The Fleet Block area in Salt Lake City served as a place of remembrance for victims of police violence, featuring 26 murals including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The murals were demolished to make way for housing and small businesses, despite protests from residents and families of victims. The city cited cost and safety concerns as reasons for the demolition. The space had become a rallying point for social justice demonstrations following Floyd’s murder in 2015, but now exists only in memory. City officials plan to preserve three acres for public open space and feature commissioned artwork to honor social justice. However, families of the victims feel the loss of the murals is irreplaceable as they served as a symbol of protest and remembrance. The demolition of the murals has left residents feeling defeated and hoping that the city will stay true to their promises of honoring social justice in the new development. Despite the demolition, the families of the victims are advocating for the city to preserve the spirit of the murals in a respectful manner and to ensure their stories are not forgotten. The demolition of the murals marks the end of an era for the Fleet Block area and its significance as a space for reflection and community mourning.
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