Salt Lake Chamber Statement on the Cox-Henderson FY2025 Budget Proposal
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, issued the following statement regarding Governor Spencer J. Cox’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal: “Utah’s economic success is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration and prosperity. Over the years, our state has frequently been ranked among the nation’s leaders […]
Utah’s Housing Market Begins to Stabilize Amid Rising Interest Rates
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for July to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “The economic dashboard is starting to show signs […]
The ABCs of ADUs
There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will summarize AARP’s guide of the same title, giving clear-cut descriptions of what ADUs are and how they can be utilized. Accessory dwelling […]
What are Preservation Programs?
There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will explain what preservation programs are and what incentives encourage their growth. A vital part of closing the housing gap is preserving affordable […]
Zoning Changes: A Counterweight to Housing Price Increases
There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will describe how zoning changes are not only essential for keeping up with market prices but necessary to counterbalance rising housing prices. Until […]
Transit-Oriented Development: Four Birds, One Stone
There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will explain how transit-oriented developments not only increases affordable housing but also decreases transportation costs, is good for the environment and revitalizes neighborhoods. […]