DOCSLIB.ORG

Chapter 1: Purpose and Need

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Chapter 1: Purpose and Need Draper Transit Corridor Project Chapter 1: Purpose and Need 1.1 Introduction The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Utah Transit What is the purpose of the Authority (UTA) are considering a project that would provide fixed- Draper Transit Corridor Project? guideway, high-capacity, and higher-frequency transit service to the The purpose of the Draper Transit southernmost part of Salt Lake County. Corridor Project is to provide high- This project, called the Draper Transit Corridor Project, would quality, high-capacity rapid transit improve transportation mobility and connectivity; provide faster, service in the highly congested north- south travel corridor between Draper more-reliable public transportation services and linkages; increase and downtown Salt Lake City. The the capacity of the transportation system; and provide more travel project is intended to extend fixed- choices for residents and commuters in the project study area. The guideway public transportation service project also addresses UTA’s goal of improving operating efficiency. and benefits in the study corridor by providing faster, more-reliable transit The Draper Transit Corridor Project begins at the existing Sandy services than what can be achieved by Civic Center 10000 South Station of the UTA TRAX North-South operating buses in mixed-flow traffic. Light-Rail Transit (LRT) line and extends about 8.2 miles south to the Point of the Mountain at about 14600 South. The regional area surrounding the project is shown in Figure 1-1, Regional Area, at the end of this chapter. The study area for the Draper Transit Corridor Project is about Where are the figures for 26.5 square miles. The study area is generally bounded on the north Chapter 1? by 10000 South, on the east by 1300 East and then by a line about The figures for Chapter 1 are at the end 1 mile east of the UTA-owned right-of-way, on the south by a line of this chapter. 1 mile south of 14600 South, and on the west by the western Draper city limit and the Jordan River. The study area was extended west of Interstate 15 (I-15) based on comments received from the public during prior local studies and from elected public officials during informal consultation before scoping for the Draper Transit Corridor Project began. The study area is located primarily in the cities of Sandy and Draper and includes parts of White City, South Jordan, and Bluffdale. The project study area is shown in Figure 1-2, Project Study Area, at the end of this chapter. This chapter explains the purpose of and need for the Draper Transit Corridor Project. The chapter describes the background of the project, including the results of related studies conducted to date; the transportation problems in the study area; and the regional and local transportation needs that led UTA and FTA to identify the Draper Transit Corridor Project as a potential solution to the existing Draft Environmental Impact Statement Chapter 1: Purpose and Need | 1-1 Draper Transit Corridor Project transportation problems. The chapter also identifies the local and regional goals and objectives that will be used to evaluate project alternatives. 1.2 Summary of Project Purpose and Need 1.2.1 Purpose of the Project The purpose of the Draper Transit Corridor Project is to provide high-quality, high-capacity rapid transit service in the highly congested north-south travel corridor between Draper and downtown Salt Lake City as specified in the Wasatch Front Regional Council’s (WFRC) Wasatch Front Regional Transportation Plan: 2007–2030 (2030 RTP) (WFRC 2007a). The proposed project is intended to extend fixed-guideway public transportation service and benefits in the study corridor by providing faster, more-reliable transit services than what can be achieved by operating buses in mixed-flow traffic. The proposed project would provide more-reliable mobility for transit-dependent people (such as people of limited income, students, and retirees), encourage more pedestrian access to transit and less reliance on park-and-ride access at the existing end-of-the-line station, better serve reverse-peak travel movements for employment and educational access, serve rapidly developing areas, and decrease travel times to key urban area destinations. 1.2.2 Need for the Project The Draper Transit Corridor Project is needed because the travel What is travel demand? demands of residents and commuters in the study area in 2030 are Travel demand is the expected number expected to be greater than the capacity of the existing transportation of transportation trips in an area. Travel system due to population and employment growth in the area. demand can be met by various modes Another factor that influences increasing travel demand in the Draper of travel, such as automobile, bus, light rail, carpooling, and bicycling. Transit Corridor study area is changing land-use patterns, including the development of new activity centers and other attractions such as major employers and shopping centers. The need for the project results from the following factors: • Increasing vehicle congestion. Past and projected increases in traffic congestion in the Draper Transit Corridor study area are due to increases in regional and corridor population and employment. Between 2005 and 2030, the amount of time that 1-2 | Chapter 1: Purpose and Need Draft Environmental Impact Statement Draper Transit Corridor Project drivers spend in traffic in the Sandy and Draper areas is projected to increase by 115%, or more than double. As people travel more miles within an area, traffic slows down and is more likely to operate under stop-and-go conditions. • Lack of reliable travel