Utah is currently in a State of Emergency due to drought conditions, 90% experiencing extreme drought. This is a unique challenge for Utahans, since “statewide reservoir levels are 15% lower than this time last year”(water.Utah.gov). In addition to droughts, we are experiencing severe heat and numerous wildfires.
Dr. David Simpson was recently hired to take on a position at Brigham Young University (BYU), as the new Professor of Urban Planning. Dr. Simpson is an experienced Professor that has demonstrated his vast skills and experience as a higher education leader.
Forward-thinking investment and world-changing infrastructure set the stage for what was unprecedented American economic prosperity in the 20th century. Now knee-deep into the 21st century, it’s time we act with the same bold and ambitious vision as our predecessors by investing in the future.
The street and the stroad are not so distant. They are different species of a similar animal.
Due to the ongoing drought and high temperatures, Salt Lake County’s health experts are warning residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to heat.
Glenn William Greenhalgh took his last motorcycle ride on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 71. Glenn was born on January 31, 1950 to Clarence “Pete” and Janet Bailey Greenhalgh of Nephi, Utah, the second of 3 children. He graduated from Juab High School and Utah Technical College. On July 25, 1969, Glenn married […]
Start reading our latest APAUT Book Club title: A City is Not a Tree: 50th Anniversary Edition, by Christopher Alexander
Another way to think of the road-versus-street dichotomy is what Shayna Goldsmith at Greater Greater Washington dubs thoroughfare-versus-destination, or through-or-too. While separation of street and road functions is ideal, it’s possible to combine them in bad and less bad ways
Tippe Morlan, AICP, and Meagan Booth have been appointed to represent the chapter in the development of APA policy guides on Equitable Economic Development, Legacy Cities, and Zoning Reform. Both are excited about this opportunity and will represent the chapter well! Policy Guides represent APA’s official position on critical planning issues and arm planners […]
Even though Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she’s “very confident in our legal standing” to ban fireworks citywide, leaders of other cities including Sandy and Draper are shaking their heads, wary of lawsuit risks. Their attorneys read Utah’s state statute on the power of cities to ban fireworks very differently, and that “confusion” is what […]
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