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Home / News Articles / Will SLC be awesome when you are 65?

Will SLC be awesome when you are 65?

May 18, 2026 (City Cast Salt Lake)

By 2060, Utahns older than 65 are estimated to be 23% of the state’s population. Are our cities ready for that? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Foundation research analyst Ashley Marshall-Cantor about the gaps and bright spots in local aging plans.

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