SITE CONSIDERATIONS - SWOT

Strengths

Bus stop adjacent to the lot (primary public transit)

Bike lane adjacent to the lot – significant bike access in county

Public library across the street

Nearby adjacent creek

Trailhead across the street to the south, and green space to east

Close to downtown Jackson

Close to area services: grocery stores and pharmacies, retail, restaurants/hospitality and tourism

Precipitation from rain and snow

Potential for well water access

Great outdoors: excellent skiing and winter sports, hiking and camping, fly fishing, wildlife safaris, horseback riding, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, hot air balloon

Activities: Snow King Mountain, National Parks: Teton, Yellowstone, hot springs

Weaknesses

Climate: 6-months of very cold winter

Short growing season

Codes: local height-restrictions

Local community struggles with affordable housing, housing supply, wealth inequality, access to childcare and other social issues

Opportunities

Sunshine and Solar incentives: Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Wyoming residents are eligible for a 30% Investment Tax Credit, from now through 2032. Also called net energy metering, net metering is a great way to earn back money spent on solar panels. Unused energy may be sold back to the local utility company or energy provider.

All local lamps must have energy efficient LED lamps

Compost Pilot – With grant funding, ESC worked with local schools to build compost bins

Upcycle Day to donate your reusable trash

Native tree species are are drought-tolerant.

ESC and UFBC have developed multiple projects to divert waste, encourage recycling, and educate homeowners about the value of planting native vegetation

Recognized as a Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation for its tree planting program

Threats

Wyoming is number one in the U.S. for coal production— producing 41% of the nation’s coal, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Buildings in the WUI are more vulnerable to wildfires