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01/04/2024 - Meeting Materials (2) 4y f b DRAFT 4 Emerald Ribbon � Action Plan Phase 1 Engagement Summar rY - December 2023 � Emerald - - Agency Landscape + Planning Ribbon Siglo Group Action Plan University Neighborhood Partners emeraIdrlbbonpIan.com Project Overview Where we are in the process UTAH STATE i12W A'. t j tj pr CAPITOL 21 I! 7ATE 3 L P Fe le 300W I's j 1.1_�r .:��;1' 1r-116 ;C7 Will a' r 89 ... ..... c". .. 1 Nl I I aI Three Creeks ;m Confluence E'r S900W S �l,v'.Sr cu., 900W k Jordan z Park Glendale 0 1700 South Regional Park 0 River Park future site L) 15 W 0 -j -lorcidn River International 0 eace Gardens to z r o Intern e.-e ordon River rl Riverside G.7, Park Park Glendale Jordan River > E Park M [-Par 3 Course Golf > Glendale Golf P c Course Rose Park Cottol Park Golf Course N Redwood Rd Redwood Rd U; Lji!luil pe % I Poll I§L; .. ......................... Regional z WW qkLh. W 0 Athletic CD .......... r Complex (D ol 0 ONE W LA _ ■ate- i! �` �;�� - / r�., ` / a■t �, IV dff rl Poll- AL U) fly ■ Co Roads Golf Course K Ir -7 Ift Contours m Median I -T z' Drainages m Open Space "ll !I Piped Tributaries wl,,, Future Park Ir Buildings Park No r Dog Park C mmuIn ity Garden Recreational Facility Sources:Salt Lake City,Ul UTAGRC,USGS,Siglo Group 14P 40 1W 0 0.5 mi =-I; The Process PHASE 3 PHASE 2 � a V aad 17&p .04 %g- PHASE 1 In this Phase, we will: Veg.& In this Phase, we will: - Finalize the corridor concept plan - Collaborate around a framework - Develop a stewardship strategy In this Phase, we will: - Develop guiding principles - Vet recommendations - Establish communication protocols - Communicate character and use - Implement the plan! - Understand past plans, data, maps - Visit and assess the corridor's - Share concept alternatives current conditions - Workshop the vision and ideas! - Partner on an engagement plan - Publicly kick-off the project! Where we are .--a 2024 Winter Spring Summer Public Meeting #1 Begin the Journey W Public Meeting #2 Omi Dream Big 6 Public Meeting #3 We are here! Wrapping up the analysis Create a Road Map 6 phase of the project and looking ahead towards community-informed concepts! • • • • • — • — ° �aKEci sy '.s , - Miles of sA, A - • r r BADSBYTRA Corridor 4t f All ;, - � — ;cam.- as '' �` �f.• t ". •'3 �� _ e� ^ .�' — I _E'`• try /" -+�� ''%,mom �f/ue4C �,R � _ ;' � .. � � "' �. N o e • r._ _ eel � .f - 1 Walking, Biking & �` ..- ti Canoing! � Y Where we've been The Emerald Ribbon Plan has conducted outreach in a many different ways to learn from stakeholders and the public! FOCUS GROUPS ADVISORY GROUPS PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1 We have conducted six focus groups with the We have kicked off our Technical Advisory Our first of three public workshops was a Hispanic, Karen, Pacific Islander and African Group (TAG)and Community Advisory Group success!Community members joined us to Refugee communities.We have also met (CAG)!The TAG will inform maintenance and learn about and share their perspectives on the with groups focusing on Ecological Value/ management needs and recommendations, Jordan River today,and to provide their dreams Sustainability, Recreation/Water Access, History while the CAG will weigh in on community needs for the future of the corridor. &Culture, Mobility, Management, Economic throughout the process. Impact and Education/Stewardship. Who we've met 30 * Thank you to the over 350 community members and stakeholders who have Community provided their ideas so far! Advisory Group Members wk 10 + Stakeholder Interviews50 *1 , _ 151 Westside Stakeholders in Residents in Focus z;. Focus Groups r Groups Your dreams and goals for the � 4 future of the Jordan River will inform the concepts developed Hotline during the Dream Big phase! H its . *number of invitees as of 72107 s J Public Workshop attendees represented nearly nearLy ten different F- -- - I L IIII I Capitol Hill IiJ • • LLl communities I I--I M Rose Park _I I Westpointe IDowntown around and L Jordan Meadows Day 2-Northwest Recreation Center Fairpark East outside of L Central Poplar Central _ L— Grove City Salt Lake Cit yd,* I _ � 5 r --------- Glendale Day 1-Sorensen UniJty Center *based on zip codes provided on the first SALTLAKE CITY LIMITS � 1 workshop at Sorensen Unity Center J—� �rLI.��Jti1 How did people hear about this event? 40% Walk in 25% Social Media 15% Existing Stakeholder 10% Trail Signage 10% We've received hundreds of dreams and ideas for the future of the Jordan River. e par a son :sus s d;,os el , `Gale aelPocoda�aaao .r9as b eE aald P.bbon P.'.c • 1/M oP rw3 51—' 3 post it Hotline J%ku o a U It H its M�be� �J•'�o ate• fqt are Y •', 4 . 1 Emc,ald 1 o°dw Sh 4re of Yol, ..� a�pbo� Yo o e anP. .n�^^" oho�eae th `ere ob°voe ha a s� e Jpra �s f � mP ooa he +,P n ah fort 4 a hF IF arneboardvotes • • • • �Rbboraly � �� / 4rro,,,,•n /Shor e Ya r/QOYQ Lry.+O aso�ryonpoe oBo+oi/o�o'e o/yQ� J6jS•?)p� %R� 8 Feedback Summary Community Ideas and Comments The public provided feedback in three different ways: no dft Ole .a. i ✓ �' i J� �1 { i - AMM THE GAMEBOARD THE TOWERS THE POST CARDS Participants voted on their priorities for the The towers provided information about the Participants wrote down their dreams for the Jordan River and the Emerald Ribbon Plan existing natural and cultural context of the future of the Jordan River. related to Activity,Awareness,Capacity, Jordan River today and residents provided their Communities,and Context. thoughts on key questions. THE GAMEBOARD 50 votes 100 votes Safety, Increase safety at night . Restore natural habitats cleanliness, Reduce trash in corridor Support houseless neighbors houseless Make street crossings safer Maintain parks and open spaces support, Improve water quality wateru a�1 t � Restore native plant species — a y � Restore native fish&wildlife and habitat Create more nature experiences ♦ Create more active recreation restoration are -1 Invest in experiences for kids — �� Maintain parks and amenities top priorities Create more trailheads and gateways Dinner on the River Create more amenities for commuters L- Public Workshop Day 1 Create new parks and amenities ■ Public Workshop Day 2 Activities Create more cultural programming — Create more passive recreation Technical Advisory Group Rank of Community's Top 10 for tourists Educate people about parks&amenities _ TOP RANK Increase accessibility of staff&rangers Improve water quality was least Invest in experiences for adults AM- LOWEST RANK Improve wayfinding signage -.J A— Make street crossings safer important. .------ Reduce trash in corridor Increase volunteer opportunities I Invest in experiences for seniors MOST MIXED Invest in regional amenities that Support houseless neighbors draw visitors Stakeholders are saying... Data collected from Technical Advisory Group members and 8 focus groups conducted in August 2023 Frro'"'- qqI -- rrol" !F- - the Corridor Partner New Best Practices Limit, —.,a i L -.0 1 L L Activating the river and SLC cannot transform the Stakeholders agree on the The goals of a healthier making it a recreation river alone. Partnership need for new practices to environment and a more resource will help us achieve with cities upriver and local tackle erosion, invasives, and fun recreation destination other priorities (like public residents alike will be critical trash removal. may clash: how can we safety and restoration). to achieving our goals. strategically do both better together? Methods:Text synthesis and keyword analysis Based on community themes, the Salt Lake Citycommunit is dreamingo 00 y based on data collected from 6 focus groups completed in October 2023,2 public open houses,and online comments. 7mv a well-maintained ...a place that natural and cultural ...a vibrant community fosters long-term sanctuary • - - • • • L L Methods:Text synthesis and keyword analysis 46% of feedback THE JORDAN highlights the need RIVER IS A WELL- for a safe and clean MAINTAINED corridor that fosters A R D a healthy habitat and CULTURAL community refuge. HOW PEOPLE ARE FEELING "Want it cleaner, security, feels unsafe around people who are experiencing Manypeople homelessness."