Property owners express frustrations over the Salt Lake City’s riparian corridor ordinance. The ordinance protects waterways within 100 feet of the creek.
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A study of urban stream daylighting case studies in the United States. It evaluates the success of projects and draws conclusions for the future of this method as a tool for cities to revitalize communities.
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The daylighting of Dolph Creek within Headwaters at Tryon Creek demonstrates how stream daylighting and restoration can be incorporated into new development and the built environment in Portland, OR.
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A 2006 master plan for the Euclid neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT, defined by North Temple, I-80, I-15, and the Jordan River. It lays out the foundation for the Folsom Trail and daylighting of City Creek, including alignment, design, and surrounding development, amenities, and land-use.
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An article detailing the impact of the Folsom rail line realignment in Salt Lake City, UT. It details the restoration of City Creek for habitat value and as an urban fishery, and highlights the Folsom Trail as a regional connection.
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A study of stream daylighting and restoration case studies in five medium-sized cities (population 25,000– 80,000) to inform proposed efforts in Caldwell, ID. Efforts addressed deteriorating city centers and downtown areas by addressing flooding concerns, revitalizing local economies, and improving stream-side ecosystems.
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This report explores case studies in stream daylighting from across the globe. It describes how daylighting projects are designed, facilitated, and funded, and identifies challenges encountered and lessons learned.
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In 1983, historic flooding created the notorious river down State Street in Salt Lake City. Residents were seen kayaking and fishing in the makeshift, sandbagged stream. This article details the damage and subsequent response to the flooding.
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A historical spotlight of the pioneer route and campsites during the settlement of the Salt Lake Valley. Journal entries give us a picture of what the Valley looked and felt like at this time.
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City Creek played a significant role in Salt Lake City’s history. For many, the 1983 floods was the first introduction modern residents had to the underground creek. When City Creek was buried, it became out of sight out of mind.
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In 1995, City Creek was carved into a former surface parking lot. City Creek Park provides a natural oasis and amenity in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.
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In 1995, Arcadia Creek was uncovered through downtown Kalamazoo, MI, replacing aging and inadequate flood control infrastructure. It spurred major redevelopment in the area, including $200 million in private development, and generates $12 million annually from large regional festivals.
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Blackberry Creek is among the first stream daylighting projects. It proved efforts could be safe, even in school grounds. It helped a conservation corps become a breeding ground for local talent, and showed pollution issues better addressed in aboveground channels.
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The plan for Salt Lake City’s trails, waterways, and parks from 1992. It lays out progressive, ambitious greenway corridors along City, Red Butte, Emigration, and Parleys Creeks.
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This article recounts when City Creek flooded in 1983. Dump trucks and pedestrian traffic were halted to accomodate the river flowing down the center of Salt Lake City down State Street.
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Efforts on San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo, CA show us the power of protecting our urban creeks. Residents rallied around the creek, preventing its burial under a parking lot, and restoring its channel as a community amenity.
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A 1962 plan to guide Salt Lake City’s entry into its second century of existence. It guides growth, transportation, and beautification. This is the first master plan to suggest uncovering City Creek through the downtown core.
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A map of the Salt Lake City from 1934. It features the topography of the Salt Lake Valley during this time, which can be used to identify locations of the creeks.
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