January 16, 2022(Deseret News) - … Legislative appropriations — Congress and most states have appropriations committees that make spending decisions. A few people work out the details of the budgets and decide which programs get funded. Spending plans are finalized with only a few details debated; there’s just not enough time to go through them line-by-line. In Utah, though, every member of the House and the Senate sits on one of seven joint appropriations subcommittees. Each of them is given … Continued
January 11, 2022(Fox 13) - Shawn Teigen spoke with Keith Chalmers from the Fox 13 News Assignment Desk about small multi-family housing development. The discussion focused on development history, development preferences, and the transition to townhomes — not all of which have the walkability that “Missing Middle Housing” envisions.
January 11, 2022(KUER) - According to a recent study released by the Utah Foundation, middle-sized, multi-family houses like townhomes could help solve Utah’s housing problem. The foundation’s president said it’s critical to widen avenues to entry-level ownership, but the costs of houses and rents are skyrocketing in the state. The report shows that “middle housing” could be the answer. The median price of a townhome is about 29% lower than the cost of a single-family home. So the foundation … Continued
January 11, 2022(UtahPolicy.com) - Today, the Utah Foundation released the third part of its new study, Is the Middle Missing? A Guide to Expanding Options for Utah Homebuyers and Renters. “Utahns’ Development Preferences” draws on the findings of a recent Utah Foundation survey to reveal favored approaches for new housing.
December 29, 2022(Salt Lake Tribune) - “All in all,” declares a recent report by the Utah Foundation, “Utah performs impressively on the measures of participation in community life.” Those measures — ranging from charitable giving and church attendance to volunteerism and neighborhood participation — have been used for years to gauge the health of American democracy. The report draws on the work of distinguished Harvard professor Robert Putnam, and The Salt Lake Tribune decided to speak with Putnam and Utah native … Continued
December 27, 2022(Salt Lake Tribune) - For Tessa and her one-year-old daughter, the rental market may be the only lottery going in Utah. As a single parent working a full-time job, Tessa has little spare time. For the last month, that time has been spent hunting for a modest two-bedroom rental in Salt Lake City. “It’s been challenging to say the least,” said Tessa, who requested we only use her first name out of fear it would hinder her from getting … Continued
December 20, 2022(Deseret News) - Going back to Alexis de Tocqueville’s monumental study of the American character in the 1830s, the U.S. has been known for what the Frenchman called our “art” of association. He noted not only “commercial and industrial associations in which all take part,” but also that Americans participate in groups that are “religious, moral, grave, futile, very general and very particular, immense and very small.” But those studying the American art of association find that it … Continued
December 16, 2021(Salt Lake Tribune) - Astonishing. Jaw-dropping. Mind-blowing. When it comes to housing price increases in Utah, the exclamations could just keep flowing. The cost of housing in Utah has been skyrocketing. Median home prices increased by 15.4% in 2020 and even further in 2021 – with a year-over-year appreciation of 29% at September. Yes: 29%. That’s not a typo. And Utahns have noticed. Recent Utah Foundation research reveals that more than 80% of Utahns perceive home prices and rents … Continued
December 15, 2021(ABC4) - UTAH (ABC4) – As the holiday season is in full swing, the season of giving typically comes hand in hand. For Utahns though, it looks like that idea stays year-round according to a new study. A report by the Utah Foundation tracking social charity in Utah shows the state consistently ranks among the top in the country when it comes to charitable deeds. The report, The Art of Association: Community Life in Utah, aims to … Continued
December 13, 2021(UtahPolicy.com) - Today, the Utah Foundation announces its new board leadership for 2022. Current Chair Chad Westover, CEO of University of Utah Health Plans, has completed his term and will remain on the Executive Board as Immediate Past Chair. Vice Chair Dan Eldredge is retiring from his position as General Manager with the Intermountain Power Agency and is departing Utah Foundation’s board. The new officers are: Art Turner, Vice President/Gen. Manager of Enterprise Holdings, will serve as … Continued
December 11, 2021(Salt Lake Tribune) - A separate study by the nonprofit Utah Foundation found that more than 80% of Utahns believe home prices and rents are too high. Most survey respondents said they couldn’t afford their own homes if they wanted to buy them at today’s prices… A recent Utah Foundation study highlighted rent hikes from January 2019 to July 2021 of more than 50% in Utah and Davis counties.
December 12, 2021(Wasatch Gazette) - Christopher Collard spoke with Mike Parsons about the Utah Foundation’s four Significant Statistics posts on growth in Utah. The conversation was part of the Wasatch Gazette that plays on Sundays on: B98.7 KBER101 K-Bull 93.3 860am Power94.9 Listen to the interview here.
