STEWARDED

Central Jordan River

Ongoing stewardship and maintenance are crucial for the success of any public space, and the Central Jordan River is no exception. Currently, the riverfront is maintained through a collaboration between Salt Lake County, individual cities, and private property owners. However, much of the land along the river is designated for industrial or residential use, leading to a fragmented approach to riverfront access. To foster a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained central Jordan River, continuous collaboration among stakeholders is essential and atop priority in this planning process.

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Adjacent Uses
In South Salt Lake and West Valley industry dominates the river's edge, while in Murray, Millcreek, and Taylorsville it's predominantly housing. Only 7% of the land use within 1/2 mile of the river is designated for public park space.
Visibility Along the Trail
Safety and visibility are highly important components to any successful public space. Visibility along the trail varies widely. Physical infrastructure such as underpasses and fences, as well as dense vegetation, can decrease visibility. However, areas with low vegetation and high visibility tend to have lower value for habitat and wildlife.
Ownership Along the River
While Salt Lake County and cities adjacent to the river own a lot of the land adjacent to the river, on both sides of the river the majority of land is privately owned. In some areas access to the river and the trail adjacent to private land is provided for, while in other areas there is no public access.  
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Logo for the Central Jordan River Reconnect: 7 miles, 5 cities, 3 creeks, 1 river. The logo is a J and R with white waves inside of it.

The Central Jordan River Reconnect is a 14-month public engagement and planning process to develop a framework plan for a new regional park along the Jordan River between SR201 and 5400S.

with:
Rio ASE
PROS Consulting
Ecosystem Services, LLC
PSOMAS
Horrocks Engineers
Zions Pubic Finance