https://apautah.org/sessions/awards-lunch/"> Awards Lunch

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 12:15 PM

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no related speakers.

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No materials are available for this session

Managing the Pressures of a Planning Office

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2:00 PM

Cities and towns across the country are facing an unprecedented amount of growth which is directly reflected in the huge influx of development applications being received by local governments. Most planning and zoning departments don’t have the staff available to accommodate timely review of all applications in addition to working on special projects to continue to plan for the future. To compound the issue, many of these same cities and towns are developing under outdated regulatory and policy documents leading them to navigate the storm without the necessary tools to achieve desired development goals. This session will provide some insight into how the public and private sector can work together to realize these goals, what managers/directors can do to set everyone up for success, and tools for planners to manage their workload and stress.

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Morgan Landers

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Don Matson

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Mitra Mehta-Cooper

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No materials are available for this session

Weber County Pioneer Museum Tour | Building on the Historic Framework of Pioneers

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2:00 PM

Working from primarily raw ground, Utah’s natives and pioneers developed many of the early land use applications and heavily influenced the development of community buildings and culture. Daughters of Utah Pioneers has preserved historic artifacts reflecting the rich legacy of local pioneers. This tour includes a look at early architecture and lifestyles, featuring a full display of Native American artifacts and pioneer-era farm equipment, kitchen, bedroom and parlor spaces.

The Weber County Pioneer Museum serves as both an exhibition space and educational asset to the greater Ogden community. The building was commissioned by Brigham Young in 1877 and paid for with funds raised by Relief Society women through sale of eggs and butter. Dedicated on July 19, 1902, it quickly became a central meeting place for cultural events, including festivals, plays, concerts and dances. The structure is designed in classic gothic style and constructed of red brick manufactured in Weber County. On January 24, 2012, the 600-ton building was successfully re-located to a half-acre of land that was donated by Ogden City on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and 21st Street, in conjunction with the remodel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Temple.

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Daughters of Utah Pioneers

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Jamie Park

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No materials are available for this session

Local Funding Opportunities

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2:00 PM

Seems like the potential to obtain funding for your local planning and capital project needs has expanded and gotten more confusing over the past couple of years. Learn from your local regional association about the dollars they manage as well as potential funding from the State. Recent planning dollars have become available for local communities to update their ordinances, general plans, and enhance Main Streets, but there is also funding available for infrastructure, trails, roads, and training. Learn from the people who manage funding a variety of programs.

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Laura Hanson, AICP

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Jim Price

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Daniel Wayne

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No materials are available for this session

Agri Tourism Tour: Cold Springs Trout Farm

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2:00 PM

Visit one of Weber County’s many successful agritourism operations. From the CUP approval process to recent expansions, learn about how Cold Springs Trout Farm has grown over the years and become a favorite local hangout and event spot for friends and families. Fall activities are in full swing during this visit. We’ll get a tour from the owner and an insightful discussion with a county Planner all while learning about Weber County’s agritourism ordinance.

Speaker(s)


Steve Burton

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Writing and Understanding Effective Staff Reports

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00 PM

Staff reports are one of the main ways that planning staff communicate with the City Council, Planning Commission, applicants, and the public. But are they communicating everything they need to be, and does the general public and Planning Commission understand them? After hours of research, review, and drafting, are staff reports doing what they should? This session will explore some of the best practices and review ideas for making staff reports more engaging, communicating the key points and being more accessible.

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Michael Maloy, AICP

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Stephen Nelson

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No materials are available for this session

Camping is a Cash-Cow for Landowners and Counties – is Your Land Use Code Ready?

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00 PM

Campgrounds across the U.S. are overrun, negatively impacting user experience and overburdening public lands, but RV and tent camping is still on the rise. Join Hipcamp to talk about communities across the West creating new land use regulations that create accessible pathways for private landowners to host campers so they can support sustainable tourism, agritourism, and conservation. We will share example ordinances, discuss potential impacts of camping to consider, discuss policy details, and more.

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Michal Rosenoer

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Private Land Camping (Slidedeck)

Zoom Towns: The New Frontier

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00 PM

COVID-19 challenged traditional city-planning timelines, funding mechanisms, decision-making models, and engagement strategies, and stressed our parklands/natural areas, transportation networks, and housing resources. These challenges were arguably most acute in small communities that boast high quality of life, access to the outdoors, and a lower cost of living than major metropolitan areas. This presentation covers the difficulties small communities have faced with as post-pandemic urban flight continues to increase demands for workers, housing, retail, and transportation. The panel will share examples of specific communities/regions in Idaho and Utah, including the challenges they faced and some of the tools that are being implemented to proactively deal with the Zoom Town effects. A panel discussion concludes the presentation. Case study communities

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Jordan Katcher

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Kaitlin Myers

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Hilary Patterson

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Rhiannon Sinclair

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No materials are available for this session

Public and Private Sector Planners Working Together—Panel Discussion

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4:00 PM

A panel discussion about how public and private sector planners can work better together in the government land use planning process. Get the perspective from the private sector planners on issues and timelines they face when working with local and county governments and planning departments. Get the perspective of the local planners and the difficulties of balancing multiple interests while promoting best planning practices. Hear ideas from panelists and audience about ways to address some of these issues to work towards a good final product and mutual benefit.

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Morgan Bessaw

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Leon Letson

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Nicolette Womack

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Maverick Yeh

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No materials are available for this session

Water Wise Landscapes

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4:00 PM

Water year 2023 is wrapping up, and it’s been a good year for the state’s water supply. However, we should never grow complacent in our efforts to regulate for sustainable water use practices. This session will highlight ordinances and practices that have been found to reduce water use in new development, discuss programs that Weber Basin Water Conservancy District has made available to water users in the area, and provide an opportunity to learn some best practices for planners across the region.

