Author Archives: Evan Curtis
Planning In The News: See what new TRAX line from Salt Lake City airport to the U. could look like
The new TRAX line is expected to start service by 2030.
Planning In The News: Will Utah home prices drop as a result of the ‘silver tsunami’?
From a housing perspective, economist and demographer Dejan Eskic—a senior research fellow specializing in housing at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute—says the destiny of the housing market throughout the 2020s has been driven by the arrival of millennials.
Planning In The News: Planning Commission green lights proposed ban on gas stations near waterways and parks
Salt Lake City presented its proposed ban on gas stations near waterways, ponds, and some parks.
Developer planned the demolition of the historic Fifth Ward meetinghouse
The investor-owner of the historic Fifth Ward Meetinghouse made plans to tear the entire building down.
Long-awaited ‘River Tunnel’ at SLC Airport gets sneak peek
The new tunnel that weary passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport have been clamoring for since it opened in 2020 has finally seen the light of day with a special sneak peek view Wednesday.
Salt Lake City directs $17.7M for 14 affordable housing projects that aim to add new 1,500 units
Planning In the News: Utah’s capital city is directing a record $17.7 million to help facilitate 14 new affordable housing projects across the city, as rising housing costs continue to be a key issue not just in the city, but statewide.
Engineering firm scoops up 35K in Downtown office building
Planning in the news: An engineering design-build firm grew to its footprint in Salt Lake City this week when it picked up 35,000 square feet at 310 S. Main in Downtown.
New plans being made to renovate Jordan River Trail
New improvements are being outlined for the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City.
Planning In The News
Salt Lakers are about to miss an opportunity for reconnection over and under I-15
South Salt Lake could land a huge new mixed-use project on land that was almost a car dealership
South Salt Lake has landed the interest of a major developer who wants to add affordable housing and retail on a key 5-acre parcel.
Salt Lake City bulks up its enforcement on short-term rentals
If you rent out your property short-term using a platform like Airbnb or Vrbo within Salt Lake City boundaries, it just got harder to avoid getting shut down by the city.
Utah Voices: What would you change about the Cottonwood Canyons?
As Utahns speak out about traffic, traction, parking and a controversial gondola plan, we asked to hear from you.
