The attached article discusses the status of inclusionary housing and explores ideas for improving inclusionary housing policies in the future. The article can be found on pages 17-22 by following the link: http://www.rcac.org/assets/pubs/RurReviewV27no2forWeb.pdf
Interesting article which provides insight into the foreclosure problem sweeping across St. George. Read more: http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13032329
Although interest in smart growth is a national phenomenon with prominent advocates, to be successful, its goals must be advanced by supporters at the local levels. Read The Impact of Local Supporters on Smart Growth Policy Adoption to learn more about smart growth as it relates to activism at the local level.
Utah’s residential construction contraction in 2008 was the most severe on record. The result of Utah’s housing bubble collapse is the loss of $20 billion in residential real estate wealth, elimination of over 18,000 construction jobs, and forced several hundred homebuilders out of business. Read Utah’s Homebuilding Industry, Part I to see the comparative performance of Utah to other states and the nation and review detailed local homebuilding activity, past and present.
We’re always open to suggestions, questions, or concerns. And we’re also interested in assisting you with implementing Vision Dixie principles. Feel free to contact any member of the Vision Dixie Committee!
Read the May 12, 2009 Spectrum newspaper article Residents become involved which highlights the community planning efforts of Form Tomorrow, and the success the organization is experiencing through implementation of Vision Dixie principles.
The Vision Dixie 2008 Report Card summarizes the efforts of public and private constituents as they have researched and supported a process known as Vision Dixie to work toward quality growth within Washington County, Utah.
The Dixie Area Workforce Housing Affordability Committee (DAWHAC) was created in October of 2005. The committee was organized to find solutions to the crisis of providing housing that is attainable to the workforce of the community.For additional information simply follow the link: DAWHAC
As part of the Vision Dixie process, a Housing Market Study was conducted. The study is focused upon providing scenario housing characteristics for the projected 2012 and 2035 horizon years housing markets. As part of this study, an analysis has been conducted to provide information on the mix of housing types that will be in demand based on the expected population levels, demographic characteristics and overall market trends. A Housing Affordability Gap Analysis is also provided to highlight both existing and anticipated future affordability conditions, especially as related to workforce housing.
For more information: 2035 Housing Study