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March 29, 2023

The Unintended Consequences of a Shiny New Park

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The Unintended Consequences of a Shiny New Park

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The Salt Lake City Council recently approved the plan for a brand spankin’ new regional park in Glendale. It’s the site of the defunct Raging Waters Water Park and will have a ton of amenities. So, how hyped is the neighborhood? Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the potential impact of something called green gentrification.


Get details on the Folsom Trail Mural Competition, which closes this Friday, March 31.


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