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Quality Growth Strategy

Through extensive research and exhaustive involvement of the public, local and state elected officials, the business, civic, and religious communities and other stakeholders, Envision Utah has gathered information about what Greater Wasatch Area residents value and how they think growth should be accommodated. Based on this information, Envision Utah has identified six primary goals that need to be addressed in the Greater Wasatch Area if we are to protect our environment and maintain our economic vitality and quality of life as we accommodate anticipated growth:

  • enhance air quality;
  • increase mobility and transportation choices;
  • preserve critical lands, including agricultural, sensitive and strategic open lands
  • conserve and maintain availability of water resources;
  • provide housing opportunities for a range of family and income types; and
  • maximize efficiency in public and infrastructure investments to promote other goals.
  • Strategies Supporting the Goals of Envision Utah

The six goals outlined in the Quality Growth Strategy can be realized over time by the pursuit of the thirty-two individual strategies. A few examples of key strategies include:

  • Create More Walkable Communities
  • Preserve Critical Lands & Park Space
  • Develop a Region-Wide Transit System
  • Foster Transit-Oriented Development
  • Restructure Water Bills to Encourage Conservation

Quality Growth Awards
Overview Introduction (PDF 529K)
Growth Strategies Overview (PDF 822K)
Quality Growth Strategy and Technical Review - January 2000 (PDF 2004K)