Building Salt Lake

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Reporting on the decision

Salt Lake City's Planning Commission voted 4-2 on September 9 to recommend rezoning 1.25 acres in Glendale from single-family to low-density multifamily. The shift lets property owner Jonathan Marsh build up to 35 homes, with about two dozen sold as affordable, for-sale units.

Updated Oct 6

Built World

As of October 2026: Reported the planning commission approval

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission unanimously approved the design review for La Esquina, a mixed-use project along 1000 North in Rose Park. The vote clears the way for the developer to seek building permits—the last major city hurdle before construction.

Updated Oct 1

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Reported the sale

Landmark Properties, a national builder of off-campus student apartments, is under contract to buy Rowland Hall's Lincoln Street campus in Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th neighborhood. The 4.62-acre property at 843 S. Lincoln Street has housed the school's middle and upper grades since 1984.

Updated Sep 26

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Source of the sale report

Hines has owned the Kearns Building on Salt Lake City's Main Street since 1988. This week, the developer listed the 10-story historic tower and the adjacent Daynes Jewelry Building for sale.

Updated Sep 18