Join us on Wednesday March 22nd at 7:00 PM at Rocky Vista University (255 E Center Street) for a “Talkabout” on housing.
Our citywide survey showed that housing types, density, and design are important issues for residents. There will be some “presentation,” but based on feedback from the last Talkabout, a lot less presentation and a lot more audience involvement.
This Talkabout will focus on ways our recent survey results can be implemented or in some cases perhaps cannot be, given State requirements. Experts will address State law and requirements governing housing including those focused on moderate- and low-income housing, options on the appearance and density of that type of housing.
The Talkabout will also address the struggle over providing housing for essential service providers and for those who will need to be employed by our developing resorts, and what we ought to be doing to prepare and zone for our future growth.
We’re holding it at the university because it accommodates a lot more people than City Hall and because there’s a microphone next to every seat in the auditorium. You will be heard. But this Talkabout will only be productive if a lot of us show up and participate.
This is our opportunity to not only hear from experts but to ask them hard-hitting questions. Participate and help turn talk into positive, productive action.
The expert panel: Utah State Representative Neil Walter, local architect, Richard Kohler AIA, Shirlayne Quayle, the Housing Strategies & Policy Director for St George City and current head of the Washington County Housing Action Coalition (HAC), Stacy Young, the Governmental Affairs Director for the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). City staff and council members will also be there to answer questions.
Please attend in person. A large turnout makes a large statement. But if you can’t, you can participate through Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88158372546
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