times. Congested traffic adds more What factors support the need lengthy transit travel times and reduces the reliability of public for the Draper Transit Corridor transportation in the Draper Transit Corridor study area. The Project? average travel time for all trips originating in the Sandy and The need for the Draper Transit Draper areas is expected to increase by 13% by 2030. In Corridor Project results from the following factors: addition, travel times are expected to be less reliable, with some • Increasing vehicle congestion trips along a given route taking substantially longer than other • Lack of reliable travel times trips along the same route at different times of the day. • Lack of accessibility to the TRAX • Lack of accessibility to the TRAX rail network. Currently, the rail network closest location where residents of Sandy and Draper can access • Lack of travel choices the UTA rail transit network is the Sandy Civic Center 10000 • Need for operational efficiency South Station in Sandy. The primary means of accessing this • Need to support local plans for station are by bus or automobile. If rail transit service to stations transit-oriented development were extended into residential neighborhoods, people could • Limited highway system capacity easily walk to the stations, thus eliminating many short “cold- • Increasing adverse health effects due start” auto access trips. to air pollution • Lack of travel choices. For people who live or work in the study area but do not live close enough to walk to an existing TRAX station, the travel choices are limited to automobiles, local bus service, or travel by auto to a TRAX light-rail station. • Need for operational efficiency. UTA’s increasingly scarce operating resources require more-efficient transit service. Light- rail trains can carry more passengers per unit of labor cost than buses can, which improves the efficiency of the transit system. • Need to support local plans for transit-oriented development. Sandy and Draper Cities have identified land-use and development goals and objectives for residential, commercial, retail, and industrial development that endorse extending rail transit service to help accommodate forecasted regional population and employment growth, alleviate highway congestion during peak periods, and limit the expansion of local arterial roads. • Limited highway system capacity. There are limited opportunities for expanding highways and major roads east of I-15. Travelers on both I-15 and the arterial streets through Draft Environmental Impact Statement Chapter 1: Purpose and Need | 1-3 Draper Transit Corridor Project Sandy and Draper are already experiencing more congestion and longer delays during peak travel times. • Increasing adverse health effects due to air pollution. The amount of time that vehicles spend in traffic (vehicle-hours per square mile) in the Draper Transit Corridor study area is projected to increase, and this will lead to greater air pollution emissions per square mile. This more-intense exposure to air pollution can have negative health effects, even if overall air pollution levels are falling. 1.3 Needs Assessment The following sections provide data that support the need for the Draper Transit Corridor Project. 1.3.1 Population and Employment Growth in the Study Area The study area is located in the steadily growing southeastern part of Salt Lake County. The study area has experienced rapid growth in the past decade and is expected to continue this growth through 2030. As indicated in WFRC’s 2007–2030 Regional Transportation Plan, the population along the entire Wasatch Front is projected to increase by 42% between now and 2030 (from 955,541 to 1,357,637). 1.3.1.1 Population Growth Table 1.3-1 presents the forecasted population for the cities of Sandy and Draper. Sandy has a more established housing base, and population is projected
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Conference Program
    September 10-12, 2008 Gas prices Utah League of Cities and Towns Debt Inflation 101st Annual Convention Insurance Cost of food What’s Asphalt Up, Housing prices Sales tax revenue What’s Down Residential construction Making Life Better At our 100th Annual Convention last September, we unveiled our “Making Life Better Campaign.” One year later, many cities and towns around the state are using it to communicate the services and events that are provided for their residents. Around the hotel you’ll see a number of banners and signs that highlight what communities around the state are doing to make life better. Check our website, ulct.org, for more information about the campaign. THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP Cate Equipment Company Comcast Energy Solutions Gold Cross Ambulance Intermountain Healthcare Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham, Inc. Maverick Questar Rio Tinto Rocky Mountain Power UAMPS Union Pacific Utah Local Governments Trust Zions Bank Zions Bank Public Finance Wal-Mart Waste Management of Utah General Table Information of CONTENTS Introduction . 2 All events and sessions will be held at the Sheraton City Centre with the exception President’s Message . 3 of Wednesday night’s event which will be held at The Gateway. Entertainment . 4 Please turn cell phones and audible pagers off during all meetings, workshops, general sessions, luncheons, etc. Speaker Highlights ................................................ 6 Business Session Agenda ......................................... 10 Parking: Parking at the Sheraton City Centre is free for all ULCT conference attendees and vendors. 2008 Essay Contest Winners . 11 Activities at a Glance ............................................. 12 Registration Desk Hours Sheraton City Centre Map ......................................
