Parker Mortensen

Salt Lake City

Producer, Writer, and Editor at Slug Magazine

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Bridge21's first neuro-inclusive home is finished, and residents are moving in

1 week ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

A crowd filled Bridge21’s newly finished house in Silver Summit last week as the nonprofit showed off what could potentially be the first of several homes for neurodiverse adults. The Park City-based housing nonprofit, which seeks to bridge the gap of institutional support for people who have autism, ADHD and other learning differences that tends to widen once an individual turns 21, designed the house to be accessible and friendly for its tenants.
High Valley Transit hosts open house as three-year construction period nears

1 week ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

At an open house Tuesday at the Richins Building, High Valley Transit welcomed the public’s questions about the agency’s bus rapid transit project that will widen S.R. 224 with dedicated bus lanes. Construction is slated to start in August. After receiving a reaffirmed commitment from the city and with Stacy Witbeck as the selected contractor, the project is finally happening, and High Valley had answers for the public’s questions about the three years of construction ahead of them.
By choosing green transport, Parkites saved big money this winter

2 weeks ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

Park City Transit estimates area commuters collectively saved over $100,000 this winter by choosing green transportation. Over 3,300 residents participated in the Winter Commuter Rewards Campaign using Ride On, the city’s online platform where users can log trips they’ve made by bike, bus, even walking — anything other than a single-occupancy vehicle trip, otherwise known as driving a car alone.
Park City Council to continue considering ranked-choice voting in special session Monday

2 weeks ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

Park City Council will meet for a special session Monday at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers and remotely via Zoom. Those interested in attending online can do so here. They’ll then also meet for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday at 4:10 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Pile burning scheduled for Friday in Treasure Hill

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

Alpine Forestry will conduct pile burning on Treasure Hill Friday evening, according to Owner David Telian. The forestry group anticipates being on site Saturday, too. Related Stories
Rustic Lumber opens Park City showroom

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

Rustic Lumber Company has announced the opening of its new showroom in Park City, which will aim to provide customers with premium lumber at competitive prices, the company said. “We’re proud to bring our high-quality, mill-direct lumber selection to Park City,” said Nate Hatch, owner at Rustic Lumber Utah.
The Uninvited women's snowboarding event kicks off at Woodward April 10

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

Woodward Park City will host its third annual iteration of The Uninvited, a four-day women’s snowboarding event, April 10-13. Over 70 riders from across the world will compete for a $60,000 prize purse and an opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage.
High Valley Transit headquarters nearing May ribbon cutting

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

High Valley Transit’s new $46 million headquarters near Silver Summit is on track to hit its planned opening in May, and the days are numbered for the group’s makeshift tent facility across from Ecker Hill Middle School off Interstate 80.
Planning Commission to hear Snow Park update, more at Wednesday meeting

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

The Park City Planning Commission will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for a special session. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda highlights include the following items, courtesy of the city:   Snow Park Subdivision and Condominium Plat The commission will hear two items regarding the Snow Park Village project: a subdivision creating a lot for the Snow Park Village and a condominium plat to create units of ownership for the phase one parking structure.
Savannah's Unique Boutique brings mountain glam to Junction Commons

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Parker Mortensen

Savannah’s Unique Boutique, a custom-clothing store and boutique opening this weekend at Junction Commons, began eight years ago when then-6-year-old Savannah Padilla started selling homemade soaps door-to-door. “I really enjoyed making it with my mom,” said Savannah, now 14. “It was a really fun thing to do that we could do together.” She and her mom, Stephanie, would make the soaps in different shapes and colors, adding flair like shimmer and texture.