- Focus Group feel unsafe along the corridor " bLe due to - presence due to physical river• - • •_ • • - . . -d conditions as well L impact • - • • cleanliness as the presence F CaLm of the unhoused - corridor . - . - . - . . in community, while • : ace ure . : -- - :• ' - r with rs others already see - the it as a refuge. Unsafe due to inadequate lighting, "Child safety. The river is dangerous the presence of needles and is prone for kids falling into it." - Focus Group • • • - • - - • • • drowning "1 don't feel safe walking on the street, everywhere in the neighborhood needs more lights" 6L 'A - Focus Group NURTURING NATURE PeopLe wouLd "see natureOnly have natives trees on Like • the banks of the river. Andmore trees Protectwildlife thrive • _ the only native trout in the water:' Jordan • wiLdLife Restoration • for peopLe • People talk about the need to protect and restore the enjoy. natural environment on the river, to ensure natural habitat for future generations. nature educationweed Bea ut y • • Many comments about - -p it wild nature are about howf lowers want to experience nature near their homes. Bird walks water safe enough . more wetlands - for ceremonies NURTURING COMMUNITY PeopLe sha - • "Continue cleaning the river of trash and debris. aboutthepoor physicaL It always looks funky:' Wate r Water quality comes up again and condition oftheagain as a barrier to enjoying the Cleanliness and corridor; from an inability to swim trash came up in water, traiL, and to the visual effect of trash, people O want cleaner water. adjacent parks. public workshop and focus group comments Parkland Trail People celebrate places like Many mention how much Jordan Park, but we heard they love the trail today, but over and over again a desire lament that it is too narrow, not for more to do: entertainment, well connected on both sides, gathering places, community and lacks suitable signage & gardens, food markets and wayfinding more. 37% of feedback THE JORDAN RIVER centers around ideas IS A VIBRANT for programming COMMUNITY in the river, on the DESTINATION trail, and within the corridor. PROGRAMMING: A water taxi -the ON RIVER Jordan River is the Westside's N-S Many corridor community FOCUS GPOUP The Jordan River is a Holy members • •Like river(flowing S-N).Water should be clean enough • - with theto wade into for religious • remembrance practices water, with People want to fish in activitiesFOCUS GROUPtheir community instead of going far away such as fishing i V FOCUS GROUP paddLing, and Senior walks, fishing and comingswimming jPUdB canoe rides water safely • most often. Boat rentals Dream:floating on the river, PUBLIC beer in hand,then taking a dip .. to cool off. WORKSHOP . . • ON Easy access for walking or hiking -would benefit the My dream is for a trail that is smooth, ALongcan in-line skate from lake to lake FOCU • . communitythe HOTLINE • • Like morenature More historic information/ signage! � I would love to see the education 7RT be an anchor for PUBLIC WORK T' �� a regional *all ages • amenities andfaciLities ` and abilities* network suitabLe . ability to rent a scooter at for - LL modes of the start of the trail i traveL. PUBLIC WORKSHOP A trail that is well connected and easy to navigate PUBLIC W Segway rental,as well � ' • •KSHOP as bikes. � FOCUS G GROUP � Away to walk around ' � the river from both i i sides i . . • What if the river became the main street ' SURROUNDING LANDScorridor for Salt Lake's westside?The spot you're most likely to catch your breath,meet a � ' friend for coffee,and commute. � I Adeacent to the UBLIC SGROUPcorridor, peopLe • • Like to I would love to see it as a \ � Pop-up markets,food trucks,or events see main artery for walking � � that highlight small businesses and +biking.Street market+ � commerciaL festivals w/food trucks.The celebrate the rich history and cultural place to be. � diversity of the Westside! activation and PU . • programming for I Charge out of I aLLages. i Outdoor gathering spaces, towners to use � like amphitheaters or art IF RKSHOP PUB i � related installations(by local • i artists!) More recreation equipment � ' availability(like boats or � /� bike rentals) � � Would like to see more third i �� spaces(bars, concert venues, I i community gathering spaces) I I V 18% of comments told THE JORDAN RIVER a story about their IS A PLACE THAT memories associated FOSTERS L the Jordan River MULTIGENERATIONAL and dreams for future USE generations. MEMORIESOF Though are chaLLenging A memory that I have is jogging and biking around I loved biking with my dad it.Also I remember seeing and running on the trail. It's a ducks, but I haven't in a while. great trail. perceptions ofthe river So maybe make the water cleaner. today, the community My favorite memory in Salt At school we went on a field Lake is at the Peace Gardens shared cherished in Jordan Park. I was having a trip and took measurements of the watershed. really bad day and stumbled memories of upon it and it changed my Jordan whole state of mind. I've used the Jordan River to run during my cross-country I remember going down to for West High School. Nice to the river with my niece and have a change in scenery when relaxing next to the river. running I usually run the city so it's refreshing to get miles in by nature and the water. FUTURE DREAMS FOR THE RIVER Thecommunity "1 would like to see more community and cultural events at the Jordan River. would like for Most importantly, this spacious and incredible place for future generations "Special people who can give tours improvements to enjoy the beauty of it. " along the river with the native plants - Public Workshop and fish explained, bird watching" a Lo ng the Jordan - Focus Group River to facilitate "Expanded wetland habitat along the Jordan along with native plant memory-making restoration and weed mitigation. My dream is one day it will be clean enough to swim! " forfuture - Public Workshop "Playground for the kids and kids generations. activities that the mom can take with her kids, so she can rest and the kids "Dream is to have more adult activities can play" for us to act be as a community. we - Focus Group need more group activities. More community improvement " - Public Workshop "To keep trash out of the river for future generations" - Public Workshop "For families to be able to walk along "To have a clean place for recreation the trail together&enjoy the scenery & and adventure. To see wildlife more nature without being scared" often. " - Public Workshop - Public Workshop What *kid remrig Your dreams and ideas for the future of the corridor will inform new concepts that will be shared in early 2024. Begin the Journey 16 0 e Create a Road Ma And there is still time to provide feedback! Text or call the hotline at (801) 615-2707 and visit emeraldribbonplan.org to stay in the loop about future ways to engage. 7 O Thank you '. ---V77 �1 t i1 IG x1l >7 'l r i.Ysi� 7r sr ,✓ 1AE �s s / ws� �� 1(r 1ciF7✓�, t �A U .�` A ;lf�+ '// r . • s y 1p�,`.ik•�..�71�'y5 r t �" Sdi... x �< 1 �,•t, 2v/' +r ni,. �° �:, ri'7:�,. --ArfJK;• 7r1.+ RIV rly y G p�f y aa, fwy�j. u X�j y .� �•� !' i�µ s" >, '��''��•/,��- ` � 4 .,.r-.�Kt� .. Dom, � � • - ,%ram emu•' �t� �1fr /- ..0.. `� �/� t_- 11 ty r 'r! "/•tit s � 5� ';' �'�*� -�, � • • nintimiu Ir,��uui,imii ln�ninuieY .e� �l i --- ' g ii 14 WJ 50 .J�J -�y�• 1, FOP ^�' , 5 R; d AW Introduction 04 \ Context 06 "— ` Communities 12 f - Connectivity 18 � Capacity 24 Awareness 30 Activity 36 ' APPENDIX 42 ISAMair$► r A -- -- —_ Salt lake My Limit I — -_-� Rue Pork I� C fCwr» V 1j 1. q Root Dkc v��Sf. GWf Caurx � - � a 315e �T I \` - INTRODUCTION IR'ettenweod VarM - { I t's time to t' , a embrace the w .. ... Emerald Ribbon. a) DIAS !I!`' Embracing the Emerald Ribbon means embracing l POPLAR ��,_?;1, ■ - the Jordan River's future and all its roles in our community:for Salt Lake City residents,the Great Salt °,� pla Greve 9005w1h ri.. Lake, and all the plants and animals that call it home. IMiana Aw—' The Jordan River Corridor is a 10-mile stretch of river . �. lntwnatbnal live. - -- Ge�e^ - �— surrounded by trails and parks that is the geographic heart of Salt Lake City's West Side. GUNDALE �eeenee V' ��• �. lend^le 0 X*. Pak r 1700 SouN a - � I RNer Pork I�gpy - 6kndde ` J 5 . �illljalt Ldu acv L mils THE TIMELINE The planning process kicked off in July 2023.This report represents key findings from the first phase -'Begin the • • focuses on • • • and INTRODUCTION analysis.The final planbe completed in late 2024. This plan will determine how to Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer prioritize future Begin the Journey 6public investments on the Dream Big 6• ublic Meeting#2 Jordan River. e a ap 6• The 2022 Reimagine Nature Plan made it clear that it is a priority for the Salt Lake City community to THE • ' CESS restore and enhance natural habitats on the Jordan River, create more welcoming and activated spaces, developing and foster places for community gathering along plan in collaborationthe community.A TechnicalAdvisory the Jordan River Parkway.To support that work, Committee and Community Advisory Group will • lay critical Salt Lake City voters approved the SLC Parks Bond roles in guiding • • can wecreote in November 2022, $9 million of which is allocated a, arcs to 06•00 specifically for Jordan River improvements. .t0 0 t � ' J ,the Jordon R of ore the vito;p% f 3I n m �Il a % oo• _ �r ore N A R ez o +il N ��Cy Create cherished places Nature"PubLic Commission Lands Master Best Practices West Side Communities Jordan River Master PLan people are proud of Create an inter-connected r�n�roet INTRODUCTION This"Reimagine Jordan River trail network Integrate natural and manicured areas Increase Increase gateways& buiLds from accessibility points of connection Create"cues to care" to nurture stewardship Improve visibilityof Create quality • • park and naWral land � areas _��"�w�wa�m�n.