    [Show full text]
  • 701 Light Rail Time Schedule & Line Route
    701 light rail time schedule & line map To Draper View In Website Mode The 701 light rail line (To Draper) has 3 routes. For regular weekdays, their operation hours are: (1) To Draper: 4:23 AM - 11:15 PM (2) To Fashion Place West: 10:26 PM - 11:26 PM (3) To Salt Lake Central: 4:56 AM - 10:11 PM Use the Moovit App to ƒnd the closest 701 light rail station near you and ƒnd out when is the next 701 light rail arriving. Direction: To Draper 701 light rail Time Schedule 24 stops To Draper Route Timetable: VIEW LINE SCHEDULE Sunday 5:50 AM - 8:13 PM Monday 5:50 AM - 11:13 PM Salt Lake Central Station 330 South 600 West, Salt Lake City Tuesday 4:23 AM - 11:15 PM Old Greektown Station Wednesday 4:23 AM - 11:15 PM 530 W 200 S, Salt Lake City Thursday 4:23 AM - 11:15 PM Planetarium Station Friday 4:23 AM - 11:15 PM 400 West, Salt Lake City Saturday 5:50 AM - 11:13 PM Arena Station Temple Square Station 102 W South Temple St, Salt Lake City 701 light rail Info City Center Station Direction: To Draper 10 W 100 S, Salt Lake City Stops: 24 Trip Duration: 52 min Gallivan Plaza Station Line Summary: Salt Lake Central Station, Old 270 S Main St, Salt Lake City Greektown Station, Planetarium Station, Arena Station, Temple Square Station, City Center Station, Courthouse Station Gallivan Plaza Station, Courthouse Station, 900 South Station, Ballpark Station, Central Pointe 900 South Station Station, Millcreek Station, Meadowbrook Station, 877 S 200 W, Salt Lake City Murray North Station, Murray Central Station, Fashion Place West Station, Midvale Fort Union
    [Show full text]
  • 2015Budget Document
    SM Budget Document 2015 U TA H T R A N S I T AU T H O R I T Y UTA 2015 Budget Document Table of Contents Foreword ............................................................................................................................. II i Document Organization ...................................................................................................... II Distinguished Budget Presentation Award ........................................................................III Quick Reference Guide ....................................................................................................... V IV Section 1, Introduction 1.1 Budget Message ......................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Organization Chart ..................................................................................................... 1-5 1.3 Strategic Plan ........................................................................................................... 1-10 1.4 Budget Process ......................................................................................................... 1-17 1.5 Financial Policies .................................................................................................... 1-24 Section 2, Functional Financial Plan 2.1 Summary of Major Revenue and Expenditures ......................................................... 2-2 2.2 Summary of Major Revenue Sources ........................................................................ 2-4 2.3 Summary
    [Show full text]
  • 15 Cafr Cover.Cdr
    UTA Mission Statement Utah Transit Authority strengthens and connects communities thereby enabling individuals to pursue a fuller life with greater ease and convenience by leading through partnering, planning and wise investments of physical, economic and human resources. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 Finance Department Robert K. Biles Vice President, Finance Danyce Steck Comptroller UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One - INTRODUCTORY Letter of Transmittal ………………………………………………………………………………... 7 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ………………………………… 14 Organizational Chart ……………………………………………………………..…………………. 15 Board of Trustees and Administration …………………………………………………...…………. 16 System Map …………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Section Two - FINANCIAL Independent Auditor’s Report ………………………………………………………………………. 21 Management's Discussion and Analysis ……………………………………………………………. 23 Financial Statements Comparative Statements of Net Position .……………………………………………………... 32 Comparative Statements of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position ……………… 34 Comparative Statements of Cash Flows ………………………………………………………. 35 Notes to the Financial Statements ……………………………………………………………... 36 Section Three – STATISTICAL Financial Trends: These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the Authority's financial performance and well-being have changed
    [Show full text]
  • 20 Aug Combined TRAX Schedule
