Nick Norris
@nicknslc.bsky.social
Trying to make urbanism in SLC better. Outside as much as possible.
Bike commuter. Utes. Personal account
Bike commuter. Utes. Personal account
This hard work makes it so I can enjoy a glass of wine. Support the ag workers.
"Kari" is pruning grape vines in the Kerman CA area. "You feel temps down to the bone-especially when it's this damp. The vines are brittle so it's hard to make clean cuts. I earn min. wage and work 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week. This hard work feeds my family." #WeFeedYou
February 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
This hard work makes it so I can enjoy a glass of wine. Support the ag workers.
It’s because it doesn’t really do anything. Cities have to tell applicants they can’t use spray irrigation (which is actually already prohibited in local codes for cities to qualify for water wise rebates) and the type of new development it applies to are mostly using water wise principles.
Up early to check committee votes I missed (because what else is there to do on a Saturday morning?) and I am SHOCKED that Rep. Okerlund's bill cracking down on spray-type sprinklers PASSED the House Political Subdivisions Committee 7-2: le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/... Off to the House. #utpol #Utah
a cartoon dog is sitting on a couch next to a cartoon boy .
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting on a couch next to a cartoon boy .
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February 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
It’s because it doesn’t really do anything. Cities have to tell applicants they can’t use spray irrigation (which is actually already prohibited in local codes for cities to qualify for water wise rebates) and the type of new development it applies to are mostly using water wise principles.
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"Single-stair buildings allow for more varied unit layouts, since the apartments can be arranged more freely around a central staircase. That flexibility could make it easier to build more family-friendly three- and four-bedroom units." www.vox.com/housing/4101...
The deceptively simple reform that could unlock more housing
Do we need apartment buildings to have two staircases?
www.vox.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
"Single-stair buildings allow for more varied unit layouts, since the apartments can be arranged more freely around a central staircase. That flexibility could make it easier to build more family-friendly three- and four-bedroom units." www.vox.com/housing/4101...
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“It is not viable to have a functional city if everyone moves in cars, it just takes too much space. The math doesn’t work.”
Well-said @shoshannasaxe.bsky.social #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
Well-said @shoshannasaxe.bsky.social #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will remake Toronto’s transit system. Is it too little, too late?
What kind of an impact will the Eglinton Crosstown really have when it comes to helping 3.3 million residents navigate this city?
www.thestar.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“It is not viable to have a functional city if everyone moves in cars, it just takes too much space. The math doesn’t work.”
Well-said @shoshannasaxe.bsky.social #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
Well-said @shoshannasaxe.bsky.social #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
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I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
More Utah resorts offering deals in addition to ikon and snowbird: Deer Valley 50% off a half day ticket, food discounts for season pass holders (including ikon). Solitude: free parking on Fridays.
Next week is make or break: forecast is wild: anywhere from 2 to 47 inches.
Next week is make or break: forecast is wild: anywhere from 2 to 47 inches.
You know the snow situation in Utah is bad when ski resorts will give you resort credit if you visit them. The ski industry is hurting, but this follows years of record profits
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
More Utah resorts offering deals in addition to ikon and snowbird: Deer Valley 50% off a half day ticket, food discounts for season pass holders (including ikon). Solitude: free parking on Fridays.
Next week is make or break: forecast is wild: anywhere from 2 to 47 inches.
Next week is make or break: forecast is wild: anywhere from 2 to 47 inches.
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Update: Sen. Harper tells me that he's not calling on SLC to outright remove recent traffic safety projects in SB242, but it would require the city to look at modifications in certain areas and add more signage to clear up any issues.
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"Why would the state not want us to address one of the leading causes of death in the city?"
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
www.ksl.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Update: Sen. Harper tells me that he's not calling on SLC to outright remove recent traffic safety projects in SB242, but it would require the city to look at modifications in certain areas and add more signage to clear up any issues.
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
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SLC is "still very much reviewing" SB242, the update to SB195, says Angela Price, SLC's legislative affairs director, in response to the next bill now out building on last year's SB195.
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
SLC is "still very much reviewing" SB242, the update to SB195, says Angela Price, SLC's legislative affairs director, in response to the next bill now out building on last year's SB195.
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
This line from the bill is going on city swag.
February 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
This line from the bill is going on city swag.
Here is the follow up to SB195. It’s not good, but not as bad as what was said was coming ( full removal of protected bike lanes on multiple streets).
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
SB0242
le.utah.gov
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Here is the follow up to SB195. It’s not good, but not as bad as what was said was coming ( full removal of protected bike lanes on multiple streets).
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
Looks like I was right, but in true Vonn fashion, she is going to ski in the Olympics anyway. What a fighter.
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Looks like I was right, but in true Vonn fashion, she is going to ski in the Olympics anyway. What a fighter.
This would also absolutely end the chance of MLB in Utah. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen more fights at sporting events than anywhere else. What could possibly go wrong?
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Carry a gun at a Utah Jazz game? GOP lawmaker aims to let conceal permit holders pack.
A Utah Republican wants to force the Delta Center and other venues to allow concealed carry permit holders to pack a gun at games — despite leagues' rules.
www.sltrib.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This would also absolutely end the chance of MLB in Utah. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen more fights at sporting events than anywhere else. What could possibly go wrong?
