Utah is launching a statewide survey for residents to weigh in on how to preserve quality of life as the state grows. The survey is open to the public until Aug. 31.
SALT LAKE CITY — It's no secret that Utah is growing at a rapid rate. The Beehive State was the fastest-growing state in the nation between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
"We're here to talk about growth," he said. "What makes Utah great also makes Utah grow. People come here, they like it, and they want to stay. But we know that growth can threaten what makes Utah great if we don't plan for it."initiative comes in. The effort was launched by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to promote a statewide "conversation" about growth that would help guide policy decisions going forward.
Although those leaders won't be bound to enact every policy favored by their constituents, Cox said having a forum like this will allow for more direct input from residents than is possible in town halls or legislative sessions. Mallory Bateman, director of demographic research at the Gardner Institute, said the public feedback is especially important considering that Utah's growth will continue to change the demographics in the state.
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