Ryan Wallace
Associate Principal and Urban Design Director
MHTN
Ryan Wallace, planner and architect at MHTN, shapes healthy communities through his expertise in municipal and campus planning projects. He has 15+ years of experience focused on urban design, blending architecture and planning to create thoughtful places and vibrant centers of activity. His focus is on advocating for the human experience in creating walkable places, connecting neighborhoods through context-sensitive design, and enhancing circulation by providing high-quality urban design. He contributes to projects through careful attention to detail, a passion for community engagement, and the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. He has worked on dozens of projects in Cedar City for the past 8 years on the campus of Southern Utah University which projects including collaborating with UDOT, Cedar City, and other regional partners.
Session(s):
Reimagining the North Logan City Center: A Pedestrian Mall Design Story »
2025 APA UT Spring Conference, May 7, 2025 4:15 pmThis session explores the development of North Logan’s City Center master plan, which establishes a vibrant downtown core centered around an inviting pedestrian mall. The presentation will walk through the planning process, from historical context and vision updates to economic feasibility and design strategies. Key topics include balancing viable goals with ambitious ideas, addressing roadblocks, engaging property owners, and integrating the plan with the city’s general plan update. Attendees will gain insights into how this project sets a realistic path for commercial and housing growth while preserving North Logan’s unique character.
Campus Walking Tour of SUU »
2024 Spring Conference, May 9, 2024 1:40 pmCollege 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 architects who have been working collaboratively to realize some of the most significant projects on campus. The tour will highlight recent plans for a Campus Master Plan update and recent infrastructure projects on campus in response to significant growth SUU has experienced in the last five years, along with coordination with UDOT and Cedar City to upgrade adjacent facilities to meet the long-term goals of campus. The campus landscape will also be featured throughout the tour, including how the campus is working to respond to House Bill 121, Water Conservation Modifications, while maintaining the sense of place for which the campus has become so well-known
Active Transportation and Trails across Utah »
2024 Spring Conference, May 9, 2024 9:30 amThomas 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 lessons that can be learned and will address funding options for trails and active transportation.
The Vernal Downtown Plan—Modeling a Walkable Community that Celebrates Cultural Identity and Place »
2022 Spring Conference, March 24, 2022 9:35 amVernal’s Downtown Plan, recently completed in October 2021, focuses on thirteen blocks surrounding the intersection of Main St. (HWY 40) and Vernal Ave. (HWY 191). The City initiated this planning effort because although Vernal’s Downtown character is both historic and charming, there are many vacant storefronts and evenings are relatively quiet. Additionally, these two major road corridors are noisy and due to the large volume of semi-trucks, can feel unsafe. This plan identifies strategies that aim to draw visitors and residents into the downtown and out of their cars to shop, dine and socialize. Through extensive public engagement and coordination with UDOT, this plan incorporates the diverse feedback received into a conceptual plan, design guidelines and implementation strategy. This presentation will cover the nine-month design process and actions taken by the city following its completion. You will hear from members of the design team and Vernal’s City Manager.
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