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Category Archives: Blog

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”

Posted byUPEC StaffApril 2, 2022April 28, 2022Posted inBlogTags:housing 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”

Posted byUPEC StaffDecember 27, 2021April 1, 2022Posted inBlog

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…”

Posted byUPEC StaffOctober 28, 2021April 1, 2022Posted inBlog

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”

Posted byUPEC StaffSeptember 17, 2021April 1, 2022Posted inBlog

A Few Thoughts on Immigration

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”

Posted byUPEC StaffAugust 1, 2021April 5, 2022Posted inBlogTags:immigration, population

July Newsletter

Zion National Park - Crowded with People

Happy summer from UPEC, and fingers crossed that the virus won’t mount more than a modest comeback. Unless you’ve been observing a news blackout (and who could blame you?), you’veContinue reading “July Newsletter”

Posted byUPEC StaffJuly 6, 2021May 15, 2024Posted inBlog

Utah, We Live in a Beautiful Place.

Think Utah’s population is growing too fast? You’re not alone. UPEC is working to change the conversation about Utah’s runaway growth. And this video highlights the many benefits that wouldContinue reading “Utah, We Live in a Beautiful Place.”

Posted byUPEC StaffApril 5, 2021September 17, 2021Posted inBlogTags:utah population, video

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