Landmark Design, in conjunction with Kleinfelder (geotechnic and environmental assessment) and Wikstrom Economic and Planning Associates (housing and economics), completed an area-wide land use plan (Specific Area Plan) for the Slate Canyon neighborhood in southeastern Provo. Landmark Design was specifically responsible for project management, public participation, land use, landscape architecture and urban design and plan documentation.

The plan was prepared with extensive public involvement, including guidance by a steering committee composed of local residents, key city staff, representatives of the municipal council and planning commission, and others. The plan was controversial in nature, generating intense interest and debate by local residents and others interested in the project. Key stakeholders and others with specific knowledge of the area were interviewed early in the process, providing insight into the identification of key issues and possible solutions. Open house meetings were held at three stages, providing public input and direction.

The plan addresses a broad range of issues including an extensive assessment of sensitive lands and underlying environmental site conditions; provision of neighborhood commercial services appropriate to the site and location; appropriate housing types and densities for new residential development; establishment of boundaries for a community park; and suggestions for the quality and design of both residential and commercial buildings and landscaping to enhance the neighborhood.

More specifically the plan examines and makes suggestions for the long-term planning for utilization of key publicly-owned parcels anticipated for sale and private redevelopment; the integration of continuing public uses and redevelopment of former institutional buildings and lands; hillside development standards, geologic and hydrologic constraints; impacts of natural features on land use and development; and housing densities necessary to attract key commercial uses while respecting concerns of area residents.

The plan was adopted by the Provo City Municipal Council in July 2007 as a modification to the Provo City Comprehensive General Plan.