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The city is considering allowing artificial turf in more places. It's a trade-off between saving water and potential environmental downsides like heat and runoff.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
The proposal could impact property values and maintenance costs for homeowners.
Homeowners looking for lower-maintenance landscaping options.
Neighbors concerned about heat island effects and potential chemical runoff.
A Salt Lake City school’s new sports complex features a huge turf field. Neighbors say it’s a heat island — and smells. The Salt Lake Tribune
'I feel like we're backtracking': Salt Lake City unsure about artificial turf rule change KSL
The city is considering allowing artificial turf in front yards, but many neighbors and council members are worried about heat, chemical runoff, and environmental damage.
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