Livable Communities

People need livable communities and a high quality of life. The attractiveness and appeal of older small towns and the development of newer communities demonstrate the need for certain sustainable characteristics to be planned for within a community. Lively downtown areas, streets designed for pedestrians as much as automobiles as well as a scale and pattern of development that allows us to meet everyday needs by walking. All of these are key factors in ensuring cities provide a high quality of life.

Utah has a ideal business climate: wide open spaces, a highly-educated populace and a fine quality of life enhanced by beautiful mountain ranges, red rock canyons and desert terrain. Public and private partnerships work closely together to assure that growth is managed and economic development occurs in a manner which does not sacrifice public health or the environment.

Did you know that one of the best ways to help Utah's environment is also one of of the easiest? By turning off water and lights when not in use and purchasing products that are energy efficient, consumers can make a significant impact on the amount of pollution that is generated. The following web links provide information to help citizens and businesses learn practices that can save you money and help the environment. By conserving the resources we use, we preserve more for our future!

A sustainable society is one that can persist over generations, one that is farseeing enough, flexible enough, and wise enough not to undermine either its physical or social systems of support.

-Donella H. Meadows
Beyond the Limits

Utah has hundred of miles of hiking and biking trails. This unique system of trails is the best way to experience Utah's diverse mountain and desert landscapes. Whatever your pleasure or ability, these trails open up stunningly beautiful scenes never to be forgotten. Learn more about Utah's premier trail system and how you can enjoy the landscape in unexpected ways.