22: Can City Councils and Builders Find Game-Changing Housing Solutions? (w/ Dannielle Larkin & Jordan Wall)
About this episode
The episode discusses housing solutions and challenges in Washington County, Utah, featuring insights from local officials and developers.
In this episode of The Housing Advocate , we’re diving into the red-hot homebuilding market in Washington County, Utah. Join host Stacy Young as he talks with St. George City Council Member Dannielle Larkin and urban in-fill developer Jordan Wall (Wall 2 Wall Construction) about growth, downtown building, ADU regulations, water, and more unique challenges and opportunities facing Southern Utah. They also touch on the new “Spotlight on Innovation” Parade Home that will be featured for the first time in The 2026 St. George Area Parade of Homes. The trio explores what’s driving transformation in our expanding desert community—and what needs to happen to keep Washington County livable for everyone. 🎧 Tune in for a candid, insightful discussion about the future of one of Utah’s fastest-growing areas. Episode Resources: Missing Middle Housing, Opticos Design. LINK Urban3 Case Studies Archive. LINK Addressing Challenges to Affordable Housing in Land Use Law, Harvard Law Review. LINK NIMBYs Dominate Local Zoning Meetings, Bloomberg CityLab. LINK Follow us on Social Media Instagram YouTube Facebook The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. It…
People in this episode
Host: Stacy Young
Guests: Dannielle Larkin, Jordan Wall
Topics covered
- homebuilding
- urban development
- housing regulations
- community growth
- affordable housing
Keywords
- homebuilding
- Washington County
- ADU regulations
- urban development
- affordable housing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Utah Home Builders Association
Places: Washington County, Utah, St. George
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