Holladay 2022 Accomplishments

By Gina Chamness, City Manager

2022 was a busy year in Holladay. While the pandemic posed continued challenges for the City, especially early in the year, elected officials and staff continued working hard on behalf of Holladay residents. Following are a few of our most significant achievements:

Improved infrastructure in Holladay including:

• Repaving of approx. 112 roads for a total of 38 miles, equaling 16% of the asphalt surface area in the city.

• Completed over 90% of the storm drain mapping and condition assessment in the city, including the uncovering of 110 buried manholes.

• Converted a sodded landscaped island on Highland Drive to xeriscape.

• Reconstructed numerous sunken and failing curbs throughout the city

• Constructed sidewalk and drainage improvements on Holladay Blvd., south of Cottonwood Elem. School; a grant-funded project.

• Worked with several property owners on the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program.

• Completed a traffic signal optimization study and implemented recommendations; saving drivers time and reducing emissions.

• Reconstructed brick paver crosswalks at Laney Lane & 2300 E.

• Repaired several failed storm drains.

• Mitigated city hall flooding that would occur during heavy storm events by separating the roof drains from the sewer pipes.

Continued efforts to develop and enhance the City’s long-term goals on Sustainability, including:

• Affirmed City’s participation in the Community Renewable Energy Program

• Amended ordinances related to waterwise usage and tree planting in parking lots.

• Assisted in administering the Utah Water Conservancy District parking strip conversion program for participating residents.

• Recertified for Tree City USA, including receiving first ever Growth Award for achievement for the city.

Improvements at City Park, including:

• Constructed a fun and decorative accessible surface for the playground at City Park, that also serves as an accessible route from the parking area to the grassy area of the park.

• The installation of a playground mural.

Served a total of 11,700 people with Arts events, including:

• A virtual magic show, children’s theater production, a holiday concert with youth violinists, and a Tiny Art exhibit in February.

• The annual Fine Art Show in March.

• A Creative Aging 8-session workshop in April.

• The Holladay Reflections in Dance concert in April, returning after 2-year hiatus.

• Eight summer concerts at Holladay City Park (5,500 attendees).

• The Blue Moon Festival, returning after a 2-year hiatus (3,500 attendees).

• The third annual Chalk Our Walk contest in September.

• Plaza Fest and the Plein Air exhibit in October.

• The selection of an artist for a public art sculpture on the Plaza, coming in the Fall of 2023.

Received grant awards totaling over $2 million dollars for a variety of projects throughout the City, including:

• $800,000 3900 South Separate Multi-Use Path Design, funded by SLCo Transportation Choice Fund.

• $600,000 for Historic Exhibit Experience, funded by SLCo TRCC.

• $600,000 Wasatch Blvd enhanced bike lane from 4500 South to 6200 South, funded by SLCo Transportation Choice Fund.

• $70K I-215 Active Transportation Tail Study, funded by WFRC TLC.

• $25K Historic Museum/Exhibit Study, funded by the State’s Division of Art and Museums.

Completed a number of Grant-Funded Projects to guide future planning, including:

• Wasatch Boulevard Master Plan.

• Highland Drive Corridor Study.

• Historic Museum/Exhibit Study.

• Seven Greenways Vision Plan.