growth and development

As part of the Provo Towne Centre redevelopment plans, developers will raze a nearby mobile home park and replace it with townhomes. But Utah law provides only limited protection for tenants.

The owners of Provo Towne Centre plan to modify or tear down parts of the mall to create a new mix of retail and housing with an outdoor concept. But the community that’s grown there worries about what it means for them.

“We will ensure that the development is done responsibly and in a manner that protects the best interest of the Box Elder County and its residents,” the county commission said in a statement.

The water supply for the Bryce Canyon National Park area comes from an underground aquifer. Scientists and residents worry that more tourism development there might strain those limited reserves.

Naming the newly incorporated city has brought out a lot of strong feelings. Residents can share their preferences in a survey, but city council has the final say.

A pesar de un crecimiento explosivo, la capital de Texas vio disminuir su alquiler medio en los últimos cinco años. Un análisis de Pew señala que Utah podría aprender algunas lecciones importantes de ello.

Despite explosive growth, the capital city of Texas saw its median rent decrease over the past five years. A Pew analysis says Utah could learn some important lessons from them.

The Milken Institute put southwest Utah’s largest city in its top spot for the first time. The ranking highlights St. George’s job growth and wage growth, both among the nation’s highest in recent years.

Utah’s Department of Transportation bought 7 acres from Stuart Adams’ development company — more than the highway project needed. An auction to sell off the land at a state profit was later abruptly canceled.

Several Utah cities have taken advantage of a revenue tool that helps them fund housing projects near transit hubs.

Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.

Utah’s Legislature has considered dozens of housing-related bills in recent years. The mayor of Draper says it’s “like a fire hose sometimes for us,” and towns need time to see what works.