Community Council meetings are gatherings of residents where topics that effect the area are discussed.

Boundaries in which if you live or do business, your input should be voiced with us every 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30pm (except November and July there are no meetings), and the December meeting is held the first Thursday that month, at the Deseret Building of the Fairgrounds.

THE NEXT COMMUNITY MEET-UP DETAILS

Next meeting: Thursday, February 26th – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Deseret Building – Utah State Fairpark – Enter fairgrounds from East Entrance
To join virtually: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6492183912?pwd=fhnvDl8OB9aouyss7d69sQXVfAtsz2.1

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Feedback Surveys

Active Online Open Houses – these are “review and reply” opportunities about many of the building proposals and designs before they go into action, looking for feedback from residents:https://www.slc.gov/planning/open-houses/
There are different types of open houses, and they all have different closing dates. Visit often and come to a community meeting (the 4th Thursday of every month) to share what you feel strongly about.

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Expanding Housing Options zoning updates
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FCC received Formal Notice Requesting Comment (survey link) by March 10th on SLC Planning Division’s proposed updates to the zoning codes. “The goal is to create gentle infill opportunities that fit in with the character of low-density Salt Lake City neighborhoods.” Of the proposal, they requested we highlight these components:

• Adding zoning regulations to allow:
  • small, single-family dwellings,
  • duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and
  • up to four townhome units on smaller lots.
• Modifying the R-1, R-2, SR-1 & SR-1A Development Standards:
  • include lot dimensions,
  • setbacks,
  • building heights,
  • lot coverage allowances,
• and changes to “flag lot” (panhandle-shaped lots) standards.

Jump to Survey, here.

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900W Traffic Feedback
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Feedback regarding “resident use and needs” along 900 West, from 200 South to 600 North. This is for a UofU student’s capstone project.
Emma Andreasen is a masters student in Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah. Her email is u1533678@utah.edu

UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

600 NORTH BRIDGE WILL BE OUT JANUARY – JUNE
Built in 1965, the bridge has reached the end of its service life and funding is available now to upgrade the bridge. 600/700 North will close at the Jordan River Bridge from January 5 through June 2026 so the bridge can be reconstructed. This will provide a safer and more comfortable connection for people walking, biking, and driving, and will be stronger and more resilient during earthquakes.

Detour Information
There will be no east/west access along 600/700 between Riverside Drive and 1600 West during the reconstruction. We encourage you plan your travel in advance to minimize delays.
During the closure you can expect:
– Westbound traffic will detour via 1200 West to 1000 North
– Eastbound traffic will detour via Redwood Road to 1000 North
– Riverside Drive at 700 North is anticipated to be closed during this work.
– Access to Backman Elementary School and, Riverside Park, is available on the east side of closure.
– All businesses west of the river are open and accessible from Redwood Road
– The Jordan River Trail will also be closed between 500 – 800 North.

Contact Information:
600North@slc.gov, 801-618-1003 for detour help, feedback (minimal), updates and anything else you would like to ask or say. Please be kind and remember that this is a net good for the City in the long run. Thank you Fairparkians for your understanding and communication with them!

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West-East Connections – ongoing projects
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United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program looks into how it can financially support transportation systems all across the Nation to modernize infrastructure for longevity and to create jobs. Our very own Utah Dept of Transportation will apply for a grant to help the Westside’s “low-capacity community” status, meaning, we cannot fund these vital, bridge-dividing projects on our own.
Take a look: https://www.slc.gov/transportation/plans-studies/west-east-connections/
Email: westeastconnections@slc.gov with “SLC West-East Connections” in the subject line

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Fairpark Area Investment & Restoration project proposals
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Wasatch Front Regional Council has put together some transportation plan ideas around the Power District. This study was done with the Utah Fairpark Area Investment & Restoration (“UFAIR”) District. Funds come from the Power District and City & State funding allocated for transportation and community building. There is a contact email on the study (linked above) to contact with insight, ideas or concerns, but please, Fairparkians, remember to be fair! when reaching out to our civil servants, and to be mindful of their perview.
The general contact for the Wasatch Front Regional Council is wfrc@wfrc.utah.gov.
Download the study here.

Descriptive slides with the ideas they’ve come up for us with from our 2024 survey responses:

Convert northbound 900 West into a mixed business use and higher capacity arterial route.

And the idea for a 1460 West Extension Bridge Across the Jordan River at 300 North

Fun Opportunities

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New Boutique Fitness Studio in Fairpark! — Tria Fitness
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Join the waitlist for
– Boxing
– Cycle
– Yoga
when they open up just outside Fairpark, at 567 W 300 N, sometime in the near future!
This is a woman-owned, veteran-owned boxing, cycle, and yoga studio in Salt Lake City.

