Building Salt Lake

2 weeks ago | buildingsaltlake.com | Jacob Scholl

Starting next month, it will cost over 50% more to park on the streets of Downtown Salt Lake City. As part of its citywide budget, which members of the Salt Lake City Council finalized Tuesday night, the council approved a measure to increase paid parking per hour, as rates will increase from $2.25 per hour to $3.50. It’s the first parking rate increase since 2019, according to a city information sheet provided to Building Salt Lake.

2 weeks ago | buildingsaltlake.com | Jacob Scholl

Local developers are hoping Salt Lake City will agree to rezone three single-family home plots in order to build housing in the East Bench neighborhood. The homes, which are located at 2260, 2270, 2290 E. 1300 South, are currently zoned as R-1-7000. The developers are requesting the parcels be rezoned to Community Business (CB), which would match the zoning for much of the surrounding area.

2 weeks ago | buildingsaltlake.com | Jacob Scholl

Despite a state law that adds a layer of state oversight and approvals over Salt Lake City road projects, city and state officials believe the Green Loop — an ambitious project to create a dedicated green space and an expanded biking and pedestrian pathway throughout the city — is still going ahead as planned. The Green Loop would be a 5.5-mile-long trail system that would create needed green space Downtown and improve biking and pedestrian mobility citywide.

3 weeks ago | buildingsaltlake.com | Jacob Scholl

A beloved restaurant in Sugar House will move north with the help of a loan from Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Council members voted unanimously to approve a loan for Hruska’s Kolaches, which slings sweet and savory pastries, during its meeting Tuesday night. Hruska’s will receive a loan totalling $200,000 with an 11% interest rate and a term of seven years. The loan will enable the business to move from its current location at 2030 S.

4 weeks ago | buildingsaltlake.com | Jacob Scholl

It seems that a certain grocery store chain has more up its sleeve for the Wasatch Front. A recent state meeting hinted at a new Trader Joe’s location that could be opened in Holladay in the near future. Though the company has not confirmed that’s the case, it’s common practice for the company to avoid giving a confirmation until shortly before the location is set to open.