Planning & Coordination
BUILD: A Blueprint for Utah's Infrastructure, Land, and Development
Unmatched natural beauty. Countless outdoor recreation options. Strong families. Connected communities. One of the most vibrant economies in the U.S. There’s so much that makes Utah special. And, what makes Utah great is also what makes Utah grow.
It’s not so much if Utah will continue to grow, but how Utah will continue to grow. Growth brings benefits like a broad tax base and new opportunities. But growth brings challenges, too, like less affordable housing, strained water availability, and increased traffic congestion.
The Governor’s Office is introducing a formal process to ensure that state long-range planning efforts are coordinated, drive the best use of Utah's resources, and ultimately move us towards the kind of future that Utahns want.
The BUILD strategy has 6 connected elements:
