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Residents press Ogden leaders to keep Taylor Canyon green; mayor promises study and more time
Summary
Hundreds of residents urged the council to preserve the surplus Taylor Canyon school site as parkland. The mayor said the school district agreed to allow more time beyond the 90‑day statutory review for a space‑utilization study and neighborhood engagement and said he will not propose high‑density apartments.
A large turnout of Ogden residents on Tuesday urged the mayor and city council to preserve the former Taylor Canyon Elementary School site as green space rather than allowing high‑density development.
Residents described daily use of the site by families and children, listed neighborhood survey results, and urged council members to consider options such as a community land trust and improved park amenities. Elsa Bowman, identifying herself as a mother and longtime resident, said, "This space is already…
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