Reconstruction continues at historic Fisher Mansion and Carriage House
For years, the Fisher Mansion has stood behind boarded windows and fencing, raising questions for Westside residents and users of the Jordan River Trail about what is happening on site currently and what the future of the property may hold for the surrounding community.
As multiple city departments continue to care for and plan around this historic site, Westview Media connected with city staff and conducted a site visit to better understand the current condition of the property, the work being done to protect it, and how future planning could shape the mansion’s role in the community.
Signs of solidarity: Anti-ICE messages appear at Westside businesses
If you’ve walked down the streets of the Westside recently — visiting a local business or shop — you may have noticed red and yellow signs on windows and doors reading “No ICE Allowed” or “ICE Out of Utah.” At first look, they may seem like simple statements. But each sign represents an act of solidarity, community organizing, and resistance — all rooted in the real fear that many immigrant families are facing every single day.
The Power District takes next step in development with groundbreaking of 10-story headquarters for Rocky Mountain Power
Amid a scene of bulldozers, backhoes, dirt mounds, and golden shovels, city, state, and business leaders braved the rain and cold temperatures for the groundbreaking of the first new building at The Power District.
On October 27th, local leaders and representatives for the Larry H. Miller Company, which owns the 100-acre property at Redwood Road and North Temple, broke ground for a new 10-story building that will house the new corporate headquarters for Rocky Mountain Power. The 300,000-square foot campus will replace the existing structure nearby, a 1951 building originally built for Utah Power, the precursor to Rocky Mountain Power.
Plans unveiled for complete rebuild of West High School
For the first time in more than a century, West High School — Utah’s oldest high school — will leave behind its historic brick building and move into a $300-million modern campus across 300 West.
1,300-bed homeless campus coming to Westside, residents concerned about plans and impacts on local safety
State officials have announced the acquisition of land in a more rural part of Salt Lake City’s Westside to be used for a major homeless campus.
The 15.85-acre plot of land — which sits just off I-215 north of 2100 North — backs up to the freeway in an area filled with farmland, marshlands, and warehouses. Officially located at 2520 North 2200 West, it will be designed to house approximately 1,300 beds, creating a space state officials say will provide a “sustainable and transformative solution to address homelessness in Utah.”
Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office releases new public safety plan: Here’s what that could mean for the Westside
Of the many community challenges Mayor Erin Mendenhall has sought to address during her administration, homelessness is one of the top issues. Earlier this year, the mayor’s office released a comprehensive public safety plan that primarily focuses on homelessness and issues the mayor believes are directly tied to homelessness.
UTA, Salt Lake City improving public transportation with high-frequency “Go Routes”
Several bus lines across Salt Lake City – including two on the Westside – have been upgraded to have more frequent service. It’s part of a partnership between the city and UTA to launch Go Routes. Photo courtesy of UTA.
Transportation officials to hold open house ahead of 600/700 North reconstruction
Salt Lake City’s Westside residents will get a chance to see the latest plans for reconstructing 600 North and 700 North by attending an open house on Wednesday, April 16th.
Analysis shows UTA provides more benches and shelters on east side routes
Salt Lake's east side has better bus stop facilities than the Westside, according to a report from The Utah Investigative Journalism Project.
Homelessness takes center stage in race for Salt Lake City mayor
The 2023 Salt Lake City mayoral election has largely been defined by one issue critical to Westside residents: homelessness. The candidates all pledge to address it in different ways.
New track at Glendale Middle School gives students a running start
Glendale Middle School students have a new outdoor running track this year thanks to a dedicated coach and generous sponsors.