On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they created in Philadelphia. That document was, of course, our country’s beloved Constitution, and this day is now known as Constitution Day, or Citizenship Day.
This pivotal event marked the creation of the foundational principles and very structure of American government, in addition to guarantees of our essential liberties. In recognition, Constitution Day marks the signing and adoption of our United States Constitution and acknowledges those who have become U.S. citizens since then. It serves as a reminder of the essence of democracy and rule of law that underpin our nation.
To celebrate Constitution Day, schools, government institutions and civic organizations often hold educational events to highlight the signi cance of the Constitution and promote understanding of its contents. These celebrations may include discussions on the rights written in the Bill of Rights, the separation of powers and the ongoing importance of civic engagement. By re ecting on the Constitution's enduring impact, Constitution Day fosters a greater appreciation for the framework that supports American democracy and encourages citizens to engage actively in the democratic process.
This year, we are also recognizing this day in Taylorsville in a special way. It is my great pleasure to announce that we are adding the name Constitution Boulevard to 2700 West. With this effort, Constitution Boulevard by name will now extend from West Valley City through Taylorsville, giving continuity to the entire stretch of the road and its descriptor through both cities.
The addition of “Constitution Boulevard” to this important road will draw additional focus to prominent areas of our city located near 2700 West including Taylorsville City Hall, the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, the Taylorsville Utah Temple and, of course, Valley Regional Park where our annual Taylorsville Dayzz takes place every summer.
A naming committee was put together for this purpose, according to city ordinance, and we plan to formalize the additional name by proclamation during our regular City Council meeting on Sept. 18, which happens to come the day after Constitution Day. You’ll also be able to take a peek at the new Constitution Blvd. street signs that we’ll have on hand at the meeting before they are installed.
It is difficult to put into words how grateful I am for the enduring relevance of the U.S. Constitution in shaping our nation’s values and principles. Sept. 17 is such an important day, and now we have even more reason to celebrate in Taylorsville. Happy Constitution Day!
—Mayor Kristie S. Overson
WHAT’S INSIDE – SEPTEMBER 2024
Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2
Council Corner, Page 3
TVPD News, Page 4
Heritage Remembrances, Page 7
Environment, Page 8
Station Area Plan Defines Long-Term Vision Near BRT Stations
Asweeping proposal with a decades-long vision, taking into account land use, housing availability and a ordability, population growth, transportation connectivity and other issues will help de ne future planning for the city.
Called the Taylorsville Expressway Station Area Master Plan, the proposal is required by state statute for areas near planned transit stations. Specifically, the law requires that all local governments in Utah with transit stations on a fixed guideway adopt a station area plan that addresses, among other things, housing, environmental practices, access to opportunity and connectivity.
The law applies to three coming stations in Taylorsville along the planned Mid-Valley Express Bus Rapid Transit line. They are the 1300 West Station, West Atherton Station and River Boat Road Station. The station area plan was required for an area within 1/4 mile of each applicable station platform.
The Taylorsville study areas are each located on 4700 South, near 1300 West, 1100 West and 825 West. The three required areas in Taylorsville are adjacent and overlap each other and, therefore, were combined into one comprehensive study area (see accompanying map).
Taylorsville's plan was completed by a team of consultants, including architecture and design rms KGRW and BCT Design Group, real estate consulting by RCLO, tra c planning by The Tra c Group, and engineering and infrastructure analysis by Great Basin Engineering. Their objectives were to:
1. Increase the availability and a ordability of housing
2. Promote sustainable environmental practices (water conservation, air quality, etc.)
3. Enhance access to opportunity (jobs, shopping, education, etc.)
4. Increase transportation choices and connectivity
City planners emphasized that the plan is aspirational in nature, rather than focused on active implementation. For example, the proposal's main emphasis is land use so that as properties turn over, future development will dovetail with the de ned station area plan. Planners further
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EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2024
Every Friday night through Sept. 27
Starry Nights @ the Plaza. The food trucks arrive at 5 p.m. and most music starts at 7. See www.taylorsvilleut.gov for the full schedule. Don’t miss the season’s last night on Sept. 27!