� outdoor spaces and Acquire new land for cweames(zozn parks and natural areas experiences for Manage wildfire risks • • . -aamogmermmre(zozzl adjacent communities Re-imagine the ecological prepare for response maintenance of golf courses and recovery Re-establish Balance recreation and RQ'mag'"e"a`"fe`�°��' foundation. Integrate diverse recreational development with river use on golf courses native flora and -aamosme r+aare(zozzl fauna protection Expand stewardship Creating development through education restrictions to prioritize habitat optimizationThe need for the Emerald Ribbon Facilitate thoughtful naming g Retrofit stormwater Improve connections culturally relevantamenities infrastructure to to transit and active incorporate water Action Plan of Create physical space for qualltyand qualRy _ community engagement transportation management • • important planning Center equity,inclusion and belonging efforts.The synthesis of effortsImprove experience focuses shown to the Return to historic C a r i n through art and meandering and - on concerns: how the biodiverse river corridor placemaking w/wetlands and Atwo-way relations ipCorridor is invested in as - place between process and design standards -w..w(m�oa.e mve.(zonal corridor - how it is maintained place -. and how the two-way Making Keepingrelationship betweenMaking • A process to enhance a place A process to maintain a place r r � INTRODUCTION The Emerald Ribbon is tied - - together by nature and culture. This report explores the Jordan River and its environs 'p through the lens of the Nature, Culture, and Care that rr-mod° is required to cultivate and maintain an ecologically and culturally rich corridor. Each chapter will examine x ' the existing Context, Communities, Connectivity, Capacity,Awareness, and Activity from both a natural and cultural perspective. 'R,TVn Li xti c i q�n�,4 K:IIYB �`�\) � { I i�' i Zti c. �,a rti u•9,. I,�A . 9+�s T�J�.0 — y�y" P5 P ��va;�la `LF�I`t7 �� `� tt,>3 A� �,Gqy✓"i.- .�"4e,�� " vll�,c� Awit ��, -*k4 VIIAW COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY CAPACITY AWARENESS ACTIVITY Key Questions Key Questions Key Questions Key Questions Key Questions Key Questions I What is the natural context of What flora and fauna that live What are the flows and What is the capacity of the How does awareness(or lack Where along the corridor are the Jordan River? along the corridor? movements of the river's river to provide healthy thereof)of the river impact it the ecologically vital places? natural systems? habitats? today? What is the cultural context Who are the river's different Where along the corridor are of the Jordan River? users and advocates? How do people move to and What is the capacity of the How does public perception the vital people places? along the river today? city to create a healthy river? of the corridor impact it 9, today? Key Takeaways Key Takeaways Key Takeaways Key Takeaways Key Takeaways Key Takeaways PAW The potential of the Opportunities to Ways to improve Opportunities to What role this plan Opportunities to create Jordan River to more enhance biodiversity wayfinding and expand wetland spaces can play in achieving more natural spaces explicitly represent and habitat quality to orientation via and improve the river the community's to improve ecological Westside populations in strengthen the corridor's placemaking,signage banks for greater goals of a cleaner river health and human identity,programming appeal as a natural and design,particularly ecological function and in partnership with experience. and use. refuge. at decision points. beauty. collaborators upstream. Promote stronger visual Opportunities to build Ways to engage and Incorporation of Ways to simplify, Design changes to the connection between trust through action- support houseless systems of flood risk clarify and streamline corridor to make people the urban fabric and the oriented strategies neighbors living along reduction for greater maintenance, feel safer,especially at corridor,particularly at with an emphasis on the corridor while resiliency. operations and night. parks and more private maintenance and care. improving a sense of management of the stretches. safety for all users. Access to,from and river corridor. Revised maintenance Ways of modeling best onto the river as a key strategies to address Explore the potential for practices to address Programming and trail and open space The establishment of waste in and out of the more diversity of trail the broader watershed activation that relates itself standards for care, water. experience,including issues of water quality, more specifically to the cleanliness and capital exploration of slow or flood resilience and identity and needs of Partnership and investment. How to work with unpaved paths. habitat restoration. the river's neighbors. collaboration to community partners in enhance the health of thoughtfully addressing the entire watershed. the unhoused population on the corridor. 12 13 Key Takeaways The next steps of the The Jordan Action Plan should River is at t h e explore: heart of Salt The potential of the Jordan River to more explicitly represent Lake City. Westside populations in identity, programming and use. The Jordan River sits at the intersection of What is the natural CULTURE Opportunities to build trust context of the through action-oriented major ecological, hydrological, and cultural ONTEXT _ - strategies with an emphasis on systems, all of which impact the character contextJordan River? C • maintenance and care. and context of the corridor. NATURE Jordan River? Ways of modeling best practices to address the broader watershed issues of water quality,flood resilience and habitat restoration. 15 l "People are becoming more ... , aware o the river but I love "We should protect wildlife and the that it's wild." actual habitat of the river.Safety and protection for the ecological system." "Without cleaning up,the 9 .....:.:. .•.' _tl million dollars will be worthless cuz all the nice things will be ignored cuz they're so gross." NATURAL CONTEXT a ;tKa.• .ed::::::::::.'.': The tmerald Ribbon is . the spine of a unique and threatened ecosystem. 611 '' f .... ....Bou�nevi!!.- ... .r ,-.•. p The Jordan River is the ecological heart of the Salt Lake Valley.Flowing 44 miles :: J from Utah Lake in the south to the Great Salt Lake in the north,the river is a vital waterway in the Salt Lake Valley that has supported robust wetlands and :•.•..•. wildlife for millenia.The Great Salt Lake and the Valley are a remnant of the :�•' ..... massive Lake Bonneville that was 20 times the size of the Great Salt Lake.As Y1.....,.... Lake Bonneville subsided,the Jordan River formed a connection between Utah - 4 Elty y. Lake and the Great Salt Lake full of meanders,broad floodplains,marshes, i f and oxbows.The river that settlers saw in the 1800's has been significantly j ran er i; :;(74....-.. : Murray ; altered and channelized to fill wetlands,increase areas for development,reduce .'...'... f flooding,and divert water.Despite the changes over more than a century,the :; '•� ., a river continues to play a crucial role in supporting migrating birds,wetland f a $ ..... habitat,other wildlife,and places for people to enjoy nature. Ar F The Emerald Ribbon Action Plan's study area includes 944 acres reaching from the southern to northern ends of the Salt Lake City limits(2100 South and the `•'�"' � •� ;�' north end of the Recreational Athletic Complex).The study area includes all Salt bLakeuffs from the river. ds owned parcels adjacent to the river as well as a 150 foot Y P J : -'-'-'Ecoregion boundary }'•' f Salt City boundary ;{i{:;i<: , :5 ti Waterways ::.. ........... Waterbodies ...:•:' U' I Historical Lake Bonneville to La •cam•• 9 Utah Lake Watershed rsh Jordan River Watershed •..'..;. yy��• •• Great Salt Lake Watershed F•;• ary - j •: � Study area '•''' 16 NATURAL CONTEXT A river's ability to meander is key to U a healthy ecological system. Artificial HISTORICAL RIVER SECTION straightening allowed for increased urban development along the Jordan River. ,s PRESENT DAY RIVER SECTION -T9 ff. Sil r 2 N t • "' _mt•r � ] �� xtt I�� '1} sy 5 �'` �rX, 5�.. - � '�c 4 a, �°. -41 � +:'�+. tT .