UTA officially enters the development arena

The Utah Transit Authority broke ground yesterday on its first Transit Orientated Development (TOD) in Sandy near the 10000 South TRAX station. The $46 million first phase of the project, called East Village, includes a 271 unit apartment complex. “The building of transit-oriented development is just one way the Wasatch Front can prepare for future […]
In Pictures: Guadalupe is growing up

The evolution of the area surrounding the intersection of North Temple and 600 West has been well documented.
Yalecrest neighborhood reattempts historic district designation

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to five residential neighborhoods seeking local historic district designation.
In pictures: new neighbors coming to Sugar House

This week’s photo update focuses on Sugar House where Wasatch Brewery has opened a restaurant called Wasatch Brew Pub in the Vue at Sugar House Crossing.
Air pollution affects more than just quality of life

Clean air and climate change were dominate themes this weekend in downtown Salt Lake. On Saturday, Revolution United hosted the Clean Air Fair at Library Square.
The S-Line Greenway is ready for use

The S-Line Greenway, a mile-long green space and trail from 500 East to McClelland Street, is officially open.
Complete Streets and Road Diets require rethinking the road

In planning communities, the terms “complete streets” and “road diets” are frequently used when discussing proposed changes to street layouts.
In pictures: Central City projects creating mid-rise cluster

This week’s photo updates focuses on various projects in the Central City area of Salt Lake City (the neighborhood just east of downtown) that are progressing very quickly
More density coming to 400 South corridor

Salt Lake City has an abundance of surface parking lots in and near downtown Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake Master Plan headed to City Council for approval

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission approved the master plan for the city’s long-term development, also known as Plan Salt Lake, at Wednesday night’s meeting