Why downtown SLC has blown past the pandemic and is topping the competition
A new study says visits to Utah’s capital are 155% above pre-COVID levels. Experts credit a soaring economy and surging population for the rebound — along with some of the area’s quirks.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pedestrians stroll in the open streets portion of Salt Lake City's Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. A new study shows downtown has bounced back faster than all other cities surveyed.
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