# Salt Lake City Advances Rio Grande Infrastructure

At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency reviewed a preliminary $14.5 million first phase of Rio Grande District public improvements, including two streets, an arts alley, a redesigned 300 South, and supporting infrastructure. The design is about 40% complete, with approximately $13.7 million identified—including a projected $7.6 million revenue bond and about $1 million in impact fees—leaving a funding gap of roughly $800,000 to $1 million. The board did not approve construction funding, and no solicitation or award timeline has been reported. It also unanimously approved a term sheet for an amended lease that shifts property insurance and major building-component responsibilities to the CRA, with final documents pending a capital replacement plan and additional rent information.

- Civil construction, streetscape, and utility firms can use the preliminary project scope and current design stage to assess potential fit, but should not treat the project as an active solicitation.
- The funding gap and discussion of additional bond capacity, value engineering, and possible city contributions mean the project scope and delivery timing may change as funding is resolved.
- The amended lease clarifies prospective maintenance and insurance responsibilities; organizations involved in facility operations should note that the final lease documents have not yet been executed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA)
- Salt Lake City

### Vendors
- Home in Rio Grande, Inc. (Current lessee and operator under the lease)
- A Tall Order, Inc. (Prospective nonprofit operator under the amended lease)

### Key Quotes
> This street really provides a unique place that we can be creative in our design.
> — Wayne Mills, Senior Project Manager

### Sources
- [Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting - 10/13/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhoKyg8cWUA) - SLC Live Meetings
- [Salt Lake City outlines $14.5M first phase of Rio Grande District infrastructure  | KSL.com](https://www.ksl.com/article/51637394/salt-lake-city-outlines-145m-first-phase-of-rio-grande-district-infrastructure) - KSL News