He adds that the Folsom corridor project has been a city vision since 1992.
“Its been a long time coming.
Id like to think that from 2017 on we spurred the momentum and movement of the project.
The trail constituted the first phase of the work.
The signage placed from west to east told the history of the corridor and its connection to the neighborhood.
Community volunteers helped roll out the markings.
Seven Canyons Trust held a series of events to gather feedback about ideas and design concepts.
An Oktoberfest celebration attracted more than 1,000 attendees who were asked to rank their priorities for the location.
Topping the list: more green space.
A lot of urbanized areas have buried their waterways in pipes underground in the stormwater system, says Tonetti.
None of what we implemented with the 2017 grant was intended to be long-term, says Tonetti.
The work was done to facilitate or catalyze long-term change.”
Fast forward to 2022.
The trail was completed in June.
(Watch a videoof the Folsom Trail’s grand opening event.)
Reporting by Amy Lennard Goehner.
| Page published in December 2022
