The Fleet Block area in Salt Lake City, known for its murals commemorating victims of police violence, has been demolished to make way for housing and businesses. The murals, including images of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, served as a place for mourning and social justice demonstrations following Floyd’s murder almost five years ago. Residents like Mona Robinson feel a sense of loss as the space that provided comfort and respect is now gone. City officials cited the high cost of preservation and safety concerns as reasons for the demolition. Despite promises to preserve the spirit of the murals in the new development, families of the victims see the loss as irreplaceable. The area was a symbolic memorial and rallying point for police reform, and its destruction has left many feeling defeated. As the city looks to transform the space into open public areas and commissioned artwork, local families hope that the original intent of the murals will still be honored. The demolition of the Fleet Block and its murals represents a loss of a protest wall that was a place of love and remembrance for those impacted by police violence in Utah.
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