Seeds of Success, a new project of Wasatch Community Gardens, is up and running! Sees of Success is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed single moms with job training and placement. Seeds of Success organizers are hosting a ten-week job training that is completely free to participants and will provide moms with their Certified […]
Did you know that the University of Utah has a Wellness Bus? And that it visits our Westside communities regularly? “The Wellness Bus helps communities, families and individuals by teaching them to make healthier lifestyle choices. Learn how to manage pre-diabetes and help prevent Type 2 diabetes. The Wellness Bus travels to places you live, […]
The Westside Music Arts and Food Festival is returning to Sugar Space on June 16th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring many of the same musicians that made last year such a hit, the 2018 Festival has expanded hours and will feature Changing Lanes Experience as its headline act. Besides longer hours, Festival organizers […]
The SLC Mobile App is an application available in theA p ple or Android app store. It is an online and mobile issue reporting and service request system for Salt Lake City. The app is easy to use to report known issues, and yo uc an follow the progress the city is making on resolving […]
Bring a coat, take a coat: If you need a coat, come get one. If you have a coat, we know someone who can use it. Fairpark Community Council is once again partnering with Blue Sky Institute for its annual Community Coat Exchange. The Community Coat Exchange has been an ongoing event in Salt Lake […]
It was a sunny day with a light breeze and kids ran around with painted faces and balloon animals. The first annual Westside Arts, Food and Music Festival was in full swing. “This is our first year and we couldn’t be happier with the turnout!” said Restore North Temple Founder, Jade Sarver. “The whole purpose […]
The city of Salt Lake has several programs to help residents buy or fix their homes. So long as the property is within the Salt Lake City limits, lower income residents can benefit. Run by Housing and Neighborhood Development, there are two main programs Fairpark residents can put to use. For existing homeowners, repair options […]
Spring Festival and Plant Sale! It’s almost here! The Fairpark Community Festival of Spring and Plant Sale, hosted by the Fairpark Community Council and several community partners, April 29th at the Northwest Community Center. The greenhouse has been erected at All Chay restaurant (1250 West 500 North) and the plants are growing! Watch for information […]
Isn’t it fantastic? The days keep getting longer, the low temperatures keep getting higher and the dirt is thawing out. Soon, we can get our hands in it and prepare it for giving us back the fruits (and vegetables) of our labor. During the month of March, we should all take advantage of the dirt’s […]
Can you believe how cold it is getting out there?! The Fairpark Community Council was proud to participate as a partner in the Annual Community Coat Exchange again this fall. The Annual Community Coat Exchange, a project of Blue Sky Institute, has been an ongoing event in Salt Lake City, Utah since 2005. The event […]
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This ordinance applies to all businesses and residents.
The ordinance requires snow to be removed from the whole width of your sidewalk and includes ADA ramps which go out to the street.
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