Salt Lake City considers rezoning former LDS Church property for townhome development
October 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM MT · via Building Salt Lake · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A real estate development proposal seeks to rezone a Fairpark property currently held by the LDS Church for the construction of townhomes, signaling potential Church asset redeployment in Salt Lake City. The rezoning request reflects ongoing development pressure in the city and raises questions about the Church's use of its extensive local real estate holdings. The proposal will require city approval and illustrates how Church property decisions intersect with municipal planning and development.
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