Safe Passage for Pedestrians across Dangerous “Hot Spots” in the ECC

With the highest density in the City and seven arterial streets/ highways cutting through all of it’s neighborhoods,  the ECC launches a campaign to request more be done to provide safe passage for all pedestrians. See the summary of the ten year plan and what is left to be done here: CIP 2013 Pedestrian Safety […]

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Holy Cross Chapel Restoration Project

The Historic Holy Cross Chapel is a beautiful, historic building that provides an interfaith sanctuary of solitude and comfort for patients, families, staff, visitors, and friends. Construction began in 1901 and dedicated in April 14, 1904   The chapel was created as part of the Holy Cross Hospital, first established in 1875 by the Sisters […]

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“Lighter, quicker, cheaper” to calm neighborhood traffic.

Next week the Salt Lake City Transportation Division will be installing temporary planters on 400 South between 1100 & 1200 East to remind those speeding down the street that they are driving within a neighborhood. The planters will remain until mid September. The City has 6 sets of temporary planters (really  feeding troughs filled with […]

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Demolition & the Gardens – Salt Lake Clinic Construction Phase 3

The third phase of the Salt Lake Clinic construction project is now underway. This phase includes the demolition of the old clinic building and the completion of landscaping and site work in this area. If you need to contact IHC regarding this work, please go to this site to ask a question or make a […]

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University Historic District Expansion

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Olympic Legacy Project

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McClelland Trail (Salt Lake City Canal)

Salt Lake City Old Water Conveyance Systems Early water conveyance systems (1847 – 1909) serve the City’s residents. LeRoy W. Hooton, Jr. Originally posted on June 23, 2007 Revised and posted on October 8, 2009 Ditches and Canals   The 28-mile Jordan & Salt Lake City Canal conveyed up to 150 cfs of Utah Lake […]

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100 or 200 South to connect downtown Salt Lake to the U?

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. […]

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Law School Construction Update

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 […]

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Mayor proposes a New and Affordable Residential Transit Pass Program!

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 […]

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