Salt Lake:Official development news thread

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Originally Posted by Boiseguy

thanks.. although I have my own beef with the LDS church, nonetheless its culture is part of downtown salt lake, and adds to historical significance for the city, and I think whatever does happen in salt lake, I for one would like to see that presence continue to exist and be preserved amongst a more liberal and diverse cityscape. Salt Lake would be so intriguing if you saw grand boulevards lined with people and outdoor cafe's and night life, only to already compliment the light rail and architecture... I guess what I'm trying to say is.. changing the culture of salt lake the city, all while preserving the past and history... That is how the city will get put on the map...and I think that is being realized more and more with more residential developement. when people from elsewhere visit and don't feel it so strange, they will be much more apt to embrace the history that is part of the city, and it will make people talk about how exciting, vibrant and sophisticated salt lake city is.. rather than all of the negative strange things commonly associated with it it... hope that makes sense?
being a world class city and on the map doesn't involved tall buildings a big airport and mass transit... its how a city presents itself and its vibe... that makes people talk... that is what salt lake needs to do.. a

Just curious, how does hosting the Olympics for the world stack up when rating "on the map" and "world class" status? Last I checked, SLC received great reviews and our economy is still benefiting from that experience.