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December 31, 2023
Housing
It takes a village: Utah’s collaborative approach to housing

Our housing strategy in Utah transcends mere construction.

December 31, 2023
State
Here’s where Utahns face the highest risk for wildfire, avalanche and other natural disasters

Homeowners insurance is growing more expensive or hard to find because of natural disasters. The Salt Lake Tribune breaks down which counties have the highest risk for some of the havoc.

December 26, 2023
Policy/Legislative
And The Beat Goes On…

The signs that the upcoming legislative session will be all about planning and land use regulation continue.

December 26, 2023
Local
December 26, 2023
State
People are still moving to Utah. Where are they coming from?

Californians continue to move to the Beehive State, though in smaller numbers.

December 18, 2023
State
Why the Great Salt Lake’s best days may be yet to come

The Great Salt Lake has a rich history — and may still have a bright future.

December 16, 2023
Policy/Legislative
Gov. Cox wants 35,000 starter homes built within the next 5 years. Here’s how he wants to do it

Governor unveils $29.5 billion budget focused on 3 areas — people, growth and good governance.

December 16, 2023
Housing
SLC clears new rules for housing infill, row houses, cottages and other smaller homes

Council chair Darin Mano said “mountains were moved” to get the ordinance passed this year.

December 11, 2023
State
We Just Don’t Get No Respect, Know What I Mean

I’ve been noticing the attention that’s been cropping up around the country given to places that are actively reforming their local land use regulations, primarily for housing affordability, but for other reasons as well. And while many of these other states efforts have been noted, Utah’s actions are missing.

December 11, 2023
State
UDOT plans to build 3 new wildlife underpasses

A recent grant to Utah’s Department of Transportation has the agency thinking of new ways to improve road safety involving wildlife.

December 11, 2023
State
Romney Welcomes Investment from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Improve I-15 in Iron County

$70 million will help fund the addition of a climbing lane and replace an interchange on I-15 in Cedar City

December 4, 2023
Policy/Legislative
Need Some Changes To Zoning? Let’s Make A Deal

Over the last couple of weeks, the regulation of land use by development agreement has reared its head several times, enough so that I feel like I need to clear my soul about some of this.

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