Chris Hupp
Chris Hupp is a passionate land planner and urban designer with a unique perspective and a knack for community development, urban design, planning, and public engagement. He currently serves as the APA Utah Programs director, and as a project manager and Associate for Psomas. In his 16 years of planning and public engagement he has cultivated a love for all kinds of public and private development projects and enjoys finding innovative and unique solutions to complex issues and development projects across the Western United States. His educational background spans marketing, branding, landscape architecture, urban and community design, sustainable transportation, and placemaking from 6 university with only a pair of degrees from the University of Utah and the University of Washington to show for it. He has designed over 300,000 acres of development and is driven to reach the 500,000-acre mark. Despite his drive in the industry his wife, children, and faith are what are most important!
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YIMBY Playbook »
APA UT- 2024 Fall Conference, Provo UT, October 11, 2024 11:20 amAs Utah grapples with a housing crisis, exploring innovative solutions that manage growth and encourage inclusivity is crucial. Join leading experts from both the public and private sectors in an engaging session titled "The YIMBY Playbook." This session provides a comprehensive, solutions-driven, and data-backed exploration of the key issues affecting our cities. Our panelists will address common NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) arguments and present a range of strategies drawn from their extensive experience across public, private, and development sectors. By highlighting actionable insights, this session aims to foster a collaborative environment where stakeholders can work together to create sustainable housing solutions that benefit all communities. Join us as we discuss the possibilities of saying "Yes In My Backyard." [embed]https://youtu.be/kdYHTlbv0Dk[/embed]
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