Community Objectives

Salt Lake Solutions projects are selected on the basis of Community Objectives which have been approved by the Steering Committee. Projects that meet more than one Community Objective are preferred.

• Neighborhood schools that serve as community and educational centers for adults and children.

• A world-class network of urban trails, city parks and waterways.

• Successful local businesses.

• Thriving neighborhoods that combine walkable commercial centers with safe residential areas, for a liveable city.

• A capital city that is the cultural, social, educational and economic center of the state.

• A vibrant downtown.

• Communities that offer equity and access to opportunities for the city’s diverse population, and a city government that advocates inclusiveness.

• Communities that offer safe, accessible and affordable housing for all residents.

• Environmental stewardship through wise energy use, air pollution reduction, open space preservation and watershed protection.

• Transportation options that emphasize pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities, and more efficient, safe use of the existing road system.

• Preservation of historic structures throughout the city.