Several infrastructure-related projects could be coming to the Westside within the next year, thanks to the Capital Improvement Program.
Salt Lake City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a multi-year planning and budgeting process that directs funding toward the city’s infrastructure needs, ensuring long-term sustainability, safety, and quality of life for residents. Funds awarded through the CIP support the construction, maintenance, and improvement of public facilities, streets, parks, and other essential infrastructure, known as capital projects. Each year, the city allocates a portion of its budget to these projects, prioritizing those that enhance public services, support economic growth, and align with community priorities.
The process begins with a call for project applications – typically in the fall – that allows city departments, community councils, and residents to propose funding for needed improvements. These proposals are then reviewed and evaluated based on factors such as feasibility, cost, community impact, and alignment with city goals.
The Community Development & Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board (CDCIP), composed of community members appointed by the mayor, plays a key role in assessing projects and making funding recommendations. After the proposals are reviewed and ranked by the CDCIP and public input is received, the leaders within the mayor’s administration finalize a recommended budget, which is then presented to the city council for approval.
Public engagement is a vital component of the CIP process, ensuring that infrastructure investments reflect community needs. Whether through neighborhood-led projects or large-scale city initiatives, the CIP helps shape Salt Lake City’s future by strategically directing resources to the most pressing infrastructure priorities. To stay informed or participate in the CIP process, residents can review upcoming project proposals, attend public meetings, and provide feedback during key decision-making stages.
The CDCIP is currently reviewing Fiscal Year 2026 applications and will make recommendations to Mayor Mendenhall’s administration for inclusion in the budget. This will then be presented to the city council in the spring.
This year, the CDCOP Committee and city council will consider some of these projects on the Westside:
Riverside basketball court renovation
Continuing Fisher Mansion stabilization, restoration, and site improvements
Concord St. to Alzheimer's Jordan River cleanup
400 South Jordan River bridge reconstruction
Rose Park Lane beautification, trail, and safety improvements
700 North (2200 West to Redwood Road) improvements
Poplar Grove’s 500 South traffic calming (900 West to the Jordan River Trail)
Citywide Projects with Westside Impact
Parks' legal compliance with 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Sport court replacements (including the Westpointe Park basketball court and Riverside Park tennis courts)
Transit Capital Program 2026 / Funding Our Future Transit (includes funding for Westside bus stop improvements)
20 Acres of irrigation system replacements and supportive waterwise landscaping
Vision Zero corridors & safety improvements citywide
Safe, open, and clean park restrooms
Playground replacements
GREENbike federal grant match and bike rack replacements
Missing sidewalks and bikeway network gaps
Event infrastructure and pavilion replacements for vibrant, safe city parks
To see a complete list of proposed 2026 projects being considered by the CDCIP board, click HERE.
Residents are able to participate in the CIP process by submitting constituent request applications. Constituent applications should be submitted with the following criteria in mind:
The capital project must have a cost estimate of at least $50,000 (for city infrastructure projects, cost estimates must be validated by Salt Lake City’s Engineering Division)
The capital project must have a useful life of 5 or more years
The capital project must be at a Salt Lake City-owned asset
Community Outreach or Alternative Public Engagement is required
The next application window will open in the fall. Additional information and the application link will be available on the city’s CIP website.