Category Archives: awards
Award Spotlight: Blueprint Jordan River
The Jordan River flows over 50 miles through Utah’s population and economic center—the Wasatch Front. The parkway is home to many species of native wildlife including deer, beaver, fox, migratory birds and waterfowl, and various other mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Together with the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake, the Jordan River provides critical breeding, foraging, and resting areas for migratory birds.
APAUTAH 2022 Award Ceremony
Congratulations to all of the APAUtah 2022 award winners! Please watch the recording here. CM credit is available.
USU Young Alumna of the Year – Shannon Ellsworth, AICP
Shannon Ellsworth’s heart bleeds blue. A third-generation Aggie, Ellsworth spent her freshman year living in Snow Hall — named after her grandfather, Alva Snow. After graduating in 2013 with a bachelor’s in landscape architecture and environmental planning, Ellsworth worked to develop policies and solutions for natural resources and land management strategies throughout rural areas in […]
Western Planner Award Nominations
With 2020 behind us we are looking forward to gathering in 2021 to recognize the hard work and honor the great projects and great people building and rebuilding their communities! Step up and shout out!
Shining a Light on Outdoor Lighting Ordinances
Every community stands to benefit from reduced light pollution, whatever their size, demographics, and priorities may be.
UDOT Bike Infrastructure Data Collection Project
Transportation and planning agencies across the country struggle with a lack of complete and accurate bicycle infrastructure data.
Congratulations to the APAUT 2020 Award Winners
Recognizing planning excellence in Utah.
Award Nomination Deadline Extended
Nominations Deadline: AUGUST 26, 2020 – 5PM The American Planning Association Utah Chapter (APAUT) is accepting nominations for awards to recognize plans, projects, programs, and individuals that are making a significant contribution to planning in Utah. Awards help recognize and reward those furthering planning practice in Utah and encourage others to learn from […]
