Civil Municipal - Oct 2023

31 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 throughout our community,” relays O’Brien. He points out that much of the density is strategically positioned near commercial cores situated outside of the downtown area. Referring back to the TOD community he adds, “Our vision is that it is a transit-oriented destination. We’ve got a lot of residential development, which is built out around that, and we’ve got a major plan for mixed-use commercial retail and residential development in that core area surrounding our frontrunner station. That’s one of the great things that American Fork has going for it, different parts of our city have these unique feelings about them, while they’re still very much American Fork.” Preserving History while Building for the Future American Fork’s downtown area, while already home to unique and vibrant enterprises, is undergoing a revitalization effort, a priority for the city council in recent years. Carroll admits to the challenges involved, but she underscores the benefits of assets like a library, a spacious park, and the unique and vibrant businesses along the corridor that add to its character. She says the city is actively seeking funding AMERICAN FORK , UTAH