Utah Foundation’s newest report explores the fiscal challenges that accompany growth, both in the short-term and in the long-term. The report also draws from Utah Foundation’s 2018 Quality of Life survey to demonstrate what Utahns value most in their communities, and which issues concern them most.
Building from the fiscal challenges and quality of life concerns, the report identifies five strategic categories to confront the challenges of growth:
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Promoting efficient land use.
Expanding transportation options.
Preserving green spaces and natural assets.
Preserving and improving community character.
Avoiding undue taxpayer subsidy of new growth.
The discussions contained within these five categories are meant to help local governments plan for growth in a way that secures fiscal sustainability and promotes a high quality of life.
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