“If we were to do both at the same time, you would be shutting down the entire street, which would definitely have a greater impact than we’re even seeing today,” Young said.Rivers Casino Philadelphia (the United States) Show map of the United Statesģ9★7′51″N 75☀7′53″W / 39.9642°N 75.1314°W / 39.9642 -75.1314 Young said that work involves bike lanes and sidewalksīut because infrastructure, like sewer lines, can be in the middle of the street, it’s best to work on one thing at a time. Part of the reason there’s so much construction needed is because the city wants to improve pedestrian safety. The area is growing and the city needs to update its infrastructure to keep up, she said. Young said that the construction, however frustrating, is vital.

To get the word out about the grant program, Young said the Sugar House Community Council and Chamber of Commerce were making an effort to connect with local businesses.īesides telling owners about the grant program and other resources, neighborhood leaders are also connecting with businesses to give them information about construction in the area.

While the grants won’t make up for all the lost business, Young said it would help, “Address some of those needs to help our businesses make it through this construction period.” The program only applies to businesses in Salt Lake that are being affected by certain construction projects.Īccording to Young, the city has already awarded 217 grants to qualifying businesses.

Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development has a grant program for small businesses being impacted by construction projects, said Young. Grants for small businesses in Sugar House Young said the pause in construction isn’t the only way the city is trying to help businesses in Sugar House.

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