🌱 Will SLC Skyscrapers Get Even Taller? + Pet Safety In The Utah Heat

Welcome back, Salt Lake City! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's dive right in.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 93 Low: 67.

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

1. Salt Lake animal officials are working to remind residents to keep pets safe in the heat. Sometimes it doesn't even take a lot of heat. On a 70-degree day, for example, all it takes is about 10 minutes for a car to heat up to 116 degrees. Review what to do when you see dogs alone in cars, and what best practices to be aware about with your pets in this review. (KJZZ)
2. This weekend will mark the summer season opening of the Utah Olympic Park near Park City. the park features activities like extreme tubing, ropes courses zip lines, the Summer Bobsled Experience and the famed Alpine Slide, just to name a few. As part of the opening event, there will be a team of 20 professional divers to put on a High Dive Exhibit. (Gephardt Daily)
3. We may just be scratching the surface of new heights for downtown skyscrapers in Salt Lake. As downtown grows, city planners are proposing updates that include clearances for even taller buildings that won't need to go through an additional layer of approvals and permissions. Other aspects of the proposed changes include the amount of greenery in public spaces and the sizes of parking lots. (Building Salt Lake)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Salt Lake City Arts Council and Primrose Productions SLC present an Acoustic Music Stroll at International Peace Gardens along the Jordan River this evening. (6 p.m.)
• SLCC's The Grand Theatre presents Head Over Heals, a bold new musical comedy, tonight at the Salt Lake Campus. (7:30 p.m.)
• It's Movies on The Plaza at The Gateway tonight, showing the original Karate Kid from 1984. Seating is first come first serve. (8:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• "Salt Lake City School District is proud to honor our graduating American Indian students at an Honoring Ceremony. During the ceremony, the students were provided with caps and stoles created by our local tribal elders, which they will wear at their school graduation ceremonies. Congratulations graduates!" (Salt Lake City School District)
• "Put your mental and physical health on your next itinerary with our easy-to-follow tips on how to expand your mind and heighten your overall well-being, all while exploring Utah's magnificent national parks." (Visit Utah)
• "We still have 500 Free combo vaccinations to give away! Make an appointment on our website www.utahpetadoptions.org" (Second Chance for Homeless Pets)
• "Are you ready to feel the beat? DJs and MCs are back at this year's festival! Starting every day at 5 p.m., catch our rotating schedule of local artists at the Urban Arts area. Head on over to uaf.org/urbanarts to take a peek at who's on the schedule." (Utah Arts Festival)
• "We are excited to announce that we have been nominated again as a Top 20 Place to Take Kids in Salt Lake City! Last year with all your help we made it to #5! Who thinks we can make it to the top 3 this year??" (Discovery Gateway Children's Museum)

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You're officially in the loop for today! 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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