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Parker Bodily

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William Cobabe

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Lars Erickson

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Jonathan Parry

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No materials are available for this session

Secret Sauce for Cycling Success

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4:00 PM

Have you ever wondered what ingredients you need to see greater success with your bike network among all ages and abilities? Join us as we discuss land use and the 5 design principles for a successful bike network (Cohesion, Directness, Safety, Comfort, and Attractiveness). We will share picture and video examples both locally and from the Netherlands to visualize these principles as well as show some possible design options here in Utah.

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Struthers Kim

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Mike West

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Cycling Success (Slidedeck)

Awards Reception

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:30 PM

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no related speakers.

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No materials are available for this session

Storytelling: Stepping into the Narrative

Friday, September 29, 2023, 9:15 AM

It has been said that storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to put an idea into the world. So how do you harness the story that lies behind (or within) an idea, and how do you tell that story in such a way that the world receives the idea? Jennie Taylor joins us to share pieces of her own story (which includes her husband’s service as a small-town mayor before his shocking death in Afghanistan left her the widow of their seven young children) and lessons she’s learned about utilizing vulnerability, perspective, and human emotion to engage with audiences large and small around the country.

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Jennie Taylor

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Stepping into the Narrative (Slidedeck)

Planting Cities in Ag Country

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

Ever feel like it has to be done wrong in order to convince folks to do it right? This session explores the politics of burgeoning development in agrarian areas and how to help a community overcome the fear of change that leads to a poorly planned future. Reserving big opportunities while growing incrementally is key. In this session we will explore ways that Weber County is attempting to guide predominantly conservative unincorporated rural communities in both Western Weber and the upper Ogden Valley toward better community outcomes despite historically being overallocated with large-lot single-family residential zoning.

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Charlie Ewert

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Rick Grover


Braden Jensen

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Planting in Ag Country (Slidedeck)

Ogden Diversity Commission

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

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no related speakers.

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Walking Tour of 25th

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

Walking Tour of 25th Street. This tour will explore the changes that have taken place over the last 160 years of the evolution of 25th Street from Notorious Two Bit Street to the 2014 APA awarded Great American Street. Various factors such as social, transportation, historic preservation, private investment and redevelopment have each played an important role in the transformation of this street and of its perception in the community and region. Join us on this four block walking tour where you will learn the various planning and redevelopment programs that have taken place and are still taking place on the street.

Speaker(s)

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Greg Montgomery

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Bike tour of the Ogden River Parkway Trail

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

The Ogden River and Ogden River Parkway are a true pride and joy in the heart of our downtown. Once on its way to becoming a “dead river”, the river is now honored as a Blue Ribbon Fishery, indicating the exceptionally high quality of river fishing available. The river was pretty damaged and neglected, as you can imagine the history of a railroad town would do to a river. More than a decade ago the waterway was identified as a primary zone for restoration and redevelopment as part of Ogden’s larger redevelopment program. The cleanup efforts removed and recycled 5,684 tons of concrete and metal, including seven car bodies, removed 8,359 tons of non-recyclable glass, concrete and miscellaneous waste, removed and recycled 2,460 automotive tires that were used to manufacture flip flops, built nine storm water filtering areas that are vegetated with wetland plants, built two fishing ramps that are accessible to those with physical challenges and created 20 access points to the river for fishing and other recreation Today, the river is a much different place! The waterway is healthy, vibrant, and flowing with life. The Ogden River Parkway is a spectacular 9.6-mile walk through nature in the heart of downtown Ogden and is easily accessible from Historic 25th Street. The parkway is family-friendly, paved, and can be accessed from any intersecting road. The trail begins near Rainbow Gardens at the mouth of Ogden Canyon, and ends at the south end of Fort Buenaventura just west of 24th Street. Construction of the trail began in 1992 and the parkway now connects into the trail system along the Bonneville Shoreline (access from Rainbow Gardens) as well as intersecting on the west end with the Weber River for an additional stretch south towards Riverdale. historic25th.com

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Monte Stewart

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Phil Suiter

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No materials are available for this session

Housing affordability toolkit: what do cities have to do with it and tools to implement

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

Housing affordability in Utah has eroded over the past few years, threatening Utahns’ peace of mind and financial security. Ordinances, codes, and policies can impede or promote housing affordability. At the direction of Housing and Community Development, Envision Utah worked with expert stakeholders in policy, land use, and housing to identify regulation types that impact housing affordability and attainability. Please join us for what is likely to be a lively discussion.

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Ari Bruening

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Housing Affordability Toolkit (Slidedeck)

Equity in City Planning: Pioneering Inclusivity for Tomorrow’s Cities

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

The topic of equity can often feel overwhelming. Join us as we explore the topic of equity, what it truly means, its impact on city planning, the hurdles that can arise, and the challenging topic of community engagement, particularly its significance within distinct demographics. This presentation aims to inspire city planners to integrate equity into their work so that we may create cities that celebrate diversity, ensure accessibility, and uplift the quality of life for all residents.

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Linda Lartigue

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No materials are available for this session

Got SUBS?

Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

Come learn about how to comply with the new state provisions for subdivisions for Single Family, Two Family and Townhomes. Todd Godfrey and Karson Eilers from the League of Cities and Towns will let you know about resources available to help you implement the updates and answer any questions you may have.

