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Officials planning for Utah’s growing population

Officials planning for Utah’s growing population

The U.S. Census Bureau released their 2016 population estimates for the nation's counties and metropolitan and micropolitan areas on Thursday.  The new estimates show that Utah continues to lead nationally in population growth. Three out of the state's five...

Car-centric mixed-use project underway in Riverton

Car-centric mixed-use project underway in Riverton

The developers of Station Park in Farmington have officially started their endeavor in Utah.  On Wednesday, March 15, California developers, CenterCal Properties, broke ground on the Mountain View Village, a large 85-acre mixed-use development at 13400 South and 4500...

New reports show healthy Salt Lake economy but gaps remain

New reports show healthy Salt Lake economy but gaps remain

Utah's economy is booming and the state is experiencing unprecedented growth in tourism and multifamily development.  Two reports released this month, by the Brookings Institute and the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, show that Utah leads in...

In Midvale the evolution of brownfields to commercial center

In Midvale the evolution of brownfields to commercial center

A decade ago, Midvale's burgeoning commercial park was a dead zone, a brownfield that for decades housed lead and copper smelters that not only exacerbated air quality but left toxins in the soil that would take years to clean up.  It took decades for the city to go...

Utah’s largest cities underperforming in education and safety

Utah’s largest cities underperforming in education and safety

Utah may have the reputation as a family-friendly state, but according to a new report by Apartment List, an online rental marketplace, the state's largest cities rank lower in education and safety with Salt Lake City ranked as the least family friendly city in the...

In Pictures: Transit orientated node emerging in South Salt Lake

In Pictures: Transit orientated node emerging in South Salt Lake

The first phase of development in South Salt Lake since the S-Line opened is rising from the ground.  The first phase consists of two projects, the S-Line Townhomes and the Zellerbach Apartments, framing is underway on both projects on just south of the S-Line on 400...

Five top development stories in 2016

Five top development stories in 2016

It has been a busy construction year in Salt Lake City, with unprecedented growth, especially in multifamily and mixed-use developments.  There are currently over 3,800 residential units under construction and another 3,200 more in development.  But it is the...

Suburban sprawl dominates Utah’s record population growth

Suburban sprawl dominates Utah’s record population growth

Utah's is the nation's fastest-growing state according to according to U.S. Census Bureau national and state population estimates released on Tuesday.  The bureau estimates that the state crossed the 3.0 million mark the last year with a population increase of 2.3...

Ogden ranked the most diverse city in Utah

Ogden ranked the most diverse city in Utah

There is ample evidence that a region's diversity across multiple demographics has a direct impact on its economic output as diverse cities and metros tend to perform better economically. According to a report by the financial website, Wallet Hub, Utah's most diverse...

Salt Lake’s tech economy continues to grow

Salt Lake’s tech economy continues to grow

Salt Lake City is no longer an emerging tech market.  According to a new report by CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services and investment firm, Utah's largest metro is now considered a "growth leader" in the high-tech software/services industry. The change in...

Panel: Collaboration will be key to manage population growth

Panel: Collaboration will be key to manage population growth

Utah is growing older and more diverse.  While the state still has the youngest median age in the country, Utah's families are getting smaller, its residents are living longer and are more racially, culturally, economically and religiously diverse. According to local...