Making the case for strip malls

No Bars in Rose Park & Fairpark

There are no bars in Rose Park or Fairpark, and it’s not because of licensing issues. City leaders say it’s because of the west side’s deep history with redlining that has resulted in a lack of amenities. In the past, this racist housing practice was used to keep people of color segregated. West side community members have long expressed a desire for third spaces, and new developments on the horizon (like the new baseball stadium and Folsom trail corridor) hint that a bar may be in the district’s future. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Fighting to return to SLC’s west side after being priced out. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Pollution on the West Side

Another detrimental effect of redlining on the west side is severe air pollution. A study by the University of Utah linked elevated air pollution to a 16% higher risk of losing a pregnancy. Looming projects like the Utah Inland Port and I-15 expansion raise persistent concerns about their long-term impact on the health of west side residents. [KUER]

• Related: How many more lanes does I-15 really need? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

A Mayoral Analysis

God help us, we are still in the SLC mayoral election. And with the debates in the rearview mirror, we offer a little analysis. A vision for our city can be hard to lay in a soundbite, so who are those soundbites for? And do they change minds? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse  🕸 Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.

Watch “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” at the Capitol Theater, accompanied by  turntables and a live music soundtrack created by Emmy award-winning composer Daniel Pemberton. [$30-$75, Downtown SLC]

Ice Skating at Gallivan  ⛸ Now-March | Various Times

It’s officially ice skating season at the Gallivan Center. [$3.50-$12.50, Downtown SLC]

In the Mood  🎶 Thursday | 9 p.m.

Every Thursday is DJ night at Sayonara bar. This week DJ Lowdown will be playing everything from funk to electro. 21+ only. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Tale of Two Mayors: a Contentious Race Wraps Up

The campaign season for Salt Lake City mayor has felt longer than it had any right to be, including about a dozen debates between the three candidates. As we inch closer and closer to Election Day, executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss takeaways from the debates and some final musings before voters decide who will lead our city.