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Salt Lake City is developing its first new regional park in over 60 years, a major undertaking to expand public green spaces and recreational infrastructure. This development is significant for residents as it will provide new outdoor amenities and improve the city's overall livability and public health.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The developer will receive up to $45.8 million in tax increment reimbursements.
Future residents of the 180 affordable housing units and the surrounding community.
No groups are directly harmed by the development of a new park, though taxpayers bear the financial cost of its creation and ongoing maintenance.
Salt Lake City takes another multi-million dollar swing at saving Pioneer Park. Salt Lake City Weekly
2 more Salt Lake City parks to close for months as they undergo transformations KSL News
More than a 'traditional park'? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space KSL.com
More than a ‘traditional park’? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space KSL NewsRadio
A new fenced dog park for east-siders? Pickleball under the lights for west-siders? Here’s what could come to SLC. The Salt Lake Tribune
The city wants to close unused alleyways in Jefferson Park to consolidate the land for new park improvements funded by the recent bond.
A large mixed-use project is getting tax help in exchange for affordable housing and public space.
The city is considering a $51.4 million tax incentive to help build a large mixed-use project. This is a big investment that aims to bring more housing and retail to the area while saving the historic silos.
Park that honors piece of Salt Lake City history set to receive makeover KSL News
Salt Lake City reveals its vision for the future of its oldest park KSL.com
Salt Lake City officials unveil vision plan for Liberty Park ABC4 Utah
A grant application for the construction of a pump track, adaptive pump track, and skatepark at Glendale Park was discussed, with a focus on creating Utah's first fully adaptive pump track.
The city is working to upgrade Jefferson Park using bond money. This requires cleaning up old property lines to make the park one solid piece of land.
Salt Lake City unveils final design for Fairmont Park SLC.gov
A peek inside Salt Lake City's first new regional park in over 60 years KSL News
The Council is deciding how to spend millions from the 2022 parks bond. They want to make sure the money is spent wisely and that the public stays informed about project progress.
The project would replace an existing parking structure with a new one, potentially increasing building height.
Adds significant housing and commercial space to the area.
Allows for the consolidation of park parcels to facilitate bond-funded improvements.
This development could significantly increase density and introduce commercial activity in the area.
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