Podcasts about envision utah

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1997, Envision Utah has been helping residents shape a better future for themselves and generations to come. By bringing communities together, they create thriving, welcoming and sustainable places to live and grow. CEO Ari Bruening joins us with more. Ari Bruening: Being one of the fastest-growing states in the country comes with a lot of challenges — from housing to water to education and so much more. Envision Utah began as a group project to deal with these. 28 years later, we still believe that if we come together to really understand our challenges — and understand each other — we can build a great future. There are a lot of questions we're all going to have to answer together over the coming years: like how do we build enough new homes without giving up the great outdoors we love? Or how do we use water in the best ways so that we have enough for people, for food and for our lakes and rivers? What does the future of education need to look like to prepare the next generation to thrive? Envision Utah is the place where Utah comes together to find answers. Derek Miller: Envision Utah brings residents together to discuss how the state can improve. They work on various projects to shape Utah's future. By bringing communities together, they create thriving, welcoming and sustainable places to live and grow. Visit envision utah dot org to learn more about their current initiatives and how you can get involved today. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 4/28/25

In a new poll from Noble Predictive Insights, A third of Utahns say housing costs are so expensive they’ve considered moving out of state. This poll also suggests that 43% are willing to extend their commute by 30 minutes for cheaper housing. Dave and Taylor discuss and get more details on the polling from KSL NewRadio's Adam Small. Ari Bruening, CEO of Envision Utah shares insight on Utah's affordable housing crisis and what needs to be done to combat it. How far are you willing to go to find affordable housing?

Jason Brown, Vice President of Communications and Education at Envision Utah, and Bart Forsyth, Utah Water Ways Policy Advisor, join us to talk about the release of the Utah Water Values study. This extremely helpful survey, study, and review makes a contemporary assessment about what Utahns are thinking about Utah's water. The study provides concrete recommendations regarding the terminology that most resonates with Utah, their biggest concerns, and what their hopes are for the future. The Utah Values Study will guide how Utah Water Ways and other Utah organizations engage and inform Utah citizens about water.

This is Derek Miller of the Salt Lake Chamber with your Utah Business Report. Envision Utah, along with Utah Workforce Housing Advocacy, has released a new report on Utahns' perceptions of the state's housing situation. The research, conducted in late 2024, included a survey of approximately 600 adults and a multi-day online focus group with 36 people from different backgrounds, who shared their thoughts on housing in 20 to 40-minute sessions. The report reveals that most Utahns agree there is a housing problem and that we must build more homes to increase supply and drive down prices. Key findings not only include concerns about housing supply and availability, but also the importance of access to opportunities, especially for low-income individuals and first-time homebuyers, and the need to balance quality of life with adding new housing. The Salt Lake Chamber. We Stand as the Voice of Business. Originally aired: 2/3/25

This episode discusses a white paper the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) recently released with Envision Utah titled, “What Matters Most to Utahns? Envision Utah Survey Results by Gender.” In November 2021, Envision Utah conducted an online survey of 800 citizens to identify the values and priorities that are most pressing for Utahns. The sample was stratified along the lines of age, gender, and race to reflect the demographic composition of Utah. The survey asked respondents to identify their most pressing concerns; other questions asked about their quality of life, attitudes about population growth, and views of diversity and inclusion. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by the report's lead author, Eric Dahlin, an Associate Professor of Sociology at BYU, and Jason Brown, Vice President of Education and Communications at Envision Utah. Support the show

Representing Davis, Weber & Box Elder Counties boardoftrustees@rideuta.com Trustee Holbrook brings a wealth of experience to UTA. She began her career in the financial sector, established a real estate firm, and went back into the financial sector working in business development. Trustee Holbrook would go on to work with the Public Sector for a private company. Trustee Holbrook was first elected to the Bountiful City Council in 2007 and has served on several boards including the Bountiful Power Commission, Planning Commission and the Utility Facility Review Board with the Public Service Commission. She is a former President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. Since being appointed to the UTA Board of Trustees, Trustee Holbrook has worked to increase community engagement throughout Davis, Weber, and Box Elder Counties. Service on other local boards and committees include the Commission on Affordable Housing, the Utah Association of Special Districts (UASD), EDCUtah, Envision Utah, Chair of the Olene Walker Housing Fund, and Chair of the Utah Urban Land Institute (ULI). She also works with APTA - the American Public Transit Association, as a Transit Board Member in addition to Chair of the Transit Board Member's Legislative Sub-Committee.

