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City Creek Center Epitomizes Crony Capitalism

June 3, 2013 by Richard Markosian 2 Comments

Part II of the Empire Strikes Back Brigham Young would be rolling in his grave from the lessons he learned: local economies are strong when residents support “home industry.” The malls are full of chain stores which send the profits to Wall Street and corporate headquarters. The former local businesses supported local newspapers, local farmers, local ad agencies, attorneys … [Read more...]

City Creek Center’s Impact on Gateway and Downtown

June 3, 2013 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

Gateway Mall now has 95,000 square feet available to lease. Gateway is a shell of its former self, as the cannibalization of its best tenants by the City Creek Center is now nearly complete. The fountains at City Creek rise in triumph much taller than the Gateway Olympic Legacy Fountain. The Gateway was the epicenter of the 2002 Games. The Olympics were considered a crowning … [Read more...]

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