SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s capital city reached a milestone when it opened a new open space on the west side last week .

Backman Community Open Space was partially paid for by the $24.7 million generated from the first bond tranche of an $85 million general obligation bond that Salt Lake City residents approved in 2022, as part of a plan to add or improve park spaces across the city.

While more projects from the tranche are still underway, Salt Lake City leaders are now looking to add to the pile of money they will have available for more park projects. They’re leaning toward a proposal to seek a little over $49.3 million in bond funding, which could fund several park projects scattered across the city.

“We are saying ‘yes’ on projects that immediately could improve our residents’ q

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