Neighborhood Mapping 2 by Madeleine Cottle

Planting New Trees in Parks and other Public Spaces

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Trees improve air quality, create shade, and aid in keeping temperatures controlled. Trees also have an aesthetic appeal and beautify the area. This benefits everyone in the neighborhood. Trees need to be planted and taken care of trees for everyone's enjoyment and health.

Preserving Old Trees

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Old trees are also taken care of and provided room for growth and health. Old trees are important because they contribute to a neighborhood's heritage. They also help with temperature control and air quality, like young trees.

Gary L. Whatcott Public Safety Building

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The GLWPSB is an asset; it provides a space for SJ inhabitants to interact with and notify local safety branches of the city's government, such as the fire department, when there is a safety hazard. The building itself is an asset; there is a water fountain and it's next to The Pie pizzeria. The sidewalk-parking lot (cropped out of the photo) also has a slope in areas for wheelchair access.

Gale Museum

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History museums are an asset because they provide free learning and education. The Gale Museum provides a space for patrons to learn about the history and heritage of South Jordan. It is welcome to all ages and (cropped out of the photo) is wheelchair accessible.

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Aesthetically, the historical hut at the Gale Museum is another asset. It also provides patrons with a real-life example of old houses and makes history come alive. This is good for children to have hands-on learning (even if they cannot climb or play on the hut).

Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple

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The Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple is another asset providing cultural diversity and a place of worship to those of the Hindu faith. South Jordan is a diverse place and this temple is a good example of the neighborhood's multi-cultural population. Places of worship provide a neighborhood with a place for community, meditation, and religious freedom.

Heritage Park

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Heritage Park provides the neighborhood with another place for community. It has pavilions and tables for meal gatherings. In the summer, there are rivers to cool off in and the water tower has water pouring down from it. Parks provide a place of rest and play for everybody. This park is wheelchair accessible and has plenty of places for shade.

Painted Pad-mounted Transformers

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All over the neighborhood are pad-mounted transformer boxes, which are part of the area's electrical grid. Many of the green metal boxes are painted over and beautified. This provides art for everyone in the neighborhood and makes art accessible to many who may not have time to visit and art museum.

Busses, Weather-protected Shelter, New Trees

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The South Jordan Frontrunner Station has several busses connecting inhabitants to the front runner and to the neighborhood. In addition to typical busses, there are also Paratransit Services for people with disabilities. The sidewalk and street have smoothed over areas for wheelchair access.

Scooters

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All around the neighborhood are scooters for use. Riders simply need an app to activate them before zipping along to a new destination. This can help when buses are overcrowded, can help riders who do not have a vehicle, inhabitants with social anxiety, and also provide a way for inhabitants to tour and explore their neighborhood in a more personal way.

Eateries

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The neighborhood has several places to eat, one of them being Schmidt's Pastry Cottage. Places like this also provide community, are a way to help the neighborhood's economy, and add to the culture. This bakery has seating area indoors with a range of delectable treats for all ages to enjoy. Further research into wether this and other eateries can accommodate allergies and any other type of dietary needs should be conducted to make food enjoyable for everyone.

Baseball Park

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The neighborhood also has a baseball park. This is good for children on youth teams, adults, and those who want to watch low-stress and free baseball games. Baseball parks also provide more greenery and another place for community bonding and leisure. When not in use by teams, they are quiet areas and can be a space for inhabitants who need more quiet, especially neurodivergent inhabitants.

Fitness and Aquatic Center

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In addition to the baseball park and Heritage Park, the neighborhood has a fitness and aquatic center for exercise. The center also provides classes.

Library

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The neighborhood also has a library. The library has sections for children and adults, has genres divided. It also has community activities for all ages and abilities, such as bingo nights, LinkedIn Learning trainings, art activities, etc. There are places inside and out to sit and rest.

LDS Temple

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Not only does the neighborhood have a Hindu temple, it also has an LDS temple. This adds to the religious diversity of the area. All are welcome to walk the grounds. The sidewalk is even and wheelchair accessible.

South Town Mall

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The mall in the neighborhood is also an asset. It helps the neighborhood's economy, provides a hang-out place for youth, provides a free indoor walking center for those who are sensitive to outside weather extremes, and also is making an effort to plant more trees in the area. Many entrances are wheelchair accessible.