Every Tuesday through Sept. 24
Taylorsville Farmers Market @ Centennial Plaza, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd., from 5 to 9 p.m.
Sept. 2 – all day Labor Day. City O ces are closed in observance.
Sept. 4 and 18 – 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting @ City Hall.
Sept. 10 and 24 – 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
Sept. 11 – all day
9/11 National Day of Service. Please consider extending an act of service or kindness to others in remembrance of those we lost.
Sept. 13 and 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
A Movie Musical Revue @ Centennial Plaza. Presented by the Taylorsville Arts Council, it’s a free performance.
Sept. 21 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fall Festival @ the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center. Sponsored by the Historic Preservation Committee. Enjoy free music, games and more.
Sept. 28 – 8 to 11 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast @ Fire Station 118, 5317 S. 2700 West, outside on the plaza. Hosted by the Uni ed Fire Authority, it’s free!
Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov
September 7-15
Lyrical Opera Theater presents Carmen
September 7
Utah Arts Alliance presents Devotion Wrestling
September 13-14
Shift Dance Company presents Becoming
September 27
Tiranube Entertainment presents La Pelota de Letras - Andrés López September 15 Kaladharaa Dance presents Ganga to Kaveri: An Ode to Rivers
September 28
Siva Pasefika presents Origins
COUNCIL CORNER
By Council Member Curt Cochran
Large or Small, Cities of Varied Sizes Share Common Issues
Every city in the United States has its pros and cons. Each has its own strengths and opportunities. However, it dawned on me that many cities may have similar issues regardless of their size but may be at di erent ends of the spectrum.
At the same time, cities may have the same issue in a general sense but di erent issues within the main topic. Below are some of the top issues (according to a consensus of mayors), facing cities of varied sizes in the U.S.
Housing: While larger cities are faced with large apartment complexes with hundreds of units, high density housing trends, excessive cost of home ownership and lack of affordable housing, smaller communities face the reality of supply and demand. When demand is high and supply is low, prices are driven up. We have seen this in Utah for the last 10 years or more. Utah is a highly desired place to live but the supply of housing is drastically below the demand thus making homeownership not possible for many.
Size Large Medium Small Rural
Population 1.5m + 200k-500k 50k-250k under 50k
Examples New York Colorado Springs, Colo. Bozeman, Mont. Westlake, Fla.
Los Angeles Santa Clara, Calif. Santa Fe, N.M. Vineyard, Utah
Chicago Omaha, Neb. Taylorsville, Utah Telluride, Colo.
Environmental e ects Economic Development Housing Public Health
Congestion Public Safety Jobs Economic Development
Housing Budgets Losing young population Housing
Crime Infrastructure Infrastructure Childcare
Fiscal di culties Housing Healthcare Transportation
The issues that I have placed in bold and italics are common issues that most cities face to one extreme or the other, or cities may face these as challenges and opportunities at di erent periods in their city life span.
Congestion, Tra c, & Transportation: Large and medium cities can both face crowded roads, tra c slowdowns at high peak times, and high demands on public transportation. Small and rural cities are on the other side of the spectrum with little to no public transportation to assist and must be more reliant on personal vehicles.
Economic Development/Jobs: Small communities face the challenge of attracting new or larger businesses. However, the logistics of pro tability may be harder to achieve due to high shipping cost of materials and nished goods. This then also means that quality jobs paying a standard rate may be harder to come by for those who want to remain in that type a rural community. And those jobs that do pay a good wage are highly sought after. The same problem can exist for larger cities. Once a city is built out and has no more room to expand its business base, it forces businesses
stressed that the city has no plans to acquire property and only desires to comply with the planning law enacted by the Legislature. City leaders also welcomed the opportunity for study and recognized the signi cant bene t that long-term planning for the area will bring.
