As it grows rapidly from midsize to large metropolis, Salt Lake City deserves to have a pedestrian-exclusive area of downtown along Main Street, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said.
, Salt Lake City deserves to have a pedestrian-exclusive area of downtown along Main Street, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said.
A musician plays on the sidewalk on the Open Streets SLC portion of Main Street, between South Temple and 400 South, on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. The Salt Lake City Council recently approved funding to study this latest version of the idea, including its implications for planning, transportation and downtown’s economy. That’s likely to take a year or more to play out but already has supporters of the concept excited.executive director of the Downtown Alliance
Pedestrians stroll in the Open Streets SLC portion of Main Street, between South Temple and 400 South, on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.by the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California in Berkeley found that visits to a wide array of points of interest in Salt Lake City’s downtown core are now at 155% of their pre-pandemic levels. That’s well ahead of 62 U.S. and Canadian cities studied.
Downtown vibrancy has also undoubtedly played a role. For the past three summers, Open Streets has started at noon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with restaurants, bars and retailers expanding onto adjacent sidewalks for outdoor dining and shopping and a host of street musicians and artists performing along Main from City Creek Center to Exchange Place.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Same idea, new chef: How a Salt Lake City restaurant built its New Orleans vibeAfter a soft launch, Neutral Ground Lounge gets ready for its grand opening today.
Leer más »
What's Causing These Geological Formations on the Great Salt Lake?Odd white structures have been appearing at Utah's Great Salt Lake the past few winters, alarming park rangers.
Leer más »
From the stadium to a ski resort, there’s a Utah football watch party for everyone this weekendThere will be a large contingent of Utes fans traveling to Florida for the big game. But for those who aren’t and who are looking for a community atmosphere, here are five places in Salt Lake City hosting watch parties.
Leer más »
Limiting Salt Consumption – Can It Actually Hurt You?Black and other ethnic minorities, as well as younger individuals, seem to be at the most risk. Although limiting salt consumption is thought to be an important part of treating heart failure, research published in the journal Heart reveals that doing so too severely may potentially make things wor
Leer más »