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- 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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Utah lawmakers fail to represent downtown Salt Lake living because they don't understand it.
Small Lake City
March 26, 2025
