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Scenario Development
Scenario Development - With the use of the state's technical tools and analysis of public input, Envision Utah developed four alternative growth scenarios showing possible development patterns that could result if various growth strategies are implemented during the next 20 to 50 years. An extensive analysis of these alternative scenarios was conducted to determine and demonstrate the relative costs and impacts of each strategy on population, infrastructure costs, air quality, water, open space and recreation preservation, traffic congestion, affordable housing, business patterns and other significant topics. The alternatives range from a very auto-oriented, sprawl scenario, to significant increases in densities and extensive transit systems.
- Scenario A - Pattern of development dispersed, taking the form of single-family homes on larger, suburban lots. Most development would focus on the convenience for auto users, and transportation investments would support auto use.
- Scenario B - Development would not be as dispersed as scenario A, but would remain primarily single-family homes on larger lots. Limited transportation investments would be made for transit.
- Scenario C -The focus of new development and growth on unused land would be walkable and transit-oriented development. There would be more infill and redevelopment and investments would be made to extend public transit systems and alternatives to the automobile.
- Scenario D - The most dense of all the scenarios, the D pattern has significant increases in densities, infill and redevelopment, and an extensive transit system.
- Scenario summary
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