Author Archives: Nicole Masson
APA UT- Softball Game
Calling all mascots, team managers, umpires (with zoning experience), fans (with public clamor experience), vendors (with current business license), public address announcers, and personal injury attorneys!
Keynote Address by Steve Waldrip: APA UT Spring Conference Spotlights Affordable Housing
Check out the updated draft agenda today!
Land Use Legislative Update
APA UT and ULCT invite you to the annual Land Use Legislative Update on March 15, 9-11am.
It Snowed In the Grandview Multipurpose Room, By Bruce Parker
The Grandview Multipurpose Room (Millcreek City Hall) experienced heavy snowfall in 90 minutes on Tuesday (1/30/2024).
APA Utah Legislative Position Statement
The Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA UT) recognizes that housing is a statewide issue that requires action at both the state and local levels. We support a thoughtful and collaborative approach to finding a solution that considers our communities’ diverse needs.
Keys to a good staff report
What can we do to make our staff reports better? The following are several keys that I have found helpful in creating a good report. By Stephen Nelson
Collaboration- That’s What It’s All About And A Few More Bills
Bill about minimum lot size for all urban communities, eminent domain, water efficiency, and wildlife a planning bill.
Call For Session Proposals: APA UT Spring Conference 2024
The theme of this year’s Spring Conference is “Bridging The Gap Between Local Needs and State Growing Pains.” We are looking for sessions with a special emphasis on water, housing, transportation, land use planning, and legislative how-tos.
It’s Going To Be A Busy Session
The Legislative Audit Subcommittee released its report on Utah housing policy yesterday. The overall message that I got out of the report was, “there’s more that can be done, get going!” This reflects the attitude of Gov. Spencer Cox, as noted in previous posts, and that of legislative leadership.
Call For Spring Conference Committee
Looking for planners in Southern Utah who are interested in joining the Spring Conference Committee for the APA UT 24′ Cedar City Conference May 8-10th, 2023.
Call for APA UT Fall Conference 24′ Location
APA UT is on the lookout for an awesome event venue along the Wasatch Front to host our 24′ Fall Conference with space for 400 guests!
Cache County Housing Crisis Task Force Findings
Rising housing prices have been one of the most challenging problems faced by Planners in Utah.
