Cottonwood Heights Plans Development District By Tom Haraldsen new voting option
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Economic development officials in Cottonwood Heights have a major plan for the Fort Union corridor, from 1300 East to the mouth of the canyon. Photo courtesy of Cottonwood Heights City
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he future belongs to those who prepare for it, and officials in Cottonwood Heights City are working to stay ahead of the curve. In this case, it involves both curves and straightaways— along Fort Union Blvd. A Planned Development District that city staff is now studying is intended to encourage mixed used development along the roadway, from 1300 East and Union Park eastward to the gravel pit on Wasatch Blvd. “This has been on the city’s radar for the entire 10 years since its incorporation,” said Brian Berndt, community and economic development director. “The Fort Union corridor has some unique connection qualities that are underutilized, and we want to make sure we can offer options to both current property owners and those who look at new and redevelopment in the area.” During his presentation at a city council work session, Berndt illustrated the potential for retail and residential development along Fort Union, as well as addressing the sales revenue leakage Cottonwood Heights is losing from residents’ spending. “We’ve identified that more than two-thirds of the revenue we could be getting is leaving the city,” he said. “Hospitality dollars alone—lodging and food and beverage—are being spent
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“I think, on the whole, we thought it would be more businesses, but it’s been the families and children who have contributed.”
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