It is a bold vision that includes recommendations for building orientations, architecture and height, streetscape designs, integration of bicycles and pedestrians within transportation planning, the creation of a unique sense of place, and mixed land uses including residential for-rent and for-sale units.
Visit the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov, to view the presentations of the proposal from the consultants and city sta , as well as a live-stream recording of the meeting.
A primary feature of the plan is a large linear parkway that runs east to west throughout the study area south of 4700 South that will connect most residential areas directly to the Jordan River Parkway and the regional trails network. Numerous other open spaces are featured in the plan including neighborhood parks and larger open spaces that attempt to preserve existing trees and other open space features. It is also estimated that full implementation of the plan will result in a net increase of approximately 4,000 housing units to the study area.
Anticipated implementation is expected to be very long term and fully dependent on the will of private property owners within the area. Completion of the new Bus Rapid Transit system in Taylorsville is expected be complete in fall 2026.
to search for various locations that may be too far to reasonably commute.
Budgets/Fiscal difficulties: Every city wants to be scally responsible with taxpayers’ money, and I have always appreciated Taylorsville’s mentality and policies that re ect a desire to be a “pay as we go city.” In other words, we desire to nd the money, pursue state and federal grants as much as possible and have funds in our accounts before we tackle a major project within the city. Not all cities do that. I have always said, “Anything can be done with time and money, but neither is unlimited.”
In summary, I believe cities of all sizes can learn from each other and adapt a solution for a general concern to what works for each individual community.
STATION AREA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
LEFT TO RIGHT:
Bob Knudsen, (District 5), Curt Cochran, Chair (District 2), Anna Barbieri, (District 3), Meredith Harker, Vice Chair (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
Slow Down to Hit More Green Lights When Traveling
Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community.
Want to hit more green lights? Well, slow the ow. Tra c signals along the busiest roadways in Taylorsville are coordinated through UDOT’s Traffic Signal Operations Center. The tra c lights are synced up to maximize the ow of tra c, which changes depending on the time of day.
The best way to hit greens is to slow the ow and obey the speed limit rather than racing from red light to red light. When tra c backs up, stay out of the intersection, be patient and wait your turn. Creeping forward past the stop bar and into the crosswalk moves you past the set detection zones for tra c signals. With that in mind, be sure to stop behind the stop line bar and let the detection zone pick you up. This is better for you and better for any pedestrians trying to cross a busy roadway. Blocking the intersection is likely to make your fellow drivers on the roadway annoyed, put you at risk of being hit by another vehicle, and may even land you with a hefty ne. So, drive safely and remember, slower is often faster!
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Lt. Fowler, our latest TVPD Employee of the Month (EOTM). With a distinguished career spanning more than 21 years in law enforcement, Lt. Fowler has served with dedication within the San Jose, Calif., Saratoga Springs, Utah, Uni ed Police and Taylorsville Police departments. In total, he has worked as an o cer and supervisor within Taylorsville City for more than 15 years.
His comprehensive experience includes serving as a patrol officer, traffic enforcement (motors) o cer, property crimes detective, street crimes detective, patrol sergeant, street crimes detective sergeant and lieutenant. Additionally, Lt. Fowler earned his bachelor’s degree in Chinese from Brigham Young University.
Lt. Fowler was selected as our latest EOTM by Chief Cottam due to his “outstanding service and dedication in overseeing multiple assignments within TVPD.” The most recent example of this was his e ective organization of the public safety aspect of Taylorsville Dayzz 2024, an event that draws tens of thousands of citizens. This event involves coordinating personnel from multiple agencies to manage tra c control, proactive enforcement, security, parade participation and community outreach.
Lt. Fowler has earned the respect of his co-workers, who describe him as someone who “leads by example,” “implements innovative strategies and training programs,” “exhibits a high standard of professionalism” and “fosters a collaborative and supportive environment.” Chief Cottam states that Lt. Fowler “exempli es the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, and his commitment and contributions to TVPD and the community we serve have been exemplary.”
