American Fork UT

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 That agricultural community is still alive and present, but I’ve also noticed it in city pride. A lot of families have lived here multigenerational. People are entrenched in ‘we are from American Fork, and we’re proud of it’. It is also a very helpful community. I’ve been struck by how many people are willing to help other people.” Strategic Planning for a Thriving City Currently, American Fork has several key initiatives underway, aimed at enhancing its infrastructure and connectivity. Along with the introduction of a new Fiber network, the city is also focused on improving road networks, particularly around important development hubs like 200 South and the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone. The TOD connects the community with other areas and integrates with the FrontRunner station, which is set to undergo enhancements, including a double track to accommodate more frequent trains. “That can help to serve our community even more, for the people who live here and for people who come here to work or visit. It gives them more options of traveling in and out of our community,” suggests O’Brien. The Pony Express Road, in the southern portion of the community, is another upcoming project that will enhance the city’s transportation network, connecting American Fork to surrounding communities. “We’ve got a lot of people that live in our community but also work in our community. They don’t always like to choose the car every day. So, we’ve got some fantastic bike and pedestrian trails that link all parts of our city along with connecting to some of our adjacent communities as well,” says O’Brien. American Fork also boasts fantastic park spaces, such as Art Dye Park, which serves as a central gathering spot for the community, attracting visitors from both within and outside the city. Furthermore, the city has acquired 30 acres of land for future park development, located near the TOD area.