Weigh-in on Future Main Street Investments

Post Date:11/01/2024

News Release – For Immediate Release
Clayton Scrivner, Communication Manager
(801) 597-8108

November 1, 2024 

 

Residents Invited to Weigh-in on Future Main Street Investments 

Park City, Utah - Park City Municipal and the Main Street Area Plan Advisory Committee invite you to join the discussion about future investments and improvements to Park City’s Main Street and its immediate vicinity during two drop-in engagement sessions on Tuesday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Miners Hospital in City Park. 

Formed in the spring of 2024, the Main Street Advisory Committee consists of local business leaders and resident stakeholders focused on exploring investment concepts that develop infrastructure for better access, stabilize workforce and business success, and enhance economic vibrancy while preserving Main Street’s historic character.  

“I want to thank the Advisory Committee for volunteering their time, offering their unique perspectives, and bringing forward these exciting concepts,” says Mayor Nann Worel. “Now it’s time to hear from the public. Is this the right trajectory? If so, how can we make these ideas better? Even if you think we are off, we want to hear from you. This is the time share your ideas with us.”  

The Park City Council will review and discuss the Main Street area concepts during a work session at their meeting on November 7. There will be no public comment at Council, however, interested residents are encouraged to attend and bring their feedback to the November 12th engagement sessions. 

Examples of the concepts being brought to the Council include: a proposed redesign of Main Street’s streetscape as car-lite, enhancement of Swede Alley with underground parking, reimagined design, and additional services (i.e. grocery, hotel, daycare, etc.), new designs for Miner’s and 9th Street Parks, possible aerial transit solutions, historic preservation opportunities, and more. The Plan also points to the need for regional transit solutions for increased future access to these improvements. 

Councilmember Ryan Dickey, who has represented the Council during the Committee’s discussions, says he is looking forward to hearing from his fellow councilors and Park City residents. “Continued investment in Main Street is necessary to ensure it remains a vibrant, authentic community asset for residents and visitors alike. The bold ideas that have emerged from the Committee’s work are exciting and I am looking forward continuing the conversation.” 

Committee members, City teams, and consultants will be available at the events to share conceptual designs and maps of the plan. Attendees will be able to share feedback on each of the concepts. The Advisory Committee will convene for its final meeting on November 14 following the community engagement sessions. Learn more about the Committee’s recommendations here. 

 

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Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Post Date:11/26/2018 4:32 PM

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
    Celia Peterson
    celia.peterson@parkcity.org
    435.287.5624


    Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

     

    PARK CITY, UTAH (November 26, 2018) – Park City, Utah received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.

    This designation recognizes Park City for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles for solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Park City is “open for solar business.”

    SolSmart, led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 200 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. Park City is one of 91 SolSmart Gold designees. This is especially notable as Utah is a non-home rule state, which means that Park City is not allowed to set its own energy code. Only six communities in non-home rule states have achieved SolSmart Gold.

    “We have a clear path to 100% renewables by adopting a mix of energy efficiency measures, working with our utility to build new renewables, and producing solar energy from our rooftops. We want to make it practical and economic for all Parkites to harvest their energy directly from the sun. To achieve SolSmart Gold, we have modified our code to encourage our residents to adopt rooftop solar.  We know that local renewables are of local economic benefit and provide clean, cheap energy for our community. This is our future and we are proud to receive this designation,” commented Mayor Andy Beerman.

    As a SolSmart designee, Park City can help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass savings on to consumers. This allows even more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. The actions Park City has taken will help encourage solar companies to do business in the area, driving economic development and creating local jobs.

    To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. SolSmart designees also develop innovations in areas such as market development and finance.

    For example, Park City waives permitting fees and has a streamlined process to ensure that solar systems can be permitting within two business days.

    SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.

    As part of the SolSmart program, a team of national experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities achieve designation. All cities and counties are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive this technical assistance. Interested communities can learn more at SolSmart.org.