About This Event
Join Conserve Southwest Utah for a thought-provoking discussion about sustainable community development, urban planning, and the Strong Towns movement's relevance to Southern Utah's rapid growth. The Strong Towns approach advocates for incremental development, fiscally sustainable infrastructure, walkable neighborhoods, and human-scale community design—concepts particularly relevant to Washington County experiencing explosive population growth and development pressure. This community conversation explores how Strong Towns principles could guide St. George area development to create resilient, financially sustainable, livable communities that preserve quality of life while accommodating growth. Discussion topics may include transportation infrastructure, mixed-use development, fiscal implications of sprawl, downtown revitalization, housing affordability, and balancing growth with environmental and fiscal sustainability. Conserve Southwest Utah brings together residents concerned about development patterns, environmental stewardship, and long-term community sustainability. The meeting provides opportunity for concerned citizens to learn about alternative development approaches, share perspectives on local growth challenges, and discuss advocacy strategies for more sustainable development policies. Attendees include planners, conservationists, engaged citizens, and anyone interested in Southern Utah's development future. Free and open to all perspectives—civil dialogue encouraged.
