Sandy City's objective in creating the South Towne Promenade area was to create an attractive, safe, inviting, focal point of the City. The creation of the South Towne Promenade area has presented Sandy City with a tremendous opportunity to have an open space area within an urban environment that can create a sense of place for the community and project a positive image that combines the community's values, quality of life and community pride.

Over the past years the Sandy Downtown area has experienced a great deal of growth both in office and commercial retail that has surrounded the promenade area. This makes it even more critical that the promenade be maintained as a focal point for more informational activities with pedestrian scale and atmosphere. The transportation system is designed to enable the closure of one or both sides of Centennial Parkway for special occasions, holiday celebrations, art and community festivals.

Steering Community Design

In November of 2003, Sandy City hired Landmark Design as a design consultant to assist a steering committee that was formed to prepare an urban streetscape design that incorporated landscape/pedestrian design features to promote a pedestrian atmosphere and help create a sense of place for the South Towne Promenade area.

The South Towne Promenade has been at the heart of the vision for the Civic Center area since its inception. Both the past and present City Council members, Mayors, Planning Commissioners and Citizens have shared in the vision and preserved the opportunities necessary to make it a reality. The South Town Promenade Urban Streetscape Deign Steering Committee worked with the consultant for several weeks on a design that me the objectives of the City and was acceptable to the different groups and interest involved.

The design incorporates identified goals and aspirations for our downtown, establishing the South Towne Promenade as a setting for large events and festivals, while creating a variety of "people places" for the enjoyment of downtown workers, visitors and residents on a daily basis.

Phases

The design addresses implementation in phases as follows.

Initial Phase: The Basics

Adjust and repair mechanical systems
Install basic seating and furnishings (+/− 30 benches and 15 trash receptacles)
Install decomposed granite areas
Install exterior planting beds
Install exterior walkways
Install new trees
Repair and re-grade lawn as needed

Intermediate Phase: Plazas & Places

Install plazas and special hardscape areas
Install remaining benches and trash receptacles (+/− 40 benches and 20 trash receptacles)
Retrofit plaza trees with grates

Final Phase: The Finishing Touches

Install arbors and seating walls
Install bollards and miscellaneous furnishings
Install pedestrian-scale lighting
Install wetland improvements including boardwalk system and interpretive features
Site public artwork provided in designated sites
Upgrade City Hall Entry Court including water feature and special seating

South Towne Promenade Urban Streetscape Design