Development that is Careful about Beloved & Core Features of the Community while keeping an Eye on the Bottom Line

Community Development and Land Use continues to be a prime function of the ECC. We pay tremendous attention to detail for each and every development effort. We work as a proactive and positive project team always keeping in mind the needs of the developer, business or home owner.  The approach is early and we respond […]

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Community Development & Land Use Committee (CD/LU)

Mission The East Central Community Council  is a safe, vibrant and beautiful community.   The Community Development and Land Use Committee (CDLU) is a standing committee of the ECC headed by the Chairs of the ECC.  It’s  mission is to preserve, enhance and sustain the quality of life within the neighborhoods through citizen input and […]

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Commitment to Peaceful Neighbor to Neighbor Mitigations

Less Concrete. This driveway looks to be a carpet of green grass but actually utilized pavers with the capacity for heavy trucks and cranes. Screening Ideas. Can be used as a trellis, or to block out unsightly equipment. : Way Finding: Birming, lowering the site, utilizing the grade and slope for parking and lessening the […]

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University Student Project pitches a wide variety of ideas from neighbors and other cities for enhancing the University Gardens Neighborhood

Salt Lake City Workshop students Alex Roy, Alev Bilginsoy, and Mike Lynch present ideas they gathered from the neighbors and other cities for enhancing the University Gardens Neighborhood. See the complete presentation here: AlexRoy_AlevBilginsoy_MikeLynch_Students

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Central Community Master Plan

Guiding Principles: Development of the Central Community Master Plan includes these guiding principles:   1. Identify and address the issues, policies and implementation actions presented in the 1974 Central Community Development Plan, which were not achieved.   2. Create a user-friendly document that clearly communicates the vision, goals, and policies to guide and manage future […]

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Block Master Plans

Block 42 Master Plan (Salt Lake Clinic) 1300 East University District Area Plan (1)

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“Fix the Bricks”

Bracing for the Big One Earthquake damage to this historic house occurred where it had settled, due partially to over-watering of the lawn. Temporary shoring prevented additional damage and the house was repaired using several of the retrofit techniques described in this brochure. Click on image to see full-size photo Prepare your house to weather […]

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Parking Lot Screening Ideas

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