🌱 1,400 New Homes Coming To Sugar House + U's New Head Of Safety

Salt Lake City UT

06 January, 2022

6:09 PM

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Morning, people of Salt Lake City! It's me again, Joseph Peterson, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily. First, today's weather: Some sun, then clouds. High: 48 Low: 33. Here are the top 4 stories in Salt Lake City today: The Sugar House neighborhood is fast becoming a veritable second "downtown" for Salt Lake City, and the rapid growth it's experienced in recent years is by no means slowing down. With Utah's scant housing market, it comes to some as welcome news that builders are at work in Sugar House adding more than 1,400 new homes in medium-rise housing developments in the densely urban neighborhood. (buildingsaltlake.com) Are you looking for a job? Your Salt Lake City Patch has featured this story before but the need to fully staff up in order to open temporary homeless shelters remains dire. Should the city meet its staffing needs, then 250 beds in a Ramada Inn on North Temple can be made ready for use. (fox13now.com) The University of Utah has chosen former Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires as the school's new chief safety officer. In a position created as part of the set of reforms put in place in response to the murder of U Student Lauren McCluskey, Keith will be the second person to lead the office. (KSL.com) Local food writer Corinne Bauer finds cold-weather comfort in the kind of pizza made famous by Michigan's Motor City itself in this review of Sugar House's Detroit-style pizzeria and restaurant, Bricks Corner. (SLUG Magazine) From our sponsor: Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Salt Lake City! This Weekend in Salt Lake City: It's a David Bowie Birthday Party! Featuring cover sets by Major Tom, The Graylings + DJ Set by NixBeat & DJ Retrograde, tonight at the Urban Lounge. (FRI 7:00 PM)Check out the Clever Octopus's Fix-It Clinic in partnership with Utah Recycling Alliance. Start off the new year fresh, fixing yester-year's broken treasures to save you money, build your DIY restoration skills and curb the waste stream. Featured onsite will be a team of volunteer fix-it clinic coaches and stations focused on sewing, woodworking, electronic and mechanical repairs. (SAT 10:30 AM) Bring the entire family to the Libby Gardner Hall as the Salt Lake Symphony presents "The Story of Music," our annual family concert. This year, audiences will be enthralled with Kile Smith's retelling of the classic tale, The Bremen Town Musicians, along with the world premiere of a new work expressly written for families by Utah's own Kurt Bestor. (SAT 2:00 PM) From my notebook: "Have you ever seen a kit fox? The kit fox (vulpes macrotis) is native to much of the western United States and can be found across the state of Utah in open desert or shrub-grass habitats. It is primarily a nocturnal species, but is sometimes seen outside its den during the early morning or evening hours." (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) "Here is some welcomed news: a wet December has led to improving drought conditions across the state of Utah. The latest drought monitor, released today, shows extreme drought has reduced from nearly 79% of the state to 34% of the state." (Facebook) "For all the film buffs out there, we've created the perfect itinerary to see the sites of Sundance films shot right here in Utah. This three-day road trip takes you through the mountains, desert flats, and cityscapes featured in standout Sundance films such as "SLC Punk!" "Wind River," and "Hereditary." (Visit Utah) "With surging case counts, it's more important than ever to make sure you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you have questions about the vaccine, join the Salt Lake County Health Department for an informational meeting today, January 7, at the Glendale-Mountain View Community Learning Center" (Salt Lake City School District) "LIVE BIRD SHOW! Join us this Saturday at 11:00 AM for an interactive learning experience presented by Hawk Watch International. This event is free with admission." (Discovery Gateway Children's Museum) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Social Security Seminar (January 10) Add your event Loving the Salt Lake City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow morning 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.