New community at Bingham Junction hosts media event
By Sandra Brimhall
Proving that it’s possible to turn a sow’s ear into a silk purse, the Bingham Junction Superfund site – once an eyesore – has become a community gem.
Bingham Junction’s new Parkview community at Riverwalk was the scene of a media event on April 30 that was attended by Utah State planning coordinator Mike Mower, Parkview developer Dan Gifford, Mayor JoAnn Seghini and other city leaders.
“Parkview is an environmentally open living space with 148 townhouses and condominiums, priced from $17...
State Street TRAX Bridge project progressing
The Utah Department of Transportation State Street TRAX Bridge project has passed several milestones.
All infrastructure for the rail system is finished. TRAX signaling and switching systems are installed and functioning. Rail work is complete, with the exception of the new section of track planned for the second phase of the bridge.
During the week of April 7, the historic single-span UTA TRAX Bridge over State Street (U.S. Route 89) was demolished. In May, crews are scheduled to pour ...
Impact of Center Square traffic raises safety concerns
By Sandra Brimhall
A new mixed-use development in the center of Midvale has officials considering closing Park Street to vehicle traffic because of safety concerns.
The potential impact of Center Square on traffic and pedestrians west of State Street has been the focus of a study by a local traffic consulting company hired by Midvale City.
Center Square is a transit-oriented development located on 3.8 acres just northwest of the Midvale Center TRAX station on 7800 South. The project has been designed to be...
