Helen’s Neighborhood Orchard is named after and honors  Helen Clawson Wells, who was  affectionately known as Utah’s Tree Lady being devoted to the planting, cultivation and preservation of trees. The neighbors of the University Gardens Neighborhood continue in the tradition and  legacy of people such as Helen Wells.  Helen Wells was a great granddaughter of [...]

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. [...]

By City Ordinance, the repair or replacement of deteriorated sidewalk and curb and gutter in the public way is the responsibility of the adjacent private property owner.  Property owners can hire a contractor to accomplish the required concrete repairs, which requires a permit to work in the public way, or property owners can take advantage [...]

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 [...]

The ECC has long lobbied for this type of option needed by those living in our council area.  This proposal includes a easy affordable payment plan as part of the proposal. Mayor Proposes New Residential Transit Pass Program to Address Air Quality   SALT LAKE CITY – On Friday, Oct. 4, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph [...]

The Salt Lake City Transportation is conducting an alternatives analysis to determine, among other things, the best route to connect downtown to the U. See the map here: EastWestCandidateStreets300S090313 Let your voice be heard by posting on Open City Hall http://www.slcgov.com/opencityhall or contacting the Salt Lake City Transportation Division Julianne Sabula at 801535-6678 or by email at julianne.sabula@slcgov.com. [...]

We are excited to announce that our newest community garden is ready! 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 will be named The Nan Estell Randolf Ayre Community Garden after the woman who owned much of the land on [...]

TO OUR CAMPUS NEIGHBORS September 18, 2013   As construction on the University of Utah’s new S.J. Quinney College of Law building continues, we want to inform you of upcoming activity around the construction site.     Road closure to connect new building to storm drain and sewer line:   From Friday, September 20 at [...]

  The Salt Lake City Planning Division has received a rezone request by Prescott Muir Architects, representing the property owner Hardage Suite Hotels, LLC, to amend the zoning map for the four properties located at approximately 346-360 South 800 East (Parcel numbers 16-05-303-015, 016, 017 & 034).  The subject parcels are currently zoned RMF-35 (Moderate [...]