For many years the Historic Sandy Area has been referred to by many as the original square mile of Sandy City. Its boundaries are 8400 S, 700 E, 9000 S, and State Street.

The neighborhood is different in many ways from other areas in Sandy City. It is the oldest neighborhood and, hence suffers from problems not found in the newer developments. A plan specific to the area was therefore needed.

Through citizen input and staff involvement, plans for the neighborhood are taking shape. The neighborhood has already been officially labeled as the Historic Sandy District by the Sandy City Council in 1983.

Focus & Goals

Other programs have affected the area in the past, but the Historic Sandy Neighborhood Plan is special in its focus and comprehensiveness. Such a concentrated effort is the best means for successfully revitalizing a mature or declining neighborhood.

Several general goals were discussed as part of the plan, such as:

Conserve the existing housing stock
Provide guidelines for a concerted and orderly revitalization effort
Create a viable neighborhood-oriented commercial district where appropriate
Up-grade the environmental character, natural and man made, of the neighborhood
Renew resident and potential resident confidence in the area
Create a sense of belonging and community pride in the neighborhood
Keep the neighborhood a safe and pleasant place to live and raise a family.