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🌱 Authorities Shutdown Homeless Camp + Pioneer Park $20M Vision

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Joseph Peterson, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 55 Low: 34. Sunset 6:07 PM. Here's a look at your Patch Forecast for the week ahead.

Here are the top five stories in Salt Lake City today:

  1. Frustrations rise in the wake of authorities clearing and relocating about 100 people from a Salt Lake homeless camp at 546 S 700 W on Thursday. Residents of the tent city named it Fort Pioneer and prided themselves in keeping a clean camp and giving residents different jobs to do to serve the 'outdoor apartment community,' the preferred description over 'camp.' But the Salt Lake County Department of Health had pressing concerns and fostered aims to clear out the settlement for a while, but waited until space opened up in the Weigand Centerand other residential shelters. (KSL.com)
  2. New plans have been released that outline the $20 million vision for upgrading Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park. The oldest park in the Utah's capital has struggled with its reputation in recent years outside of its popular weekend farmer's market as a high-traffic location for vagrancy. But the neighborhood around this 10-acre public park has seen more population growth since 2010 than any other part of the city, and work on a reimagined space could begin as early as 2023 if the City Council gives the funding greenlight. (Salt Lake Tribune)
  3. The odds don't look good for the bid team behind Salt Lake City's effort to secure the 2024 GOP convention as Milwaukee emerges as a clear 'frontrunner' according to one report. Republican party leaders toured Milwaukee venues this week, and some national reporters have written that 'the verdict is in' regarding the selection of Wisconsin's most populous city. (fox13now.com)

Today in Salt Lake City:

  • The Utah Museum of Fine Arts presents as part of its Third Saturday For Families, Embroidery Textile Art. Free admission, Saturday. (1:00 PM)
  • Rolling Stone magazine called her one of the 50 best standup comics. See Margaret Cho headline at Wiseguys downtown, Saturday. (7:00 PM)
  • Jaks Theatre Company presents the timeless family favorite, Fiddler On The Roof, at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, today and this evening. (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Busy weekend at SLC International Airport for the Presidents Day Holiday. Allow plenty of time to navigate #TheNewSLC. Arrive two hours prior to boarding for domestic flights and three hours for international departures. Enjoy exploring the new shops and restaurants that have opened in the past few months!" (Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC))
  • "For the long weekend ahead, expect gradually warming temperatures through Sunday. A strong cold front looks likely Monday into early Tuesday. Significant mountain snow is possible, valley snow accumulations are less certain." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah)
  • "Explore a branch of mathematics that's profound, yet accessible. Beautiful Symmetry uses symmetry as a foundation to create works of art. Pick up your free Maker Kit starting Saturday, February 19. Then on Saturday, February 26, we'll complete the project together in an online workshop broadcast live on Zoom." (Salt Lake City Public Library)
  • "Help students beyond the classroom by directing your gift to the Bruin Pantry & three child-care centers for student parents, along with the Center for Health and Counseling need support. Your gift will provide physical, mental, and emotional support to our students. Be the Change by Giving!" (Salt Lake Community College)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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