Sustainability

Developers of Living Zenith eye 12-unit townhome project in 9th & 9th

Developers of Living Zenith eye 12-unit townhome project in 9th & 9th

The developers who specialize in building net-zero communities that also encourage walkability are eyeing their next project on a small lot near the entryway to Salt Lake’s 9th & 9th neighborhood. The Living Zenith at Lake Street would site 12 townhomes on a small...

UTA breaks ground on new clean fuel center

UTA breaks ground on new clean fuel center

After nearly a decade of planning, on Monday, October 22 Utah Transit Agency (UTA) officials officially broke ground on the Depot District Clean Fuels Technology Center.  The new center will be directly west of the Intermodal Hub and will be home to over 150 new clean...

Alta Gateway becomes state’s first LEED Platinum apartment building

Alta Gateway becomes state’s first LEED Platinum apartment building

Salt Lake City is now home to the state's first LEED Platinum certified multifamily residential building after the Alta Gateway apartments earned its LEED certification plaque this week.  The four-story, 277-unit apartment complex scored 86.5 credits under the LEED...

City Council approves energy efficient building ordinance

City Council approves energy efficient building ordinance

Salt Lake City took a significant step toward curbing building emissions on Tuesday when the Salt Lake City Council approved the Energy Benchmarking & Transparency Ordinance, an ordinance aimed at cutting energy costs, improving local air quality and reducing the...

Construction starts on last gap in Jordan River Parkway trail

Construction starts on last gap in Jordan River Parkway trail

Nearly a year since funding was secured, construction is officially underway on the North Temple Jordan River Trail connection, a trail bridge that will connect North Temple to 200 South. The trail bridge will close the remaining gap in Salt Lake City of the Jordan...

Local group wants to reintroduce city creeks

Local group wants to reintroduce city creeks

Salt Lake City has just over 17 percent of the countywide population, but the city has four of the seven largest creeks that flow through the county.  For city resident, Brian Tonetti, the fact that these creeks are covered once they enter the city represents a lost...