• Y +:a 'f6J� � r,' a sr� C wood '`� itlk -L11 ry r� The river remains a meandering corridor, 4R but some historical water bodies have The dark coloration near the river The downtown core of Salt Lake City has The river is heavily channelized.Its already been filled in,such as Hot Spring indicates likely wetlands.The river is a encroached westward beyond the river surroundings are highly developed and Lake. meandering corridor through mostly boundary.Much of the wetlands seen much of the open space within the study rural lands at the western most edge of in 1937 have been filled in.The northern area is programmed for public use,such the built city. section of the site still shows a meandering as golf. corridor through undeveloped land. 18 19 ALI TO GRENT>SALT,IICAKE ................... 4c AIL y.4 SALT LAKE CITY LIMITS d CULTURAL CONTEXT 1 _ Tht. Emerald Ribbon is 71' 001' the heart of some of Salt Lake Cit "I want healthy places Nort Ys most diverse that are accessible in the neighborhoods. community. And 1 want more coffee shops." j People have always had an important relationship with the Jordan River. j j P Y P P j Indigenous groups traded and celebrated along its banks.Since the late ZEN j1800s,the development of the railroad and ensuing industrial activity ///�QPltol Hill along the river brought more people to Salt Lake City.The city's rapid �` v �j population growth corresponds directly with the rapidly shrinking size of the Great Salt Lake. -� rg In the mid 19th century,the 1-15 highway created a physical,cultural and socioeconomic divide between the east and west sides of the city that / w� remains today.While the east side has access to a varietyof downtown ' parks and mountain landscapes,the Jordan River serves as the primary g F "' / / ht -■■■■.. open ace for the west side.The Westside Is made u of neighborhoods ' /' P P P g diverse and varied in their own right:Poplar Grove,Glendale,Fairpark, �/eStSlde SO Lake Nil j�Jordan Meadows,Rose Park and Westpointe.Across all of these :,neighborhoods,social vulnerability(a measure that includes income,race, �� arks(within study area) lack of vehicle access,and housing instability)is on is on average higher imp j than Salt Lake City as a whole. - ' Parks(ou smesnaya.a) / / 2023 Equity Focus Ar.os j y�T g,gg,� i High Social Vulnerability + ?" Low Social Vulnerability � r \ SALT LAKE CITY LIMITS 20 TO UTAH LAKE 21 SALT LAKE CITY POPULATION GROWTH 1850 1993 TODAY CULTURAL CONTEXT 1 ne joraan River is closely tied - - -- �� 1850 �� .�-1993 �� 2023 to industrial growth and de facto --- __, Population: -- = Population: -- J Population: ��- segregation in Salt Lake City. 44,000 160,000 1,203,000 ri _ 41 �S r - �Mf�f�� YR ,f-•y'J':�d�f %11 � „ny::.,,. ' -�' ,atpY, 7 The coming of the railroad changed everything for the The Westside was quickly becoming a transportation Immigration from Mexico grew rapidly,spiking during Since the late 1900s,neighborhoods on Salt Lake Westide:henceforth,only settlers who arrived before and industrial hub;with that came an increase in the Mexican Revolution in the 1910s.Starting in the City's Westside have seen immense transformation as the railroad would be considered the original pioneers- immigration from around the world to fuel the labor 1940s,redlining started to label neighborhoods like industry moved overseas.In the 1970s,the construction The railroad cut off the Westside geographically, needed to run the railroad and manufacturing boom. the Westside,with higher populations of immigrants of 1-15 further divided the Westside from the rest of the making it the first area in the Utah to be considered and African Americans,as'undesirable,'further city.Today,increasing attention is being paid to the root "the other side of the tracks" exacerbating public disinvestment in the area. causes of disinvestment in the area.The new concern of displacement is becoming front of mind for residents. Source:Utah State Department of Community Engagement 22 23 1 Key Takeaways The River The next steps of the Action Plan should Corridor is a explore: place of great Opportunities to enhance habitat NATURE % and species quality to strengthen diversity the corridor's appeal as a natural • are the flora and refuge. From some of the most racially and fauna that live along _ D Ways to engage and support culturally diverse neighborhoods of corridor? houseless neighbors living along Salt Lake City to the greatest array of the corridor while improving a COMMUNITIES sense of safety for all users. wildlife species in the urban extents,the Jordan River has the great potential to 0 Programming and activation that be a showcase of ecological and cultural CULTURE relates more specifically to the • _ theRiver'sidentity and needs of the River's vibrancy. It is a place for residents to different users neighbors. experience and care for nature that is advocates? unique for this largely urbanized part of the 44. Wasatch Front. i 25 THE JORDAN RIVER IS A GARDEN -„ "1 want to see murals of different languages and 44 �. ° cultures represented in THE WEST SIDE IS ;„ i� & THE JORDAN RIVER GETTING MULTIRACIAL : the community." IS A CLASSROOM . Hispanic/Latino Two or more races CULTURAL COMMUNITIES I � a .x f .l Hawaiian/Pacific Islander fIL `r Asian � + Westside neighborhoods are Native American or E n Black or African American t multicultural and diverse. THE WEST SIDE IS GETTING YOUNGER y Y \ "Homeless people...Even Six Salt Lake City neighborhoods comprise the area known as the • Under 5 years old THE JORDAN RIVER \ if we have a beautiful Westside:the area has emerged as one of the Wasatch Front region's Morru.-ov" IS FOR PADDLERS corridor,we won't have most diverse regions.A significant portion of Westside residents speak � / � / JIL � the liberty to enjoy it and languages other than English,with Spanish the most common.1 in 10 Under l8years old walk there.- residents speak English less than"very well."Westside residents are Betweenl8-65 111116 - / on average younger than Salt Lake City as a whole:almost 30%are under the age of 18,compared to 20%city-wide.23%of residents have GS 65 and older v'r a disability,compared with 11%city-wide.Approximately a quarter of residents live under the poverty level.The Westside is home to numerous �y diverse communities,including a growing Southeast Asian and African THE WEST SIDE (/1►�'� refugee population.Within the Westside,the Poplar Grove and Glendale A . neighborhoods have the highest number of residents living beneath the , IS MULTICULTURAL poverty line.They also have the highest percentage of youngpeople, with immigrant THE JORDAN RIVER lowest car ownership,and are majority minority populations.The Rose communities from... "The river doesn't feel like it belongs IS A SHELTER Park and Westpointe neighborhoods in the north of the study area to the community right now;does not Mexico Vietnam are still highly diverse(a substantial percent of the population in these Many unhoused belong to anyone-we need to make Canada China C it a destination so that people want neighborhoods has limited English language proficiency),but have the Peru Nepal residents live along to protect it." lowest minority populations and lowest number of residents beneath the El Salvaor Tonga the river today Germany India ` poverty line within the Westside. THE WEST SIDE Source:2020 Census,Salt Lake City Corporation IS MULTILINGUAL 41 75% ! 'After COVID,the river got = ` worse.Five years back it was of the community speaks better.Now you can't take languages other than English, l► ■ � your family there." with Spanish being the most THE JORDAN RIVER common non-English language IS COMMUTER particularly in Poplar Grove CORRIDOR 26 27 To Great Salt Lake Great blue heron 1 Community members have recorded... i �=o 373, 1 •',lip (wildlife images from areooywe PLANT SPECIES 1\1 Tracy Aviary) heron 1 / `\ Common muskrat FORBSi 1 1 � I I 1 ` \ / 1,�=• WINES NATURAL COMMUNITIES 191 17 -a_ MIGRATORY BIRD GRASSES --_ SNR SPECIES 10 The Jordan River Corridor is TBS IES home to diverse plant and � Salt Lake City ,44 _> has recorded animaL life. 225 4%are invasive BIRD SPECIES IN STUDY `.