Saving Utah’s Old Mill and Little Cottonwood Canyon: Is Development Worth the Cost?

From a $46 million historic restoration to a billion-dollar gondola, preservation advocate Eva Chan questions whether Utah is doing enough to protect its natural beauty and cultural heritage. When Eva Chan moved to Utah four years ago after spending 21 years working on Wall Street, she was struck by the beauty of Little Cottonwood Canyon. “I just thought it looked like paradise,” Chan told Utah Stories. “I’m surprised it’s not a national park.” But as she learned more about the canyon, she became concerned about the pressure to develop it. Today, Chan serves on the board of Friends of Alta and advocates for preserving both the canyon and the historic Cottonwood Paper Mill, commonly known as the Old Mill. During a recent Utah Stories podcast, Chan explained why she believes these landmarks deserve greater protection. Could the Gondola Threaten Utah’s Drinking Water?

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