Development Projects
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The Stratos Project and Corporate Power: Who Controls Utah’s Future?
If we were all just consumers, Governor Cox, Mike Lee, Speaker Schultz, and Kevin O’Leary would have it easy. If we were just more concerned about money, jobs, and tech,…
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The End of an Era? FanX and the Salt Palace Closure
For more than a decade, FanX has called the Salt Palace home. With the convention center set to close for a massive renovation, founder Dan Farr is preparing for a…
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Ogden Utah: Boomtown, Bargain, or Utah’s Next Unaffordable City?
With its reinvigorated downtown and close proximity to mountains and river pathways, this northern Utah city is enjoying a renaissance. Ogden’s stock of affordable housing — compared to other metros…
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A Ski Village or a Tipping Point? Nordic Valley Expansion Divides Ogden Valley
The project, known as Nordic Village, is expected to roll out over the next decade and represents one of the largest tourism developments in the valley’s history.
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Rebuilding Ogden’s Troubled 25th Street Development
Ogden’s Union Walk development is rising again on Historic 25th Street after construction failures halted the original project and led to a full demolition. The rebuild is underway with stricter…
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Are Tech Giants Becoming Our New Overlords?
As tech corporations grow larger than nations, their influence over our habits, beliefs, and daily lives only intensifies. This piece examines how corporate power shapes our choices—and why supporting local…
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Is Utah’s Housing Crisis Manufactured? Three Forces Shaping a Broken Market
As home prices soar and younger Utahns wait longer to buy, three structural issues reveal why the state’s affordability crisis persists.
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Eight-Story Hotel at Sugar House’s Former Sizzler Site
The long-vacant Sizzler lot in Sugar House is now at the center of a debate over an eight-story hotel proposal. After receiving a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission,…
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One Sugar House Shop Owner Takes on Salt Lake City Over Controversial Redevelopment
When Salt Lake City moved forward with its controversial 2100 South redevelopment, one Sugar House business owner refused to stay silent. Bob Campbell, owner of All About Coins, organized the…
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The Fight for Workforce Housing in Park City Continues
Park City thrives on charm, tourism, and reputation but beneath the ski-town image lies a battle that could define its future. Teachers, EMTs, grocery clerks, and young families can’t afford…
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Utah Officials Approve Echo Canyon Development Near Moab Despite Public Opposition
A controversial 176-acre project southwest of Moab is moving forward after Utah officials granted temporary zoning authority. The Echo Canyon development — planned to include hundreds of housing units, overnight…
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Salt Lake’s Haunted Old Mill Faces Possible Demolition
Once a pioneer-era paper mill and later a Halloween haunt, the crumbling Old Mill in Cottonwood Heights may soon disappear as developers weigh demolition over preservation.
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Affordable Housing Plan Falls Flat in Salt Lake
Despite generous incentives meant to tackle Salt Lake’s housing crisis, most developers aren’t biting. We dig into what’s stalling the plan and what it says about Utah’s zoning politics.
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Salt Lake City’s Main Street: Can Local Businesses Survive the Boom?
Salt Lake City’s Main Street, once home to family-run shops, now faces a future shaped by luxury towers and corporate chains. Can local entrepreneurs still thrive?
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Ogden Valley Votes to Become Utah’s Newest City Amid Nordic Village Resort Controversy
Facing a $121 million ski resort expansion, Ogden Valley residents voted to incorporate as a new city — a move driven by fears of overdevelopment and a desire to preserve…
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Reed Hastings Buys Powder Mountain: Is Utah’s Ski Gem Still for Locals?
When Reed Hastings purchased Powder Mountain, whispers of privatization spread through Eden and Ogden Valley. Locals now question whether Utah’s most scenic resort will remain accessible—or drift out of reach.