\ The Jordan River and its open spaces provide habitat for over 700 plant AREA --- 21%are i //�/`` � I -�� native � %` 65%are and animal species including over 225 bird species,such as the great blue , ♦� ♦ r r 179 non-native heron.These species depend on the river's riparian and wetland habitats 3AMPHIBIANS i 1 Red-wing4blackbird 3MOLLUSKS Boob 1that form a vital connector of habitat through the developed areas of r �_ a �\,� TREE SPECIES' i 'these include the Salt Lake Valley.There are 8 ecological communities represented 4 FISH ,_� 1 — ,�� cultivars as separate 6 REPTILES 1 1 ♦/ f species within the site area:riparian,scrub shrub wetlands,herbaceous wetlands, ` / 10 MAMMALS ♦ / -� meadows,shrublands,unmanaged natural areas,deciduous woodlands, ,` '��/ c°u�mwc� and mowed turf.The rest of the corridor is either impervious cover, 1321NSECTS _ � � 13%of study area is residential or industrial zones,dog parks and community gardens.At 549 . shaded by canopy acres,Mowed Turf occupies a majority of the site area.This means that - Community members over half of the corridor is mowed,which impedes the potential for high have recorded... ecological activity and the support of diverse habitats. o383 ----' , unshaded ANIMAL SPECIES I o o Of canopy is invasive F.r�on<coroonYwee 28 To Utah Lake - � - / DECIDUOUS WOODLAND RIPARIAN Salt Lake City Limits ✓5 /° +. t •'} { r- - — —or natural communities y ' Regional 65% ' Athletic manipulated Complex {y _ communities r+ r FORMAL PLANTINGS Avery narrow section of the study area passes under 1-80 with residential and mowed turf to the Rose Park f f`-• south and industrial Golf Course �;'"•z, R��)%�, g,, on both sides to the , north. F r Nr j Riverside r > I Park �k.. Northwest UNMANAGED NATURAL AREA Y; Jordan park is primarily Recreation mowed turf while Fyfe Center wetlands on the west side -------------- ------ of theriver is classified Cis as shrub scrub wetland and natural herbaceous landscape.Residential L HERBACEOUS WETLAND areas are adjacent on the west side. �1 0 1 mi r W — Drainages `1 --- Piped tributaries Jordan Mowed Turf Park 0 Community Garden Deciduous Woodland `< Formal Native Landscape ____'e_d__B_utte,Emigration,and - Formal Plantings c ParfeUs Creek O Herbaceous Wetland Scrub Shrub WetlandE Meadows Shrublands O Riparian Unmans edNaturalArea l; y/lr+ , V �yr� MOWED TURF 1n� � Impervious Cover ` •"r*`! 1T T„ 4"J _® Industrial O Residential Other HERBACEOUS WETLAND Salt City boundary Glendale I..V Studyarea Golf Course RESIDENTIAL EDGE 31 _—J Salt Lake City Limits / Ik io Imo ; NATURAL COMMUNITIES Invasive species threaten Salt Lake City ;� 'International the health of the landscape / � '� Airport _ . throughout the corridor. Russian olive is found at r` high densities in both golf PLANT COMMUNITIES INCLUDE courses. Riparian Herbaceous Wetland 1 State` Scrub Shrub Wetland },Capit ' Meadow Shrubland w1 Unmanaged Natural Areas JCity Creek Siberian elm is one of the '% Deciduous Wetlands most common riparian Mowed Turf trees found on the river's banks. MANAGING INVASIVE SPECIES Managing invasive species is crucial as they disrupt soil and water N 1 chemistry,natural processes,displace native plants,affect light availability, • ,.;� ,.;�:p� and diminish wildlife resources.Their impact is significant,second only to •� �A��! habitat destruction in threatening rare species. Within the study area over • a' -ter_ 22%of the tree canopy is invasive,with species like Russian olive,Siberian ^ Phragmites has been elm,and tree of heaven being problematic.Unmanaged natural areas have i.A.L observed more often V/ sL high percentages of invasive species.Under-story and herbaceous Invasive o in areas�lidf people species include Phragmites,whitetop,and cheatgrass. Sao frequent. ' l l ';A n M 0 1mi 4 �j s • Siberian elm k o y O Russian olive • Phragmites O Additional SLC invasive priorities "- Salt City boundary 32 0 Studyarea 33 Key Takeaways The River is The next steps of the Action Plan should a connective explore: thread 0 Ways to improve wayfinding NATURE and orientation via placemaking, `o c a l ly a n d signage and design,particularly at • movements_ - -•flowsdecision points.f the reg i o n a L Ly. systems?natural 13 Potential to incorporate planned and ongoing systems of flood risk r Unique among urban greenways,the eduction for greater resiliency. CONNECTIVITY 13 Jordan River Trail is a well-connected Access to,from and onto the place, both in terms of hydrologic and River as a key trail and open CULTURE space itself mobility systems.The challenges to • •• people • 0 Partnership and collaboration to address are less about the quantity of to - enhance the health of the entire connections but rather the quality. today? watershed. 05 35 L—J ii f NATURAL CONNECTIVITY / y r— The Jordan River is part r J _ tLake City Li / LEVEE DEEP DIVE: of a critical system of /^ waterways. "Area protected by levee"in pink is ` residential area that is reliant on a levee to protect the area from a A CONTROLLED SYSTEM 100 year flood. Salt Lake City \ 4 The Jordan River,within the study area,is highly controlled.Over 70%of A recent study of the levee International its water is diverted at the southern end into a surplus canal.This diversion Airport l declared it unacceptable as per l � facilitates land development,reduces flooding risk,and supplies water { United States Corps of Engineers for agriculture and wildlife west of the river.There are multiple diversion guidelines.Issues include trees and canals between Utah Lake and the study area that prevent water from vegetation on levee,encroachment \ J running through the system at its full potential.The manipulation of of structures,steep and eroding the natural water way-including the reduction of natural flooding,river slopes,and lack of operations and straightening,channeling,and dredging-has led to diminished floodplains, maintenance plan. wetlands,and sediment carrying capacity.In addition,upstream flows from the seven canyon creeks that feed the Jordan River are impaired Refer to the levee study for further details Utah on issues and alternatives."Lower Jordan State by agricultural run off and mining wastes.These combined factors,along River Levee Evaluation",Prepared for SLC Capitol - with localized stormwater runoff and waste pollutants have resulted Public Works by CH2MHill,November 2009. in water quality levels that do not meet Clean Water Act standards for City Creek human recreation and are degrading wildlife habitat quality within the <119` study area.Within the study area,both e-toll and dissolved oxygen levels (2,500 acre-ft) are problematic,prompting studies and efforts to meet water quality _-- _-- - - standards.Numerous outfalls eliminate urban stormwater into the Jordan River within the study area;Cornell Lift Station and 9th South Wetlands are two notable wetland areas where stormwater is being filtered and N cleaned by plant material before it enters the River. C / o 0 FLOOD VULNERABILITIES d A significant portion of the site is within an area protected by a levee that was recently declared unacceptable by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers. A smaller area on the east side of river between Three Creeks and I-80 is l 2% also at risk per the 100-year floodplain.The Recreational Athletic Complex .e,-Emigration,and (RAC)is almost entirely in 100&500 year floodplains.The east side of �Z' Parleys Creek A �� % �,_ i7 O (8,600 acre-ft) Rose Park Golf and a portion of Riverside Park is within the 500 year 0 1 mi /O i' floodplain. 29i0 FEMA of water is diverted FLOODPLAIN through Surplus Canal 100 year flood® to Great_Salt Lake of Wat ontinues down SoOyearflood" (269,000acre-ft) the Jor anRiverthrough Area protected® Salt Lake City by levee(100 106,000 acre-ft 36 yearflood) ) A, "We need more small bridges to be a able to cross the river." �l Major Road �-•-_� Minor Road L — Trail Boat Ramp CULTURAL CONNECTIVITY ® ® Trailhead I Road Bridge -:_ - The Jordan River has the n Pedestrian Bridge \ ® TRAX Station T` potential to be a highly TRAX station �, \\ -There are tensions between A 1000 North people who live near the river and connected corridor. cyclists,commuters and people who pass through." The neighborhoods that comprise the Westside are in some ways a hub E----------- -- \ of transportation,surrounded by 1-15,the Union Pacific Railroad,and _ ------600North �, numerous other major roads.At the same time,most transportation infrastructure is designed to pass through or around the neighborhood, and there are major barriers that limit residents'connection to the city, especially to Downtown. N.Tempk StMe[ I I A 2022 Westside Transportation Equity Study,conducted by Salt A A / Lake City,found that residents experience gaps in transit service -— ...................................................... Folsom Trait '' and in infrastructure for safe walking and biking compared to other 2005oath neighborhoods.The Jordan River and Jordan River Trail are not exempt l( :� from this trend:while for many Salt Lake City residents,the trail is a .j-� _ --------------- ---------------- commuting or recreation corridor,for residents it's a critical connective -------- tissue throughout the heart of their neighborhoods.Across Westside neighborhoods,on average 8.5%of households don't have a vehicle(twice that of Salt Lake City households as a whole);1 in 10 Fairpark neighborhood Ind Iona Ave ® ________________ households don't have access to a car.The trail is consistently available E--------------------- @ @A _ along the 10-mile study area,but in most places only exists on one side of �^ 9Line Trail I� the river,with pedestrian crossings interspersed unevenly along its length. Residents report concern over unsafe or uncomfortable intersections, which include multiple railroad crossings. ® colifarnlo Ave, - E In recent years,considerable efforts have been made to better connect Amalie T � the Jordan River Trail with the historically more developed Foothills Trail voo saatn System,including the connection to the 9 Line Trail and the development of the Folsom Trail,a route which the city hopes to complete through potential land acquisitions in the coming years. 