Category Archives: Planning News
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Ogden officials reject car wash proposal at ex-Jake’s Over the Top site
The Ogden Planning Commission rejected a request for a conditional use permit to build a car wash at the site of ex- Jake’s Over the Top.
Residents between Kamas and the Jordanelle Basin have filed for township status. The site may include land Summit County plans to purchase and preserve as open space.
Landowners and residents filed a request with Utah’s Office of the Lieutenant Governor on April 27 to conduct a feasibility study for a new town, tentatively named “West Hills.”
Last Week To Submit Nominations & Position Statements
Nominations and Position Statements Due By May 19th For The APA UT Board Positions of Secretary and Treasurer.
Call for Nominations!
This year APA Utah will be running elections for the positions of Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations are open until May 19, 2023.
Call For Utah Planning Archival Documents
APA Utah is seeking donations of paper or electronic copies of documents related to the history of city planning in Utah. Archived documents will be scanned and preserved for reference and research. APA Utah will share these documents through the Chapter website.
Call For Open Positions In APA Utah!
Get Involved!
We would love to see more of our members participating in Chapter events. Yes, that means you! We have the following volunteer openings we are looking to fill.
Electrifying Education Session Formats
Have you reviewed the 220+ sessions being offered at NPC23 in Philadelphia and NPC23 Online yet?
Springdale wrestles with slew of transient lodging applications, impacts of growth
ST. GEORGE — Springdale’s unprecedented growth has spurred the Town Council to vote to only accept applications for Transient Lodging during even-numbered years. This change in the ordinance was recommended by the Springdale Planning Commission to address the town’s overwhelming number of transit applications during Wednesday’s council meeting. “Obviously, working on this and deciding how to […]
Weber, Utah, Davis, Salt Lake counties are all growing, but there are differences
In Utah and Weber counties, for instance, different dynamics are at play. Utah County’s younger population bodes for more pronounced population increases, a University of Utah demographer says, while Weber County’s older population bodes for slower growth.
Local Needs Among Utah’s Multicultural Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our hope is that the qualitative data discussed in this report will elevate the importance of actively listening to marginalized communities and underscore the importance of equity in times of crisis.
Housing First; Cars Last
Underutilized parking lots are a costly waste. By managing parking more efficiently, cities can free up land to house people rather than cars.