Darlene Carter serves as the CEO to C.W. Group which oversees 6 business lines: C.W. Urban, C.W. Design, C.W. Land Co., CW Build, Home by CW Urban and Cole West Home and Development. Darlene Carter brings almost 20 years of experience in a variety of residential real estate development asset classes. Darlene is responsible for overseeing all company deliverables and has participated in over 3 billion dollars in residential and mixed-use projects. Darlene started in 2005 with one of the nation's largest private home builders and quickly became a standout in sales strategy, operations, and execution. Darlene left traditional homebuilding in 2017 and transitioned to the C.W. Group. She is proficient in creating product that recognizes and optimizes on changing market trends and demographics, capital raising, building brand recognition, strategic planning, operations, and systems development to execute business plans and profitability, proforma budgeting, and building the self-development of people and an authentic culture. Darlene was named Utah Business 30 women to watch in 2018 and 40 under 40 in 2020. Darlene serves on the board of ULI Utah and Envision Utah and has served as the Co-Chair for the Salt Lake City Development Committee for the Downtown Alliance.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Abby Osborne We all know that housing affordability was rough this year… A new report by real estate firm Redfin shows that 2023 has been the least affordable year for buying a home. Ari Bruening, President and CEO of Envision Utah, joins the show to discuss where Utah lies in this.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Abby Osborne Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes announces he will not run for re-election It’s the news we’ve been patiently waiting for today… Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has announced in a video that he will not run for re-election in 2024. Before the news broke out, we had a conversation with KSL TV Reporter Lindsay Aerts about how this started off as just a speculation. Now that it’s been confirmed, we take our listeners directly to the announcement. West Davis Corridor to open sooner than expected If you live in Farmington or North Salt Lake, or frequently commute to these areas, you’re likely familiar with one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the Utah Department of Transportation,  and one that will be ready for drivers ahead of schedule: the West Davis Corridor. Carlos Braceras, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Transportation, joins the show to give us an update on the project. New report shows 2023 was the least affordable year for housing We all know that housing affordability was rough this year… A new report by real estate firm Redfin shows that 2023 has been the least affordable year for buying a home. Ari Bruening, President and CEO of Envision Utah, joins the show to discuss where Utah lies in this. What is the current state of water in Utah? Let's talk about what’s happening with water in Utah… Where are we in the drought? What do we anticipate the impact that this winter will have on our watershed? Joel Ferry, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, joins the show with answers. Rep. Celeste Maloy’s take on Santos, McCarthy, and more It’s been a hectic past few days in Congress… George Santos was expelled. Kevin McCarthy announced that he will be leaving Congress at the end of what’s been a very rough year for him… Representative Celeste Maloy of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District joins the show to share her reaction to this, as well as discuss what’s on the congressional agenda over the next month. Highlights from the fourth Republican presidential debate Another feisty Republican presidential debate took place recently… Utah GOP Chair Robert Axson joins the show to share his take on the debate and discuss where we see our primary election going here in Utah. Spotify Wrapped 2023: KSL @ Night edition As the year 2023 is slowly but gradually coming to an end, our hosts Abby and Greg reflect on their year based on what they found in their year-end music mix. Turns out it says surprisingly a lot about them!

All week we've been covering the Utah housing market as we are trying to find the way to affordable housing. As growth continues where is everyone going to live and how far will you need to afford housing. Dave and Debbie speak with Ari Bruening, and Ryan beck with Envision Utah

The new development of The Point will be located at the old Utah Prison Site and it is expected to offer 3,300 multi-family residential units, including approximately 400 affordable housing units. Dave and Debbie discuss  what this could look like for housing and speak with Ari Bruening, CEO of Envision Utah about if this is the right path forward to fix the housing crisis in Utah.

The housing market is squeezing out potential buyers...76% of Utah can't afford a median priced home according to Envision Utah.  but a potential band aid could come from a different kind of loan... Have you thought about a 40-year loan instead of a 30? Dave and Debbie discuss.

D News: 8 Utah school districts are paying licensed, first-year teachers $60,000 annually to start, a salary one principal calls a ‘game changer’ The story is told through the eyes of a new 5th grade teacher who chose a job in Canyons School District. She started at 60k a year. Dave and Debbie discuss this with Jason Brown, Vice President of Education for Envision Utah, and take listener calls.  

D News: 8 Utah school districts are paying licensed, first-year teachers $60,000 annually to start, a salary one principal calls a ‘game changer' The story is told through the eyes of a new 5th grade teacher who chose a job in Canyons School District. She started at 60k a year. Dave and Debbie discuss this with Jason Brown, Vice President of Education for Envision Utah and take listener calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take another look at why 45-50 percent of teachers leave on average after 5 years on the job. We speak with Jason Brown with Envision Utah to discuss why Utah is struggling to maintain teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have said to my family and friends on many occasions “if you want to see where the nation is heading pay attention to Utah and Texas.” These two states are the places where people who seek to subvert the agency of man will attack with the greatest ferocity. This because both of these states are unique in both their history and culture. Those who seek to install tyranny in America understand that if they can get rid of freedom in these two states the rest will be significantly easier. We have known for quite some time now that one of the ways the enemies of freedom seek to get rid of mankind's free agency is by hiding behind front organizations with innocuous sounding names.  Today on the podcast I have back on Chelsie Hope. She is a woman who has devoted the past few years of her life to being a watchdog on freedom issues here in Utah. Today Chelsie and I have a conversation about the group Envision Utah. We talk about what Private-Public Partnerships are and why you should be extremely cautious of such groups, the history of Envision Utah and who the founding members were, who the players are today, what they seek to accomplish, and finally who some of the special advisors are in Envision Utah and if you're a Mormon you might be surprised at one of those names. At the end we wrap up with what you can do to help stop this totalitarian nightmare. Now many of you who don't live in Utah may say “that's a Utah problem” well yes but I guarantee you that in your state you have very similar organizations that you need to be on the lookout for. Stay tuned for a fascinating conversation. Annotated Version Of the Doctrine & Covenants https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/d-c-annotated-learn-at-the-feet-of-the-prophets#/ Restoration Torah Conference ⁠https://restorationtorahconference.org/2023-speakers-talks/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-kirkenbower/support

