Local Development
Community reinvestment agency could have big impact in Manti
— Manti City Council created a Community Reinvestment Agency to use tax-increment financing for infrastructure and development, passed a historic preservation ordinance, expanded wildland-urban interface zoning, and…
Biotower project proceeds on Salt Lake's west side
— A biotower sewer-gas filtration project on Salt Lake City's west side is progressing after crews reduced its planned height from 30 to 15 feet and made design changes in response to neighborhood concerns; completion…
Ogden picks Giv Group to convert historic Forest Service building into housing
— Ogden's Redevelopment Agency selected Giv Group to convert the historic 1930s Forest Service Building into a mix of Weber State University creative space and affordable housing, using a land transfer and tax-credit…
North Ogden planning commission considers proposal to bring 1600+ homes to city's foothills
— North Ogden's planning commission is set to hold a public meeting Wednesday on a proposal to build more than 1,600 homes in the city's foothills, a plan drawing strong local reaction and expected large turnout.
Heavy commercial rezoning denied on State Street property
— The Lehi City Council unanimously denied rezoning a State Street property from residential to heavy commercial, opting instead to develop a limited-use development agreement with the landowners after residents raised…
Journalism Matters: Another mean little ski town?
— An opinion column by The Park Record's editor reflects on Park City's contentious debate over development of a city-owned 5-acre site, comparing the town's civic disputes to those in other ski communities like Aspen…
Film society sets long-awaited reopening target for historic Tower Theatre
— Salt Lake Film Society announced the historic Tower Theatre, closed since 2020, will begin major renovations in spring 2027 and reopen in 2028, its centennial year, though $8.5 million more is still needed to complete…More: ABC4 (YouTube) , ABC4 (YouTube) , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Salt Lake Tribune All 6 reports