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Todd Godfrey

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No materials are available for this session

Guiding Our Growth and Regional Visioning

Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:10 AM

Both Utah and Idaho are rapidly growing! Should planners take a sprawling development or a centered approach? Should we make investments in transit and bicycle pedestrian infrastructure or roads? Rapid growth brings both opportunities and challenges for our communities, and advancing one goal may require compromises on another. Join us for a two-part presentation that explores the what and the how of regional planning and Guiding Our Growth: A Statewide Conversation about Utah’s Future. Come learn about how Utahns want to see their communities grow and help inform what state and local decision-makers should do with this information. Both Utah and Idaho planners are invited and encouraged to attend.

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Ari Bruening

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Laura Hanson, AICP

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Guiding Our Growth (Slidedeck)

What County Recorders Want Planners to Know

Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:10 AM

Have you ever taken an intensively reviewed plat to the County Recorder’s Office for recording, only to be told the plat has issues that need to be fixed before it can be documented? Has it been challenging to understand the requirements for different types of plats, such as Subdivision, Condominium, Annexation, Vacating, and more? The purpose of this session is for planners and all others involved with plats to learn from state certified cadastral mappers from various County Recorder’s Offices in what they inspect in a plat before it is ready to be recorded. Come ready to ask questions and gain valuable insight in plat reviewal, so next time the plat is sent to the Recorder’s Office, it is ready to be recorded.

Speaker(s)

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Doug Gifford

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Chad Montgomery

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Sam Stout

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No materials are available for this session

Land Use Jeopardy

Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:10 AM

Pick a topic, any topic, and learn about the planning principles involved, related court cases, and best practices from the state’s ombudsman and two “experienced” planners.

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Jordan Cullimore

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John Janson, AICP

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Understanding Conservation Easements as a Planning Tool

Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:10 AM

In this session we will explore the key elements of conservation easements and how they can intersect with community planning. Come learn about conservation easement enforcement and stewardship and how these easements compare with other land protection tools. Working together, land trusts and community planners can better serve their communities by using conservation easements.

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Stephen F. Noel

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Kate Sattelmeier

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Understanding Conservation Easements as a Planning Tool (Slidedeck)

Lunch: Main Ballroom

Friday, September 29, 2023, 12:00 PM

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no related speakers.

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Emerging Planners

Friday, September 29, 2023, 12:15 PM

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no related speakers.

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Book Club

Friday, September 29, 2023, 12:15 PM

Paul Goldberger’s 2019 book Ballpark: Baseball in the American City will be a featured session at the APA Utah Fall Conference in Ogden, Utah, on Friday, September 29, 2023. Whether you have read the book—or even like baseball—or not, attendees will love our next “book club” session, which will feature an image-rich presentation by Mark McGrath, AICP—an experienced long-range planner for Taylorsville, Utah, an adjunct instructor at the University of Utah, and a long-time fan of “America’s National Pastime.”

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no related speakers.

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Women In Planning

Friday, September 29, 2023, 12:15 PM

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no related speakers.

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Planning for Planes: Aviation in Your Community

Friday, September 29, 2023, 1:30 PM

A series of speakers from J-U-B Engineers and other community leaders will discuss the following topics: Land Use Compatibility The Utah State Legislature recently enacted an Airport Land Use Amendment Bill (H.B. 206) which encourages the adoption of land use regulations and airport overlay zones. The implementation of zoning ensures compatible land uses around an airport. Developing a land use overlay is an effective way of establishing airport land use zoning and should include land use compatibility zones and airspace protection zones. Airport overlay zones prevent the creation of aviation hazards, which endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the public and users of the Airport. We’ll look at a couple of examples of Land Use Compatibility measures in Utah and Idaho that are helping to protect the community. Jurisdictional Coordination Often jurisdictions own and operate an airport near the fringes or even outside of their political boundaries. Considering the discussion about Land Use Compatibility coordination between multiple municipalities or other political jurisdictions is key. Issues such as the types of development, access, airspace protection, and neighboring land use need buy-in from all the jurisdictions to promote continued safe operations at the Airport and for the land and business that surround it. This part of the presentation will illustrate a couple of real-world examples where coordination was required between County and City jurisdictions pertaining to development and land use permitting near an airport. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) The aviation industry is always evolving, and new aviation trends are emerging that may influence airport and city planning. One that is likely to impact commercial districts, downtown areas, and public facilities, even more than the airport itself, in the years to come is the introduction of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the nation’s airspace. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to play an important role in AAM as a new type of lightweight electrical aircraft. The FAA is in the process of adapting existing aviation regulations to prepare aircraft, airspace, operations, infrastructure, and communities to accommodate this new technology. The AAM industry is making rapid strides and it is recommended that cities and their airports stay abreast of related developments.

Speaker(s)

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Jared Esselman

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Neal Fraser


Lori Hunter

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Systems Connecting WSU to Downtown, BRT Mobile Tour

Friday, September 29, 2023, 1:30 PM

Attendees will experience the UTA Ogden Express bus-rapid transit (BRT) system firsthand. Ogden’s new BRT system includes 13 strategically placed transit stations that extend from Downtown Ogden to Weber State University. Each BRT station provides new opportunities to create places that inspire community and reinvestment. During the tour, attendees will learn about how neighborhoods are being bolstered around each station area. Ogden Express is providing residents and businesses with new opportunities to connect with the community.

Speaker(s)

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Andrea Pullos

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Brandon Rypien

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Release the Parking Brake on Your Community

Friday, September 29, 2023, 1:30 PM

Parking is the most important of the boring topics on earth. It occupies more than 25% of our land. Parking affects how streets look and feel, a city’s fiscal health, the affordability of housing, how people choose to get around, and business profitability. Hear how some cities have started to vary parking requirements based on different contexts, avoiding a one-size misfits all citywide approach. This is a hot topic and a lot of new thinking and research is actively being explored, including a new “parking modernization” from Utah’s transportation agencies.

