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West Valley City reviews two 'what-if' station-area scenarios for three light-rail stations
Summary
City planners and consultants presented two scenario tracks for Decker Lake, Redwood Junction and River Trail station areas: a lower-intensity, context‑sensitive option and a higher‑intensity alternative that could add up to ~1,500 housing units in one scenario. Council was asked for feedback ahead of a public open house and formal adoption required by year-end.
West Valley City Council members heard a detailed update March 11 from Community Development Director Steve Pastrick and consultants on state-required station-area plans for three Green Line stations: Decker Lake, Redwood Junction and River Trail.
Pastrick and Christian Snellgrove of WSP said the work responds to HB462 and is required to address housing, environmental sustainability, access to opportunity and transportation choices for the half‑mile around each station. The city assembled a consultant team (WSP, MHTN Architects and Leland Consulting Group) and a steering committee that included city staff, developers and community members to produce two scenario tracks for each station area.
The scenarios fall into two broad types: Scenario 1 is lower‑impact and more aligned with existing neighborhood…
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