March 2020
RIVERTON REVIEW Official Newsletter of the Riverton, Utah City Government MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Phase 1 of Southwest Vision Study Complete By Mayor Trent Staggs
lenges related to growth. With the help of our community partners we were able to acquire $225,000 in grants to apply towards a visioning study with the purpose of creating a cohesive, well-supported vision and growth strategy. This Southwest Vision study commenced in August 2019 and has officially completed the first of three phases.
Over the last twenty years the southwest region of Salt Lake County has seen unprecedented levels of growth. In fact, Phase one (Setting the Stage) was since 2000 the southwest region made up of four different tasks. has accounted for over 70% of all the growth in Salt Lake County, 1. Initiation + Ongoing Project and projections are that the current Management number of households will double 2. Community Engagement in the next 30 years. Historically, Plan growth and planning decisions have 3. Existing Conditions + been either siloed in each commuTrends Analysis nity, or super regional, across the 4. Benchmarking Assessment entirety of the county or large por+ Policy Gap Evaluation tions of the state. However, in 2018 I Identifying existing reached out to our conditions in this “Since 2000 the neighboring mayfirst phase is a key ors from Bluffdale, southwest region has part of the study. It Copperton, Herriessentially lets us accounted for over man, South Jordan, know the impacts 70% of all the growth in on our collective and West Jordan Salt Lake County, and infrastructure in the to form what is projections are that now known as the region, if all the citSouthwest Mayors the current number of ies build out to what Coalition. households will double has already been approved. This in the next 30 years.” phase also includFor the first time, communities at a ed an online survey sub-regional level which totaled over have decided to collaboratively 950 responses. I am proud to anwork together on a framework to nounce that 42% of all responses address current and future chalcame from individuals residing in
RIVERTON REVIEW
| MARCH 2020
All Riverton Residents MUST Be Counted! The U.S. Census Bureau will begin the 2020 Census in March and will officially kick off efforts on Census Day, April 1. It is vital that every person living in Riverton be counted.
our city, which is an incredible level of participation. Thank you. From an analysis of existing conditions and taking into account your feedback on what is important in this region, the study can now move into some recommendations on how our cities can work together in a way that maintains our quality of life. A few of the top survey responses had to do with ensuring adequate open spaces, reducing traffic congestion, improving access to bus/ transit services and having job centers and regional shopping closer to where we live. As we continue to track the progress of the Southwest Vision study and begin to identify major opportunities for regional policies and specific strategies, I will continue to advocate for the needs of our residents. The growth we are seeing is not slowing down and it is imperative that we create a clear vision and goals that support smart, responsible growth.
The Census is critical to: • Measure Riverton’s growth • Determine political representation • Plan for the city’s future • Ensure federal and state resources are appropriately allocated For more information, visit: rivertonutah.gov/census
For more information on the Southwest Vision study please visit swcountyvision.com.
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