A local developer is locked in a battle to keep land he donated to the LDS Church as a public park rather than letting it get turned into new housing. This fight is a big deal because it sets a precedent for how much green space we actually get to keep in our neighborhoods.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
The project is privately funded and is expected to have no negative impact on the city's tax base.
The homeowner gains better garage space and improved site functionality.
Nearby students and residents if the store sells restricted products.
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Why a Utah developer says land he gave to the LDS Church should remain a park The Salt Lake Tribune