If you are a local restaurant in the neighborhood or a Salt Lake food vendor, we have an opportunity for you! You are invited to be a part of the 3rd annual Porchfest Salt Lake, a free celebration of music, art and community in the picturesque University Gardens Neighborhood (1200 East between 200 and 400 […]

We are excited to announce that our newest community garden is ready! To sign up to learn more about a space in the garden email unchair@live.com. On 300 South between 900 and 1000 East, Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic has created a community garden for the University Gardens Neighborhood Council. The new garden is named The Nan […]

Tips to Reduce Air Pollution at Home click here to enlarge Check out the resources and tips in the infographic above from Utah Clean Energy. Additional air quality resources: Energy Efficiency for Your Home: How to Guide Create Your Emergency Air Quality Implementation Plan Join the “Lets Clear the Air” campaign Improve Air Quality and […]

Porchfest Salt Lake Music & Artist Sign up August 23, 2014 If you would like to participate  in Porchfest Salt Lake 2014, please  click here to fill in the application : Musician/Artist Application or print, scan email or mail the information (see below) Saturday, August 23rd from 1 to 10 p.m., porches become stages; gardens […]

Here is the Information for the pilot Transit Pass Program for Salt Lake Residents. Good for one year on Bus, TRAX & Frontrunner for only $30 per month. Pay for the full year &  you  get a ten dollar discount. Link to more information here:  RidewithHive.com Sign up to receive emails alerts Program Basics: The […]

Porchfest Salt Lake Perhaps  on a warm summer evening, you’ve sat on your porch and heard a neighbor strumming on a guitar  just down the block? Porchfest Salt Lake takes this idea and multiplies it. In 2012 what started as one or two  guitars strumming  became 17 musical acts spread across 12 different porches in […]

Dear Friends and Neighbors, WELCOME to the  East Central Community Web page, a resource  to stay connected on the latest happenings for all those who live, work and visit our unique and vibrant community of residents and businesses. There is no place like East Central! Bordered by the University of Utah and the University Gardens […]

Last week the City Council approved capital improvement projects through out the city including several that respond directly to our request for safe passage across the arterial  streets that run through East Central. The City Council allocated:  $50,000 to provide for installation of pedestrian-activated flashing LED warning lights at crosswalks on 100 South at 1000 […]

In the city’s new TSA (Transit Station Area) zoning district, the front setback for this property would stipulate that at least 50% of the front building wall be within 5 feet of the front property line.  The proposed setback is 28 feet for the entire front wall.  An easement for the Salt Lake/Jordan canal (piped […]

Our organizing committee was pleased to be awarded the Neighborhood Champion award. This plaque was awarded to East Central Porchfest Salt Lake Organizing Committee . It says East Central Porchfest Salt Lake Organizing Committee has created a truly unique festival that builds on the strengths of its neighborhoods, their beauty, history, urban design and people. […]