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Conflict Surrounds Proposed Grand Canyon Development Project

Tusayan proposed roadway easements
(Photo courtesy of Kaibab National Forest)
Tusayan proposed roadway easements.

The Grand Canyon is once again the focus of attention for a project with pretty clear dividing lines of conflict.

Forest officials are hearing from the public on requests for easements that, if approved, could lead to a major development in the tiny town of Tusayan — just outside of the Grand Canyon. There would be 3 million square feet of retail space put together by Stilo Development.

We talked with Kevin Dahl of the National Parks Conservation Association and Andy Jacobs of the Valley-based Policy Development Group, which is representing Stilo.

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Steve Goldstein was a host at KJZZ from 1997 to 2022.