New landscaping will replace existing trees and grass in the park strip north of the City Hall parking lot.
The existing park strip is grass, with a few ornamental plum and blue spruce trees. All of the trees and grass will be removed to make way for a mix of low-maintenance plantings, most of which are "waterwise," meaning they require little supplemental water.
Two walkways will connect the parking lots north and south of the park strip. On the west end of the park strip where it adjoins Main Street, crews will install a small plaza area. A material called "chat" will cover the surface between the new plantings. Chat is essentially very small gravel and is compactible, creating a suitable surface for those who choose to skip the walkways and make their way on foot through the park strip.
Crews will complete the bulk of the project before Peach Days, with the exception of the new plants themselves, which will be installed after the festival in order to avoid damage due to increased foot traffic.
Brigham City plans to phase in more waterwise projects on other city properties as upgrades and repairs are made.
The city is also working with the Division of Water Resources to bring a Localscapes course to Brigham City. Localscapes is an approach that considers the local climate in the design and selection of materials for the landscape. The course has not yet been scheduled but will likely be held at the Brigham City Public Library. Watch the city and library websites for information.
This project is a joint effort of Brigham City and Hampton Inn, which is located northeast of City Hall and whose guests sometimes use the parking spaces north of the park strip.