Cottonwood Heights is stuck in a tug-of-war between developers wanting to build more housing and residents fighting to keep their neighborhoods exactly as they are. It’s the classic battle of 'growth vs. character' that’s defining the future of our city’s skyline.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The city will be entering into a professional services agreement for design and advertising.
Pedestrians and residents who use the Bengal Boulevard corridor.
Existing residents who may be concerned about increased density or changes to the rural character of the neighborhood.
A proposal to rezone land at 2193 E. 6525 S. could allow for more dense housing in a currently rural residential area. This is a chance for neighbors to weigh in on how they want their neighborhood to grow.
The city is moving forward with design plans for a new pedestrian trail on Bengal Boulevard to improve walkability.
UDOT pays $8M for former lawmaker's gondola property. Cottonwood mayor says it's worth $4.5M. Salt Lake City Weekly
Homeowners building ADUs often face huge costs to connect to existing power and gas. This change would make it easier and cheaper to build these units.
The city has strict rules about building on steep slopes to prevent landslides and erosion. This case shows how the city balances those safety rules with a property owner's right to build on their land.
A new therapy center is being proposed for Fort Union, which would provide specialized services for children in the community.
The city is updating the financial and development plans for the Canyon Center area. This is a standard legal process to ensure the project stays on track with state requirements.
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