Livability

2024 Goals

Support transition of temporary shelter community into permanent, state-run micro shelter community for year round shelter availability.

In Progress

Advocate for a secure, permanent funding stream from the State for affordable housing, mental and behavioral health, and homeless services.

In Progress

Reduce crime citywide by continuing to expand the Violent Crime Reduction Strategy using a data-driven approach and hot-spot policing.

In Progress

Continue to work with Salt Lake County and the State to implement a unified Sequential Intercept Model by supporting more treatment and housing options for people experiencing mental illness and other chronic conditions, allowing us to decrease reliance on the criminal justice system.

In Progress

Support Justice Court outreach and specialty courts to improve access to justice and reduce systemic barriers to people desiring to improve their lives.

In Progress

Expand the availability of SLFD CHAT and collaborate with service providers and hospitals to increase care and treatment of community members with mental illness issues or substance abuse disorder.

Complete

Identify opportunities to incorporate crime reporting into a mobile app in order to reduce barriers to reporting.

In Progress

Path forward a plan for a downtown entertainment district to support professional sports, arts and cultural venues, and the growing downtown population.

In Progress

Path forward deliberately and collaboratively on the Green Loop by developing a comprehensive community engagement plan, ensuring that this asset will be beneficial to every impacted resident and business.

In Progress

Finalize Station Center property disposition for first anchor development and begin construction on development and public improvements.

In Progress

Launch RFP for the former Public Safety Building to transform the property into a community asset with housing and commercial development.

In Progress

Complete the Main Street pedestrian study and identify next steps toward improving the motorized and non-motorized experience, activating Main Street businesses, and making Main Street a marquee destination for all residents and visitors.

Complete

Update and expand the RDA’s commercial assistance program and market it across RDA project areas.

In Progress

Explore the creation of a program that attracts and supports new and existing daycare businesses in the city.

In Progress

Identify City-owned locations proximate to Green Loop that could support family-centered development.

In Progress

Push forward on Ballpark Next by beginning development of design concepts, the implementation plan, and the impact investment plan.

In Progress

Begin implementation efforts on the 16 priorities outlined in Thriving in Place’s two-year action plan.

In Progress

Complete Phase 1 of Glendale Park, including playground, basketball court and parking area.

In Progress

Finalize North Temple Economic Action Plan and begin to implement recommendations.

In Progress

Adopt the first Citywide Transportation Plan since 1996.

In Progress

Start the process of consolidating similar commercial and mixed-use districts into fewer form-based districts that promote walkability, increasing access to daily needs for residents and reducing zoning barriers for businesses.

In Progress

Share information with the larger community about the status of the Fleet Block rezone and the future project timeline. This will be followed by publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to get development teams contracted to conduct community engagement and begin design for the redevelopment of the Fleet Block.

In Progress

Draft and submit to the Planning Commission a new construction mitigation policy to better support the surrounding community during construction.

In Progress

Create and submit to the RDA Board a proposal to support the creation of more Accessory Dwelling Units.

In Progress

Explore funding resources and program ideas to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing with the goal of keeping people in their homes and stabilizing neighborhoods.

In Progress

Partner with Community Councils to improve their ability to coordinate with one another and foster better two-way dialogue with the City.

In Progress

Propose an increase to the Arts, Culture, and Events (“ACE”) fund to meet the increasing demand and allow more opportunities for community organizations of all sizes to host events.

In Progress

Propose in the FY25 budget a more robust citywide volunteer program that empowers the community to take charge of their own neighborhoods and explore processes for formalizing partnerships with community service-oriented organizations.

In Progress

Better support the increasing numbers of refugees and new Americans coming to Utah by proposing ongoing funding for Know Your Neighbor program staff.

In Progress

Fortify Sister Cities program to deepen relationships and opportunities to learn from our global community.

In Progress