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'''Salt Lake City''' is the ] and the most populous city of the ] of ]. The name of the city is often shortened to '''Salt Lake''', or its initials, '''S.L.C.''' It was originally known as '''Great Salt Lake City'''.

Salt Lake City has a population of 178,097.<ref>. ''U.S. Census Bureau''. Retrieved on ].</ref> The Salt Lake City metropolitan area spans Salt Lake, ] and ], and has a total estimated population of 1,034,484. Salt Lake City is further situated in a larger ] known as the ], and until 2003 the Ogden-Clearfield metro area within it was considered part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web | title = Metropolitan Area Definitions| publisher = ] - ] | date = March 2005 | url = http://www.bls.gov/sae/790metdf.htm | note = until 2003 Salt Lake City and Ogden formed a single metropolitan area | accessdate=2007-03-06}}</ref> The total estimated population of the Wasatch Front is approximately 2,150,017.

The city was founded in ] by a group of ] led by their prophet, ], who fled hostility and violence in the ]. Salt Lake City is now the headquarters of ] (the L.D.S. or Mormon Church).

] and the construction of the ] initially brought economic growth, and the city became nicknamed the '''Crossroads of the West'''. In the 21st century the city has developed a strong ] industry, become the ] center of the U.S,<ref>. ] (]). Retrieved on ].</ref> and served as host to the ].

==History==
{{main|History of Salt Lake City}}
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Before Western settlement, the ], ], and ] had dwelled in the Salt Lake Valley for thousands of years. However, these tribes dwelt only on a temporary basis near streams emptying from Canyons into the Salt Lake Valley. The first Caucasian in the Salt Lake area is believed to be the explorer ] in 1825, although other Caucasians had been in Utah earlier, some as far north as the nearby Utah Valley. U.S. Army officer ] surveyed the Great Salt Lake and the Salt Lake Valley in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web | last=Alexander | first=Thomas G. | title=Utah History to Go - Fremont's Exploration | publisher=Utah State Historical Society | url=http://historytogo.utah.gov/utah_chapters/trappers,_traders,_and_explorers/fremontsexploration.html | accessdate=2006-12-15 }}</ref> The ], a group of ill-fated pioneers, had traveled through the Great Salt Lake Valley in August 1846.

The first Europeans to settle in the valley were the Latter-day Saints on ], ]. They had traveled beyond the boundaries of the ] seeking an isolated area to practice their religion, away from the hostility they had faced in the ]. Upon arrival, ] ] is recorded as stating, "this is the right place," later abbreviated to simply "this is the place," after reportedly seeing the area in a ]. They found the large valley empty of any human settlement.

Only four days after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young designated the site for the ], the third temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Constructed on ], in the center of the city, the temple took 40 years to complete, being started in 1853 and dedicated on ], ].<ref>. ''LDSChurchTemples.com.'' Retrieved on ].</ref> The temple has become iconic of the city.

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The ]s organized a new state called ] and petitioned for its recognition in 1849. The United States ] rebuffed the settlers in 1850 and established the ], vastly reducing its size (it formerly encompassed all of ] and a great deal of southern ]). Great Salt Lake City replaced ] as the territorial capital in 1858, and the name was subsequently abbreviated to Salt Lake City. The city's population swelled with an influx of religious converts, making it one of the most populous cities in the ].

Disputes with the federal government ensued over the widespread Mormon practice of ]. A climax occurred in 1857 when President ] declared the area in rebellion after ] refused to step down as governor, beginning the ]. A division of the ], commanded by ], later a general in the army of the Confederate States of America, marched through the city and found that it had been evacuated. This division set up ] approximately 40 miles (65 km) southwest of the city. Another military installation, ], was established in 1862 to maintain ] allegiance during the ]. Many area leaders were incarcerated at the territorial prison in ] in the 1880s for violation of anti-polygamy laws. The LDS Church conceded in 1890, releasing ] which officially renounced polygamy in the church. This paved the way for statehood in 1896, when Salt Lake City became the state capital.

The ] was completed in 1869 at ] on the north side of the ]. A railroad was connected to the city from the Transcontinental Railroad in 1870, making travel less burdensome. Mass migration of different groups followed. They found economic opportunities in the booming ]. These groups constructed the ] ] in 1905 and the ] ] in 1909. This time period also saw the creation of Salt Lake City's now defunct ] that employed 300 ] at its height before being closed down in 1911.<ref>Sillitoe, Linda. ''A History of Salt Lake County'', p. 138.</ref>

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an extensive streetcar system was constructed throughout the city with the first streetcar running in 1872 and electrification of the system in 1889. As in the rest of the country, the automobile usurped the streetcar and the last trolley ran in 1945. Rail transit was re-introduced when ], a ] system, opened in 1999.<ref>Money, Marti. . Retrieved on ].</ref>

The city's population began to stagnate during the 20th century as population growth shifted to ] north and south of the city. Few of these areas were annexed to the city, while nearby towns incorporated and expanded themselves. As a result, the population of the surrounding metropolitan area greatly outnumbers that of Salt Lake City. A major concern of recent government officials has been combating inner-city commercial decay. The city lost population from the ] through the ], but experienced some recovery in the ]. Presently, the city is losing population again (though that of the metro area continues to grow), having lost an estimated 2 percent of its population since the year ].<ref>. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on ].</ref>

The city has experienced significant demographic shifts in recent years.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-09-14-utah-cover_x.htm | title=Immigrants turn Utah into mini-melting pot | author=Haya El Nasser | date=] | publisher=]}}</ref> ]s now account for approximately 19% of residents and the city has a large ].<ref name="SLC Gay Population">"", ''KUTV.com''. Retrieved on ].</ref> There is also a large Pacific Islander population, mainly made up of ]ns and ]ns; they compose roughly 1% of the population of the ] area.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.slweekly.com/editorial/2005/feat_2005-09-08.cfm|title=The Gangs of Zion|last=Sullivan|first=Tim|date=]|accessdate=2007-01-13}}</ref>