When Lt. Fowler is not juggling these numerous responsibilities, he enjoys running, mountain biking, San Francisco Giants baseball, shing and spending time with his family. Congrats, Lt. Fowler, and thank you for all you do for Team Taylorsville!
A Fall Festival
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. aturday, 0
Saturda , Sept. 21
Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center 1488 W. 4800 South
Pumpkin-decorating and pie-eating contests, children's activities, entertainment by Crossfire Band and the Days of ‘47 Royalty, community booths, quilt show and drawing, free Taylorsville history book
FREE EVENT A BOUNTY OF AUTUMN FUN! REE OF
Public Safety Committee Hosts 2024 Night Out Against Crime
More than 200 residents gathered for the Taylorsville Public Safety Committee’s Night Out Against Crime this year, and the event featured more information booths than ever before.
Zero Fatalities, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Taylorsville’s Community Advisory Board, Intermountain Health and Texas Roadhouse were just a few of the community partners participating at the event.
Of course, attendees could also meet with Taylorsville’s own police o cers and re ghters, who also hosted activities that were both informational and fun.
“It was a very successful evening,” Mayor Kristie Overson said at a recent City Council meeting, “and I want to say thank you to Taylorsville’s Public Safety Committee, our Youth Council and all the volunteers who made this possible. It was a fantastic event.”
Among the many activities, the night featured the FBI’s rescue vehicle tour, police and re truck tours, the TVPD K-9 demo, UHP seatbelt safety demo, and a bike rodeo, put on by the Youth Council for little ones to ride a course on their bicycles.
“We also enjoyed some good food from the food trucks and a live band as part of Taylorsville City’s regular Starry Nights event,” Mayor Overson said. “We can’t wait for next year!”
Business is Thriving in Taylorsville with Several New Openings
Among the new businesses opening in Taylorsville over the past few months were Rely Home Loans, Kenpo Karate, the Car Injury Clinic, Crossroads Bar & Grill and Hong Kong Express. They celebrated with Ribbon Cutting events and are detailed below:
1. RELY HOME LOANS — Headed by company President Manfret O. Roesner and his wife, Senior Vice President of Operations Khamphay Roesner, Rely Home Loans strives to help its clients purchase homes. Their new o ce is located at 6575 S. Redwood Road.
The company aims to build generational wealth through homeownership, according to its mission. Since becoming a lender in 2011, Manfret and his team have originated more than 1,000 mortgage loans. Khamphay began her career 15 years ago as a mortgage loan o cer and is now a full-time “mortgage mentor.”
Rely Home Loans is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find out more online at relyhomeloans.com.
2. KENPO KARATE — The new studio has opened at 4900 S. Redwood Road and is helmed by Master Tony Martinez Sr., a 10th degree black belt.
In addition to Kenpo Karate, the studio o ers Jiu Jitsu classes to adults and children ages 4 and up, but Kenpo is its specialty. Martinez has made a career of learning and perfecting Ed Parker’s American Kenpo, and today he is one of the highest Kenpo practitioners in the world.
Visit Kenpo Karate’s website, tonymartinezsr.com, for more information, including its hours of operation under the “Schedule” tab.
3. CAR INJURY CLINIC — The Car Injury Clinic o ers comprehensive care and personalized treatment for victims of car accidents. They are open at 2997 W. 4700 South.
The business provides the services of experienced chiropractors and specialized physical, occupational and massage therapists, as well as a holistic approach to address pain, injury and overall well-being after an accident.
Its founder, Nena Knudsen, was inspired to create a comprehensive clinic o ering specialized care after a car accident left her with long-term injuries. She wanted to make the journey to recovery easier for others. Find out more on their website, carinjuryclinics.com.
4. CROSSROADS BAR & GRILL — This relaxed sports bar serves beer, cocktails and casual American bites with great viewing of all your favorite games and events on their wall of at-screen TVs. There’s also a pool table to play and outdoor seating.
