Most Utahns are for High-Density Housing

It is expected that Utah's population will double within the next 35 years increasing to nearly 5.4 million residents. Most Utahn's will be living in the concentrated area of the Wasatch Front. More people means more houses and more cars with a limited area of land. When it comes to housing most Utahns feel like high density housing is the solution.

Tomorrow's population issues are already being addressed today and the market is reacting. We are seeing smaller lots for single family homes and more apartment complexes developing with low vacancies. There has also been a demand for more dense neighborhoods designed for walk-ability and public transit. Residents have stated that these features are essential in keeping future housing and transportation affordable in the future.

When surveyed 81% of residents said they support development of high density housing options such as apartment complexes, duplexes, townhomes, condos, basement dwellings and multi-family properties in general as well as single family dwellings on smaller lots. 

These same respondents also opposed the development of larger homes built on large lots. The reason being that this would likely drive up home costs, increase the impact on the environment and increase the need to drive further distances. This could then lead to even more income-segregated neighborhoods.

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