Welcome to the Redevelopment Agency
of Salt Lake City
"As Utah’s capital city evolves, the needs of our residents and
businesses also change, sometimes creating a disconnect between
what has been and what is. As the city continues to develop
practices that support a more sustainable community, the role of
the RDA is more critical than ever."
--Mayor Ralph Becker
Since 1969,
the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) has played a
pivotal role in revitalizing many areas of downtown. Under the
Utah Community Development and Renewal Agencies Act, the RDA has
the charge and financial tools to address blight and
disinvestment in specific parts of Salt Lake City. Today, areas
that have previously suffered from social, environmental,
physical, or economic challenges are transforming into areas
characterized by a variety of useful amenities, community
health, and safety. The RDA will continue to work with the
community to implement the City's master plans to create
vital housing opportunities, improve infrastructure,
and participate in the economic
development of Salt Lake City's downtown.
The RDA achieves its goals through direction from the RDA Board of Directors (the same
members
as the
Salt Lake City Council) and is administered by the Chief Administrative
Officer (Salt
Lake City Mayor). The RDA has a staff of 12 led by the Executive
Director. The staff conducts the daily operations of the RDA.
