Lately I have been consumed by loss, and by the notion of loss. Working as a physician for the last two years, my confidence in the durability of health, life,Continue reading “Losing Nature”
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Trees Not a Crowd
I’m relatively new to UPEC, but I was very glad to learn that a local group is working on the intersection of people and nature. As a recent graduate ofContinue reading “Trees Not a Crowd”
Increasing Housing Crisis in Utah
As young people, newly settling into our careers, my partner and I were excited to start the home buying process in Boise, Idaho, one of Salt Lake’s closest neighbors. OurContinue reading “Increasing Housing Crisis in Utah”
Population is Part of the Equation
Happy New Year from UPEC! First, a quick announcement, and then some more substantial thoughts. The latter are longer than usual, but we hope you will give them a decentContinue reading “Population is Part of the Equation”
Those Snowy Peaks Have Us Thinking…
If you visit the Wasatch Front for snow-related activities, or, if you have simply lived in Salt Lake for more than a minute, then you have almost certainly experienced theContinue reading “Those Snowy Peaks Have Us Thinking…”
Inland Port Taking Shape South of Great Salt Lake
A multimillion Inland Port is taking shape south of the Great Salt Lake. The original project of 16,000 acres has since ballooned to include a newly planned real estate developmentContinue reading “Inland Port Taking Shape South of Great Salt Lake”
A Few Thoughts on Immigration
To begin with an understatement, immigration is a highly controversial topic. Most of us are familiar with the contentious cultural and economic debates surrounding immigration policy, and immigration also hasContinue reading “A Few Thoughts on Immigration”