Is Gentrification Always Bad? And Other Questions About Changing SLC

As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad thing? Alessandro Rigolon , University of Utah professor of city planning, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what gentrification actually looks like in this city and how to lessen its violent impacts. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s Thriving in Place plan. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter . You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC . Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads .