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February 19, 2023
2023 Conference
Event, Spring Conference 2023

APA Utah will be hosting an event at this year’s spring conference in Vernal Utah. We will spend the evening at the Dinosaur National Monument Quarry building where we will tour the wall of bones and then head outdoors for a stargazing event.
Join us on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 8:00 PM

February 19, 2023
Policy/Legislative
Bill streamlines how much water new housing projects get in Utah, By Amy Joi O’Donoghue,

Flexibility in the water requirements for new and various types of housing developments in Utah are being addressed in a measure that passed unanimously Thursday in the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee.

February 19, 2023
Planning News
Electrifying Education Session Formats

Have you reviewed the 220+ sessions being offered at NPC23 in Philadelphia and NPC23 Online yet?

February 14, 2023
Policy/Legislative
Must-Know Information When Approving Development Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Imagine you just approved a development near a railroad crossing. It appeared to check all the boxes, but the railroad crossing introduces additional requirements to the process. Now the developer must delay their project by months to redesign their subdivision plat.

February 14, 2023
Environmental Specialization
How Does Utah Use the Colorado River? by Vanessa Hudson

As Utah continues to expand and lakes and rivers dry, it is important to consider one of the West’s major water sources — the Colorado River.

February 14, 2023
Conference Conference
Gary Rhoads Will Headline At This Year’s Spring Conference In Vernal Utah

A recognized, award-winning professor, Dr. Rhoads has taught at universities and companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia. His research in salesperson performance, engagement, turnover, and burnout have made him a sought-after speaker and trainer.

February 14, 2023
Featured Members
City Council Members Appoint John Willis as St. George’s New City Manager by Mark Eddington

St. George • Elected leaders in southern Utah’s most-populous city cast a wide net in looking for a new city manager but wound up filling the position in-house after a nationwide search.

February 6, 2023
Policy/Legislative
What To Do When Your Small Town Is Overrun By The Rich, by Sofia Jermias

The newcomers, “the Californians buying brand new everything,” have descended on Jackson, and the pandemic has only accelerated the urban flight from those too-darn-expensive coastal cities to the vista rich, once quiet, interior West. 

February 5, 2023
Policy/Legislative
SUBDIVIDE AND CONQUER!

The long awaited housing/land use bill from Sen. Fillmore is out, which includes a newly mandated process for subdivisions. I couldn’t help but make some comments about it…

February 5, 2023
Policy/Legislative
The Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance (ORPA) Program.

This year we are launching the Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance (ORPA) program to help communities define their outdoor recreation goals

January 26, 2023
Policy/Legislative
Award Spotlight: Tooele County General Plan Update

The purpose of the Tooele County General Plan Update
is to establish a resident-driven vision for the County
and its future growth habits.

January 26, 2023
Policy/Legislative
2023 Trend Report for Planners

A report of over 100 existing, emerging, and potential future trends that the APA Foresight Team has identified as relevant to planning. The report gives insights and explains why it is important for planners to know about and consider the trends in their work

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