How can a village of tiny homes have a big impact on homelessness? Tour The Other Side Village and learn how Salt Lake City is piloting innovative transitional housing models. Residents and partners will share how the site works, who it serves and what cities can learn from community-centered approaches to homelessness.

Utah’s legendary inland sea is at a turning point—and you’re invited to see it up close. This eye-opening tour takes you to the shores of the Great Salt Lake, where one of the West’s most urgent environmental challenges is unfolding. Once a symbol of natural wonder, the lake now faces shrinking shorelines, vanishing wetlands and threats to vital wildlife habitats. But there’s hope. Join us to explore the bold efforts underway to restore and protect this iconic ecosystem. From innovative water conservation strategies to habitat preservation and community-driven action, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what’s at stake—and what’s being done to turn the tide.

Explore how Salt Lake City is fueling innovation through smart policy and strategic investment. This mobile tour takes you into the heart of two booming sectors—BioHive and Silicon Slopes—where tech and life sciences are driving economic growth and transforming the region. Learn how local zoning decisions, infrastructure planning, and bold branding initiatives have created fertile ground for startups, scale-ups and global players alike. From workforce development to public-private partnerships, you’ll see how city leadership has helped shape a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Salt Lake City’s arts scene is as vibrant as it is accessible with world-class performances and striking public art just steps apart. This curated mobile tour invites you to experience the city’s creative heartbeat, from colorful murals and sculptures to iconic venues that anchor its cultural identity. Within a compact downtown radius, you’ll encounter one of the nation’s largest ballet companies, a rare year-round professional symphony and a dynamic mix of Broadway hits and local productions. Along the way, discover how the city’s deep-rooted artistic traditions continue to evolve, energizing neighborhoods and enriching civic life. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Salt Lake City has built—and continues to grow—a thriving, inclusive arts ecosystem.

Salt Lake City’s trail system isn’t just beautiful—it’s brilliantly designed. This tour invites you to explore how the city’s interconnected trails, from the scenic Bonneville Shoreline to the serene Jordan River Parkway, serve as vital links between neighborhoods, nature and opportunity. Discover how this urban-meets-outdoor network supports recreation, mobility and community well-being, all while showcasing the city’s commitment to smart, sustainable planning. This tour offers a fresh perspective on how thoughtful infrastructure can bring people and places closer together.

Step into one of the most ambitious and thoughtfully designed communities in the nation. This tour of Daybreak offers a firsthand look at how intentional planning, walkable neighborhoods, and a long-term vision have created a thriving, mixed-use environment where people live, work and play. Explore how Daybreak’s layout encourages connection—with parks, schools, shops, and transit seamlessly integrated into the community fabric. Learn how zoning, sustainability and design principles have guided its rapid yet balanced growth, making it a model for future-ready development.

Salt Lake City is reimagining what housing can look like—and who it’s for. This tour takes you through some of the city’s most innovative residential developments, from the striking Astra Tower to compact ADUs and even apartments crafted from shipping containers. Along the way, you’ll explore how creative zoning, forward-thinking design, and a commitment to affordability are helping the city meet the needs of a growing and diverse population. Learn how Salt Lake is balancing density with livability, and how its housing strategies are making room for everyone—from first-time renters to long-time residents.

What happens when a former rail corridor becomes a vibrant community connector? Discover the answer on this engaging tour of Salt Lake City’s 9 Line Trail—a shining example of how thoughtful reinvestment can transform neighborhoods. Once industrial infrastructure, the 9 Line now pulses with life as a multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists, linking diverse communities and sparking economic growth along the way. From the whimsical “Out of the Blue” whale sculpture to a thriving corridor of local restaurants and a James Beard-honored bar, this tour highlights how mobility, placemaking, and small business development intersect. Along the route, we’ll explore how Salt Lake City’s policies and partnerships have turned vision into reality—creating a space that’s as functional as it is inspiring.

Salt Lake City International Airport isn’t just one of the busiest in the country—it’s setting the standard for what modern air travel can be. Join this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to explore how the airport is redefining efficiency, sustainability and design on a global scale. Ranked as North America’s most on-time airport, this facility blends cutting-edge infrastructure with stunning architecture and a commitment to environmental leadership. Discover how Salt Lake City is building an expandable, future-ready hub that supports seamless travel while minimizing its footprint.

Utah may not be the first place you think of for Hollywood magic—but it’s been center stage in some of the most iconic movies and TV shows of the last few decades. On this mobile tour, you’ll explore the cinematic side of Salt Lake City, visiting real-life filming locations like the legendary East High School from High School Musical and other recognizable backdrops that have graced the big and small screen. Along the way, you’ll hear from Utah’s Film Commissioner about what makes the state a magnet for filmmakers—from its diverse landscapes and urban charm to its film-friendly policies and growing production infrastructure. Whether you’re a movie buff, a policy wonk, or just curious about the business of entertainment, this tour offers a unique look at how Utah is playing a starring role in the film industry.

Hop aboard the FrontRunner, Utah’s aptly named commuter rail line, for a one-of-a-kind mobile workshop exploring the future of regional transit. As we travel along the scenic Wasatch Front, you’ll ride in a reserved car while learning how Salt Lake City and its neighbors are using station area planning and transit-oriented development to drive smart growth. This tour offers a firsthand look at how integrated transit systems can boost economic development, improve air quality, and expand access to housing and jobs. Along the way, we’ll highlight key strategies and success stories that local leaders can take back to their own communities.