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May 30, 2023
Good morning, Salt Lake! I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation announced last week that Sugar House Park has reopened to vehicles after flood control efforts.
What's CITY Talking About?
SLC Has a Lot of Airbnb Rentals
The 6th most in the country, to be exact. A recent study by the Chamber of Commerce noted that Salt Lake has nearly 2,000 rentals on the platform, which adds up to 986 Airbnb listings per 100,000 residents. Salt Lake’s are also among the most affordable, averaging $168 per night. [ABC4]
Park Rescues are Costing Taxpayers
An investigation by Fox 13 reveals that thousands of visitors to national parks require rescue operations each year, all at a significant cost to taxpayers. The report highlights the dangers associated with activities like hiking, climbing, and swimming in these natural areas, leading to injuries, accidents, and sometimes even fatalities, and a seemingly lacking amount of safety information from the Park Service and other officials. [Fox 13]
- Related: Should we share our outdoor spaces? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
The 100 Deadliest Days on the Road
The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to prioritize safety and return to fundamental driving practices as the "100 deadliest days" approach. This initiative aims to prevent fatalities and deadly crashes during the summer months when traffic accidents increase, by emphasizing the importance of following traffic laws, avoiding distractions, and practicing defensive driving. [KUTV]
Should the Great Salt Lake Have Rights?
People and corporations do. Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, says the Rights of Nature movement could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical 🎙️ Through June 4 | Various Times
Celebrate the life of the late Queen of Rock & Roll. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd [$39.50+, Salt Lake]
Utah Bike Summit 🚲 Wednesday | 2 p.m.
Take part in discussions and panel presentations about e-bike transportation in Utah. [Free to Register, West Jordan]
Pride Without Corporate Showcase 🌈 Thursday | 5 p.m.
Hygge Home Goods brings together local artists, musicians, and many more to kick off Pride month. 21+ [Free, must RSVP, Central City]
Hiking Club 🥾 Thursdays in June | 6:30 p.m.
Dust off your hiking shoes and explore trails in Sandy and the Cottonwood Canyons. [$25, Sandy]
Today on City Cast
Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake?
People and corporations have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
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