December 07, 2021(KUER) - When it comes to participation in their community, Utahns tend to outpace the nation. That’s based on the latest report released Tuesday by the Utah Foundation. It found the state gives more in charitable donations and volunteering than the rest of the country. It also takes the top spot in religious service and neighborhood project participation. However, Utah ranks near the bottom when it comes to membership in professional and non-professional organizations. Those include things … Continued
December 07, 2021(Fox13) - A new report shows Utah has the best community life in the country in many ways, but the worst in one way. The report, titled “The Art of Association: Community Life in Utah,” examines how membership in associations has long been part of American culture, though it’s been in a long-term decline. Utah was second to South Dakota in the percent of people contributing to charities. Utah was clearly first in the three categories of … Continued
December 07, 2021(Fox13) - A new report shows Utah has the best community life in the country in many ways, but the worst in one way. The report, titled “The Art of Association: Community Life in Utah,” examines how membership in associations has long been part of American culture, though it’s been in a long-term decline. Utah was second to South Dakota in the percent of people contributing to charities. Utah was clearly first in the three categories of … Continued
December 07, 2021(KRCL RadioACTive) - Shawn Teigen of the Utah Foundation, a nonprofit that earlier today released the third report in its Utah Social Capital Series, The Art of Association: Community Life in Utah. RadioActive · December 7, 2021
December 06, 2021(UtahPolicy.com) - The Utah Foundation released the last two parts of four Significant Statistics on Utah’s growth. Part III examined population growth as it is related to transportation infrastructure, water infrastructure, air pollution, education and housing. The details are here. Part IV looked back to the Utah Foundation’s Priorities Project survey that asked whether Utah should take actions to limit population growth in urban areas. About 41% of Utahns agreed while 29% disagreed. Read more here.
December 03, 2021(Deseret News) - The political class loves to analyze and dissect trends and nuances affecting voters. We perform our own dissection of a recent survey conducted by the respected think tank Utah Foundation regarding political ideology of Utah voters. Using methodology employed by the Pew Foundation on a cross-section of American voters, the Utah Foundation retained Y2 Analytics to measure the political ideology of Utahns. To no one’s surprise, a great deal of polarization exists between members … Continued
December 02, 2021(City Weekly) - Think you know all you need to know about political partisanship in Utah? It’s all GOP, right? That’s pretty much the case, according to Ballotpedia. “Utah has a Republican trifecta and a Republican triplex. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, attorney general and both chambers of the state Legislature.” It’s daunting to be a Democrat, or certainly a third party in this state. And the country as a whole isn’t much different. “As … Continued
December 01, 2021(KSL Radio) - Utah Foundation Senior Research Analyst Christoper Collard discusses population growth with Boyd Matheson on KSL NewsRadio’s Inside Sources.
December 01, 2021(UtahPolicy.com) - On Monday, the Utah Foundation released the second part of four Significant Statistics blog posts on Utah’s growth. In the decade preceding 2020, Utah grew by over 18%, making it the fastest-growing state in the nation. Where did that growth happen? Part I provides a tool for users to explore at a granular level where the increases (and decreases) in population occurred in the state. In Part II, the Utah Foundation releases for the first … Continued
December 01, 2021(KUER) - When it comes to handling Utah’s population boom, the top concern for voters in the state is infrastructure. That’s according to recently released data from the Utah Foundation. Utah was the fastest growing state in the county from 2010 to 2020 as its population grew by about 18%. The foundation surveyed people along religious and generational lines. More than 60% of Republicans listed infrastructure as their top issue compared to 20% of Democrats. The group’s … Continued
November 28, 2021(Salt Lake Tribune) - Utah is the second driest state. A way of conserving water would be to eat less beef. The U.S. Geological Survey website lists the gallons of water required to grow different foods and beef requires the most water. 1/4 lb beef: 460 gallons, 1 egg: 50 gallons, 1 lb corn: 110 gallons, 1 potato: 100 gallons. Most of the alfalfa grown in Utah is used to feed cattle. The Utah Foundation points out that 82% … Continued
November 24, 2021(City Weekly) - The Utah Foundation just came out with a study on affordable housing—something that isn’t a thing in Utah. They call attention to the “Missing Middle” because multi-unit housing, walkability and income diversity are lacking. At Solving for Housing in the Economic Inclusion Equation, you’ll “learn from Utah and Idaho’s leading experts on affordable housing while examining the impact housing has on the most vulnerable populations in our communities.” Both Utah and Idaho housing markets are … Continued