Speaker(s)

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Barton Brierley

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Brad McIlrath

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Slide Deck

It Ain’t Over Yet: More Changes Coming from the State Legislature

Friday, September 29, 2023, 1:30 PM

Zoning reform as a way to deal with the housing affordability crisis has been the emphasis of the state legislature for the last couple of years, and it looks like it will continue, certainly for next year’s session. What might we have to look forward to?

APA Utah and Idaho’s legislative chairs Wilf Sommerkorn, Scott Hess, and Jonathan Spendlove will be joined by ULCT’s Legal Director Jared Tingey and Policy Director, Karson Eilers for a panel discussion on the possible changes to the land use code for next year.

Speaker(s)

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Jonathan Spendlove

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Everything a Planning Commissioner Needs To Know

Friday, September 29, 2023, 1:30 PM

As part of the required training for planning commissioners, learn about the role you play in the planning process. Learn how to think on a local and regional scale as you make recommendations and decisions for your community.

Speaker(s)

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Todd Godfrey

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Net Zero Transportation Systems

Friday, September 29, 2023, 2:40 PM

The number of EVs on the road is projected to increase to 26.4 million by 2030. There is also a 45 percent growth rate anticipated for the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market between 2022 and 2029. This has significant infrastructure and economic impacts to both urban and rural communities, especially those communities situated along major travel corridors such as I-15 and US 20, which will need to prepare for increased EV traffic to national parks such as Zion, Arches, and Yellowstone. As a committed leader to demonstrating to communities of all sizes how to transition to clean, renewable energy sources, Idaho National Laboratory has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2031—which includes transitioning a 600+ vehicle fleet with over 80 motor coaches that transport 2,500 employees each day—to low- and no-carbon options. INL’s multi-faceted strategy includes replacing fossil fuel-powered vehicles with electric and hydrogen vehicles, utilizing renewable fuels, and implementing necessary systems to make these shifts possible. This presentation will explore INL’s approach to installing the infrastructure to support this diverse set of solutions that links the urban Idaho Falls campus to the rural desert site over 50 miles away. The lessons learned from this effort are significant to both urban and rural planners seeking to meet the growing demand for a net-zero transportation infrastructure. Session attendees will learn what the future of EV infrastructure looks like and how to begin to plan now for both urban and rural applications.

Speaker(s)

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Jeff Brown

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Kade Marquez

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Net Zero (Slidedeck)

Untamed Women of Ogden & Historic Preservation

Friday, September 29, 2023, 2:40 PM

Weber County has an amazing legacy of pioneering women. Come learn about what this legacy has translated to in this session on the Untamed Women of Ogden. The Weber County Heritage Foundation will present the efforts of our community to keep people engaged in the history of the area, from History in a Minute videos to walking tours of significant historical sites. The discussion will then shift to a walking tour led by Dr. Katie Nelson, who will lead a group around significant sites in the 25th Street area and talk about how women have shaped the community. This is a session/walking tour you will NOT want to miss!

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Katie Nelson

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Jamie Park

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Building Healthy Communities: The Intersection between Health and City Planning

Friday, September 29, 2023, 2:40 PM

In our modern society, the relationship between health and city planning has become increasingly significant. The design and organization of our communities can have a profound impact on the well-being and quality of life of the people who inhabit them. This presentation will delve into the fascinating and vital intersection between health and city planning, exploring how the two fields can collaborate to create healthier, more sustainable communities.

We will examine the various ways in which urban planning practices directly influence public health outcomes. We will explore the concept of “healthy cities” and discuss Get Healthy Utah’s Healthy Utah Community Designation that Utah cities and towns can be awarded. Community design strategies are part of the designation’s three focus areas of active living, access to healthy food, and mental health. We will highlight some of the strategies such as access to green spaces, walkability, the integration of active transportation, land use policies and zoning regulations for healthy food access, and spaces for social connectedness. Learn about Utah success stories and walk away with actions you can take to plan and build healthy communities.

Speaker(s)


Alysia Ducuara

Assets

No materials are available for this session

PLANNER ETHICS – MAKING THE ETHICS CODE ACTIONABLE (E)

Friday, September 29, 2023, 2:40 PM

APA recently updated the Planner’s Code of Ethics. The Code now requires planners to proactively achieve respect, social justice, and inclusion for all planning participants. These principles include examining our own cultures, practices, values, and positions to understand our biases and privileges and to be conscious of the rights of others through inclusive, respectful, and compassionate planning. These are issues with long and sad histories that we continue to grapple with. The panelists will dig deep into specific actions we can all take, whether as professionals or citizen planners, to ensure our behaviors and all planning processes and outcomes have their foundations to achieve equity, equality, inclusion, and justice for all societal members.

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Olivia Jaramillo

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Emery Polelonema

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AICP Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct Slide Deck

Handle with Care: Planning Commission Meeting Management

Friday, September 29, 2023, 2:40 PM

Planning Commission’s are a vital piece of orderly development within your community. From public hearings vs. public meetings to administrative vs. legislative decision-making—join us in discussing strategies and stories that highlight how to best manage your meetings and ensure efficiency and consistency in your process.

Speaker(s)

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John Janson, AICP

Assets


PC Meeting Management (Slidedeck)

Great Salt Lake Future

Friday, September 29, 2023, 3:50 PM

The Great Salt Lake is an amazing resource—not just for the counties who share a stake in it, but for the entire region. As we look to the future of the GSL and how to protect it, watershed management becomes an important part of maintaining lake levels and habitat viability. Land use decisions in our local communities have a significant impact on the continued health of this valuable resource. This session will discuss what we can do to ensure the ongoing health and importance of the GSL.

