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Downtown Alliance outlines relief efforts, events growth and plans for Temple Square surge

Salt Lake City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The Downtown Alliance reported $494,000 distributed to Main Street fire‑displaced workers, 161 street activations and 21 million customer visits in 2025, and previewed a 'Downtown Rising' strategy and preparations for the 2027 Temple Square open house expected to bring millions of visits.

The Downtown Alliance briefed the council on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 priorities. The alliance reported it raised and distributed $494,000 to assist roughly 120 downtown employees displaced after the August Main Street fire and organized a job fair to help those workers find employment.

The alliance said it produced 161…

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