0 100 soot r_♦�' ' r� N � � 39 NORTH OF 1200 N ,ora r This 1,200 foot,ADA-accessible bridge,completed in 2017, BETWEEN 1200 N closed the last gap in the Jordan AND N.TEMPLE ST River Trail. a. BETWEEN N. -�. TEMPLE ST AND _ - INDIANAAVE ASHTO recommends trail ,, N ® widths of 11-14 feet where high volumes of pedestrians are O expected.The Jordan River t; Trail is often 10-feet wide(as pictured here). SOUTH OF INDIANA AVE O J Ln o (� blo CA 1 O b L r ' 40 Key Takeaways i The River s The next steps of the Action Plan should a complex, NATURE explore: interwoven set capacityWhat is the 0 Opportunities to expand wetland of the river to provide spaces and improve the river of natural a n d healthy banks for greater ecological habitats? function and beauty. human systems• CAPACITY0 Ways to simplify,clarify and streamline maintenance, operations and management of The river was once arichly-braided system CULTUREthe River corridor. of wetlands that has been consolidated What is the capacity 13 The establishment of standards over time in a singular stream.Conversely, % of the city to create a for care,cleanliness and capital over time,the systems of human care for % healthy river? investment. the river have become more complex and interwoven. L 43 -I • Regional Ath etic Complex NATURAL CAPACITY --- / F—� r----- Salt Lake City Limits The Jordan River used to be ---- L—J Regional full of wetlands. Athletic r + � � - _ Complex WON The river once provided 25,000 acres of wetland habitat!In some places, _ ' * a the river meandered widely:these wetland habitats were once within R the floodplain of the river,which has now been disconnected and filled in order to develop the area adjacent to the river.Knowing where natural %,% a Rose Park wetlands existed in the past can help us identify places to restore them. Salt Lake City / '�Golf Course • Riverside Pa _ Internationals While introducing wetlands back into the study area will be beneficial _ Airport is to the ecology and experience of the study area,it must be balanced by r assurances that the adjacent neighborhoods and commercial areas are r protected from flooding.The west side of the river between Redwood and North Temple is particularly vulnerable to flooding in the case of a levee �_. Riverside failure. _i" 2 Park l Utah ' _ State Restored wetlands like those - Northwest 1 r�� Ca'p1A''ol at the Cornell Lift Station _ Recreation 7 ' naturally lean pollutants from ' Center '- _ 1i-. �• the water before it enters the a..... river and provide important _ __ City CreiEeki p habitat for wildlife Much of the river's edge ° l- t l ,-Iliff lll�N it is industrial or residential 43 Glendale Park neighborhoods i n,•— _ - LA • pp'f - o -rr {-6 � IN Y lj I ` •y 'S' �a Jordan l 1 i �� 0 /� , ■ Y 6j��__ —fir—_ Park J ■ yt°��Qll� �__ ___ — lV F � 1. 1997-present Emigration,and 0%.1937 — = Yleridale :� Parley's Creek o h 1 N 1856 - ,� - I Golf Course < 0 _ 1 rali JP „, _ i The Jordan River's dredged and Creeks piped below the Jordan River channel ., •✓ engineered channel results in faster city flow into the river iw. 1997-present moving water,erosion issues,degraded ;I ecological health and less wildlife without natural filtration 1937 habitat provided by wetlands 1856 — "' Piped tributaries --- -- �� ® Historical wetlands* III■ Existing wetlands 44 Salt City boundary 0 Study area *visual interpretation of historical imagery L_J CULTURAL CAPACITY Salt Lake City Limi There are many players — CITY-OWNED PROPERTY "We need trash cans to keep it involved in maintenance• clean,and that are constantly WITHIN STUDY AREA: <1%Median,<7%Dog Park, getting emptied." <1%Community Garden 43%Golf Course 16%Park The capacity of city staff to manage the study area is integral to the (330 acres) 26 acres success of the Action Plan.The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department Managers 771 acres in the study area with 330 acres for golf,143 acres for the Recreation Activity Center,and 286 acres in traditional parks and natural areas.Specific management teams oversee the RAC and golf Salt Lake city _ properties. Traditional parks are managed by Districts 1,4,and 8,while International _ greenbelts are managed by District 5 and natural areas are managed by "Building a trail works, Airport District 6. but building a trail 19% culture is difficult." ecreational Facility 043 acres) Management Oversight 21%Op Space Utah Division of Forestry Fire&state (160 ac es) Lands&US Army Corps of Engineers — Salt Lake County MANAGEMENT I� Salt Lake Division of Water Rights Nonprofit groups and � , Volunteers itnon-profits volunteers also play an 'Trees in the parks l — Important role in helping to � ______________DISTRICTS--? ___ ___ ___ : — Salt Lake City Public are maintained by keep the river free of trash / 7 the city "Renovate the bathrooms. — Lands Department I t 43%Golf District 1 They don't work and they're (330 acres) (72 ages) y > The city owns only open 3 months a year." District 4 District 1 and 4 ^P Gc t� and maintains handles park 7 the trail (82 acres) trash,benches and V` 'I f hile' District pavement w another district does \ (55 acres) mowing C d� LAND USE WITHI — —�� (109ict6 ,I� N (109 acres) m STUDY AREA Salt Lake County ^ ------------- is responsible for r y A flood control j— r '- 0 1 Pal District 8 7 Public Lands removes debris and Red Butte,Emigration,and tTZ4acres) trees in the river,but no long-term Drainages Padeus Creek The state owns the bed. 7— / state agreement for river and bank --- Piped tributaries of the Jordan River and is responsible for management +20 FT +20 FT management is in place _ Recreational Facility to the top of its banks HIGH WATER MARK Golf Course Park "Improvements on the east Open Space — Community Garden __— side seem faster and more Dog Park -- ----- efficient.Funding seems Median Riverine inequitable." 46 Salt City boundary 47 Study area PUBLIC LANDS DEPARTMENT STAFF Full Time Employee Seasonal or Hourly Employee COMMUNICATIONS FINANCE, BUS., EXEC MGT PLANNING&ECOL.SERVICES CULTURAL CAPACITY Civic Engagement Asset Management I soon lobe Events Management Financial Analysis Public Lands Community Engagement Planning Staff Recreational Trail Partnership Management Management is growing its capacity to care for PARKS DIVISION the Corridor. GOLF fto PARKS URBAN FORESTRY J MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS GROUP A OPERATIONS TEAM Within a new and growing department created to care for Salt Lake City's Public Lands,care for the river corridor is a pressing concern.The Graffiti Irrigation Team 1 Team 2 Park Rangers team,created in 2023,have already become a key component of trail experience, Full-time Maintenance I I o n s n,, ,,o • offering aid,orientation,and a sense of safety. District 1 SERVICES TEAM GLENDALE GOLF COURSE I "' " " F111 The Trails and Natural Lands(TN team on the Parks Division is growing substantially,with six District 2 Prop.Main. Forest Forest Forest additional positions opened in 2023(not reflected Pros Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 here).Four landscape architects,previously in the OPERATIONS GROUP B engineering department,moved to Public Lands in " I I 2023,further positioning the department to lead Maintenance I h`m'mmum , PARK RANGERS ' the way on the management of natural lands. Seasonal/Hourly District 3 Greenhouse TEAMS BY RANGER LEADS I Golf is an enterprise district in Salt Lake City; ROSE PARK GOLF COURSE I 1 1 1 designed to be financially self-sustaining,golf District 4 Trails& " I 1 111100 employees work at the courses and have minimal I"' Natural Team 1 Team 2 interaction with other teams at Public Lands. Lands ""O 0 111000 '0 0 0 Pros District S so J Team3 Team 4 Maintenance """" "' Seasonal/Hourly Cemeteries Projects Assistant 49 Key Takeaways C l e a n l i n e s s The next steps of the and safety Action Plan should t h reate n explore: What role this plan can play in p u b l i c achieving the community's goals of a cleaner river in partnership perception of with collaborators upstream. • does NATURE awareness 0 Design changes to the corridor to(or lack thereof)of the corridor. make people feel safer,especially the river's health at night. Resident and visitor relationships to the impact .._ AWARENESS 0 Revised maintenance strategies river have changed over time.Today, to address waste in and out of concern over cleanliness both in the the water. water and on the adjacent lands is a CULTURE 13 How to work with community frequent complaint that limits interest How do perceptions of• •• •_ partners in thoughtfully in the corridor as a place to enjoy. the addressing the unhoused Concern over water quality is supported today? population on the corridor. by the data: stormwater inflows and substantial diversions upstream from Salt Lake City are critical issues that affect water quality today. /OW ), 51 Land Use&Water Quality Impacts !