🌱 Bridge Housing Program Will Continue + 'Fire Blankets' For EV Fires

Hello, neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Including...

• City Council votes to continue bridge housing program.
• Scottsdale Fire is testing "fire blankets" for electric vehicle fires.
• City of Scottsdale publicly available datasets.

But first, your local weather: There will be plenty of sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 70.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale City Council has voted to continue the controversial bridge housing program. The program aims to assist families and seniors experiencing homelessness by providing temporary housing and case management with the goal of returning clients to independent living within 120 days. The City Council's discussion of the program is "the final step in accepting state grant funding." The original contract with Independence 47 hotel near Indian Bend and Pima Roads was approved, so the city will continue to utilize 10 rooms at the hotel to house these clients without any additional stipulations. (abc15.com, City of Scottsdale)
2. The Scottsdale Fire Department is testing new "fire blankets" to combat electric vehicle fires. As hybrid and electric cars grow in popularity, there has been an increase in lithium-ion battery fires. These fires can be very difficult to extinguish, and they also emit extremely toxic gases. The "fire blanket" that Valley fire agencies are currently testing is "made of graphite and a silicon polymer to help isolate the flames and reduce oxygen to the fire." The hope is that this technology will "help contain these large fires, prevent toxins from spreading, and protect our first responders." (Arizona's Family, Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
3. Have you checked out Open Data Scottsdale yet? The City of Scottsdale "promotes openness, transparency, and accountability" by offering "50 publicly available datasets that can be explored by category." You can check out how many Scottsdale households have internet access in comparison to those in neighboring communities, view active building permits, locate public amenities, and more. (City of Scottsdale)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Friday, September 22

• Scottsdale Bakes: Surprising Ingredients. Register online for this virtual event. (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Memory Lounge: Lara Plecas at Center Space at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. "In this bundle dyeing working shop we will utilize flower petals, leaves, onions skins, turmeric powder, and other plant material to create beautiful one-of-a-kind naturally dyed tea towels that each participant will create and be able to take home to use." (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
• Fall Opening Artist Conversation + Performance at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Fall Opening Celebration at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. "There will be music, a cash bar, and a special performance by Nicole L. Olson." (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
• Jazz Lounge: Letters to Joni at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "As the temperatures drop, Old Town Scottsdale comes alive with the vibrant colors of autumn and artistic inspiration. Grab a friend and embark on an art-filled adventure this week." (Old Town Scottsdale via Facebook)
• "With so many amazing things happening at Scottsdale PD, we started a Content Creator Group made up of employees across our organization. They will help create content for our social media highlighting SPD such as this video made by someone from the class." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going... Learn more about this technology during a virtual Waymo 101 presentation 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 on Zoom. Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../tZAufuyrrjguHtEfucOoqUfvW3snH..." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Cooler weather and the @airshow.mcasmiramar this weekend! We will have members of our recruitment team there to answer questions and help you get started on your career path here at #ScottsdalePD. Visit ScottsdalePD.com for more information on job openings and the benefits package we offer." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Attention Scottsdale students! Last call for entries in this year's Constitution Day Contest. The deadline is just 10 days away." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Looking for effective solutions for your business challenges? The Scottsdale Chamber has you covered! Join us today and take advantage of networking events, educational workshops, and exclusive business tools. Call us at 480-355-7700 or visit www.scottsdalechamber.com!" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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