Utah

Agricultural Heritage May Become Civic Pride

A pair of 15-story sugar silos in West Jordan, UT could be renovated into a museum and an arts and culture center.

February 23, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

The Economics of Rail Transit Funding

North Salt Lake commuter rail line given green light from federal government.

February 22, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

New Wal-Mart Store Keeps Police Busy

A Utah community's police department receives a lot Wal-Mart related calls after new store opens.

February 16, 2004 - Ogden Standard Examiner

New Group Of Swing Voters: 'Gun Rackers'

Hunters and anglers from Western states concerned over proposed use of public lands.

February 2, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Gas Tax Tries To Keep Pace With Roads, Drivers

Utah lawmakers consider a 5 cent increase in state gas tax to fund transportation needs

January 27, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Governor Offers Smart Growth Carrot To Cities

New program offers funding, technical assitance if cities commit to Smart Growth.

January 24, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Citywide Fiber-optic Ring To Aid Economic Development

Provo, UT City Council approves $39.5 million to build citywide fiber-optic system.

January 23, 2004 - Deseret News

Salt Lake Commuters Use HOV Lanes, Sympathetically

A two year study of the new carpool lanes reveals average violation rates, slower speeds

January 22, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake City's State Of The City Shows Urban Leaning

Salt Lake City mayor seeks to increase city population, density near transit lines.

January 19, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

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

Historic Salt Lake Building To Be New Corporate Headquarters

Big-D Corporation, a Utah based construction company, plans to renovate historic W.P. Fuller Paint Building in downtown Salt Lake City.

November 29, 2003 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake City Region Pursues Commuter Rail

Wasatch Front cities negotiate agreements to pave the way for Utah's first commuter rail.

November 21, 2003 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Libraries That Embrace Noise

Libraries, such as the new Salt Lake City library, are being designed to be amenable to a brave new, noisier world.

October 15, 2003 - USA Today

Conservative Utah Residents Take To The Rails

Salt Lake City TRAX light rail boosts Utah Transit Authority patronage to more than 100,000 daily trips.

October 15, 2003 - Deseret News

Redevelopment Plan Unveiled For Downtown Salt Lake

Redevelopment plan for downtown Salt Lake City includes new campus for 3,000 students, as well as new residential highrises adjoining redeveloped commercial space.

October 11, 2003 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake City Light Rail Exceeds Projections

Salt Lake City's TRAX Light Rail system carries over 65% more daily riders than predicted.

August 29, 2003 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Rewards Small Town Smart Growth

Utah plans to direct funds to rural areas that plan ahead.

August 12, 2003 - The Salt Lake Tribune

In Utah, A Public-land Fight On An Epic Scale

Drilling, recreation, and other uses compete in a battle echoing over millions of acres in the West.

August 8, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Shopping Mall Evolution

The traditional shopping mall is approaching dinosaur status.

July 11, 2003 - The Salt Lake Tribune

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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