May 10, 2024 8:15 am

2024 Legislative Update

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 sta...

May 9, 2024 9:30 am

Active Transportation and Trails across Utah

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 l...

May 8, 2024 1:50 pm

Air Quality: A public and private partnership

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...

May 9, 2024 1:40 pm

Campus Walking Tour of SUU

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 arc...

May 8, 2024 1:50 pm

CODE ENFORCEMENT: HOW TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY

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,...

May 8, 2024 2:45 pm

Elevating Opportunities: An Airport’s Role in Economic Takeoff

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...

May 9, 2024 10:40 am

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

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 redu...

May 9, 2024 1:30 pm

Housing Data and Planning

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 en...

May 8, 2024 2:45 pm

How to get your community cycling

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 route...

May 8, 2024 3:45 pm

How Utah’s AOG’s Can Help Your Community

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, regiona...

May 8, 2024 2:45 pm

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

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 questi...

May 9, 2024 1:40 pm

Land Use 101

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. Le...

May 9, 2024 9:30 am

Landslide Mobile Tour

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. I...

May 10, 2024 9:25 am

Managing Growth Impact fees

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 ...

May 10, 2024 9:25 am

Missing Middle Housing in Utah

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...

May 10, 2024 10:20 am

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

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 va...

May 9, 2024 10:40 am

Planner Burnout

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 ca...

May 9, 2024 2:40 pm

So You’re the New PC Chair!

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...

May 10, 2024 10:20 am

State Planners Panel: Current State Agency Planning Projects

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 Fores...

May 8, 2024 3:45 pm

Stomping Economic Tricks with Recreational Trails

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 fro...

May 9, 2024 2:50 pm

Strategies to Bring Housing Back within Reach

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 opportunit...

May 9, 2024 1:40 pm

The 2024 Utah Legislative Session v. Code of Ethics

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...

May 8, 2024 2:45 pm

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

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 accommoda...

May 8, 2024 3:45 pm

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

Popular tourist destinations around the world are experiencing “overtourism” — more tourists than the local infrastructure can support. After years of promoting tourism as an econ...

May 10, 2024 11:15 am

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

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: consolidati...

May 9, 2024 10:40 am

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

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. ...

May 9, 2024 2:50 pm

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

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 m...

May 8, 2024 1:00 pm

Welcome messages

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

May 8, 2024 1:50 pm

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

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 accessibil...

May 9, 2024 8:20 am

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

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 ...

May 9, 2024 9:30 am

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

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 w...

May 9, 2024 9:30 am

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

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 ...

May 8, 2024 1:10 pm

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

May 9, 2024 12:40 pm

Affordable Housing

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 t...

May 10, 2024 9:25 am

ULCT- Legislative Bills Workshop

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...

May 10, 2024 11:15 am

Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Property Owners

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) a...