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Why are some downtowns booming again?

by Matt Levin

Aug 7, 2023

Foot traffic in downtown Salt Lake City reached 139% of pre-pandemic levels in spring. And other cities can learn from its example.

A cheaper cost of living, beautiful scenery and a booming economy helped the Greater Salt Lake area grow by 51,000 people last year.

Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images

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