Layton still planning 'walk' park

LAYTON (Davis County Clipper) — It’s still very much a work in progress, but planning for Layton’s new hotel/mall area “interconnecting walking trail/park” is moving forward.

Originally called the “yellow brick road” by Davis Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Barbara Riddle, the idea was to make it easier for visitors to hotels and others to reach nearby destinations.

That could include creating sidewalks and pathways specifically marked, leading to such nearby sites as the Layton Hills Mall, various restaurants, Davis Conference Center, hotels and more.

“The concept has not changed,” said Layton Parks Supervisor Brock Hill. But such details as design features will now see more attention.

“We (city, Davis County officials) want to make sure we’re taking into consideration the desires and wants of property owners, getting their input,” he said.

During a planning meeting last week, it was decided a committee will be formed of property owners, the county, CVB and Layton City.

“We’re ready to get down to the nitty-gritty as to what they want to do, focus our attention on their design wants and needs,” Hill said.

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