Park City School District Announces Expansion Plans for Dozier Field Facilities

Project Overview

The Park City School District has unveiled plans to expand the existing bleachers on the west side of Dozier Field by adding an 8,200 square-foot building. This new structure will include:

• Press box
• Concessions stand
• Support area
• Team room

Additionally, the field’s entrance building will be expanded to nearly 9,000 square feet. The enlarged facility will feature:

• Ticket office
• Athletic storage
• Restrooms
• Maintenance facilities
• Additional team room
• Other support spaces

Source: Park City Municipal

Compliance with Local Regulations

The design was revised following the discovery of a decades-old ordinance requiring a 100-foot buffer of open space between Park City High School property and Lucky John Drive. This adjustment ensures compliance with local planning regulations.

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Dozier Field upgrades align with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – By enhancing athletic facilities, the project promotes physical activity and well-being among students and the community.
2. SDG 4: Quality Education – Improved sports infrastructure supports holistic education, fostering teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills.
3. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – The project respects urban planning guidelines and enhances community recreational spaces.
4. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaboration between the school district and city planners exemplifies effective partnerships to achieve sustainable development.

Broader Athletic Facilities Initiative

The Dozier Field expansion is part of a larger initiative by the Park City School District to improve athletic facilities. Key developments include:

• The Park City Board of Education recently approved $23 million for a new sports complex at the site of the soon-to-be-demolished Treasure Mountain Junior High School.
• The new complex will feature:
• Two soccer fields
• Eight tennis courts
• Turf softball and baseball fields on the east side of the Treasure Mountain lot

Funding and Timeline

While funding for the Treasure Mountain sports complex has been approved, the Park City Board of Education has not yet allocated funds for the Dozier Field project. Consequently, the construction timeline for Dozier Field remains undetermined.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • The article discusses improvements to athletic facilities, which promote physical activity and well-being among students and the community.
2. SDG 4: Quality Education
   • Enhancing school sports infrastructure supports holistic education, including physical education and extracurricular activities.
3. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • The planning and development of school sports facilities within city regulations contribute to sustainable urban development and community well-being.
4. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
   • Investment in modern sports infrastructure reflects development in resilient and quality infrastructure.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and promotion of mental health and well-being, which includes promoting physical activity.
2. SDG 4: Quality Education
   • Target 4.1: Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education, including physical education.
   • Target 4.7: Ensure learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including health and well-being.
3. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • Target 11.7: Provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, particularly for vulnerable groups.
4. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
   • Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

1. For SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
   • Indicator 3.4.2: Suicide mortality rate (implied through promotion of mental health and well-being via sports).
   • Indicator related to physical activity levels among students (implied by improved sports facilities).
2. For SDG 4 (Quality Education)
   • Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people achieving proficiency in key subjects including physical education (implied).
   • Indicator 4.a.1: Proportion of schools with access to adequate sports facilities (implied by the expansion and new construction).
3. For SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
   • Indicator 11.7.1: Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use (implied by the 100-foot buffer and open space ordinance).
4. For SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
   • Indicator 9.1.2: Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport (not directly mentioned but infrastructure development implies improved access).
   • Indicator 9.1.1: Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road (implied by improved school infrastructure accessibility).

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: kpcw.org