The chapter discusses the development and transformation of downtown Salt Lake City to be more bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly. They talk about the mixed-use buildings and residential elements that have been introduced, which has led to more customers for restaurants and increased safety. The chapter also mentions the historical urban design flaws of the city and how new developments are working towards fixing them by creating walking paths and mid-block crossings.
And the ecological crisis that threatens everything. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan heads to Salt Lake City.
This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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