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
A four way stop, at an elementary school. Speed limit is 20 mph. If you aren’t seeing someone in the crosswalk, you aren’t looking and probably didn’t come to a full stop. Several kids have been hit in this intersection.
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/02...
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/02...
Woman critically injured after being struck by truck in Salt Lake City
A woman is in extreme critical condition after she was struck by a truck while walking in Salt Lake City early Monday.
www.sltrib.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM
A four way stop, at an elementary school. Speed limit is 20 mph. If you aren’t seeing someone in the crosswalk, you aren’t looking and probably didn’t come to a full stop. Several kids have been hit in this intersection.
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/02...
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/02...
Dire. Needs drastic, consequential actions immediately. The GSL drainages are at record lows. The odds of more than slight improvements are dwindling. I think step one: cap the daily water use of all industrial users, prohibit any new bottling beverages with water (yes including breweries).
February 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Dire. Needs drastic, consequential actions immediately. The GSL drainages are at record lows. The odds of more than slight improvements are dwindling. I think step one: cap the daily water use of all industrial users, prohibit any new bottling beverages with water (yes including breweries).
Update: skiing was surprisingly fun today. Places that have less snow in February than they typically have in June, but some decent softish spots.
February 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Update: skiing was surprisingly fun today. Places that have less snow in February than they typically have in June, but some decent softish spots.
Tell me the winter sucks with one photo.
February 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Tell me the winter sucks with one photo.
Dreadful. And we are 10+ days away from any real potential changes. I bet that 20% chance of catching up this winter drops to less than 10% in that time.
January 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Dreadful. And we are 10+ days away from any real potential changes. I bet that 20% chance of catching up this winter drops to less than 10% in that time.
Lindsay Vonn’s crash shows the typical mechanism of injury for a torn ACL: weight is behind when back hit the snow, L knee mostly flexed, and her skis made a sudden turn to the left. Not saying it is torn, she is insanely strong and agile. Hope she is fine and able to ski in the Olympics.
January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Lindsay Vonn’s crash shows the typical mechanism of injury for a torn ACL: weight is behind when back hit the snow, L knee mostly flexed, and her skis made a sudden turn to the left. Not saying it is torn, she is insanely strong and agile. Hope she is fine and able to ski in the Olympics.
There is an obvious choice.
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
There is an obvious choice.
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Don't worry @slcmayor.bsky.social — we thing zoning reform is cool.
Salt Lake City's zoning code overhaul is working and will continue into 2026, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said last night during her State of the City address. buildingsaltlake.com/mendenhall-s... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social
Salt Lake City's zoning code overhaul is working and will continue into 2026, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said last night during her State of the City address. buildingsaltlake.com/mendenhall-s... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social
SLC Mayor Says Zoning Reform Is Working and Will Continue
Salt Lake City has gone full-throttle on reforming its zoning code. Those efforts are driving down rent and will continue, mayor says.
buildingsaltlake.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Don't worry @slcmayor.bsky.social — we thing zoning reform is cool.
Salt Lake City's zoning code overhaul is working and will continue into 2026, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said last night during her State of the City address. buildingsaltlake.com/mendenhall-s... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social
Salt Lake City's zoning code overhaul is working and will continue into 2026, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said last night during her State of the City address. buildingsaltlake.com/mendenhall-s... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social
Zoning reform: sexy AF
I'd like to get @nicknslc.bsky.social's take on the comment that zoning and ordinance updates are "about as exciting as watching paint dry."
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Zoning reform: sexy AF
This is what’s been enabled in our country by racism and this administrations policies. If you are on the right of the political spectrum and at best staying quiet and at worst blaming victims, you are the reason this shit keeps happening.
Man arrested for allegedly punching Florida congressman at Sundance Film Festival event www.fox13now.com/news/crime/m... via @fox13news.bsky.social #utpol #Utah
Man arrested for allegedly punching Florida congressman at Sundance Film Festival event
A man was arrested and faces potential hate crime charges after he allegedly punched a congressman from Florida at a private event at Sundance Film Festival.
www.fox13now.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM
This is what’s been enabled in our country by racism and this administrations policies. If you are on the right of the political spectrum and at best staying quiet and at worst blaming victims, you are the reason this shit keeps happening.
January 24, 2026: the day the bill of rights officially died. Until the “I voted for this” can sniff out that morsel of morality, they can all fuck off.
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM
January 24, 2026: the day the bill of rights officially died. Until the “I voted for this” can sniff out that morsel of morality, they can all fuck off.
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Howdy SLC! My planning students are working on a neighborhood plan for part of the Central Community in our city. If you live in the area below and/or visit often, would you be so kind as to take this survey, please? Our work will inform a plan led by the city utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Howdy SLC! My planning students are working on a neighborhood plan for part of the Central Community in our city. If you live in the area below and/or visit often, would you be so kind as to take this survey, please? Our work will inform a plan led by the city utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Meanwhile, Cox will proclaim some bills are bad, unnecessary, and problematic and then proceed to sign them or let them become law without his signature.
Governor Spencer Cox offered a civics lesson and advocated for legislation on child literacy, housing and homelessness, social media and even a bill on too many bills in his annual State of the State address: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
January 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Meanwhile, Cox will proclaim some bills are bad, unnecessary, and problematic and then proceed to sign them or let them become law without his signature.