Follow on Instagram @triafitness for more updates — and motivation to get fit while having fun!

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The Hidden Garden Tour
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Showcase your lawn, or nominate one you’ve seen, to be part of the Hidden Gardens Tour! This longstanding tradition, reminiscent of Parade of Homes, brings out 100+ “tourists” the first week of June to gather ideas and promote DIY landscaping projects.
This is a Utah Water Savers initiative, who also instated a $3-per sq.ft xeriscaping subsidy from the State.
Themes are minimal water use, waterless, drought-resistant, and xeriscaping.
* homeowners will be contacted about their nomination and not added to the showcase list unless they decide to participate.
Hidden Garden Tours Nomination Form (you CAN nominate yourself! go for it!)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenGardenTour/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prologuemedia

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West-East Connect – Community Open Houses — Art Installations — Scavenger Hunt!
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Come and brainstorm how you would like to solve “East-West Divide issue”, with West-East Connect(“WE Connect”) at these Community Open Houses!
SLC neighborhoods are divided by massive transportation arteries (I-15, railroad, and TRAX) and the UT Dept of Transport has been working with communities to identify needs that cross this city vein:
Choice • Health & Safety • Vibrancy • Access
Engage in fun, family-friendly activities, including activities for children, that spark creativity in sharing ideas on how to solve this divide and connect our fair city. Dinner will be provided*!
Thurs. Feb 5, 5:30-7:30PM at The Other Side Village (1882 W Indiana Ave SLC, 84104)
Thurs. Feb12, 5:30-7:30PM at Sorenson Unity Center (1383 S 900 W SLC, 84104)

Art Installation Celebration
Thurs. Feb 5, 10AM on 900 S between 500-900 W

City-wide Scavenger Hunt!
Jan 7 – Feb 15: Join WEConnect’s Westside SCAVENGER HUNT and be entered to win project swag featuring their community-designed logo. Tell them where you have a hard time getting around on the Westside: whether it’s a railroad crossing, a busy intersection or something else, take a picture and upload it to our interactive map. Then share a little more about how you think WE Connect can fix it!
* Every photo you add is an entry into their prize giveaway!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The SLC Bicycle Advisory Committee is looking for a volunteer District 1 Representative. The BAC advises the Transportation Planning department on cycling infrastructure and issues. Only requirements are to live in District 1, be 18 years of age or older, and have an interest in issues around cycling in Salt Lake City. Related experience is a plus but not required. Terms are 3 years with the option of serving a second term. Minimum commitments are a monthly 90 minute meeting on Mondays and some outside time to prep. It’s a great way to get involved and further leadership opportunities do arise. Information on how to apply, who to contact, and to learn more here: https://www.slc.gov/boards/boards-commissions/bicycle-advisory-committee/ 

STAY INFORMED

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2026 State Legislature – Salt Lake City Bills in “Session”
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There are a nearly 600 bills for the current session in front of legislature. Of them, Representatives consistently ask constituents to reach out by email or phone to inform them of your perspective and insight. Find Your Representative here!
– Utah Legislature homepage
– Salt Lake City 2026 State Legislative Session Webpage.

Things to watch

2026 “State of the City” address by Mayor Mendenhall
Link To Watch on YouTube
From this address:
– New Americans & Advocates Resources
– Homelessness Efforts
– (a KSL Classifieds shout-out)
– Downtown Civic Center survey open until February 27th
– Affordable Housing Construction & Preservation Dashboard

Next meeting: – February 26, 2026  – Deseret Building – Utah State Fair Park

* .•° THANK YOU TO OUR FAIRPARK EVENT CENTER! °•. *

From the main entrance on 1000 West, every 4th Thursday:

COMMUNITY OFFERINGS

Salt Lake City Fire Department uses mass-alerting services to share emergency volunteer requests with staff and volunteers via email, phone, and text message. Salt Lake City Emergency Management will alert Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) members and spontaneous volunteers of activations to allow for a timely and coordinated response. This enrollment is not mandatory, and enrollment can be revoked at any time by sending a written request to cert@slcgov.com or opting out via the alert system settings. If you are interested for registering for volunteer emergency alerting, please complete the Volunteer Emergency Alerting Registration Form by January 31st, 2025. If you opted in to emergency alerting during your C.E.R.T. registration, you do not need to complete this form.

