Category Archives: Green Spaces

Sugarmont Plaza Grand Opening

A new community gathering space is coming to the heart of Sugar House!

The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) invites the public to attend the grand opening celebration of Sugarmont Plaza this Friday, June 14 from 6-9 p.m. at the former Deseret Industries Sugar House location, 2227 S. Highland Drive. The family-friendly event will feature music and food, as well as tours of the project.

Sugarmont Plaza is a new urban gathering spot that features a colorful plaza surface, murals, tables, chairs and umbrellas available to the public.

What’s in store for the space? Food truck rallies, music events, free movie screenings and casual gatherings are all planned in the coming months.

“Sugarmont Plaza activates a part of Sugar House currently undergoing significant change,” said Mark Morris of the nonprofit Friends of the South Salt Lake and Sugar House Streetcar. “We hope many events will be held here this summer, encouraging community members to consider how valuable public space is to them.”

Check out the Salt Lake Tribune story on the project. 

Consider taking public transit to the plaza opening (RideUTA Blog)

Do you live within walking distance? Take a look at this awesome map and consider leaving your car at home!

Sugar House Streetcar Takes Shape

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For many years, the Sugar House Streetcar has been a dream shared by many.

Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2012, and since then great progress has been made to bring the streetcar back to Salt Lake City.

This spring finds construction beginning on the Greenway, the 2 mile park that will run parallel to the streetcar line. The greenway is planned to include plazas, Parley’s Trail and extensive landscaping that will enhance the area and draw residents on foot and two wheels.

As the streetcar comes to life, Sugar House itself is experiencing a resurgence in development. With over 1,000 new housing units planned and private investment topping over $400 million, a neighborhood rejuvenation is underway.

Learn more about the streetcar project.

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The Code Revision Project

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Several years ago, Salt Lake City embarked on a ground-breaking initiative to incorporate sustainability provisions into zoning and subdivision ordinances. The project set out to revise and expand upon existing ordinances that were out of date and/or put up barriers to sustainable city practices.

The topic areas considered include:

  • Transit-Oriented and Mixed Use Development (Ordinance adopted)
  • Urban Agriculture (Ordinances adopted)
  • Renewable Energy (Ordinances adopted)
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (Ordinance adopted)
  • Street, Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity
  • Water Efficient Landscape
  • Tree Protection
  • Recycling and Waste Reduction
  • Transportation Demand Management
  • Outdoor Lighting

Several ordinances have already been adopted by the Salt Lake City Council, with a the rest making progress along the approval process. Get a complete update on the project on the SLCGreen website. 

Questions? Let us know!