�♦ •, •♦ _ _ ♦ i �r Riparian plants I(li��, 1700s s � Wetland Pre- and I �fl � � � Natural meander Pre-settlement _ Lake water �h ■ , notivewetland plants - Mountainstreams Groundwater � Farmland wage s,l we ste/s . Industry UIII�I f y Pre diversion Jordan River ,: ♦ S- Channel zed Jordan River •♦ II , IIIII♦i I III I!III e toRiverwater used Agric ultural-dominated irrigate crops activili°s C CULTURAL AWARENESS 111�1111111'III ti Ululllil�lll�., �--. Water quality has been a Iltl III III 185� City Waterquality City development, moving target since the IIII,IIi begins to decrease ndustrya ivi[ies 1800s. I� Ilil�l, i! ft The Jordan River is classified as an impaired waterway which means that,based on standards from the Clean Water Act,it does not meet basic services provided by healthy waterways,which include: IIIII I 'I III laso:/19oos River diVerslonsred uce 1e50s/1900s watervolume,mpacting Flood infrastructure Protect water supply for human use III`IIIIII_II waterquality introduced III ,Illlllllil '`-` • Protect recreational uses(boating and wading)and aesthetics Protect foraquatic wildlife Protect for agricultural uses I� IIII�II III Protect inflows to the Great Salt Lake 197os P "( CommunityriVer 1970s igrxN �• Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDQ studies show that The Emerald IIIII I III can up e improve ffo s Clean Water Act Ribbon study area is impaired due to high E.coli and low dissolved health IIIIIIIIIIIIII support oxygen levels. I Salt Lake City's efforts to resolve watershed issues and enhance ��IIIIIII II. water quality within the study area will require collaboration with f upstream partners.While the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan cannot solve all water quality issues,it can catalyze many of the needed TodayE changes necessary over the coming decades. I II Climate crisis drive� ncreasnginterest n the river 1_ �rrr' I f A conversations about the is driving new conversations valleys future about tsfuture pp, i I� I!6, 52 53 CHANGING COURSE }' Wetland removal and NATURAL AWARENESS corridor manipulation such as canal diversions its• t and channelization have here are many factors that limited the river's water 0 7,% ,1 a flow and capacity to , rh contribute to the Jordan mitigate contaminants or ,. wash away debris. / River's diminished water Historic condition Current Condit quality. Awareness of the Jordan River's impact on the Salt Lake Valley is lacking. Air quality,water quality,and biodiversity are deeply connected in Salt Lake Valley.As awareness and concern around air quality has risen in Salt Lake City,an understanding of the state of the Great Salt Lake,and its connections to water quality,the Jordan River,as well as air quality are S essential to implementing the regional solutions necessary to prepare the region for the future. DOMINATED BY w The Jordan River's waters feed the Great Salt Lake;if the Great Salt Lake DEBRIS continues to recede,as it has in recent years,fine particulate matter Storm events wash containing toxins from the exposed lake bed will be released into the urban and natural air at an increasing rate.The toxins that have settled on the lake bottom materials into the O have accumulated over years of urban activity runoff and expulsion of river. industrial waste both in the lake and throughout the watershed.Growing awareness of the Jordan River's water quantity and quality issues is critical to not only the health of the watershed,but of the Great Salt Lake and the communities throughout the Wasatch Front. IMPACT OF }+++++++++++ More opportunities to interact +++++++*+++ + INDUSTRY + + '+ with water safely. + ,� Runofffrom + + + +* + surrounding `++�++++ . .. industrial and - urban areas wash * '4.+ + + 4 My dream is for a trail that contaminants and - - - .* *+* ++ ' is smooth,safely graded and unsafe bacteria + * * .+ +. uninterrupted so that 1 can in- into river. + + + + line skate from lake to lake. ++++E + 54 55 HISTORIC HOLY GROUND , • ` } Indigenous groups historically used the river for transportation and V. Xf trade.Religious CULTURAL PERCEPTIONS groups also cherishri� the river for its a �' northward flow. The community has shared AM a perceived lack of safety SIGHT LINES AND SAFETY and cleanliness along the Today,safety along the corridor is a river. top concern,due to inconsistent lighting and perceived Throughout community focus groups,interviews and workshops,lack of safety threats posed safety and cleanliness have come up the most frequently when describing by the unhoused S • • the perceptions of the river today.Safety considerations are multifaceted: population. residents expressed feeling unsafe at night due to poor lighting along the trail,during the day due to the presence of the unsheltered folks in the DOMINATED BY corridor,and within the river due to unsafe water quality. DEBRIS Trash and debris Perceptions about water quality also come through in the community's along the river feedback around the corridor's cleanliness.Feeling that it is not well contribute to the O maintained by the city,some residents and stakeholders have mentioned perception that taking it upon themselves to clean certain sections of the river.Debris and the river is not well trash floating along the river and a lack of trash receptacles along the trail maintained by the were noted as some of the primary cleanliness issues. city. . I RECREATE AT ++ + y + YOUR OWN RISK Paddlers have - >+ - expressed that they exercise caution 'when coming +*.}'4. * `- in contact with - .* * *+ s the water due to +`f ++ a contamination 56 57 Kpv Takpawavc places of The next steps of the positive Action Plan should explore: ecological and NATURE 13 Opportunities to create more human h ea It h natural parks to improve -cor - • - -e the ecological health and human are rich with experience. • •, vital • _ Promote stronger visual activity. connection between the ACTIVITY urban fabric and the corridor, particularly at parks and more Though the Jordan River Trail is a private stretches. continuously accessible system, it varies CULTUREWhere along _ in adjacent land use and level of activity Explore the potential for more corridor are - diversity of trail experience, across the nine mile study area.This chapter people places? including exploration of slow or identified five recurring"types"of trail unpaved paths. segments, largely based on adjacent land use. These are annotated with observations about natural and cultural opportunities and challenges. 59 NATURAL ACTIVITY / �V as%OFTHE CORRIDOR IS adjacent /y 1//yam(/� uses DEVELOPED ON Existing a dJ a c e n t Land u V e V ndw ial Property Resident°I P ope ty DOTH SIDES WITH •,',joraon River Parkway RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR vary in how they impact CIVIC USES -------------- the ecological health of the River. P -19%OF TH E Ecologically,the narrowing and straightening of the River over time yields CORRIDOR IS DEVELOPED ON Developetl Property P a continuous experience of highly-eroded bank edges.Historic human .... ark ONE SIDE AND ....... Jordan Pl ,ParkwayT IArea PARK ON THE actions to manipulate the Jordan River have given way in recent years to a OTHER greater desire for a more natural river with healthy habitat and places for people to enjoy nature while recreating.This desire has led to ecological restoration efforts along the banks of the river that have included erosion and invasive species management,the planting and seeding of native plants,as well as increasing wildlife habitat quality. 