Find Crossroads Bar & Grill at 5592 S. Redwood Road in The Crossroads of Taylorsville shopping center. For the foodies, there are plenty of crowd-pleasers on the menu, including sh and chips, wings, burgers and pizzas. See the full menu on their website, crossroadsbarandgrill.com, where you can also nd a calendar of upcoming events.
They are open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week.
5. HONG KONG EXPRESS — At Hong Kong Express, you can try some of everything. The Chinese restaurant, now open in Taylorsville at 5486 S. 1900 West, o ers 24 di erent delectable dishes each priced at a uniform rate and served bu et style.
Mix and match your plate, choosing from lo mein, fried rice, mapo tofu, fried shrimp, gyoza and much more. It’s all priced by weight at $6.99 a pound, a price strategy designed to allow customers exible eating based on preferences and appetite.
You can reserve a table or order delivery service online, at hongkongexpresstut.com, or simply stop by to dine in.
Read additional details and more about other new businesses opening in Taylorsville on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov.
Taylorsville Bennion Heritage REMEMBRANCES
Join Us for Autumn Fun at Second Fall Festival This Month
Last September, we held our rst Fall Festival, and yes, another one is on the way! Let’s meet again this month on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, 1488 W. 4800 South, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This year, we will have the wonderful assistance of the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Taylorsville City Youth Council. Both groups have helped us for many years with various events.
Enjoy games, a pumpkin pie-eating contest, committee booths and photo opportunity areas. You must also come to see our baby goats. This year’s quilt show will feature holiday quilts. There will be a drawing at the end of the event for a quilt that will be tied that day by our guests. The pumpkin decorating contest was so much fun last year, so we will do it again. The pumpkins are grown at the museum just for you!
Last year, we had a free cookbook with old Taylorsville favorite recipes. This year, we will have a FREE History of Taylorville book. Don Frame, a former Taylorsville Historian and Preservation committee member, who passed away in 2017, researched and compiled this history. It has been edited and revised for you. Don’s aunt Emma Jane Webster was the Taylorsville historian before Don. Come to the museum to hear a recording of her telling of teaching in the rst schoolhouse in our community in 1905.
Our entertainment for the Fall Festival will be the Days of ‘47 Royalty. We are delighted to have them at the Fall Festival for a second time. Je and John of Cross re, a Taylorsville favorite singing duo, will sing as well.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Here’s the schedule of activities:
10 a.m. Opening Ceremony with Mayor Kristie Overson
10:30 a.m. Days of ‘47 Royalty entertainment
11 a.m. Cross re, country/folk singers
Pumpkin pie-eating contest, 12 years and older
1st judging for pumpkin-decorating contest: prize
11:30 a.m. Cross re, country/folk singers
Pumpkin pie-eating contest, 12 years and older
Line dancing
12 p.m. Days of ‘47 Royalty entertainment
12:30 p.m. Cross re, country/folk singers
Drawing for Quilt, awarded by Days of ‘47 Royalty
2nd judging for pumpkin-decorating contest: prize
12:45 p.m. Candy corn in a jar guess, prize awarded
Don’t
Miss These Library Events
The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of September. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events:
MUSIC & MOVEMENT — Tuesdays in September at 10:30 a.m. Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music, movement and fun for little ones and their grown-ups. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME — Wednesdays in September at 10:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 4.
TODDLER PLAYTIME — Fridays in September at 10:30 a.m. Open Playtime and social interaction for toddlers and their caring adults(s). Toys, tunnels, and more! Starts Friday, Sept. 6.
TEEN AFTER HOURS GAME NIGHT — Friday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m. After hours gaming party with The Game Machine. Register at the Info Desk. Registration begins Aug. 12.
HOMESCHOOL "WHO WAS" BOOK CLUB — Monday, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Learn about people and places with books from the "Who Was" series. The group will talk about the book, learn cool facts and do other fun activities. September book is “Who Was Jules Verne?”