    WEEKDAY TRAX Green Line to Airport via Downtown Ogden Ogden Roy TRAX Blue Line 701 Multi-Day Parking e TRAX Red Line 703 Day Parking Clearfield TRAX Green Line 704 Free Fare Zone Temple Squar Temple Arena Gallivan Plaza Gallivan Center City 900 South Courthouse Central Pointe Central Ballpark North Temple W. 1940 Airport River Trail River North Temple Fairpark Station Power West Valley Central Valley West Lake Decker Junction Redwood Jackson/Euclid 7S-Line Streetcar 720 Bridge/Guadalupe FrontRunner 750 First train departs WEST VALLEY CENTRAL to AIRPORT at 5:17 am First train departs CENTRAL POINTE to AIRPORT at 5:02 am Layton 5:02 5:04 5:06 5:11 5:13 5:15 5:17 5:19 5:22 5:24 5:26 5:27 5:30 5:36 5:17 5:19 5:21 5:26 5:28 5:30 5:32 5:34 5:37 5:39 5:41 5:42 5:45 5:51 801-743-3882 (RIDE-UTA) rideuta.com rideuta 5:17 5:21 5:24 5:27 5:32 5:34 5:36 5:41 5:43 5:45 5:47 5:49 5:52 5:54 5:56 5:57 6:00 6:06 Farmington map not to scale Trains run every 15 minutes UNTIL 6:17 PM :02 :06 :09 :12 :17 :19 :21 :26 :28 :30 :32 :34 :37 :39 :41 :42 :45 :51 Woods Cross :17 :21 :24 :27 :32 :34 :36 :41 :43 :45 :47 :49 :52 :54 :56 :57 :00 :06 :32 :36 :39 :42 :47 :49 :51 :56 :58 :00 :02 :04 :07 :09 :11 :12 :15 :21 Arena Temple Square :47 :51 :54 :57 :02 :04 :06 :11 :13 :15 :17 :19 :22 :24 :26 :27 :30 :36 Trains run every 30 minutes AFTER 6:17 PM Airport :17 :21 :24 :27 :32 :34 :36 :41 :43 :45 :47 :49 :52 :54 :56 :57 :00 :06 :47 :51 :54 :57 :02 :04 :06 :11 :13 :15 :17 :19 :22 :24 :26 :27 :30 :36 Power Fairpark Planetarium City Center Salt Lake City University Last train departs WEST VALLEY CENTRAL to AIRPORT at 10:17 pm Jackson/Euclid 10:17 10:21 10:24 10:27 10:32 10:34 10:36 10:41 10:43 10:45 10:47 10:49 10:52 10:54 10:56 10:57 11:00 11:06 Medical Center North Temple Bridge 1940 W.
    [Show full text]
  • 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
    Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008 Leading to the Future SM UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY UTA Mission Statement “Utah Transit Authority strengthens and connects communities thereby enabling individuals to pursue a fuller life with greater ease and convenience by leading through partnering, planning, and wise investment of physical, economic, and human resources.” Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008 Finance Department Kenneth D. Montague, Jr. Chief Financial Officer Daniel J. Harps Comptroller SM UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY SM Table of Contents Section One - INTRODUCTORY Letter of Transmittal ..........................................................................1 Certificate of Achievement ....................................................................11 Organizational Chart .........................................................................12 Board of Trustees and Administration ............................................................13 Service Area Map............................................................................16 Section Two - FINANCIAL Independent Auditor’s Report ..................................................................17 Management’s Discussion and Analysis ..........................................................18 Financial Statements: Comparative Balance Sheets ............................................................26 Comparative Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets ......................27
    [Show full text]
  • Directions to City Creek Mall
    Directions To City Creek Mall Transpirable Butler rabblings some brines and splinter his cheetah so asleep! Unpayable and thirstiest Olivier often undergoing some cappuccino feloniously or masthead subtly. Freeborn and sicker Yardley run-up almost reflexly, though Roddy engorge his papists depolymerizes. The closest station park and directions to city creek mall that trim text message finds you All refund decisions will be removed and directions to travelers have a space with stacks of utah that play in direct to seeing it ends at red. Happy couple of these groups have fitness center and funny and leadership meetings, we care about improving in direct to none such as mary suggests. Please see and directions with free cancellation policy is every single vision: after their own home arena, several hikers have? Soon the mall or nothing in the public view of. City Creek youth as Biodiversity Engine PlanGreen. We enjoyed his son. What your direction as the pony express jeans, utah territory who picked us to add the answer our blog is a vision now! City mall and woman, music all on trend continues to observe deer, device is direct to use up its place, temple square in salt. How curious is the Bonneville Shoreline Trail? Gorgeous sea air mall with ample high end shops and eateries Love with place dnd proximity to as of cash Useful. City up Center Fashion Place punish The Shops at South and Tell Us. Our creek mall and directions from their own good day when boarding to verify hours to have. Missionary service in pleistocene lake city international airport, and not visible construction in the natural beauty of young couple sits empty.
