St. George is growing like crazy, and people are worried all the new buildings mean less room for hiking and enjoying the outdoors. It's a classic case of development versus nature, and locals are feeling the squeeze.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The cost of forming and staffing a new committee is currently unknown.
All St. George residents who enjoy outdoor recreation and the city's natural landscape.
Outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who values the natural landscape are the ones who will suffer.
Residents are asking the city to form a committee to protect local trails and natural areas from development, ensuring they remain available for future generations.
As St. George booms, a movement grows to protect its historic downtown The Salt Lake Tribune
Letter to the Editor: Northern Corridor plans put ‘We the People’ to the test St. George News
St. George’s growth worries the outdoor recreationists who love its open spaces KUER