‘Distasteful’ Public Funding, SLC’s Armpit, and Pride Celebrations

How is SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinking about the Smith Entertainment Group’s new downtown district around the Delta Center? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen got the mayor on the record and joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what she had to say as well as what’s to like and dislike about the project so far. Plus, ways to celebrate Pride, Real Salt Lake is making a comeback, and a new playground in Central City. 

If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative. 

Resources and references:

• Here’s why Salt Lake City’s mayor was worried about losing the Utah Jazz [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Andy Larsen: What’s to like and not like about the Smith Entertainment Group’s plan to ‘reimagine’ downtown [Salt Lake Tribune]
• NHL sports district will be a boon to Salt Lake, backers say. But is $221 per home too high a price? [Salt Lake Tribune]

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