400 South/University Blvd. Livable Communities Project
The Salt Lake City Planning Division is currently studying potential changes to the 4th South transit corridor. The goal of the project is to create station area plans and zoning standards for three stations stops along the University TRAX line. The three stations that will be evaluated include the Library, Trolley and 900 East stops.
Check out the website at: http://www.slcgov.com/ced/planning/400South
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Organic Density, Start Downtown and Spread Outward
For this project to be successful, development shouldn't be stimulated beyond demand. There are currently dozens of properties east of 2nd extending from 300 South to 500 South that could renovated to meet the design requirements this project suggests.
It will be easier to extend from this area, as many buildings already meet the distance-to-sidewalk requirements, etc, than those properties east of 400 East.
1 vote -
Tear it all down
400 S between 900 East and the Library is a monstrosity. I can't tell if I'm in a city or if I'm at Jordan Landing. I can't get over how aesthetically unpleasing the whole stretch is.
3 votes -
Urban corridor
Here's what I want to see...
1) An urban corridor along 4th with 3-5 story buildings fronting directly onto 4th. Parking should be accommodated behind buildings, not in front.
2) Wider sidewalks in front of those buildings, similar to what's on Main Street from S. Temple to 4th South. Right now the sidewalks are too narrow.
3) Much better access control. There are WAY too many driveways all over that street. Taking care of Item #1 should largely solve this problem, too.
4) Have a high-quality bicycle facility. It could be a regular bike lane, buffered bike lane, or a… more
12 votes -
"You are here" maps at TRAX stops
Each TRAX station should have a "you are here" map that shows businesses and destinations within a short-radius walking distance. The maps would help give transit riders a sense of the neighborhood and promote the small businesses that give the neighborhood a unique character.
1 vote -
"You are here" maps at TRAX stops
Each TRAX station should have a "you are here" map that shows businesses and destinations within a short-radius walking distance. The maps would help give transit riders a sense of the neighborhood and promote the small businesses that give the neighborhood a unique character.
11 votes -
Focus on locally owned businesses and limit national chains.
This was a common comment made during the May 19th Community Workshop.
7 votes -
More housing options along the corridor, with high density closer to stations.
This was a common comment made during the May 19th Community Workshop.
8 votes -
Protect the historic buildings in the Central City Historic Districts
This was a common comment made during the May 19th Community Workshop.
1 vote -
New development should take place on the surface parking lots that front 400 South.
This was a common comment provided at the first Community Workshop held on May 19th.
10 votes
