A major tool in Utah’s fight against homelessness is expanding
State homelessness coordinator Wayne Niederhauser said that many unsheltered Utahns are more likely to move indoors if they can have more privacy.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A microshelter community near 500 South and 700 West in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.