{{Wide image|Northskyline2004saltlakecity.jpg|1023px|In the past 20 years the skyline of Salt Lake City has expanded greatly. Picture taken in 2004.}}

Salt Lake City was selected to host the ] in 1995. The games were plagued with controversy. A ] surfaced in 1998 alleging that bribes had been offered to secure the city for the 2000 games location. During the games, other scandals erupted over contested judging scores and illegal drug use. Despite the controversies, the games were heralded as a financial success, being one of the few in recent history to profit. In preparation major construction projects were initiated. Local ]s were expanded and repaired, and a ] system was constructed. Olympic venues are now used for local, national, and international sporting events and Olympic athlete training.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,650196322,00.html | title=Big incentive helps lure speedskating group | author=Lisa Riley Roche | date=] | publisher=]}}</ref> Tourism has increased since the Olympic games,<ref name="2006 tourism">{{cite news | title=Convention numbers best since Olympics; S.L. County conventions post big year | last=Gorrell | first=Mike | publisher=] | date=]}}</ref> but business did not pick up immediately following them.<ref>{{cite news | title=Olympic windfall unseen | author=Mike Gorrell | publisher=] | date=]}}</ref>

Salt Lake City hosted the 16th Winter Deaflympic games in ], taking place in the venues in Salt Lake City and ],<ref>. Winter Deaflympics (2007). Retrieved on ].</ref> and ] has designated the city as the site of their 2007 convention, which will be the largest single gathering since the ].<ref>"SLC to land Rotarians in '07", ''The Salt Lake Tribune''.</ref> The U.S. Volleyball Association convention in 2005 drew 39,500 attendees.

==Geography==
{{main|Geography of Salt Lake City}}
{{wide image|Wasatchfront.jpg|2793px|The Salt Lake Valley urban area, called the ].}}
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Salt Lake City is located at {{coor dm|40|45|N|111|53|W|}}. The total area is 110.4&nbsp;square miles (285.9 km²) and has an average elevation of 4,327&nbsp;feet (1,320&nbsp;m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet near the ] and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet.<ref>{{cite web | title=Area Information - Frequently Asked Questions | publisher=Salt Lake City Corporation | url=http://www.slcgov.com/info/area_info/faq_new.htm | accessdate=2006-12-11 }}</ref>

The city is located in the northeast corner of the ] surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest, and the steep Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges, on the eastern and western border respectively. Its encircling mountains contain many narrow glacially and volcanically carved canyons, among them ], ], Millcreek, and ] border Salt Lake proper.

The ] is separated from Salt Lake City by extensive marshlands and mudflats. The decomposition of plants and animals in the lake results in a phenomenon known as "lake stink", a scent reminiscent of foul poultry eggs, two to three times per year for a few hours.<ref>. ''Utah Department of Environmental Quality.'' Retrieved on ].</ref> The Jordan River flows through the city and is a drainage of ] that empties into the Great Salt Lake.

The highest mountaintop visible from Salt Lake City is ], which reaches 11,489 feet (3502 m).<ref name="AraveDeseret">Arave, Lynn. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> Twin Peaks is located southeast of Salt Lake in the ]. The ] is found along the western base of the Wasatch and is considered overdue for an earthquake as large as 7.5. Catastrophic damage is predicted in the event of an earthquake with major damage resulting from the ] of the clay- and sand-based soil and the possible permanent flooding of portions of the city by the Great Salt Lake.<ref>Davidson, Lee. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref>

The second-highest mountain range are the ], reaching a maximum height of 10,620 feet (3,237 m) at Flat Top. The ] to the south extend to 6,000&nbsp;feet (1,830&nbsp;m), nearly connecting the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains. The mountains near Salt Lake City are easily visible from the city and have sharp vertical relief caused by massive ancient earthquakes, with a maximum difference of 7,099 feet (2164 m) being achieved with the rise of Twin Peaks from the Salt Lake Valley floor.<ref name="AraveDeseret" />

The Salt Lake Valley floor is the ancient lakebed of ] which existed at the end of the last ]. Several Lake Bonneville shorelines can be distinctly seen on the foothills or benches of nearby mountains .

===Layout===
] of Salt Lake City, circa 1870s]]
The city, as well as the ], is laid out on a ];<ref>Husarik, Theresa. . ''About.com.'' Retrieved on ].</ref> Most major streets run very nearly north-south and east-west. There is about a fourteen to fifteen ] variation of the grid from true north.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Its origin is the southeast corner of ], the block containing the ] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Addresses are ] within the system. This is similar to ] and ]. One hundred units are equal to 1/8th of a mile (200 m), the length of blocks in downtown Salt Lake City.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} The streets are relatively wide, a vision of the original settlers, who wanted them wide enough that a ] team could turn around.<ref>William E. Hill (1996). ''The Mormon Trail: yesterday and today''. Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press. ISBN 0-87421-202-2 p. 26</ref>

], founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, planned it in the "]." In his plan the city was to be developed into 135 10-acre lots. However, the blocks became irregular during the late 19th century when the LDS Church lost authority over growth and before zoning ordinances in the 1920s. The original 10-acre blocks allowed for large garden plots, and many were supplied with irrigation water from ditches that ran approximately where modern curb and gutter is laid. The original water supply was from ]. Subsequent development of water resources was from successively more southern streams flowing from the mountains to the east of the city. Some of these irrigation ditches are still visible in the eastern suburbs.