Speaker(s)

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Ashley Kijowski

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Jonathan Parry

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Utilizing Microgrids to Meet Energy Demands

Friday, September 29, 2023, 3:50 PM

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is helping to solve the nation’s energy problems with innovative solutions. Microgrids that incorporate various combinations of solar, wind, batteries, and nuclear to provide secure, safe, and resilient carbon pollution-free energy are one critical example of such solutions. Integrated microgrids are capable of being scaled up or down to meet the diverse energy needs of communities that range from small towns to larger cities without adding extensive transmission and distribution lines. This presentation will share findings related to siting microgrids, scaling them to meet varying power demands, footprints, permitting, and safety. Given the nation’s aging energy infrastructure and the costs associated with upgrading transmission and distribution lines that run across vast stretches of the American West, this presentation will be informative for rural and urban planners seeking to increase resiliency while also meeting sustainability goals.

Speaker(s)

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Ruben Arredondo

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Brad Cramer

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Jhansi Kandasamy

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Updating Ordinance Priorities and Processing Options you might not be aware of!

Friday, September 29, 2023, 3:50 PM

With so many changes to State Law over the past 15 years, are you keeping up? Seems almost impossible to update our ordinances every year because of the State Law changes, but with some focus, it can be done. Consider prioritizing the bigger updates, one bit at a time. Suggestions from a past planning director/consulting planner will cover subdivisions, Conditional Uses, Site plan/Permitted uses, BOA to AA, Landscaping, and processing options.

Speaker(s)

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John Janson, AICP

Assets


Ordiance Updates (Slidedeck)

Plan ahead, not behind: Creating accessible, cost-effective homes and neighborhoods

Friday, September 29, 2023, 3:50 PM

We all share basic values for independence, stability, and social connections and mobility. And everyone is painfully aware of the current housing crisis impacting families and communities. But the way we plan, design, and build single-family residential neighborhoods doesn’t reflect either our shared values or housing interests. We’re currently building whole neighborhoods of new housing that is inaccessible to anyone with a mobility related disability. This increases housing costs—through a ‘disability surcharge’ required to retrofit an inaccessible home—and isolates people from their neighbors and community. This panel features experts—from Idaho and Utah—in housing design, modification, affordability and accessibility. We’ll focus on the benefits of Visitability standards in new residential development and engage with participants to explore how we can create housing for the whole community. (featuring the Idaho Access Project, Idaho Housing and Finance Association, and Assist Utah).

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Erik Kingston

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Jeremy Maxand

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Jason Wheeler

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Jason Wheeler's Slidedeck

Plan Ahead (Slidedeck)

Welcome messages

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:00 PM

A warm welcome from the APA UT Vice President and the Mayor of Cedar City

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Mayor Garth Green

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Meagan Booth

Assets

No materials are available for this session

The Power of Partnership: SUU’s Collaborative Approach to Growth

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:10 PM

Speaker(s)

no related speakers.

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Air Quality: A public and private partnership

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:50 PM

Building construction can be a dirty business. However, good planning and implementation of best practices and requirements to mitigate dust, can certainly help keep our air quality good during and after the construction process. This session will demonstrate how contractors, city officials and government agencies who consistently work together can contribute to preserve the clean and healthy air we all enjoy.

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Bill Baum

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Mike Gottfredson

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Jay Sandberg

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Kathy Tolleson

Assets

No materials are available for this session

CODE ENFORCEMENT: HOW TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:50 PM

Working with the community in the context of code enforcement requires a collaborative and communicative approach. Let’s be honest no one likes to have Code Enforcement show up at their front door, or receive a notice of a violation through the mail. These discussions though sometimes painful for all parties involved must take place to ensure compliance with local codes and ordinances. Code enforcement typically involves ensuring that local regulations and ordinances are followed, often related to building safety, zoning, health, and other aspects that contribute to the well-being of the community. I will show you how to effectively communicate with local residents, builders, and developers.

Speaker(s)

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Brad Davis

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Landing Strategies: Navigating Land Use & Transportation Planning in the Era of Aerial Innovation

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:50 PM

This session addresses the emerging realm of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), poised with potential to bring resolution to many of aviation’s challenges, including with noise, emissions, and accessibility. This session examines the foundation communities already have in aviation infrastructure—encompassing everything from airports to heliports—and the increasing role they will play as aviation continues to evolve. It highlights the importance of leveraging this foundation, not as an endpoint but as a springboard for innovation and adaptation. As AAM brings aviation matters into more frequent public and planning discourse, learning from existing precedents becomes crucial. This session aims to equip communities with the insights to navigate these changes, fostering a proactive approach to integrating AAM into the fabric of urban planning. By building on what we know and anticipating what’s to come, we can pave the way for a future where aviation serves as a complement to holistic mobility in sustainable and accessible ways.

Speaker(s)

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Clint Harper

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Elevating Opportunities: An Airport’s Role in Economic Takeoff

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 2:45 PM

This airport tour explores the impact of local airports as catalysts for economic development and job creation. This event builds on our engaging session on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and land use planning, extending the conversation to the tangible economic benefits airports contribute to communities. Participants will gain firsthand insight into how the airport not only serves as a hub for transportation but also as an anchor for economic growth and innovation. Discover how the integration of AAM and proactive planning strategies can enhance the airport’s role in fostering economic resilience, attracting investment, and driving sustainable development. This tour provides a comprehensive look at the airport’s multifaceted contributions to the local economy, illustrating the powerful synergy between aviation and economic prosperity.

