Salt Lake City Weekly

A conceptual rendering of a revamped train station in a historic corner of Salt Lake City.

A Citizen-Led Plan Would Revamp Salt Lake’s Transit and Freeway Mix

The Rio Grande Plan would restore rail service to the Rio Grande Depot and reconnect a community divided by a freeway in Salt Lake City.

January 18, 2023 - Salt Lake City Weekly

Salt Lake Sky Bridge Becomes Political Hot Button

The controversy over the proposed sky bridge in downtown Salt Lake City has worked its way into the race for mayor.

August 2, 2007 - Salt Lake City Weekly

Utah Ranchers Fight To Block Nevada Water Pumping

Officials in Nevada have made plans to pump water in from a remote and untouched location near the state's border with Utah. Ranchers and environmentalists in Utah are not too happy about it.

November 1, 2006 - Salt Lake City Weekly

A Lesson In Planning

Honor students at the University of Utah use downtown Salt Lake City as a case study of public participation in the planning process.

April 7, 2005 - Salt Lake City Weekly

Robert Redford On Bush's Environmental Agenda

Robert Redford speaks out about Bush's environmental policies, global warming, clean energy and worms.

December 28, 2003 - Salt Lake City Weekly

Dead Places

Abandoned buildings, mines, storm drains and tunnels have become the playground for a new generation of urban explorers.

October 21, 2003 - Salt Lake City Weekly

Strip Malls Endure Through Sheer Utility

You may hate them, but you use them. Strip malls are the scourge of planning, but a blessing for commerce. Maybe they're getting better?

May 23, 2003 - Salt Lake City Weekly

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