SENIOR HEALTH CLASS: STAY STRONG, SAFE, AND INDEPENDENT — Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m. Falls can be a life-changer for older adults. Learn simple strength and balance exercises you can do at home to stay strong, safe and independent. Presented by Salt Lake County Adult & Aging Services.
VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Herculaneum & Pompeii: Still Emerging into the Light — Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. is one of history’s most famous natural disasters. Learn about the rich cultural evidence found in the volcanic matrix and the recent developments.
TABLETOP GAME DAY — Saturday, Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of tabletop games! Play your favorites or explore new games provided by High Gear Hobby.
VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Decoding Taylor Swift: Unveiling the Layers of Her Lyrics and Music — Monday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Discover the evolution of Taylor Swift's songwriting and lyrical style. Explore the megastar’s use of imagery, allusion and rhyme to create lyrics that resonate with audiences all over the globe.
A NIGHT OF DISNEY MUSIC WITH THE UTAH COUNTY FLUTE CHOIR — Monday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. Celebrate the music of Disney with a free performance for all ages.
TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
4743 S. Plymouth View Drive
September Activities
FALL PREVENTION BINGO –Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. September is Fall Prevention Month so join us for a special Bingo. There will be prizes and information on Fall Prevention provided by Salt Lake County Health Promotions.
COMPUTER CLASS – Must call ahead to pre-register; phone 385-468-3370. Monday and Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot. Free to seniors over age 60.
ANNUAL COLLECTION DAY
SEPTEMBER UPDATES
Fall Leaf Pickup
As the temperatures cool down and we head into fall, WFWRD will begin their seasonal fall leaf pickup service. Starting Oct.16, residents can pick up leaf bags at designated locations. WFWRD does not collect leaf bags from your curb.
• Full leaf bags can be taken to area parks and placed in the district’s trailers.
• Other yard or waste bags can be used for your leaves. Please do not dump garbage, yard waste or other items at the leaf-bag collection sites.
• Leaves are not accepted in blue recycling cans.
• You are welcome to take leaf bags from any site for your own compost.
Sustainable School Options
Did you know? If each student in the United States used one less pencil in a school year, we could save more than 265 mature trees.
With schools back in session, we're all investing in new supplies. Following are some tips for saving money and protecting the environment while restocking your student's supplies.
• Take inventory: Start by checking what items you have from last year that can be used again this year.
• Choose sustainable options: Consider eco-friendly and sustainable choices, such as recycled mechanical pencils, recycled paper notebooks, reusable water bottles, lunch boxes, silicon sandwich bags and other sustainably produced, reusable items for daily use.
By following these tips, you can save money and conserve valuable resources. Small changes can lead to signi cant results!
Recycling Plastics
Recycling plastics can be confusing, but WFWRD has a guide that will help you become a recycling pro!
PET (#1) and HDPE (#2): Containers of this resin type are widely accepted and include beverage, condiment and detergent bottles, food tubs, milk jugs and similar containers. Small to medium containers labeled #1 or #2 are generally recyclable.
PP (#5): This includes yogurt and cottage cheese containers, pill bottles and some food-grade jars. Note: It must match the shape of the items listed in the guide that you can nd at wasatchfrontwaste.org. If an item does match those shapes, it likely isn't accepted in single-stream recycling.
OTHER PLASTICS: Generally, these are not accepted in single-stream recycling. Use WFWRD’s "Recycle Right" tool at wasatchfrontwaste.org/how-recycle for speci c recycling options and to con rm what items are accepted.
Is that Lawn Really Worth It?
After a long hot summer, you may ask, “Is all this lawn really worth it?” Consider the frustration of irrigation systems not working, weeds that grow no matter how hot it is and weekends sacri ced to maintain that unappreciative lawn.
There is a better way to have a beautiful yard while saving time and water! A professional team of horticulturists, landscape designers, maintenance pros and irrigation experts are here to help. Together, they make up Localscapes, a free resource promoting a moderate approach to waterwise landscaping that is appropriate for Utah. Visit localscapes.com for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.