El Departamento de Bomberos de Salt Lake City utiliza servicios de alerta masiva para compartir situaciones de emergencia con el personal y los voluntarios por correo electrónico, teléfono y mensajes de texto. El Departamento de Gestión de Emergencias de Salt Lake City alertará a los miembros del Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias (C.E.R.T.) y a los voluntarios espontáneos de las activaciones para permitir una respuesta oportuna y coordinada. Esta inscripción no es obligatoria y puede revocarse en cualquier momento enviando una solicitud por escrito a cert@slcgov.com o dándose de baja a través de la configuración del sistema de alertas. Si está interesado en registrarse para recibir alertas de emergencia, rellene elformulario de registro de alertas de emergencia para voluntarios antes del 31 de enero de 2025. Si se inscribió en las alertas de emergencia durante su registro en el C.E.R.T., no es necesario que rellene este formulario.

Additionally, if you haven’t yet subscribed up for the C.E.R.T. newsletter and would like to, you may do so through the Newsletter Sign-Up. The newsletter is open to everyone (not just C.E.R.T. members) and includes upcoming preparedness events and trainings, volunteer opportunities, and a monthly preparedness topic with practical tips to help you become more disaster ready.

Además, si aún no se ha suscrito al boletín informativo del C.E.R.T. y desea hacerlo, puede hacerlo a través de la suscripción al boletín informativo. El boletín informativo está abierto a todo el mundo (no solo a los miembros del C.E.R.T.) e incluye los próximos eventos y cursos de formación sobre preparación, oportunidades de voluntariado y un tema mensual sobre preparación con consejos prácticos para ayudarle a estar más preparado ante los desastres.New year and new skills to learn! Please see the Fairpark Family Learning Center’s classes starting this January and let us know if you’re interested in registering or have any questions.

FAIRPARK FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
1300 W 300 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Entrance is in the back, left of the Senior Center entrance, kind of tucked away. Ring the bell to be let in.

CLASSES
We have a new workshop from Waste & Recycling and tax help to add to our list of upcoming events.  All events are free.  Please call us or visit us in person to register for these events.

Classes: For classes we want to incentivize students to come to all three programs. If you attend all three 1) Love & Logic, 2) Money Smarts, and 3) Digital Literacy Classes, you will receive a gift basket!

• Internet Basics (EN) on Fridays at 10am
• Internet Basics (SP) on Wednesday at 5pm
• Email Basics (EN) on Mondays at 10am
• Microsoft Word (SP) on Fridays at 5pm
• L&L Parenting (EN) on Thursdays at 6pm starting on February 05
• Money Smarts for Adults Part 3 (SP) on Mondays at 6pm starting on February 09

Workshops:

• Food, Storage, Waste, and Compost on January 27 from 5-6pm (Waste & Recycling)
• Practical Strategies to Save for Short-Term Goals (EN) on January 27 from 6-7:30 pm (USU)
• Unsubscribing From Emails (EN & SP) on March 25 from 6-7:30 pm (FFLC)

Tax Help:

• Schedule appointment at: www.taxhelput.org or by phone 2-1-1
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 27 through April 14, 2026

Comunidad,

Hemos añadido un nuevo taller de residuos y reciclaje y ayuda con los impuestos a nuestra lista de próximos eventos. Todos los eventos son gratuitos. Por favor llámenos o visítenos en persona para registrarse para estos eventos.

Clases: Queremos incentivar a los estudiantes a asistir a los tres programas. Quienes asistan a los tres programas: Amor y Lógica, Finanzas Inteligentes y Clases de Alfabetización Digital recibirán una canasta de regalo!

• Conceptos básicos de Internet (ING) los viernes a las 10:00 a partir del viernes 16 de enero
• Conceptos básicos de Internet (ES) los miércoles a las 5:00 a partir del 28 de enero
• Conceptos básicos de correo electrónico (ING) los lunes a las 10:00 a partir del 26 de enero
• Microsoft Word (ES) los viernes a las 5:00 a partir del 30 de enero
• Crianza L&L (ING) los jueves a las 6:00 a partir del 5 de febrero
• Consejos financieros para adultos, parte 3 (ES) los lunes a las 6:00 a partir del 9 de febrero

Talleres:

• Alimentación, almacenamiento, residuos y compostaje el 27 de enero de 5-6pm (Waste & Recycling)
• Estrategias prácticas para ahorrar para objetivos a corto plazo (ING) el 27 de enero de 6:00 a 7:30 (USU)
• Cancelación de suscripción a correos electrónicos (ING y ES) el 25 de marzo, de 6:00 a 7:30 (FFLC)

Ayuda con los impuestos:

• Martes y jueves del 27 de enero al 14 de abril de 2026
• Solicite una cita en el sitio web: www.taxhelput.org o por teléfono al 2-1-1

Email: fairparkcomcouncil@gmail.com 
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Unable to make it in person? You can email the council with questions or comments to fairparkcomcouncil@gmail.com.