City planning

A massive line of cars wait in traffic to enter Zion National Park in the southern part of Utah in the United States. Midway in the line of traffic is a sign with the park’s name on it. In the background is a cliff of red rocks that the region is known for. Green trees tower over the cars.

The rise of ‘Zoom Towns’ in the rural west

Lisa Potter
science writer, University of Utah Communications
October 14, 2020

COVID-19 has accelerated a trend of rapid growth in western gateway communities. This “amenity migration” is causing urgent planning challenges.

Trees and lawns beat the heat

Lisa Potter
science writer, University of Utah Communications
October 13, 2020

As climate change pushes cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners must balance mitigating heat and preserving water resources.