Pleasant Grove is joining a statewide program to give our downtown a much-needed facelift. Expect more walkable streets and a better mix of local shops to make the city center a place you actually want to hang out.
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The change aims to increase local sales tax revenue by requiring retail components in new mixed-use projects.
The city and its residents benefit from a more vibrant downtown and increased tax revenue to fund public services.
Developers may face stricter requirements for their projects, potentially increasing the complexity of new downtown builds.
This new zoning rule allows for more dense, clustered housing in the Renaissance at Indian Springs area. It changes how open space can be used for future residential lots.
The city is looking at how to better connect the historic downtown core with surrounding areas, specifically addressing the barriers created by the railroad and State Street. The goal is to make the area more walkable and inviting for residents.
The city is hosting a visioning exercise on March 11th to get council input on downtown development before plans are finalized.
The city wants to ensure that new downtown buildings actually bring in sales tax, not just office space, to help the local economy.
The city is updating rules to ensure new downtown buildings bring in sales tax revenue, not just office space. This helps the city's budget while still allowing for residential units.
The city is working to rezone properties to encourage a walkable, mixed-use downtown area.
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