There are three distinct street patterns in Salt Lake City, the first of which are the initial square blocks crisscrossed by later small streets. The second distinct pattern are the 2.5&nbsp;acre (10,100&nbsp;m²) blocks in the Avenues. The final section is the rectangular blocks south from 900 South.

===Neighborhoods===
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Salt Lake City has many informal neighborhoods. The eastern portion of the city has higher property values than its western counterpart. This is a result of the railroad being built in the western half as well as scenic views from inclined grounds in the eastern portion. Housing is more affordable on the west side, which results in ] differences. ] was also built in a north-south line, further dividing east and west sides of the city.

The west side of the city has historically been a working-class neighborhood, but recently the more affordable nature of the area has enticed many professionals to the neighborhood. For example, the small, increasingly trendy Marmalade District on the west side of ], once considered seedy as few as 5&ndash;10 years ago, was heavily gentrified and is now thought of as an eclectic and desirable location. During the 1980s, gang activity was also centered in the western neighborhoods of ], Poplar Grove, and ]. Recently, however, these neighborhoods have made recoveries while other areas of town, such as the ], have come to be known as the poorer areas of town, despite the more balanced demographics.{{Fact|date=March 2007}}

Just northeast of Downtown is ], a neighborhood outside of the regular grid system on much smaller blocks. This area is nearly entirely residential, and contains much of the young student-aged population. The Avenues are situated on the upward-sloping bench in the foothills of the ], with property values generally increasing with elevation. The Upper Avenues, along with ], just to the east and north of the ], and the ], south of the University, contain gated communities, large, multi-million dollar houses, and fantastic views of the valley.

===Climate===
{{main|Climate of Salt Lake City}}
] ] forms in downtown Salt Lake City on ], ] (orange fireball is substation exploding).<ref>. ''The Disaster Center''. Retrieved on ].</ref>]]
] in 1983 occurred from snowmelt after record snow fell in nearby mountains the previous winter.]]
The ] of Salt Lake City is characterized by four distinct seasons. Both summer and winter are long, with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, and with spring and fall serving as brief but comfortable transition periods. The city receives 16.50 in (419 mm) of precipitation annually.<ref>. '']''. Retrieved on ].</ref> Spring is the wettest season, and another "rainy season" occurs in fall. Snow occurs on average from ] to ], producing a total average of 62.7 in (159 cm),<ref>. ''National Weather Service''. Retrieved on ].</ref> while the city's ]s in nearby mountains accumulate averages as high as 500 in (1,270 cm). The period without ] temperatures usually lasts an average of 167 days, from ] to ].<ref>. ''National Weather Service''. Retrieved on ].</ref>

During the winter months cold fronts typically originate in the ] and move southeastward into the area. The nearby Great Salt Lake produces ] approximately 6 to 8 times per year, some of which can drop excessive snowfalls. The lake-effect also contributes to some rain storms, and it is estimated that about 10% of the annual precipitation in the city can be attributed to the lake effect.<ref>Bauman, Joe. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> During mid-winter, strong areas of high pressure often situate themselves over the ], leading to strong ]s. This causes ] and thick ] in the valley for several days to weeks at a time and can result in the worst air-pollution levels in the U.S. reducing air quality to unhealthy levels.<ref>Fahys, Judy. "", ''The Salt Lake Tribune'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref><ref>. ''ACFnewsource'' (]). Retrieved on ].</ref> The all-time record low temperature is -30 °F (-34 °C), which occured on ], ].<ref>. ''National Weather Service''. Retrieved on ].</ref>

In the spring, most of the storms originate in the ] from the ], bringing in the most moisture of the entire year. Larger and cooler storms in the spring can lead to heavy overnight snowfall. Measurable snow has occurred as late as ].<ref>. ''National Weather Service''. Retrieved on ].</ref>

The summers of the city are marked by hot weather and are mostly dry. The ] rises from the ] from approximately mid-July into September, producing localized severe afternoon ]. Due to the low daytime humidity, ], ], and ]s can lead to wildfire problems. During active monsoon periods, widespread thunderstorms carrying excessive precipitation are common. High temperatures of at least 100°F(38°C) occur on average five times a year, but usually on days with low humidity. The record high temperature is 107 °F (41 °C), which occurred first on ], ] and again on ], ].<ref>. ''National Weather Service''. Retrieved on ].</ref>

During October, the Pacific Ocean once again becomes active, bringing in more precipitation, occasionally in the form of the remnants of ]s. The remnants of ] helped bring the record monthly precipitation of 7.04 in (179 mm) in September 1982.<ref>. '']''. Retrieved on ].</ref><ref>. ''National Weather Service''. Retrieved on ].</ref> The first measurable snowfall usually occurs in early November, but has occurred as early as ].

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==Demographics==
{| id="toc" style="float: right; margin-left: 5em; width: 30%; font-size: 90%;" cellspacing="3"
|colspan="3"|Salt Lake City's racial demographics against those of Utah:
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|'''Utah'''||'''Salt Lake City'''||'''Ethnicity'''
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|85.3%||79.20%||]
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|0.8%||1.89%||]
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|1.3%||1.34%||]
|-
|1.7%||3.62%||]
|-
|0.7%||1.89%||]
|-
|N/A||8.52%||Other race
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|2.1%||3.54%||Two or more races
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|9.0%||18.85%||]
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|''Note: Hispanics may be of any race.''
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As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 181,743 people (up from 159,936 in 1990), 71,461 households, and 39,803 families residing in the city. This amounts to 8.1% of ]'s population, 20.2% of ]'s population, and 13.6% of the Salt Lake metropolitan population. Salt Lake City proper covers 14.2% of Salt Lake County. Salt Lake City is more densely populated than the surrounding metro area with a ] of 643.3/km² (1,666.1/mi²). There are 77,054 housing units at an average density of 272.7/km² (706.4/mi²).

