'Ballpark, we can do better. Rather than focusing on problems, let’s work together to find solutions. Let’s make sure everyone knows how great the Ballpark neighborhood really is,' writes Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano.
The Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City photographed on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.I have lived in the Ballpark neighborhood since 2015, and while the May 8 Salt Lake Tribune article “,” does a good job of highlighting the troubling and important experiences of some, others in the Ballpark Neighborhood emphasize a more optimistic view. We see its potential.
Crime does exist in our city, and many Ballpark residents do feel unsafe. This is unfortunate and unacceptable. Salt Lake City is working hard to find solutions, including increasing the capacity of our police and fire departments, hiring more social workers and are locating a new office in Ballpark, expanding the Downtown Ambassador’s to Ballpark, creating new programs including civilian responders and park rangers, and investing in affordable housing.
Direct investment in public safety, however, is not the only way the city is supporting in Ballpark’s future. Our neighborhood has inherent advantages including public transit, walkability, great freeway access, wonderful restaurants and bars, diverse housing types and affordability and, of course, the Salt Lake Bees. Even more exciting than what we already enjoy is what is on the horizon.lays out an ambitious vision for the neighborhood.
I also invite our community’s compassion and kindness to guide our view of people experiencing poverty, addiction, or mental health issues. Yes, crime and homelessness often coexist. But being unsheltered is not a crime. Addiction is not a crime. Mental Health Crisis is not a crime. The more we treat others with respect, the more likely they are to improve their lives and in turn the safety and welfare of our entire community.
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