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Apr 16
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A Big Idea for Salt Lake’s Nightlife

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With two bars closing on Main Street, how can Salt Lake City upgrade its nightlife? Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for a "night advocate" and explains the science behind creating a vibrant city after dark.

Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing

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