The Salt Lake City-] ], which included ], ], and ] counties, had a population of 1,333,914 in 2000, a 24.4% increase over the 1990 figure of 1,072,227. Since the ], the ] has added ] and ] counties to the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, but removed Davis and Weber counties and designated them as the separate ]-] metropolitan area. Together with the ]-] metropolitan area, which lies to the south, a roughly continuous urban corridor along the ] is formed, which has a combined population of well over 2 million.

There are 71,461 households, out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% are ] living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% are nonfamilies. Of the 71,461 households, 3,904 were reported to be unmarried partner households: 3,047 heterosexual, 458 same-sex male, and 399 same-sex female. 33.2% of all households are made up of individuals, and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48, and the average family size is 3.24.

In the city the population is spread out with:
*23.6% under the age of 18
*15.2% from 18 to 24
*33.4% from 25 to 44
*16.7% from 45 to 64
*11.0% who are 65 years of age or older

The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.2 males.
The median ] for a ] in the city is $36,944, and the median income for a family is $45,140. Males have a median income of $31,511 versus $26,403 for females. The ] for the city is $20,752. 15.3% of the population and 10.4% of families are below the ]. Out of the total population, 18.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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!colspan="2"|Historical Population
|-
|'''Year'''||'''Population'''
|-
|1860||8,236
|-
|1870||12,854
|-
|1880||20,768
|-
|1890||44,843
|-
|1900||53,531
|-
|1910||92,777
|-
|1920||116,110
|-
|1930||140,267
|-
|1940||149,934
|-
|1950||182,121
|-
|1960||189,454
|-
|1970||175,885
|-
|1980||163,034
|-
|1990||159,936
|-
|2000||181,743
|-
|2005||178,097
|}

Large family sizes and low housing vacancy rates, which have inflated housing costs along the ], have led to one out of every six residents living below the poverty line.

Less than 50% of Salt Lake City's residents are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a much lower proportion than in Utah's more rural municipalities; altogether, LDS members make up about 62% of Utah's population.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.sltrib.com/ci_2886596 | title=Mormon portion of Utah population steadily shrinking | author=Matt Canham | date=] | publisher=]}}</ref>

The ] and ] sections are predominantly ] with Latinos accounting for 60% of public school-children.<ref>"School ranks thinned by 'Day Without Immigrants' ", ''The Salt Lake Tribune'', ].</ref> The Centro Civico Mexicano acts as a community gathering point for the Wasatch Front's estimated 300,000 Latinos,<ref>"Latinos eye Utah for 2009 meeting", ''The Salt Lake Tribune'', ].</ref> Mexican President ] began his U.S. tour in the city in 2006, and the largest supermarket chain of Mexico, ], is planning a location, the first in the U.S. outside of California.<ref>"Latino shops wary of Gigante", ''The Salt Lake Tribune'', ], p. A1.</ref> ], ]ese, ], ], and ]n refugees have settled in the city under government programs.<ref>Sullivan, Tim. . ''The Salt Lake Tribune''. Retrieved on ].</ref> There is also a large Pacific Islander population, mainly made up of ]ns and ]ns. Many of the Pacific Islanders are members of the LDS Church.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1996/04/10/MN72542.DTL | title=New Mormon Melting Pot, Church transcends its racist history | first=Don | last=Lattin | date=] | publisher=] | accessdate=2007-03-21 }}</ref>

Salt Lake City has been considered one of the top 51 "gay-friendly places to live" in the U.S.<ref>Stewart, Erin. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> The city is home to a large, business savvy, organized, and politically supported gay community. Leaders of the ] Church's Diocese of Utah,<ref>Perkins, Nancy. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref><ref>"", ''Deseret News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> Utah's largest ] congregation, the Salt Lake Kol Ami,<ref>Davis, Kristy. "", ''Salt Lake City Weekly'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> and three elected representatives of the city, two members of the state house and one in the senate, all identify as gay. These developments have attracted controversy from socially conservative officials representing other regions of the state. State Senator ] of West Jordan publicly denounced Mayor ] for having "attracted the entire gay community to come and live in Salt Lake County" after a Dan Jones poll indicated strong support for allowing domestic partnerships. In the 2004 election, 63% of the city population voted against banning ], in agreement with Mayor Anderson.<ref>"The Thumb", ''The Salt Lake Tribune'', ].</ref>

==Economy==
{{main|Economy of Salt Lake City}}
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The modern economy of Salt Lake City is service-oriented. In the past, nearby steel, mining and railroad operations provided a strong source of income with ], ], and ]. Today the city's major industries are government, trade, transportation, utilities, and professional and business services. The city is known as the "Crossroads of the West" for its central geography in the western United States. As a result, ] is a major corridor for freight traffic and the area is host to many regional distribution centers.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

Local, state, and federal governments have their largest presence in the city proper itself, and trade, transportation, and utilities also take up a significant portion of employment, with the major employer being the western North America ] hub at ]. Equally significant are the professional and business services, while health services and health educational services also serve as significant areas of employment. Other major employers include the ], ], and ].

Besides its central offices, the LDS Church owns and operates a profit division, ] and its subsidiaries, which are headquartered in the city. Other notable firms headquartered in the city include ] and ] (owned by national grocer ]). Notable firms based in the metropolitan area include ], ], and ]. Metropolitan Salt Lake was also once the headquarters of ] (the first ever KFC is located in ]), ], the ], and ], one of the first-ever ]s; it is currently owned by ]. Former ZCMI stores now operate under the ] label. Suburban Salt Lake was also the first location for ] (at the ] shopping center in ]).

