Jen Gardner
Jennifer is dedicated to the planning and design of spaces small and large. Her tireless passion for connecting the natural and built environments has led to an extensive resume of projects spanning both public and private sector. Jennifer is experienced with planning and entitlement, land use code and comprehensive plan updates, landscape and irrigation design, park and open space design, streetscape design, and construction administration. Through her work with City and County land use regulations, she has become very familiar with engineering standards, including state standards and thresholds for grading and drainage, and has developed a number of street and road standards to complement adopted engineering standards and manuals. Through years of entitlement work, she has gained much insight into the opportunities and challenges that communities face throughout the Rocky Mountain region and is dedicated to building the framework to help each community achieve their ultimate development goals.
Session(s):
Balancing Play, Place, and Preservation »
APA Utah 2026 Spring Conference: Bryce Canyon, April 8, 2026 4:15 pmGateway communities face growing pressure to welcome visitors while protecting the places that define them. This dynamic session pairs real-world tools for managing recreation, tourism, and open space with an interactive workshop that puts those ideas into practice. Participants will explore strategies to guide visitor use, strengthen community character, and steward natural and cultural assets with community values. The outcome of the session is to leave participants with adaptable approaches to apply in their communities.
From Policy to Plow »
2025 APA UT Spring Conference, May 8, 2025 10:15 amAgricultural preservation requires a balance of policy, planning, and on-the-ground solutions. This session explores innovative tools and strategies to sustain working lands, support rural economies, and manage development pressures. Learn how communities are using zoning, conservation easements, incentive programs, and collaborative partnerships to protect agricultural resources and promote resilient rural landscapes. Join us for an interactive discussion on practical approaches to keeping agriculture viable for future generations. Come prepared to workshop your community's opportunities and challenges.
= Keynote
