A year after homes in Draper literally slid off a cliff, the city is trying to defend its oversight record against angry residents. It’s a messy situation that highlights major questions about how safe our neighborhoods actually are.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
The impact is expected to be minimal as it primarily streamlines existing processes.
Residents and developers benefit from clearer, safer building standards.
The families who lost their homes and life savings are the ones left picking up the pieces.
The city is updating its rules on how to build in areas with potential geologic risks. This change aims to make the rules easier to follow and safer for everyone.
Draper City clears up ‘misperceptions’ on anniversary of homes sliding off cliff ABC4 Utah
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Draper cliffside cleanup: City shares update on homes that collapsed in April ABC4 Utah
2 houses slide off hill, collapsing in Draper ABC4 Utah
2 empty suburban Utah homes collapse down hill WSAZ
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