Since Utah is one of seven states that allow the establishment of commercially-owned industrial banks, the vast majority of ] in the U.S. have established their headquarters in the Salt Lake City area. High-tech firms with a large presence in the suburbs include ], ], ], Micron and ].

Other economic activities include ], ], and major suburban call centers. Tourism has increased since the ],<ref name="2006 tourism"/> and many hotels and restaurants were built for the events. The convention industry has expanded since the construction of the ] convention center in the late ], which hosts trade shows and conventions, including the annual Outdoor Retailers meeting and ] annual ] convention.

In 2006, the largest potato producer in ], the United Potato Growers of America, announced that it would re-locate its ] to Salt Lake City, citing its need for a large ], being that ] is the ] in terms of combined freight and passengers. The announcement led some members of the Idaho legislature to propose legislation changing the state license plate, which currently reads "Famous Potatoes".<ref>"Potato growers group leave Idaho for Utah", ''Deseret News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref>

In 2005, it was found the downtown area was experiencing rapid population growth.<ref>"Population Is Up Downtown", ''Salt Lake Tribune'', ], ].</ref> The number of residential units in the central business district has increased by 80% since 1995, and is forecasted to nearly double in the next decade. The City Creek development of the LDS Church will be adding 300 units in its first phase including the 415 ft. tall ],<ref>. ''Downtown Rising'' (2006). Retrieved on ].</ref> Allen Millo Associates currently has two projects under construction and two more planned,<ref>. ''Allen Millo Associates'' (2005). Retrieved on ].</ref> all 200 units have been sold before construction of a seven-story condominium planned by Wood Property,<ref>. ''Wood Property Development, LC'' (2006). Retrieved on ].</ref> a residential tower is planned for Trolley Square, and this is after the recent completion of the Northgate Apartments and 12-story condominiums at Gateway with two more buildings finished nearby and the Liberty Metro apartments near Library Square.

Office vacancy rates are low in the downtown region. In response, two new large buildings are being constructed. The first is eight stories and located in the Gateway District,<ref>Anderton, Dave. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> while the second will be 22 stories high and is currently under construction on Main Street.<ref> ''Hamilton Partners'' (2007). Retrieved on ].</ref> In addition, the historic Walker Bank Building is currently undergoing major renovations that will enable it to achieve Class A office space status.<ref> ''Downtown Rising'' (2006). Retrieved on ]. Downtown Rising Web Site </ref> Construction of the Gateway District, ], and planned ] service have supported the revival of downtown.

==Law and government==
], seat of city government since 1894. It also served as Utah's first statehouse from 1896 until the current ] was dedicated on ], ].<ref></ref>]]
Since 1979 Salt Lake City has had a ] ]. The ] and the seven ]s are elected to four-year terms. Mayoral elections are held the same year as three of the councilors. The other four councilors are staggered two years from the mayoral. Council seats are defined by geographic population boundaries. Each councilor represents approximately 26,000 citizens. Officials are not subject to ]s. The most recent election was held in 2005.

The city has elected ] mayoral candidates since the 1970s. Councilors are elected under specific issues and are usually well-known.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} ] play no significant role. The city has two elected ] and an openly ] man, representing the city in the State House and Senate, respectively.<ref>Roche, Lisa Riley. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref>

The ] was the most heated topic in the days of the ] and ], when many candidates would be LDS Bishops and ] referred to Brigham Young as "the only monarch in America." Non-Mormons are commonly called "]s". This tension is still reflected today with the ''Bridging the Religious Divide'' campaign.<ref>Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "Mormons, non-Mormons clear the air", ''The Salt Lake Tribune''.</ref> This campaign was initiated when some city residents complained that the Utah political establishment was unfair in its dealings with non-LDS residents by giving the LDS Church preferential treatment, while LDS residents perceived a growing ] bias in city politics.

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|Søren Simonsen||7th district||2009
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The current mayor is ], who gained international attention for actively organizing a protest against President ] during his visit to Salt Lake City for the 2005 ] convention.<ref>Bernick Jr., Bob; Roche, Lisa Riley. "", ''Deseret Morning News'', ]. Retrieved on ].</ref> He again held a protest against President Bush when the president addressed the 2006 ] convention.<ref>Burr, Thomas; May, Heather. "Protesting President Bush's visit", ''The Salt Lake Tribune''.</ref> He is supportive of ], the ], ] ], alternative energy sources, and the relaxation of Utah state liquor laws.<ref>{{cite news | title=Rocky on liquor rules: 'Asinine' | author=Lori Buttars | publisher=] | date=2006-6-21}}, but Anderson's position on alcohol predates the 2002 Olympics, see also {{cite news | title=Alcohol Angst ; Utah isn't the only prudish state when it comes to drinking. We surely aren't the stingiest when it comes to liquor licenses. We don't even have the highest sin tax. So why does the world believe it can't get a drink here and why do Utah drinkers gripe so much? | author=Greg Burton and Joe Baird | publisher=] | date=2001-08-05}}</ref> He has also been accused of abusive and demanding working conditions by former staffers and inflammatory remarks towards the LDS Church, and has been criticized for spending city funds on the purchase of alcohol for dignitaries and guests.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,635154076,00.html | title=News' reporting 'reckless and deceptive' | first=Rocky | last=Anderson | date=] | publisher=]}}</ref> He also worked with environmentalists to block construction of the ], accusing UDOT of a sloppy ], which was ruled as incomplete. Rocky maintains wide public support within Salt Lake City.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} He has supported civil rights and hate crimes legislation.

