Jan. 2023 | Vol. 05 Iss. 01
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MILLCREEK’S FIFTH YEAR IN REVIEW By Sara Milano | s.milano@mycityjournals.com
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nyone who has spent time around a 5 year old will tell you that they are curious. They ask big questions about the world and their place in it, such as “Who am I? What is important to me?” and “What are my dreams for the future?” They are in a rich period of developmental growth and learning where novel challenges present themselves every day and the opportunities seem boundless. Millcreek, in its fifth year as an incorporated city, encountered many of the same questions, challenges and opportunities as a 5-year-old child. In 2022, the city advocated for fair housing policies, improved access to outdoor spaces for its residents, and grappled with the growing pains of inflation and a booming population. Affordable Housing and the Unhoused Affordable housing continues to be a legislative priority for the city of Millcreek, which is uniquely poised to respond to the housing challenges of a burgeoning city and state. Because Millcreek’s incorporation was so recent, legislators are not limited by precedent, history or long-held views on housing issues. In this way, they are able to serve as an example for other cities in Utah struggling to meet the needs of an increasing unhoused population. The homeless overflow shelter stands out as an instance where Millcreek met a challenge with compassion by asserting its values. The Utah State Legislature mandated that all cities submit one possible location for the winter overflow shelter, which hosts unhoused residents who cannot sleep outside during the coldest months. Millcreek’s Calvin Smith Library was selected as the state’s designated overflow facility in September. On Sept. 15, the city hosted a special public meeting with resiContinued page 5
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Residents enjoy the newly opened outdoor skating loop at Millcreek Common. (Courtesy Millcreek newsletter)
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