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Your Community Toolbox for Quality Growth

Toolbox Workshops

To Schedule a Specialized Toolbox Presentation (PDF)

Quality Growth Strategy Urban Planning Tools (Slideshow)

Electronic Copy of Envision Utah Toolbox

Part 1 (PDF)

Part 2 (Supplement - PDF)

View the Envision Utah Toolbox by chapter (PDF): First Edition Introduction - Urban Planning Tools for Quality Growth
Chapter 1 - Protecting Sensitive Lands
Chapter 2 - Meeting Housing Needs
Chapter 3 - Making Our Community A Good Place to Walk
Chapter 4 - Reuse and Infill

2002 Supplement Supplement Introduction - 2002 Supplement
Chapter 5 - Water Conservation
Chapter 6 - Urban Forestry
Chapter 7 - Energy Conservation
Chapter 8 - Strategies for Walkable Commercial Development
Chapter 9 - Public Safety and Residential Street Design
Acknowledgements - Toolbox Committee

Introduction to Model Codes and Analysis Tools for Quality Growth (PDF)
Body of Model Codes and Analysis Tools for Quality Growth (PDF)

Now, more than ever, local municipalities are looking for tools to help them plan for the future of their communities. Timing is critical for communities to work together to protect Utah’s quality of life for future generations. Envision Utah is committed to assisting communities, throughout the Greater Wasatch Area, by providing them with needed tools and resources to help preserve critical lands, conserve water resources, enhance air quality, develop alternative transportation choices and create housing options for all residents.

Envision Utah has developed a Toolbox, “Urban Planning Tools for Quality Growth”. Using examples of local and national development codes, design standards, and innovative planning strategies, the Toolbox is designed to assist communities as they plan for the future through various types and stages of development. Topics include: protecting sensitive lands, meeting housing needs of residents, creating pedestrian-friendly residential and commercial development, re-using our underutilized lands, increasing public safety through street design, conserving water resources, using energy wisely and enhancing urban forests in our communities.

Envision Utah offers special training opportunities to help interested citizens, mayors, commissioners, city council members, planning commissioners, developers, realtors and other key stakeholders learn more about our Implementation Toolbox. The purpose of the training is to bring a more in depth understanding of the issues covered in the toolbox to help maximize its effectiveness. The Toolbox is available FREE OF CHARGE to groups willing to participate in the workshop. Those not able to participate in a training session can purchase the toolbox for $50.00.

If you are interested in having Envision Utah give a presentation to your organization, please fax the Specialized Toolbox Workshops RSVP form or call Kevin Fayles @ (801) 303-1462.

To purchase a hard copy of Envision Utah's Urban Planning Tools for Quality Growth please contact Anita Plascencia @ (801) 303-1451

Envision Utah Urban Planning Tools for Quality Growth, Model Codes & CD - $50.00

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