About this episode

The episode features updates on local development projects and open space efforts in Summit and Wasatch Counties.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects, including the reimagined Junction Common plans that could get a council vote Thursday, throughout the county, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's council meeting and explains a planned resolution to seek a repeal of the state's preliminary municipality law and Utah Open Lands executive director Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher provides an update on open space efforts in the Wasatch Back, including the Heart of Midway preservation easement.

People in this episode

Hosts: Leslie Thatcher, Roger Goldman

Guests: Peter Barnes, Dustin Grabau, Wendy Fisher

Topics covered

• development projects
• local government
• open space efforts
• community planning
• municipality law

Keywords

• development
• Junction Common
• council meeting
• municipality law
• open space
• Heart of Midway

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Utah Open Lands

Places: Summit County, Wasatch County

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