Speaker(s)

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Clint Harper

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Is Small Community Planning different from that in larger places? Perhaps, and if so Why and How?

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 2:45 PM

Many planners see small community planning as being different from that in other places. Is this true? What is a small community and how is smallness measured? This session will review these questions and others including if small community planning is different, including why and how it may be different. Considering a small community’s planning workplace and a planners work responsibilities may provide answers. This session will provide takeaways for all Utah planners, not just those working in small communities. A small community planner also faces many ethical questions and dilemmas regularly. How should a planner navigate treacherous ethical waters? This session encourages attendee participation to address the realities of small community planning.

Speaker(s)

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Bruce Parker, AICP

Assets

No materials are available for this session

How to get your community cycling

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 2:45 PM

This session will discuss how to encourage cycling in your community by outlining the elements of a healthy bicycle ecosystem – elements such as best design practices low-stress bicycle routes; street connectivity; wayfinding; family-friendly amenities; bicycle parking; promotion through events, marketing, and encouragement; access to a local bicycle shop; and a robust safe routes to school program. We will explore partners to engage with in the work, including local advocacy groups, health departments, schools, and chambers of commerce. Ultimately, attendees will leave the session with options to pursue a healthier bicycle ecosystem in their community, taking on the element that they have interest in and resources to implement.

Speaker(s)

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Julie Bjornstad

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Hugh Van Wagenen

Assets

No materials are available for this session

The Rental Revolution: Adapting Land Use Planning for the Age of Short-Term Rentals

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 2:45 PM

As short-term rentals continue to reshape housing markets and community landscapes across the State, planners and local government officials face the complex challenge of regulating these accommodations in a manner that balances economic benefits with neighborhood integrity and housing availability. This panel discussion at the 2024 APA Spring Conference aims to equip participants with the latest legislative insights, tools, and strategies for effectively managing short-term rentals within their jurisdictions.

Speaker(s)

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Thomas Dansie

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Kaden Figgins

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Fred Resch

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Welcome to Zion, Now Take a Hike: What does Overtourism mean for Utah’s Rural Communities?

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 3:45 PM

Popular tourist destinations around the world are experiencing “overtourism” — more tourists than the local infrastructure can support. After years of promoting tourism as an economic development tool, many popular tourist destinations around the world are now realizing that too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing. What is the state of tourism in Utah’s rural communities? And what can Utah’s rural tourist destinations learn from the growing trend of anti-overtourism policies in traditional tourist hotspots?

Speaker(s)

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Thomas Dansie

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Camille Johnson

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Natalie Randall

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Danya Rumore

Assets

No materials are available for this session

How Utah’s AOG’s Can Help Your Community

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 3:45 PM

Utah’s seven associations of governments wear many hats or have multiple designations and roles, including area agencies on aging, community action planning, economic development districts, regional planning agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, rural transportation planning organizations, regional housing authorities among others. The variety or roles and funding sources among the AOG’s provides for greater efficiency through economies of scale with the advantage of control and oversight by local elected officials representing 29 counties and 243 cities and towns.

Speaker(s)

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Robert Allen

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Ted Knowlton, AICP

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Shay Morrison

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Nate Wiberg

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Stomping Economic Tricks with Recreational Trails

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 3:45 PM

The demand for mountain biking trails, racecourses, teams, and events is growing. This session will include a discussion with planners, event organizers, elected officials, and industry leaders from rural Utah who are building mountain bike trails, cooperatives, and events within their communities. Come hear what it took to find and engage stakeholders, get funding, build trails, and create economic benefits for their communities.

Speaker(s)

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Dennis Marker

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Jen Wakeland

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Creating Space for “We”: How to Change Minds, Resolve Conflict, and Find Peace in Troubled Times

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 8:20 AM

The over-abundance of conflict in the world and our inability to navigate it effectively is shaping up to be one of the most challenging threats to our personal and collective well-being. Figuring out how to better get along is critical, whether it’s in the workplace, at home, or on the local, national and international levels. While there are no easy solutions, there are some simple things we can do to improve our ability to understand and connect with others, and each of us doing our part can make a significant positive step toward peace.

Speaker(s)

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Benjamin Cook

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Active Transportation and Trails across Utah

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 9:30 AM

Thomas and Ryan take a look at active transportation planning and design around the state of Utah. They talk about recent projects with good and bad examples. The presentation will highlight some lessons that can be learned and will address funding options for trails and active transportation.

Speaker(s)

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Thomas McMurtry

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Ryan Wallace

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Landslide Mobile Tour

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 9:30 AM

This mobile tour includes a drive up scenic Cedar Canyon to visit the problematic SR-14 landslide at milepost 8. Reports of landslide activity near milepost 8 on SR-14 date back to at least 1906. In recent decades, large landslides in 1989 and 2011 destroyed significant parts of SR-14, disrupting a critical regional transportation corridor. Since the reconstruction of SR-14 in 2012, persistent, relatively minor slumping and cracking of the roadway near the east flank of the 2011 slide have occurred requiring regular maintenance. More recently, in late spring of 2023, a 6-acre landslide formed near the west margin of the landslide complex that forced road closure for several hours. We will discuss the history of the SR-14 landslide and the value of recognizing landslide and rockfall hazards prior to development.

Speaker(s)

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Tyler Knudsen

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Advancing Mitigation and Resilience in Utah – It Starts with a Plan!