The city is home to several non-governmental think-tanks and advocacy groups such as the conservative Sutherland Institute, the gay-rights group Equality Utah, and the quality-growth advocates Envision Utah. Salt Lake hosted many foreign dignitaries during the ], and in 2006 the ] began his U.S. tour in the city and ] ambassador to the United States opened a cultural center.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.aifl.org/html/web/Lets_be_partners-May_2006_Utah.pdf | title=Let's be partners, Israel's ambassador urges governor | author=Matt Canham | date=] | publisher=]}}</ref> President ] visited in 2005 and again in 2006 for national veterans' conventions, both visits of which were protested by Mayor Rocky Anderson. Other political leaders such as ] and ] gave speeches in the city in 2005.

{{see also|List of mayors of Salt Lake City}}

==Education==
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] called it the best in the U.S. in 2006.]]
In 1847 pioneer Jane Dillworth held the first classes in her tent for the children of the first LDS families. In the last part of the 1800s, there was much controversy over how children in the area should be educated. LDS and non-LDS could not agree on the level of religious influence in schools. Today, many LDS youths in grades 9 through 12 attend some form of religious instruction, referred to as ].

Because of high birth rates and large classrooms, Utah spends less per student than any other state yet simultaneously spends more per capita than any state with the exception of ]. Money is always a challenge, and many businesses donate to support schools. Several districts have set up foundations to raise money. Recently, money was approved for the reconstruction of more than half of the elementary schools and one of the middle schools in the ], which serves most of Salt Lake City proper. There are twenty-three elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools (Highland, East, and West, with the former ] being converted to the South City campus of the ], and an alternative high school (Horizonte) located within the school district. In addition, Highland has recently been selected as the site for the charter school Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts (SPA), while Salt Lake City proper also holds many Catholic schools, including Judge Memorial High School. ] is the area's premier ].

Postsecondary educational options in Salt Lake City include the ], ], ], ], and ]. There are also many trade and technical schools such as the Utah College of Massage Therapy.

:''See also: ]''

==Culture==
===Arts===
], where the Clark Planetarium is located.]]

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Utah Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Church History and Art are some of the museums located in Salt Lake City. Other museums include the Utah State Historical Society, Daughters of Utah Pioneer Memorial Museum, Fort Douglas Military Museum, and the Social Hall Heritage Museum. ] at the ] houses an ] theater.

Salt Lake City provides many venues for both professional and amateur theatre. The city attracts many traveling ] and ] performances. Local professional acting companies include the Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake Acting Company, and Plan-B Theatre Company.

Salt Lake City is the home of the ], founded in 1847. The Choir's weekly program, called '']'', is the longest-running continuous network broadcast in the world.<ref></ref> Salt Lake City is also the home to the ], which was founded in 1940 by ] and has become widely renowned. The orchestra's original home was the ], but since the 1990s has performed at ] in the western downtown area.

The city also has a local music scene dominated by ], ], ], and ] groups. There are also many clubs which offer musical venues. Popular groups or persons who started in the Wasatch Front area or were raised and influenced by it include ], ], and the lead singer of ], ]. In 2004 over 200 bands submitted tracks for a compilation by a local music ], ''SLUG'' ("Salt Lake Underground"). The 15-year-old free monthly zine trimmed the submissions to 59 selections featuring diverse music types such as ], ], ], punk, and a variety of rock and roll.

The University of Utah is home to two highly-ranked dance departments, the Ballet Department and the Department of Modern Dance. Professional dance companies in Salt Lake City include Ballet West, Rire Woodbury, and Repertory Dance Theatre.

Many films, music videos, commercials, and TV shows have been recorded in the Salt Lake metropolitan area. They include: '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'' ''"]"''. In 2006 it was revealed that ], the author of '']'', was in the city studying the symbols on the ] and the ], among other historical buildings, for inclusion in an upcoming book.

===Events===
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Although the city is often stereotyped as a predominantly LDS city, it is culturally and religiously diverse. The city is the location of many cultural activities,<ref>. ''EventGuide.network''.</ref> Mormon and otherwise. A major state holiday is ], ], the anniversary of the ]s' entry into the Salt Lake Valley. It is celebrated each year with a week's worth of activities, including a children's parade, a horse parade, the featured ] (one of the largest parades in the ]), a rodeo, and a large fireworks show at Liberty Park.

Salt Lake City has a significant gay population, and the second-largest parade in the city is a ], part of the annual ] held every June.<ref name="SLC Gay Population"/>

First Night on New Year's Eve, a celebration emphasizing family-friendly entertainment and activities held at ] at the University of Utah, culminates with a fireworks display at midnight.

The Greek Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day, celebrates Utah's Greek heritage and is located at the downtown Greek Orthodox Church. The 3-day event includes Greek music, dance groups, Cathedral tours, booths and a large buffet. Attendance ranges from 35,000 - 50,000.

The Utah Arts Festival has been held annually since 1977 with an average attendance of 80,000. About 130 booths are available for visual artists and there are five performance venues for musicians.<ref></ref>

Salt Lake City also hosts portions of the ]. The festival, which is held each year, brings many cultural icons, movie stars, celebrities, and thousands of film buffs to see the largest independent film festival in the United Sates. However, the main location of the event is in nearby ].

Beginning in 2004, Salt Lake City has been the host of the international ]. In 2006 ] and many of the nation's best cyclist had engagements.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,650196508,00.html | title=Tour of Utah takes step forward | author=Jared Eborn | date=2006-10-06 | publisher=]}}</ref>

Salt Lake City was host to the ]. At the time of the 2002 Olympics, Salt Lake City was the most populated area to hold a Winter Olympic games. The event put Salt Lake City in the international spotlight and is regarded by many as being one of the most successful winter olympics ever.<ref>"The Salt Lake City Games were by all accounts the most successful Winter Olympics ever." &mdash; {{cite news | title=Games Helped to Heal a Nation | author=Linda Fantin | date=2002-09-11 | publisher=]}}; " Controversies aside, the 2002 Salt Lake games may prove to be the most successful Winter Olympics in recent history." &mdash; {{cite news | title= Hey, baby, it's gold outside | author=Betsy Streisand | date=2002-02-25 | publisher=]}}.</ref>

===Media===
]'', the largest ].]]
{{see also|List of Salt Lake City media|Salt Lake City in film}}
Salt Lake City has many diverse media outlets. Most of the major ] and ]s are based in or near the city. The Salt Lake City metropolitan area is ranked as the 31st largest radio<ref>. ''Arbitron''. Retrieved January 1, 2005</ref> and 36th largest television<ref>. ''Nielsen Media Research''. Retrieved December 29, 2004.</ref> market in the United States.

