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- News, May 14, 2025
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High-density living around downtown Salt Lake City builds community into residents' routines.
Small Lake City
- So much of what surrounds me these days—smartphones, social media, cars, streaming services, working from home—seems almost designed to push me into a solitary existence.
- News, March 26, 2025
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Utah lawmakers fail to represent downtown Salt Lake living because they don't understand it.
Small Lake City
- On a recent Sunday, my kids asked me if they could spend the afternoon at the downtown Main Library. I often let them go without me but on that day, I wanted to join.
- News, October 9, 2024
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For some Salt Lake families, less space in the center of the city is more than enough.
Small Lake City
- The truth was, within a week we knew—condo life was for us.
- News, September 11, 2024
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Raising a family in downtown Salt Lake City is an adventure, but shouldn't be treated like a pipe dream.
Small Lake City
- In her 2024 State of the City address, Mayor Erin Mendenhall made a statement that was music to my ears: "Downtown is for families."
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High-density living around downtown Salt Lake City builds community into residents' routines.
Small Lake City
May 14, 2025
Utah lawmakers fail to represent downtown Salt Lake living because they don't understand it.
Small Lake City
March 26, 2025