11%OFTHE Throughout the study area,there are pockets of ecological health- COPRIDOR IS LINED WITH mostly in the more naturalized park spaces-and places of high levels of GOLF COURSES -------" a,aaaRiverPa,kwayTreilA,aa degradation.Natural areas complement traditional parklands and golf courses in the study area to provide a variety of experiences for SLC residents along the corridor.The SLC Public Lands Department's master plan,Reimagine Nature,as well as numerous other documents and the directive for this project support the enhancement of ecological health Preserve the natural beauty of the Jordan River.It is so throughout the corridor.The focus on greater natural area management is rI unique because of the desert "w 9%OFTHE also evidenced by the more than doubling of full time employees this year surroundings. w / a ap CORRIDOR IS in the natural lands division of the Public Lands Department. PARK ON ROTH NaW I Park Recreational Pork SIDES Jordan River ParkwaYTrailArea - On signage,let's promote Pod indigenous narratives and stories,connect to history, 0 9%OF THE amplify stories. , CORRIDORIS LINED Developed Area with Roadway Developed Area 6VROADWAYS 60 61 I.d.stfi.l spone largely ... .. .. . .... . .. More family and community activities to get them involved and so we can ■ 33%07 enj0y It. CORRIDORIDOR IS DEVELOPED ON Industrial Property _ Residential Property BOTH SIRES WITH • •,',jora°n River R°rkw°y RESIDENTIAL, •- -_ _ r°° INDUSTRIAL OR CIVICUSES CULTURAL ACTIVITY The trail Is continuous along the p• d• Activities along the trail are vi lima varied and make for diverse P of rH C PE ------Ille CORRIDOR IS'''' D ELOPED ON experience. Developed Property ' Park EV •,•••••••• ONE SIDE AND ....... Jordan River P°rkw°y Tr 1Are° PARK ON THE OTHER The human experience of the corridor is greatly shaped by the adjacent land uses.While the trail connects major open space resources like parks, recreational places and golf courses,the great majority of the corridor- about 72%-is lined by private development.In these stretches,the River is harder to access and the public realm is far more narrow. L nq OFTHE The Westside,while in many ways cut off from the rest of Salt Lake City, CORRIDOR IS LINEDWI7H has a rich variety of community amenities and resources that are primarily Rw rR�w°yT�ilAr a cOLFcaupses located adjacent to the corridor.Within a 10-minute walk of the Jordan River on both the east and west sides are 18 schools,3 libraries,and 3 community centers.What is missing today are recreational amenities like markets,coffee shops,entertainment options,and bars.Today,the river is barely visible from these destinations even when they directly abut the trail(for example,Day-Riverside Library).Schools and after-school programs located on the river consider it more of a water and public safety 9%OF THE cq.PIDOR IS risk than an asset,and facilities located on the trail rarely have gateways or PARK ON BOTH NaWml Park Recreational Pork SIDES connections into the corridor. Jordan River Parkway Trail Area It needs to be safer.I want to bike or run with my baby on the trail,I don't CORRIDOP IS 9 r O feel safe using the trail. DOR LINED Clean up. Developed Area with Roadway Developed Area gV ROADWAYS e J°ra°n Rwer Pork 62 63 Tree Canopy 66 Soils 68 Geology 70 65 LF CANOPY Canopypercentages within stud area were measured from the latest P 9 Y @ -- available LIDAR data,which dates from 2012/2013.It is important to note that a storm in 2020 caused the death of thousands of trees within _ �� ( •;, '� Y Y plant : cam �I a.o •.., I. r city limits,and that Salt Lake City has made substantial efforts to additional trees.Evaluation units with lowest canopy cover are west of �., �}�f�• fib �� „ river;the Regional Athletic Complex has nearly 0%canopy per acre.The east side has more canopy density throughout corridor,with the densest shade concentrated within center of study area. WX Sa CANOPY%PER JOB EVALUATION UNIT ACRE: ��oa P �1NNpp1�11��IV RAC-OPEN SPACE ° * ® ® � REGIONALATHLETIC COMPLEX 6 • ••.• 1 p 8®� � ��fl� � I� ,.•1 a IN 1800 N TRAILHEAD - .� }pf�t�s(j'�J l++• 1 RIVERSEW +` '}I�tlLRpA�C6g'71.Ssi�FI�� A 1•I �� ROSE PARKGOLFCOURSE - 0II^IIIIn r/�n t- �11, �}p�ll+S� �sl ROSE PARK GOLF PRACTICE ROOTS COURSouRs E e � ttt}}} j!•I alp •• ASS 5jl a ,.�7�•�•1+�q+ CORNELL WETLANDSrl'SlST#if , NORTH RIVERSIDE a MINOR p ♦ 1y p`�Ds1� ,�.[ sj( ROSE PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN �,� e� �, �{�O S5d�p�7lg b��rr�^�(/��I�.t 0511, RIVERSIDE PARK �✓t ® CIIA@�1FII�Ie'uFI��F/ '/'JS'r �P BACKMAN )$ • iII� ._ � e, - T� n�pI iG4YT11r �� Pal--my "' , (� +.rl �COTTONWOOD PARK DOG PARK COTTONWOOD PARK - M�" NORTHWEST REC CENTER A - vq Y �A qw�J� •• •�J' �I�QE]'�.�]I)� 1.5 �� ' "*V '(e V =`amp i=•-�. h D�---�ss-�.rr¢ City Creek GADSBYTRAILH EAD FISHER MANSION ALZHEIMERS PARK FRANKLIN , - c�IR93�€7 ffiIOif+{E�]�r ety�yj i�FI(,� ia\� , NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - _• r,P pry,y 7AKE GARN1q PpWWCC J +�(((y))j 4SSS '�`\ l� \.' GO HEN I •l •rFl1-+.1� I! :6_. ^� a+� �"�'.�'6rS' Oak I`�S� jigEPUMUN�f POPLAR GROVE PARK •' '� `. --- _D ni4.1A�'�R'ri^l ilStslal>•9111L`� pp�� r&��l xy.� 900 SOUTH RIVER PARK • 1-11"133 IBM "•®^'"`�® ��""`��l,1+��'''��yE.�y1'� •��.v' �'u ' FVFE WETLAND PRESERVE zN=jL•j, i � ,+r�J�Y�r1:151 dA•R$.a„RiL'�5, 7oRDAN PARKOFF LEASH „a THROUGHOUT STUDY AREA: NIGIN&M12 INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS ' _ JORDAN PARK pI,FE�i.SGII - it P+D+�Sjy� BENDIN THERIVER 13%Shaded(111 acres) - ranse^rv_tea :«,I�s�•l�i 'e�"7A�+ k';P MODES TO PARK �,I ° rAt'l7i '"", �.r91� 2:�E:�'�, Ir• �I 1z40 S900W - b: 87%Unshaded(732 acres) jln9{H{J �j % p � THREE CREEKSq�i{71(8�{'S7 l�T.'�.I�pr `\ °� RIVERSIDE ry j ♦ VCl'V "�1��ffi ,II �•1'�.4315`�+ ®tISO� PEACET ZEE BENDto `��. � ,f�.�, 1�t^�e � ��aav 1700 SOUTH RIVER PARK - gd`'p�� >•�1 +ell • a�_ C� � •' "ImItt1 1Q +�a, !1` ° fl;� "-'1- ° Red'BuPit, 1 ratronXandB} GLENDALE PARK a �A.n ttl7 r • aaFUTURE GLENDALE REGIONAL PARK a 1;®R _ "'tt!SEVEN PEAKS �r Dr - Ill �• �" GLENDALE GOLF COURSE(NORTH _ 0 1 i ilwl . Ill w GLENDALE GOLF COURSE(SOUTH) ' :� r 'da.' �o�'�_ 1 �y_�I,'• 2100 S RESTORATION - %LIDAR canopy - 1.� sa r sri�"i 111g1F� '.. per Eval Unit .Ie�l��;T.a Ile •r..�:�e _ �"WY* �0 1D�n -�.T �t�p%r r�C� . ■^a �ry Less than5% � �Ll�lti� West of river East of river 40%30% 20s6 loss 10% zo'w ao%ao'w 5to10% 'y gjI �j; .oi-' •�- � ! - 1 � �T; 10to20%M 1 L�rAl 20to40% tJ - zSa C- d O a:pnt� e l B i�Il l-S 66 Over40% q. 6�Zy fir' oJI _ .c� P`� L'IM_ I L\ P�.. xFr�7 v-a Cf•i 9•�$) R��- °'/ ;Oil o ° r a7 � ' 4 (I'. 1`i' o.OJ V SOILS FN**tt u r `SITE HAS VERY DEEP,POORLY DRAINED SOILS Lewiston loam,0 to 1 percent slopes(Ir) r Regional Consists of very deep,somewhat poorly Athletic Soils formed due to the past existence of Lake drained soils that formed in lacustrine Complex Bonneville and its accompanying sediment deposits accumulation and deposits.The soils along river bottom are mostly fine sand and clay deposits with - gravel found in the stream bed. 1` Rose Park Golf Course Chipman silty clay loam,0 to 1 percent slopes(Ch) Consists of very deep,poorly drained soils formed in lacustrine sediments from shale and limestone.Chipman soils are low lake terraces and floodplains.In lake terraces. Utah State Northwest capitol Recreation Center Made land(Ma) Urban Land C v J C Jordan Park Magna silty clay,0 to 1 percent slopes(Mc) ---------------- Consists of very deep,poorly drained soils that formed in alluvium and lacustrine deposits derived from mixed rocks. f Chipman silty clay loam,saline, GGlendale olf.Course sodic,gravelly substratum,0 to 1 M C percent slopes(CI) i Consists of very deep,poorly drained soils !\ — formed in lacustrine sediments from shale 1 and limestone.Chipman soils are low lake 68 terraces and floodplains.In lake terraces. i GEOLOGY Lake City Li - - ` IN SITE IS MOSTLY STREAM ALLUVIUM Regional As Lake Bonneville receded,deposits of gravel,sand, .Athletic _ Cormplex , silt,and clay formed the valley.At the north of the site is marsh and lacustrine deposits,coinciding with the wetland habitats found near Great Salt Lake. 1 T� � r f, l Rose Park 1 Golf Course A Marsi. deposits(Ly) all rnationa Airport Age:Holocene to uppermost Pleistocene These deposits consist of gravel,sand,silt and clay deposited in response to major cycles in the level of the last deep lake(Bonneville lake)in the Bonneville basin and its Holocene successor Great Salt Lake Riverside Stream Alluvium 1(all) C Park Age:upper Holocene Drying o f pluvial lakes.Pebble and cobble gravel in a l b p m r Northwest matrix o f sand,silt and minor clay deposited by perennial Recreation streams.Surface characterized by subdued bar and swale C--enter topography,forms modern floodplains and terrace 2m-Sm ___-- _—� above stream level. all 4 y reek Lacustrine clay and silt(Ibpm) t . manmade fill Age:upper Pleistocene Organically rich deposits made of silt all clay,and � minor sand deposited in Utah Lake,marshes, slow-moving streams and oxbow lakes.May contain peat deposits as thick as 7m.Associated a ly with areas of high water table Manmade fill sG,i \orn Age:Anthropocene olL P\ck Artificial fill follows contemporary roads and industry Red Butte,Emigra6ion,and Younger Stream Alluvium,undivided(aly) Parleys Creek Age:Holocene to uppermost Pleistocene Pebble and cobble gravel in a matrix of sand,silt II and minor clay deposited by floodplains. Glendale Golfurse i\ PRELIMINARYSURFICIAL GEOLOGIC MAP OFTHE WASATCH FAULT ZONE, EASTERN PART OF UTAH VALLEY,UTAH COUNTY,AND PARTS OFSALT LAKE — Seismic faults AND JUAB COUNTIES,UTAH By Michael N.Machette.Department of the — Drainages - Interior U.S.Geologic survey __ - Piped tributaries O Geological Units ]p _: Salt City bounda _ 0 Studyarea �'.ti'►'t�'�' z.�+''�i�� h.-�:•fit :3 �.d-':;.ram.•' � WVI �d 7i�r c #Ks AN } n• y * �f i J f �V6 MA b f NO •_� . �� _,�r