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 9:30 AM

Planning for hazards is the most powerful way Utah communities can manage growing disaster and climate risks, and other future conditions. In this session, participants will learn about their role and value in hazard mitigation planning, and better understand the call to action to help mitigate and adapt to amplified risk. This includes funding for your community’s mitigation and adaptation planning and project needs. Participants will also learn about the critical relationship local hazard mitigation plans have to advancing the implementation of Utah’s new Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan. Participants will learn about the State’s mitigation solution and investment strategy, projects with cascading benefits, and steps to break the disaster cycle and support the most socially vulnerable populations. This session dives into critical and innovative principles, strategies, and best practices for bringing together diverse stakeholders, including federal agencies, state agencies, academia, emergency managers, the public, and more.

Speaker(s)

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Brooke LaPlaca

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Trever McIntyre

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Maranda Miller

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Logan Sand

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Escaping the Charging Gorilla: How to More Effectively Resolve Conflict at Work, Home… and Just about Anywhere!

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 9:30 AM

In conflict, whether dealing with an angry member of the public, a co-worker, or a family member or friend, we too often act in ways that invite more of the behavior in others we dislike and wish would stop. This workshop will explore this unhelpful tendency and provide tools for more effectively engaging with others and resolving conflict.

Speaker(s)

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Benjamin Cook

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Flowing Towards Savings: Harnessing Landscape Water Efficiency for Homes and Communities

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 10:40 AM

As Utah experiences increasing strain on our water resources from climate change and growth, water wise landscapes – or Localscapes – have become a hot topic. Water wise landscapes reduce the amount of water a landscape needs by 50% or more, beautify our communities, create pollinator habitat, and help us better integrate water and land use planning. In recent years, Utah has made important progress towards water wise landscape transformation by scaling-up turf replacement incentives and by adopting local water efficient landscaping codes for new development and redevelopment. In this session, speakers will share funding opportunities, design resources, lessons learned, barriers, and other best practices for cities, counties and water providers interested in advancing water wise landscaping in their own communities. .

Speaker(s)

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Chelsea Benjamin

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Sophie Frankenburg

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Mike Gottfredson

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Candace Schaible

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Planner Burnout

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 10:40 AM

This session will examine the impacts of stress and burnout of planning professionals in the public and private sectors. Assessment and tools used in real life scenarios, lessons learned through case study discussions and come away with a renewed perspective of the profession.

Speaker(s)

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Valerie Claussen

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Fred R. Turnier

Assets

No materials are available for this session

“It’s Not Me, It’s You… Or, Is It Me?” How Power Affects Our Disposition and Engagement with Others

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 10:40 AM

Our approach to any and all relationships is significantly impacted by power. Our position of power within interpersonal relationships and communities often determines how we feel, think, and act. Together, we will explore key principles and practices that increase our ability to recognize and help untangle complex patterns of power, at various relationship levels, to better improve community understanding and communication.

Speaker(s)

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Arinn Aanderud

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Tippe Morlan

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Affordable Housing

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 12:40 PM

Steve will address the prevailing housing crisis in both the United States and Utah, delving into its origins, current status, and potential solutions. Additionally, he will provide insights into the Housing Bill recently passed during the 2024 Legislative Session., highlighting its expected impact on facilitating the creation of more accessible housing in Utah.

Speaker(s)

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Steve Waldrip

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Housing Data and Planning

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 1:30 PM

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and Department of Workforce Services Housing and Community Development Division provide an overview of data and planning resources to support Utah communities engaging with affordable housing planning. Learn more about the Affordable Housing Dashboard, Moderate Income Housing Planning and Reporting requirements, and Housing and Community Development Division resources.

Speaker(s)

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Dejan Eskic

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Alyssa Gamble

Assets

No materials are available for this session

The 2024 Utah Legislative Session v. Code of Ethics

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 1:40 PM

Utah’s 2024 legislative session concluded on March 1. During the session, the legislature passed a record 591 bills and approved a $29 Billion state budget. How did the legislature do? For planners, a way of considering this question is to look at a couple of legislative actions taken, or not taken, against the Planner’s Code of Ethics. What does such an analysis reveal? Two analyzes will be reviewed. • An appropriations request was again considered to fund a plan of development and environmental impact statement to construct the 38-mile-long road across Navajo lands to connect US-163 to destinations north. The road would shave 3 hours of travel time. The Navajo Mountain and Olijato communities are isolated from Utah by terrain and the San Juan River. • The 2024 legislature passed H.B. 562 – Utah FairPark Area Investment and Restoration District. The bill commits $900 million in taxpayer money, and perhaps more, towards the construction of a Major League Baseball stadium and development of a Fairpark District surrounding the ballpark. What does the Code of Ethics have to say on these two (2) items, if anything?

Speaker(s)

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Bruce Parker, AICP

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Land Use 101

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 1:40 PM

Come satisfy your required annual training for planning commissioners at this training session. We will cover the basic power and duties of elected and appointed officials and the role of staff. Learn and then align what the state says you should do with your day-to-day land use practices. This is a great refresher class for seasoned commissioners and staff as well.

Speaker(s)

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Meg Ryan

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Campus Walking Tour of SUU

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 1:40 PM

College campuses are said to be ‘a city within a city’ and Southern Utah University is no exception. Join us for a tour of the SUU campus, led by Campus Facilities team members and planners and architects who have been working collaboratively to realize some of the most significant projects on campus. The tour will highlight recent plans for a Campus Master Plan update and recent infrastructure projects on campus in response to significant growth SUU has experienced in the last five years, along with coordination with UDOT and Cedar City to upgrade adjacent facilities to meet the long-term goals of campus. The campus landscape will also be featured throughout the tour, including how the campus is working to respond to House Bill 121, Water Conservation Modifications, while maintaining the sense of place for which the campus has become so well-known

Speaker(s)

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Tiger Funk

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Ben Johnson

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Chad Nielsen

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Vince Olcott

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Ryan Wallace

Assets

No materials are available for this session

So You’re the New PC Chair!

