Category Archives: Specialization
UTA looks to ‘think big’ as it updates its 2050 vision plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Big ideas to improve Utah’s transit system are on the table as the Utah Transit Authority works to finalize an update to its long-range plan, which aims to identify projects over the next three decades.
What Happens When Wall Street Buys Most of the Homes on Your Block
Across the Bradfield Farms subdivision, 50 percent of the homes that sold in 2021 and 2022 were bought by large investors who paid in cash, as first-time buyers struggled to get a foothold.
Idaho tops states with highest housing price growth, but Utah not far behind
When comparing housing price growth over the past decade, Idaho is the No. 1 state in the nation to see the highest increase in home prices. Other growing states in the West that also saw home prices jump particularly fast during the pandemic housing frenzy also top the list, with Utah coming in close behind in fourth place.
America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow
Overuse is draining and damaging aquifers nationwide, A New York Times data investigation revealed.
There’s a Vast Source of Clean Energy Beneath Our Feet. And a Race to Tap It.
The United States has enough geothermal energy to power the entire country. Some are trying to unlock it by using techniques from the fracking boom.
Passenger train from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City under consideration
State agencies are looking into a potential passenger train connecting Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Las Vegas water agency empowered to limit home water flows in future
Nevada has taken a dramatic, but not immediate, step toward limiting the amount of Colorado River water used.
LOCALS CAN’T DO IT ALONE
Jerusalem Demsas has become perhaps my favorite observer of the topic of housing affordability and zoning reform, and she did it again with a great, insightful piece in the upcoming summer Atlantic magazine, writing about Colorado’s recent experience
‘Granny flats’ play surprising role in easing California’s housing woes
State and local policies have made accessory dwelling units easier to build in recent years, and homeowners are signing up in droves. By Erica Werner, published in The Washington Post
What are greenways and why are they important?
Today, there are 4.2 billion people living in or near cities. By 2050, this number is expected to grow to 6.3 billion, which will account for 68% of the world’s population. While this may seem threatening to our intrinsic human need to connect with nature, living in an urban area can be one of the most life-affirming shifts we can make for ourselves and for the planet.
2023 Grants Open Now!
Grant season is officially underway and no matter what your outdoor recreation project, we’ve got you covered!
Utah ITE Section Annual Meeting 2023 Registration is Now Open
Hello APA Members, Every year the ITE Utah Section hold an annual conference. We wanted to make sure you are aware of the conference so you could attend if you wanted. Registration is now open for our 2023 Annual Meeting. Registration Link: https://mountainite.org/meetinginfo.php?id=258&ts=1672949385 Theme: A Focus On Practical Application The ITE Utah Section 2023 annual […]