Print media include two major daily newspapers, '']'' and the '']'', and the ], '']''. Other more specialized publications include ''Nuestro Mundo'' of the Spanish-speaking community and '']'', '']'' and '']'' for the ]. There are many local magazines, such as ''Salt Lake Magazine'' (a bimonthly lifestyle magazine), '' Wasatch Woman Magazine'' (a bimonthly magazine spotlighting the successes of local women), and '' Salt Lake Underground (SLUG)]'', an alternative underground music magazine. The popular online music festival, , is owned by Salt Lake City-based indie record label Rippyfish records.

] is one of Utah's oldest television stations. KSL has downtown studios at "Broadcast House" in the Triad Center office complex. Most other television stations had until recently moved out of the downtown core and relocated in the suburbs. However, ] was recently given a Redevelopment Agency (RDA) grant, and moved its studios to Main Street. Its news desk overlooks the street, with a large window behind the anchor desk.

Because television and radio stations serve a larger area (usually the entire state of Utah, as well as parts of western ], southern ], parts of ], and eastern ]), ratings returns tend to be higher than those in similar-sized cities. Some Salt Lake radio stations are carried on ] networks throughout the state.

Salt Lake City has become a case of ] on the ] dial; one cannot go through more than about two frequencies on an FM ] before encountering another broadcasting station. A variety of companies, most notably Millcreek Broadcasting and ], have constructed ] on Humpy Peak in the ] to the east. These towers allow frequencies allocated to nearby mountain communities to be boosted by smaller, low-powered FM transmitters along the Wasatch Front.

==Sites of interest and City Architecture==
{{main|Buildings and sites of Salt Lake City, Utah}}
] performing in the ].]]
As Salt Lake City is the headquarters for ], there are many historic and actual LDS sites around the city. The largest is ], which includes the ] and visitors’ centers that are open to the public, free of charge. Temple Square also includes the historic ], home of the world-famous ]. The modern ] is across the street to the north. The ], the world’s largest genealogical library in the world, is located just west of Temple Square. It is run by the LDS Church and is open to the public and free of charge.

] ]]] ]]

The ] was named Library of the Year by the ]<ref>. Tammy Walquist, ''Deseret Morning News.''</ref> and features a distinctive, unique architectural style. The roof of the building serves as a viewpoint for the Salt Lake Valley. The ] Building offers marble floors and a dome similar to that of the building that houses the U.S. Congress. Other notable historical buildings include the ], built in 1894, and the Roman Catholic ], built in 1909.

Near the mouth of Emigration Canyon lies ], which re-creates typical 19th-century LDS pioneer life. ] is located across the street from the park. The city’s largest public park, at over 100 acres, Liberty Park features a lake with an island in the middle and the Tracy Aviary. The park is home to a large number of birds, both wild and in the aviary.

Salt Lake City is also home to a few major shopping centers. ] is an indoor and outdoor mall with many independent art boutiques, restaurants, and national retailers. The buildings housing the shops are renovated trolley barns with cobblestone streets. The ], an outdoor shopping mall, is the city’s newest major shopping center and has many national restaurants, clothing retailers, a movie theater, the ], a music venue called The Depot, and a 2002 Olympic Park.

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On ], ], the LDS Church, who owns the ] and Crossroads Mall, both on Main Street, announced plans to demolish the malls, a skyscraper, and several other buildings to make way for the $1 billion ] redevelopment. It will combine several new office and residential buildings (one of which will be the third-tallest building in the city) around an outdoor shopping center featuring a stream, fountain, and other outdoor amenities, and is expected to be completed in ].<ref>. Doug Smeath, ''Deseret Morning News''.</ref> ] is a neighborhood with a small town main street shopping area and numerous old parks. ] is the second largest park in the city, and is host to frequent outdoor events and the primary ] fireworks in the city.

Other attractions within proximity of Salt Lake City include the ] (where the world's first ] was joined), the ], the ], the ], Gardner Historic Village, ski resorts such as ] and ], resort towns such as ], one of the largest dinosaur museums in the U.S. at Thanksgiving Point in ], and the world’s largest man-made excavation at ].
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==Sports and recreation==
]s, such as ] and ], are popular activities in the ] east of Salt Lake City. Eight ski resorts lie within 50 miles (80 km) of the city. ], ], ], and ] are located in ] and ] Cottonwood Canyons to the southeast, ], ], and ] are located to the east, near ] in ], and ] is located to the southeast in ]. The ski resorts see frequent storms that deposit light, dry snow due to a phenomenon known as the ], where storms amplified by the warm waters of the Great Salt Lake precipitate in the Wasatch Mountains. Alta and Deer Valley only allow skiing, while the others allow both skiing and snowboarding. The popularity of the ski resorts has increased nearly 29% since the ].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.wolfcreekresort.com/news-SLT-5-17-06.htm | title=Utah's ski industry chalks up another record year for visitors | author=Mike Gorrell |coauthor=Knight Ridder | date=2006-05-16 | publisher=]}}</ref>

Most of the ski resorts also offer summer activities. The mountains surrounding Salt Lake City are very popular for ], ], ], ], and other related outdoor activities. In addition, the many small reservoirs and rivers in the Wasatch Mountains are popular for ], ], and other water-related activities. Salt Lake City is the primary jumping-off point for exploring the national parks and monuments and rugged terrain of the southern half of the state, as it contains the only international airport in the state.

