Brent Chamberlain
Commissioner
Kane County
Brent Chamberlain is a Commissioner for Kane County. He has served as a Kanab City Councilman and worked in the mining industry for 32 years. Brent was raised in Southern Utah, and attended Southern Utah State College, now Southern Utah University. He has served on numerous boards and Commissions at the federal, state and local level.
Session(s):
A Way Forward: Urban Design Roles, Tools, and Imaginations »
2025 APA UT Fall Conference, October 9, 2025 1:45 pmUrban design practice is changing rapidly, and planners are part of that shift. This session explores the expanding definition of the “urban designer” to include planners, policymakers, data scientists, and community advocates. Panelists will share how they’re integrating regenerative design, DEI commitments, and emerging technologies to harness the power of public imagination in shaping future-ready cities. Participants will reflect on their roles as “indirect designers” and consider how their work informs the design of the city, whether through zoning, infrastructure investment, or community engagement. It’s time to embrace design as a shared responsibility—and a powerful tool for change.
Keeping the Momentum: Successes, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps for the Greater Zion Region »
2022 Spring Conference, March 24, 2022 1:15 pmLeaders in the Greater Zion area are tackling the challenges unique to their region by employing methods Utah planners, elected officials, and land managers can learn from. This session will focus on what happens after plans are made, hands are shook, and the ribbons are cut; it will focus on the grind of implementation. Speakers will use their experience working on the multiple initiatives underway in East Zion and the region beyond to illustrate the power of partnerships and collaboration to ensure a better future for their communities.
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