Meanwhile, the name change still seems to have caught SLC leaders by surprise. Council Chair Chris Wharton called it "odd," but he's choosing to view it in the way it's being pitched.

“I think the part we agree on is we do think this is an important thing for all Utahns," he said

After a generally positive response to the city's proposed changes, Mendenhall gave a blunt response to the committee when asked if she had any parting thoughts: "We don't see the need for future legislation"

These are the next steps that SLC CRA Board of Directors is now considering in relation to the plan.

Of note, the city expects more entertainment district plans to be unveiled next summer:

The cost estimate for everything is $11 million, per city planners. You may remember that at least $5 million was to go toward Japantown improvements from a "public benefits" account created in the SEG/SLC agreement last year

The double row of cherry trees is visible on the design. But other concepts include custom manhole covers and street lights scattered throughout, as exemplified here:

I also love that we get a Turnstile/Snail Mail reunion. Saw them tour together with JPEGMAFIA at the Complex a few years ago in what still remains one of the most unexpected but awesome touring trios to date

Here's more on the lineup + ticket/venue details.

I have to say I was surprised to find that this appears to be Lorde's first performance in Utah, but lots of recent Grammy nominees, rising stars and SLC/Ogden TCS alumni in the field for 2026:

www.ksl.com/article/5140...

Last I heard, they still had to wait to replace them until they knew the soil wasn't contaminated, but that was a bit ago