Thought I’d give a few more examples of what’s happening in some state legislatures around the country on land use issues, partly to demonstrate how we are part of the zoning reform “wave,” but also to show that maybe we’re doing it a little better than other places. The big thing that stands out to me is how much of what is going on in other places is pretty much a “top-down” approach – that is, the state is telling locals what they have to do and how to do it.
APA Utah will have a few representatives attending the APA National Planning Conference in Philadelphia on April 1-4th. We are wondering who else plans to attend and if anyone would be interested in meeting up one of the evenings. Please let us know: (updated link) https://forms.gle/6s49geQ2jnTqTA178
“Progress on the housing crisis needs continued state and civic leadership. Without it, today’s children, Utah’s next generation, will face an even greater scarcity of affordable housing and more burdensome housing prices.”
With the intense concentration on our own legislative maneuvering on land use issues, I thought it might be helpful to see how this compares to what is happening in other states. It’s an understatement to say that land use issues are being considered and debated in other states – just about every state around the country seems to have something happening.
Today, there are 4.2 billion people living in or near cities. By 2050, this number is expected to grow to 6.3 billion, which will account for 68% of the world’s population. While this may seem threatening to our intrinsic human need to connect with nature, living in an urban area can be one of the most life-affirming shifts we can make for ourselves and for the planet.
ULCT and APA Utah provide specific training sessions on significant new legislation each year. All meetings will be held virtually and in person at The Utah Local Governments Trust Building, 55 S. Highway 89, North Salt Lake. Please bring your own lunch. See you there!
Three specific kinds of human activities contribute to a vibrant, engaging urban realm. Essential activities are part of everyday life: working, shopping, going to school. Voluntary activities are those that draw people to linger in a place: eating at a restaurant, sitting at a café, attending a game or other event. The third type of outdoor activity is intentional: people come to a place simply because they know that is where the people are. “Placemaking” is the art of creating a space where all three types of activities are happening simultaneously.
New Leadership Announcement 2023 February 15, 2023, Salt Lake City, UT and Scottsdale, AZ– FFKR Architects has named three new principals, Arrin Holt, Abram Nielsen, and Jake Bodell. They join FFKR’s principals in leading the firm into its fifth decade. With these promotions, FFKR is adding landscape architects and interior designers as recognized professional disciplines […]
Grant season is officially underway and no matter what your outdoor recreation project, we’ve got you covered!
A First! ULUI Spring Conference April 6-7 in St. George. Courtyard by Marriott, St. George. Register here. For the first time, we are holding a spring conference in St. George, based on 23 years of successful fall conferences in Northen Utah. At the special invitation of those who wish to join us at a conference withouth […]
How do you secure an easement? Why are easements important? What is the best way to approach property owners? Can existing easements for agricultural or prescriptive uses be utilized for recreational purposes? This webinar will help you understand the fundamentals of easements, and learn about unique applications for recreation in Utah’s unique statutory framework. Our […]
Hello APA Members, Every year the ITE Utah Section hold an annual conference. We wanted to make sure you are aware of the conference so you could attend if you wanted. Registration is now open for our 2023 Annual Meeting. Registration Link: https://mountainite.org/meetinginfo.php?id=258&ts=1672949385 Theme: A Focus On Practical Application The ITE Utah Section 2023 annual […]