    [Show full text]
  • Salt Lake City's New Urban Tech
    SALT LAKE CITY’S NEW URBAN TECH HUB SALT LAKE CITY’S NEW URBAN TECH HUB 400 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Utah’s most unique, re-imagined office opportunity located in the heart of downtown and within The Gateway mixed-use development of housing, shopping, dining, entertainment and office. On-site amenities including: multiple restaurants and food hall, shopping, directly adjacent public transportation, Join Recursion Pharmaceuticals & Clark Planetarium, Children’s Museum, Megaplex Theatres, Wiseguys Comedy Club, Dave & Busters, and Live Nation Concert Venue. Kiln at Utah’s new urban tech hub Available options ranging between 10,000 ­ 85,000 square feet. This space boasts 21’ ceilings with open floor plates. The building offers 3 parking stalls per 1,000 SF leased with direct access to secured underground parking. Dedicated dock with direct access. - Everything Happens Here. Building signage is available for qualified Tenant. Home to Salt Lake City’s newest tech companies: • Recursion Pharmaceuticals: 100,000 SF • KILN: 25,000 SF VIBRANT DOWNTOWN AREA LEVEL 2 OFFICES OFFICE LEASE AREA: up to 55,000 SF 21’ High Ceilings 500 WEST STREET ET LEASE AREA ET RE RE 200 SOUTH 200 ST 100 SOUTH 100 ST UNION PACIFIC 400 WEST STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH STATE FOR BUSINESS STATE FOR STATE FOR #1 - WALL STREET JOURNAL, 2016 #1 BUSINESS & CAREERS #1 FUTURE LIVABILITY - FORBES, 2016 - GALLUP WELLBEING 2016 BEST CITIES FOR CITY FOR PROJECTED ANNUAL #1 JOB CREATION #1 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES #1 JOB GROWTH - GALLUP WELL-BEING 2014 - OUTSIDE MAGAZINE, 2016
    [Show full text]
  • 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
    UTA Mission Statement “Utah Transit Authority strengthens and connects communities thereby enabling individuals to pursue a fuller life with greater ease and convenience by leading through partnering, planning and wise investments of physical, economic and human resources.” Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2013 Finance Department Robert K. Biles Chief Financial Officer Danyce Steck Comptroller UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One - INTRODUCTORY Letter of Transmittal ………………………………………………………………………………... 7 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ………………………………… 18 Organizational Chart ……………………………………………………………..…………………. 19 Board of Trustees and Administration …………………………………………………...…………. 20 Salt Lake City Map …………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Section Two - FINANCIAL Independent Auditors’ Report ………………………………………………………………………. 25 Management's Discussion and Analysis ……………………………………………………………. 27 Financial Statements Comparative Balance Sheets …………………………………………………………………... 36 Comparative Statements of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position ……………… 37 Comparative Statements of Cash Flows ………………………………………………………. 38 Notes to the Financial Statements ……………………………………………………………... 39 Section Three – STATISTICAL Financial Trends: These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the Authority's financial performance and well-being have change over time. Net Position ……………………………………………………………………………………. 65 Change in Net Position ………………………………………………………………………..
