour through Downtown, east and west, and south into the Granary to show you construction progress on projects that are helping reshape the city. Have a look. Astra Tower - 89 East 200 South New mural on the west parking structure face by Miles Toland and...
SLC street improvements, bus line expansion seem to be paying off citywide
It’s been over six years since Salt Lake City voters approved the Funding our Future street reconstruction bond and the city council approved a sales tax bump, and city officials are approaching the end of their list of roads to improve — just in the nick of...
Worthington set a new high water mark for rent in SLC. Will Astra raise the bar?
Two key luxury high-rises are seeking renters as the industry watches to see whether there's a market for people to spend over $10,000 per month to live in Downtown Salt Lake City. Two recently constructed luxury towers have changed the skyline of Downtown Salt Lake...
Mendenhall wants millions for deeply affordable housing in 2026 Salt Lake City budget
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has proposed increasing spending on affordable housing as part of her record-breaking budget unveiled this week. Her proposed budget would increase city spending 6.7% from last year and top the $500 million mark for the first time...
Smith Entertainment releases details on Delta Center overhaul, including new interior, new entrance
The Delta Center overhaul is officially underway — and the arena we all know will look much different next year, according to new renderings and information made available Wednesday. The Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) has already started work with completely...
Kairoi Residential opens up about its expansion into Salt Lake City
A Texas-based luxury property management company recently began making headways in the Salt Lake City market. Kairoi Residential, based in San Antonio, recently took over the property management duties for a handful of Utah developments, including the Worthington...
All-studio TOD project proposed for North Temple and 600 W
At the foot of the North Temple bridge at 600 West, where Downtown transitions to the west side, investors are planning a four-story, 95-unit, all-studio building that is seeking design review approval from the Planning Commission. The proposed Indie Station...