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 2:40 PM

Congratulations! You’ve been elected (or appointed) as the next Chair of the Planning Commission! You’ll be great! Everybody thinks you’re the best person for the job! Or maybe no one else would do it? So, if you’re like most people, you’re not really sure what to do now, and how you’re supposed to do it. This session is aimed at helping you get started and get a handle on it. It’s good for everyone else, too, so they know what to expect and how to do things.

Speaker(s)

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Wilf Sommerkorn

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Strategies to Bring Housing Back within Reach

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 2:50 PM

Utah faces a daunting challenge. Housing costs have risen dramatically in recent years, far outpacing wage growth. If current trends continue, up-and-coming Utahns will not have the same opportunities as prior generations to enter homeownership, have adequate space for a family, and build wealth. Causes of increasing costs range from high demand—both from a large generation of Utahns who are now in their 20s and 30s and from in-migration—to escalating land and materials costs, regulatory restrictions, and labor shortages. Please join us for a discussion on what we can do to help bring housing back within reach.

Speaker(s)

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Ryan Beck

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Karson Eilers

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Sophie Frankenburg

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Christina Oliver

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Steve Waldrip

Assets

No materials are available for this session

A look at Senate Bills 110 and 76; Integrating water into land use planning

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 2:50 PM

The presentations will cover background information on SB 110 and SB 76. We will focus on how our agencies can provide assistance and guidance. We will also direct the attendees to resources that might aid them in creating a useful and inclusive general plan.

Speaker(s)

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Mike Gottfredson

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Michael Grainge

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Hailey Kirlin

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Jay Olsen

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Rick Webster

Assets

No materials are available for this session

2024 Legislative Update

Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:15 AM

One of these things is not like the others… in the national push for zoning reform and housing affordability, Utah’s legislative efforts were different this year from those of other states. Wilf Sommerkorn, Jason Boal, and Scott Hess will explain, and bring up to date all this year’s land use related legislation.

Speaker(s)

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Jason Boal

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Scott Hess

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Wilf Sommerkorn

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Jared Tingey

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Missing Middle Housing in Utah

Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:25 AM

What exactly is Missing Middle Housing? Does it look different in rural communities than it does in urban settings? How can it impact housing affordability and availability in my community? Join us as we discuss the concept’s history, its current status, and potential future activities to better understand and implement it throughout the Beehive State.

Speaker(s)

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Rob Terry

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Managing Growth Impact fees

Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:25 AM

The benefits and challenges resulting from new growth affect entities in different ways. Impact fees serve as a mechanism to ensure the construction of critical infrastructure necessary to promote sustainable communities and economic vitality. This session will discuss how impact fees are used to promote and preserve a community’s vision. We will also address updates to the Impact Fee Act based on the recent legislative session, and the potential future of impact fees in an ever changing environment.

Speaker(s)

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Fred Philpot

Assets

No materials are available for this session

ULCT- Legislative Bills Workshop

Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:25 AM

Come join ULCT staff and experts to unpack the legislative bills that passed this session in the land use arena. We will review bills that dealt with new housing product, SB168, New financing tools, SB268, HB13, and HB572 and process updates with bills HB476 and HB 465. The session will run from 9:30 to 11:30 with time for questions throughout. A break will occur at 10:20 if you want to join in after another session.

Speaker(s)

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Benj Becker

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Cameron Diehl

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Meg Ryan

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Jared Tingey

Assets

No materials are available for this session

State Planners Panel: Current State Agency Planning Projects

Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:20 AM

State agencies are making plans! Join us for an overview of four new planning projects from the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman, the Division of Multicultural Affairs, the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, and the Division of Emergency Management. Learn how and why these plans were created, how they are being implemented, and how they may benefit you.

Speaker(s)

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Terrah Anderson

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Julie Bjornstad

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Emily Hawley

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Ted Knowlton, AICP

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Claudia Loayza

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No materials are available for this session

Parking is like jeans: “one size all” misfits all

Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:20 AM

Parking affects how streets look and feel, a city’s fiscal health, the affordability of housing, how people choose to get around, and business profitability. Hear how some cities have started to vary parking requirements based on different contexts, avoiding a one-size mis-fits-all citywide approach. This is a hot topic and a lot of new thinking and research is actively being explored, including a new “parking modernization” from Utah’s transportation agencies.

Speaker(s)

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Julie Bjornstad

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Ted Knowlton, AICP

Assets

No materials are available for this session

“Park-it-once”: amplify your town center by rethinking the approach to parking

Friday, May 10, 2024, 11:15 AM

Typically each business or home provides parking for itself. At any time of day this means lots of empty parking. The shift is to think of parking like we do with water and electricity: consolidating production to improve efficiency. Park your car once and visit multiple places on foot. Come with your questions as we look at case studies of communities that have implemented and learned lessons in using a “park once district” in their city or town center.

Speaker(s)

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Ted Knowlton, AICP

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Francis Lily, AICP

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Alex Roy

Assets

No materials are available for this session

Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Property Owners

Friday, May 10, 2024, 11:15 AM

We have saved the best for last! Less boring than parking and more important than just about anything! In this last session of the conference, we will help you (1) protect property rights and (2) avoid being sued. We will guide you through applicants’ rights and responsibilities in plain, understandable, non-lawyer English.

Speaker(s)

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Marcie Jones

Assets

No materials are available for this session

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