Using the focus areas from each analysis category, we created the map below to show where our analysis overlapped. The areas of greatest importance to focus on are found in the central area of the western side of the valley. This areas will be our main focus in developing a greenway network.

Important elements to consider from each category to include in the final greenway design are shown below.

Our current greenway system displays lack of green connection on the northwest side of the Salt Lake Valley. While this area is growing, specific designs and policies should be put in place to make sure open space and pathways are included in new development.

Create walking access to useable parks and trails, especially for low-income households, households without cars, and other underserved populations who would otherwise lack easy access to greenspace.

A greenway system will be developed to connect these west-side resource hubs in a north-south fashion and provide eastward connections in order to provide better access to these resources via multi-use trails.

Greenways implemented in these areas will be influential in increasing land value as well as improving the overall economy. These areas have the greatest potential for increased value as they have the most access to services, serve multi-family zoned areas, and do not have close proximity to unfavorable dis-amenities.

Greenway systems will be developed with the aim to create habitat for species in the area. Trees, shrubs, open areas, and coverage for different types of species should be included.

Water enhances the quality of the greenway systems and brings viability to a system. Salt Lake County has rich hydrological resources which can be incorporated into future plans.

Existing public transportation services are not as consistently accessible in the identified areas. Greenway implementation in these areas will improve resident connection to available public transportation. Enhancing greenways will also reduce vehicle miles traveled and pollution in Salt Lake Valley with multi-use trails.