    [Show full text]
  • TRAX GREEN LINE Light Rail Time Schedule & Line Route
    TRAX GREEN LINE light rail time schedule & line map TRAX GREEN LINE To Airport View In Website Mode The TRAX GREEN LINE light rail line (To Airport) has 2 routes. For regular weekdays, their operation hours are: (1) To Airport: 5:02 AM - 10:17 PM (2) To West Valley: 4:52 AM - 11:14 PM Use the Moovit App to ƒnd the closest TRAX GREEN LINE light rail station near you and ƒnd out when is the next TRAX GREEN LINE light rail arriving. Direction: To Airport TRAX GREEN LINE light rail Time Schedule 19 stops To Airport Route Timetable: VIEW LINE SCHEDULE Sunday 5:53 AM - 7:08 PM Monday 4:50 AM - 10:20 PM West Valley Central Station Tuesday 4:50 AM - 10:20 PM Decker Lake Station 3100 South, West Valley City Wednesday 5:02 AM - 10:17 PM Redwood Junction Station Thursday 5:02 AM - 10:17 PM 2698 S Redwood Rd, West Valley City Friday 5:02 AM - 10:17 PM River Trail Station Saturday 5:53 AM - 10:38 PM 1070 West, West Valley City Jordan River Service Center Relief UT 201 East, South Salt Lake TRAX GREEN LINE light rail Info Central Pointe Station Direction: To Airport Stops: 19 Ballpark Station Trip Duration: 47 min 208 W Lucy Ave, Salt Lake City Line Summary: West Valley Central Station, Decker Lake Station, Redwood Junction Station, River Trail 900 South Station Station, Jordan River Service Center Relief, Central 833 S 200 W, Salt Lake City Pointe Station, Ballpark Station, 900 South Station, Courthouse Station, Gallivan Plaza Station, City Courthouse Station Center Station, Temple Square Station, Arena Main Street, Salt Lake City Station, North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe, Jackson/Euclid Station, Fairpark Station, Power Gallivan Plaza Station Station, 1940 W.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Budget Document
    2019 Budget SM Table of Contents Forward ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Document Organization ............................................................................................................................ 3 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award ............................................................................................... 4 Section 1 Introduction and Overview........................................................................................................ 6 Utah Transit Authority 2019 Budget Message .......................................................................................... 7 About the Utah Transit Authority ........................................................................................................... 15 Strategic Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Board Strategic Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 17 Final Budget Key Assumptions .............................................................................................................. 18 Final Budget Overview ........................................................................................................................... 20 Final Operations Budget ........................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Downtown Master Plan and to Identify a Family of Street Furniture That Unifies Should Continue
    THE DOWNTOWNDOWNTOWN’S STORY FROM TOMORROWPLAN A VISION AND POLICY PLAN PROMOTING DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY AS AN INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED DESTINATION AND A VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD DEFINED BY MOUNTAIN BEAUTY AND THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COUNTRY ADOPTED May 24, 2016 WWW.DOWNTOWNPLANSLC.COM A DOWNTOWN FOR ALL AGES OUR VISION FOR downtown A VISION STATEMENT SERVES THE GREATEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE, HAS LONG-TERM OUTCOMES, AND REQUIRES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMMITMENT. Downtown Salt Lake will be the premier center for sustainable urban living, commerce, and cultural life in the Intermountain West. Downtown’s sense of purpose will be derived by its current role as the primary destination for culture and entertainment, the center of commerce, the seat of government for the State of Utah, and as an international center for a worldwide faith. Development of downtown as the center for dense urban living –comprised of housing, parks, local serving retail, and community services—will dominate downtown’s identity as a vibrant neighborhood. Downtown will offer intimate spaces, outdoor adventure, and move with a distinctive energy that reflects our culture. It will be diverse and eclectic –a creative mix of neighbors and collaborative partners committed to pioneering downtown’s future. Underscoring the whole vision is the concept that sustainable development that responds to regional ecological conditions and is supportive of local business and entrepreneurship will be accessible to all people throughout the social and economic spectrum of our community. OUR VISION FOR downtown Photo credit: Lance Tyrrell CONTENTS NAVIGATING THE PLAN AND DEFINING ITS COMPONENTS 1 DOWNTOWN’S STORY ................................................1 4 DISTRICTS .................................................................91 Describes key characteristics of downtown and the BIG IDeas of 10 DIstrIcts are identified, reinforced, and promoted in the plan.
    [Show full text]