An application for funding through the Housing Development Loan Program (HDLP) that was not recommended for funding despite a high score.
The denial of funding for this project impacts the potential for additional affordable housing units and raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the HDLP scoring and allocation process.
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An application for funding through the Housing Development Loan Program (HDLP) that was not recommended for funding despite a high score.
The CRA Board approved $8.1 million in funding for affordable housing projects and discussed future strategies, including equitable geographic distribution, wealth-building models, and refining scoring criteria to incentivize housing in underserved areas.
The Board approved an additional $250,000 for the USA Climbing project, bringing the total CRA contribution to $6.25 million. This increase is due to higher costs for reconstructing the historic Salt Lake Mattress Company building, balancing the desire for adaptive reuse with project feasibility and cost constraints.
A straw poll supported allocating $400,000 for the design of new lampposts and festive lighting on Main Street. This project aims to enhance pedestrian safety, beautify the downtown core, and boost economic vitality in anticipation of the Salt Lake Temple's 2027 reopening, with long-term maintenance and comprehensive streetscape assessment as key considerations.
The city wants to make Main Street more inviting for the millions of visitors expected for the Temple reopening. The plan includes new lighting, but neighbors are worried about who will pay for maintenance later.