Salt Lake City is home to the ] team ], which plays at ], and ] of ] that began play in 2005 and currently plays at ] at the ]. An as-of-yet ] ] for Real Salt Lake has been approved for the suburb of ] and will finish construction by the 2008 season after undergoing nearly 2 years of funding difficulties.<ref>. Leigh Dethman, ''Deseret Morning News.''</ref> Salt Lake City also received an ] team known as the ] in 2006, who were popular in their first season in ], recording the highest average attendance in the league.<ref></ref> It is also the home of the ] ] team, a ] Triple A affiliate that plays in the ]. Nearby ] has the ] of the ]. The new ] league has twice attempted to expand into the city, first with the ] in the 2004-05 season (which folded after reaching the quarterfinals of the playoffs) and later with the ] (who folded before ever playing a game). The ] (CBA) also attempted an expansion with the ], who folded halfway through the 2006-07 season. The ] of the ] were once located within the city, but moved to ] and became the ].

Because Utah lacks a professional ] team of its own, college football is very popular in the state. The ] and ] both maintain large and faithful followings in the city, and ] are intense during the annual game between the two universities. This is sometimes referred to as the ], despite the fact that Utah is a secular university.

==Transportation==
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===Roads===
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There are four major freeways located within Salt Lake City. ] runs north-south just west of downtown, while ] enters near the airport and briefly merges with I-15 west of downtown before heading east through residential neighborhoods into ]. ] (the 2100 South freeway) runs east-west along the border with ]; and ], a beltway, traverses the city's northwest and west neighborhoods and encircles the city's southern suburbs. SR-201, I-15, and I-80 bisect one another at the "spaghetti bowl" just south of the city in neighboring ].

] offramp near Downtown Salt Lake City]]

An additional freeway, known as the ], which is part of the ] system, is proposed to reduce growing congestion and accommodate rapidly-growing population along the west side of the ], with construction set to begin as early as 2008 and completion after 2015. The first portion of the ] system, known as Legacy Parkway, has begun construction as of November 2006 and will connect into ] just north of the city borders by 2008. This highway is expected to significantly reduce congestion on ] into ]. ] (Bangerter Highway) is an expressway that provides access to the rapidly growing western and southern cities of the Salt Lake Valley, beginning at ]. ] enters from Davis County parallel to I-15 before heading southeast into downtown. In downtown, U.S. 89 becomes State Street and extends south as the main surface street through the center of the city. Both S.R. 154 and U.S. 89 connect to I-15 at the far south end of the valley.

===Public transportation===
] on Main Street. The light rail system connects the city to its southern suburbs.]]
Salt Lake City's ] service is operated by the ] (UTA) and includes light rail and bus routes (with the addition of ] in 2008). The 19-mile ] system, called ], consists of two lines originating downtown. Daily ridership averages 53,400, nearly four times original projections,<ref>. Nicole Warburton, ''Deseret Morning News.''</ref> and is the ].

Both lines begin at the ] near the western edge of downtown and head east to ]. From there they turn south; near the courthouse, the University Line heads east to the ]. The Sandy Line continues south to ], and has a total of 18 stations. The University Line heads east to the ] and ends at the University Medical Center. The line has a total of 11 stations.

TRAX began service on ], ], and the University Line opened in 2001 and was extended in 2003 to its current terminus at the University Medical Center. The Mid-Jordan Line to the ] in ] and the ] lines have been approved, as well. An additional two stations were recently approved west of the ] through the ] and will end at the Intermodal Hub located on 600 West between 200 South and 300 South. A sales tax hike for road improvements, light rail, and commuter rail was approved on ], 2006.<ref>. Nicole Warburton, ''Deseret Morning News.''</ref> A ] line, ], running north from Salt Lake City into ] and ] Counties, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2008.

In addition, a non-UTA, non-profit vintage rail trolley system is being planned for the ] neighborhood.<ref></ref>

UTA also operates an extensive bus system that extends throughout the ] from ] in the north to ] in the south and as far west as ]. UTA also operates routes to the ski resorts in ] and ] Cottonwood Canyons during the ski season (typically November to April).

], the national passenger rail system, provides service to Salt Lake City, operating its ] daily in both directions between ] and ] across the bay from ]. ] serves Salt Lake City as well, providing access north-to-south through Utah along the I-15 corridor. ] is located 7 mi (11 km) west of downtown. ] has hub operations at the airport and is currently expanding its Salt Lake City service. Ute Cab, City Cab, and ] are the major ] services.

==Sister cities==
Salt Lake City has several ],<ref>. ''Sister Cities International''.</ref> including:

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*{{cite book | title=Grace & Grandeur: A History of Salt Lake City | author=Alexander, Thomas G. | year=2001 | publisher=Heritage Media Corp | id=ISBN 1-886483-60-4}}
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*{{cite book | title=The Gathering Place: An Illustrated History of Salt Lake City | author=McCormick, John S. | year=2000 | publisher=Signature Books | id=ISBN 1-56085-132-5}}
*{{cite book | title=Insiders' Guide: Salt Lake City | author=Rainey, Virginia | year=2004 | publisher=Globe Pequot Press | id=ISBN 0-7627-2836-1 | edition=4th}}
*Stober, Daniel (2004). . Retrieved 2004.
*{{cite news | first=Terry | last=McCarthy | title=The New Utah | date=February 03, 2002 | publisher=Time.com | url=http://www.time.com/time/olympics2002/article/0,8599,198870,00.html }}
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