Project Overview
This project highlights J-U-B’s landscape architecture team’s expertise in sustainable landscape design and innovative stormwater management. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities selected J-U-B to conduct the feasibility study, detailed design, and construction observation for an end-of-line stormwater treatment facility prior to discharge into the Jordan River.
Expanded Project Scope
The project evolved to include the development of approximately 5.5 acres of Salt Lake Parks and Open Space land into a stormwater park featuring:
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Jordan River trail relocation
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Expansion of the Jordan River floodplain with an emergent bench and streambank restoration
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Waterfalls to aerate and oxygenate stormwater
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Meandering streams and specialized vegetation for nutrient removal
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Bicycle pump track
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Outdoor classroom and educational signage
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Pumping modifications and a hydrodynamic separator
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Flow control structures and weirs
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Public interaction points with stormwater features
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Design of three Green Infrastructure residential-level practices as demonstration areas for Low-Impact Development (LID) approaches
Public Engagement and Nature Access
An extensive nature trail system was central to the design, encouraging public interaction with the natural environment and showcasing sustainable stormwater practices.
Project Impact
This project exemplifies the integration of functional stormwater management with urban recreational equity, demonstrating that stormwater can be celebrated as a central feature in park design rather than hidden.
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