Smart growth and development news for the Salt Lake City region
In recent years, the Wasatch Front has enjoyed the addition of commuter rail, light rail, and a streetcar. However, options are still limited for those…
By David Osokow Whether you’re aware of it or not, Salt Lake City is going through a transportation revolution that seeks to shape the quality…
In a region plagued by poor air quality, Salt Lake City leaders should be doing all they can to encourage people to get out of…
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…
Friction between leaders in blue cities with leaders in their respective red home states is not uncommon and is indicative of America’s larger urban/rural divide. …
Immediately after Salt Lake City Mayor Biskupski’s office received word that SB234 was advancing in the 2018 Utah Legislative session, she rightly condemned state leaderships’ attempt…
Building Salt Lake has covered intensively the vibrancy gaps in Salt Lake City. Vibrancy is important because it encourages people to get out of their cars…
In the final days of 2017, Building Salt Lake received two distinctly different media releases from Salt Lake City’s two governing bodies, the City Council and…
The idea of using Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to address affordable housing was relatively new in 2013 when former Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker first…
You may have been surprised (or worse) by a building or planning project in your neighborhood that seemed to appear out of nowhere. If so,…
