As an economist, I’m often asked about the economics of city building and the Smith Entertainment Group proposal. In 1846, the namesake of Parley’s Canyon, Parley Pratt, wrote in his journal about the “shout of joy”… Read More ›
July 9, 2024
By Jordan Miller
The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved a key agreement for Ryan Smith’s downtown sports and entertainment district.… Read More ›
Jul 9, 2024
BY CAROLE MIKITA
SALT LAKE CITY — Ryan and Ashley Smith are building professional sports teams. Their teams recently completed the NBA and NHL drafts, and as owners, they have become community leaders who have a vision … Read More ›
July 9, 2024
“Tonight’s unanimous vote by the Salt Lake City Council is an important endorsement and positive step toward creating a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District in the heart of downtown. … Read More ›
By The Deseret News Editorial Board
In San Francisco, the lack of downtown workers and an increase in crime has shuttered retail outlets and cost the jobs of about 33,000 workers, John Rennie Short wrote recently for The Conversation.… Read More ›
SLC Live Meetings
Streamed live on June 11, 2024… Read More ›
BY LINDSAY AERTS
KSLTV.com
SALT LAKE CITY — The Smith Entertainment Group is revealing more details in their plans to revitalize downtown Salt Lake and the three blocks east of the Delta Center.… Read More ›
By Carter Williams, KSL.com
May 22, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson are among the list of a dozen people who signed a letter supporting Smith … Read More ›
SLC Live Meetings
Streamed live on May 21, 2024… Read More ›
