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Protests erupt after Salt Lake City approves controversial housing project. See why some are angry.

A developer plans to demolish existing affordable homes and apartments near 700 East to build a 65-unit boardinghouse with shared kitchens and living spaces.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City Council has approved a controversial rezone that will let developers demolish several older affordable homes at about 724 E. Bueno Ave., pictured on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, and replace them with two buildings — one a four-story boardinghouse, which has apartments with shared kitchens.