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Show CITY BEAUTIFUL IS THE GOAL OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION Committee Named and Scope of Organization Outlined by Expert; Salt Lake's Opportunity Opportu-nity Great, He Declares. AT a meeting of the eit- planning committee, held a few days ago, it was decided to suggest to the city commission that the name of the organization be changed so as to impress the title city planning commission. George E. Kesslcr, city planning expert, who made the suggestion, sugges-tion, felt the new designation of the planning board would give a more comprehensive com-prehensive idea as to the purpose of the commission, and would Teveal to the public the work to be accomplished by an organization of this kind. In order to bring about a comprehensive comprehen-sive plan which will care for the city's interest and future growth, Mr. Kessler made the suggestion that several committees com-mittees be appointed for the purpose of obtaining information relative to present pres-ent conditions of the physical development develop-ment of the city, the correct locations of its railroads, its street railway lines, localities of its factories, wholesale and retail business districts, and the residence resi-dence districts of various kinds. Later upon this information there will be close study of all the problems which so present themselves for the purpose of securing the greatest economy and efficiency effi-ciency in all service rendered by the city to the community, in its several forms this will result in the carrying out of projects and plans which will eventually eventu-ally be great forces working in the interest in-terest of public welfare. Committee Is Named. The committees suggested to carry on this work are as follows: Committee on transportation, steam and electric roads, Charles Tyng, Ross Beason, H. V. Piatt; housing oroblem committee, D. C. Kimbali,' Stephen L. Covey, Lewis T. Cannon; highways, minor, major and pleasure, Edward M. Ashton, Richard K. Kletting, Nephi J. Hansen; industries,, indus-tries,, wholesale and warehouse, Fred C. Richmond, Leon Sweet, Joseph Decker; commerce, office building, retail space, fee, lessee, tenants, W. J. Halloran, Claude Richards, C. P; A. Orlob; residential resi-dential sections, V. A. Bettilyon, George X. Lawry, Stayner Richards; recreation, resorts, " playgrounds, parks, John IX Spencer, Richard K. Kletting, Miss Kate Williams; sanitation, water; etc., A. P. Doremus, Frank Hines, George M. Bacon; Ba-con; civic center and state buildings, J. Leo Fairbanks, Mrs. McMahon, A. Owen Tregauza; education, Joy Johnson, H. D. Bowman, Arthur Winter, Mrs. J. J. Gorham. In addition to the above committees, Mr. Kessler suggests that a committee on law be appointed for the purpose of drafting such legislative measures as may be necessar' in carrying out final decisions of the city planning commission commis-sion acting under the advice I of Mr. Kessler on city planning matters, under the authority of the city commission, with the advice of Mr. Kessler, in working work-ing out of city planning matters. Carl A. Badger, Richard W. Young, Jr., and Dan Shields arc to act on this committee. commit-tee. Mr. Kessler's Statement. "Salt Lake City is in this work taking tak-ing advantage of the opnortunity to take stock of itself to study its limitations limita-tions and shortcomings, and plan for the correction of these now and in the years to come," Mr. Kessler said. "Our present pres-ent prime duty is, as a matter of course, to support in every way the winning of the war. which is now our supreme task. The cutting down of the usual work of public improvement at this time, due to the transfers of practically all public and private activities to war measures and war service, gives time for the study of conditions which will effect the growth and welfare of the city, now and hereafter. The whole country over we must expect great developments, both or private and public accounts, immediately imme-diately after the war is won. Unless Salt Lake City, like its sister cities, plans ahead and knows what it most desires to accomplish in public improvement improve-ment at that time, there is serious danger dan-ger of again undertaking many projects which a careful planning would avoid or do in some other way. "That -which most seriously affects the welfare and stability of investment, is the serious constant shifting of business busi-ness districts, abandoning one section in favor of another, without substantial substan-tial reasou. The invasion of residence districts by manufacturing or business activities, is the serious problem in any city, and equally serious is the unnecessary unneces-sary intrusion of dwelling house sections within a distinctive manufacturing area. Unless, therefore, provision is made for the reasonable control of the use of lands for niaaiufacturing, business and residence purposes, thero will be constant con-stant conflict, producing difficulties and serious loss to all. "Unless the community knows within reasonable limitations where such activities ac-tivities have their best place, these constant con-stant changes will take place and cause unnecessary and serious losses in the very many forms of the community's activities and service. Purposes of Plan. "Such a survey and planning should bring forcibly to the attention of the people and the outside world the reasons for the existence of so fine a city here, and the reasons for its growth, its attractiveness at-tractiveness to the investor and to the many new peoples who will come. It will illustrate clearly that there is space and opportunity here for a gerat present and iuture population.' The distinct purpose, therefore, of such a plan and the work of the city planning commission, commis-sion, is to define the things to be 'done, now and hereafter, that "will establish Salt Lake City as a great industrial, commercial and residence center, and as one of the great transcontinental cities. ' ' Mr. Kessler, in expressing his views, said that Salt Lake City, being in the. center of a great basing will naturally draw to it from all of the great, agricultural agri-cultural and mineral seat ions of the in-tormountain in-tormountain west. "Salt Lake cannot help but grow, aud grow rapidly, ' ' he said. "Salt Lake has no possible rival within a radius of 800 miles. It is, therefore, up to tho people of Salt Lake City to appreciate the importance arid-resources of Salt Lake City and the many advantages ad-vantages it has as" a municipality. The city has a distinctive charm and' attractiveness. attrac-tiveness. While comparison with other cities is always difficult, the appeal to the sense of comfort, of opportunity and beauty, is distinct in Salt Lake and the Salt Lake valley. In this competition with other cities for population and the result of its manifold opportunities, Salt Lake should maintain its progress and become the center of a very great and prosperous population." Tribute to Pioneers. Air. Kessler, in looking over the city, felt that the population here is to be very much congratulated by reason of the advantages now being enjoyed as a result of the foresight of the ineu who first laid plans for the development here of a great municipalitv. "These plans were laid far ahead of their time, but the foresight aud faith then displayed by the pioneers hay not only reflected credit on their -wisdom but is making city planning today by far easier than in any other city of America. The principal difficulty in the replanning of American cities today arises from the natural condition of narrow nar-row streets developed in the early stage of the growth of tho town. In talt Lake, however, its founders, in their faith for the future and understanding of its needs, established their streets of ample width, not for the early times, but for the present and future life of the city, The city planning problem, therefore, in Salt Lake, is radically different dif-ferent from that of other American cities, and, in part, infinitely easier in solution because of ample highways in the heart of the city as well as at its boundaries. ' ' |