In a survey through Envision Utah, Utahns think that supporting teachers and addressing the teacher shortage are the most important strategies for giving kids a great education. The biggest problem with education in Utah is… teacher pay (#1) Ari Bruening – CEO, Envision Utah and Jason Brown – VP of Education and Communications, Envision Utah joins the show to discuss the study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a survey by Envision Utah, Utahns see supporting teachers and address the teacher shortage as the most important strategy for giving kids a great education. Dr. Mark Ernst, Superintendent of the Tooele County School District, joins the show to discuss what's causing the teacher shortage and what the district is doing to keep its teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She is also the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, which focuses on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women through increasing college completion rates and helping girls and women find their voices and become leaders. Professor Madsen and her team have written many Utah research and policy briefs, research snapshots, impact reports, newspaper editorials, and other resources. They host 20-30 events each year to support the mission of their work. Susan is also a well-known global scholar, authoring or editing eight books and publishing hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Madsen's research has been featured in the U.S. News and World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Parenting Magazine, Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She is a well-known speaker in local, national, and international settings. For example, she has presented at the New York Times, Argentina Parliament Palace, House of Commons in England, Lithuania President's Palace, and NGO sessions at the United Nations. She serves on or advises many nonprofit, community, and education boards and committees, including the Utah Governor's One Utah Roadmap, Parity.org, Real Women Run, Silicon Slopes, Envision Utah, United Way of Utah County, South Davis County Communities that Care, Utah Financial Empowerment Coalition, Utah Women's Health Coalition, Better Days 2020, KUER Radio, and more. Dr. Madsen received a bachelor's degree from BYU, masters from Portland State, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She and her husband Greg are the proud parents of four adult children and two grandchildren. For more detailed information about Dr. Madsen, see her detailed bio and her CV. For more information about her writing and speaking, check out her LinkedIn articles, UWLP "In the News," speaking and consulting website, and her Forbes articles. Also, join her on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Her amazing book- A Future Only God can See for You https://www.utwomen.org

Vroom! Brain Building at Your Fingertips. Did you know that 80% of a child's brain is developed between birth and 4 years old? In partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation, Envision Utah's early learning is working to empower all Utah parents when it comes to helping their child develop and be successful. As a caregiver, you can help your young children build neural connections through Vroom, a free app that turns everyday moments into brain-building activities. As Travis Allred from Envision Utah tells us, Vroom gives you bite-sized, science-based tips that help you give children a great start in life. 3 Ways to get Vroom: Get the app Visit Vroom website Text Vroom to 48258 Want to learn more about becoming a Foster Parent? 

Envision Utah was born 25 years ago because of the growth Utah was seeing at the time. The question was asked, where is this taking us? From there began the process to bring people together and talk about the best plan for the state's future. Ari Bruening is the Chief Operating Officer for the not-for-profit Envision Utah, which engages people to create and sustain communities that are beautiful, prosperous, healthy, and neighborly. The post Ari Bruening | CEO of Envision Utah appeared first on Utah Real Estate Podcast.

Is growth a good thing or a bad thing in Utah? Growth means jobs and new technology coming to the state, but that also means crowds on the freeway and challenges to air quality. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get input from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Pamela Atkinson, community advocate and senior advisor to Governor Spencer Cox, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School, and Afton January, communications manager at Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah is the fastest growing state in the nation and with that comes challenges that Envision Utah helps to solve. It was founded in 1997, and since then over 100,000 Utahns have participated in its efforts. President and CEO Ari Bruening explains their vision. ARI BRUENING Utah is growing because it's a great place to live — a great economy, unmatched outdoors, family-friendly communities. Those who grow up here often choose to stay, and out-of-staters want to join us. Unless we want to give up the things that make Utah great, we're going to keep growing. So, the question we have to ask is how should we accommodate growth to preserve the things we love. We know a lot of the right answers. We need more housing in every community. We need great transportation and cleaner cars. We need to continue to use less water, invest in teachers, and prepare for disasters. We also need Utahns everywhere to be part of creating a bright future. Growth will bring challenges, but if we're all working together to find solutions, Utah will continue to be a beautiful, prosperous, safe, and neighborly place for all of us. DEREK MILLER Envision Utah is a great example of the collaborative spirit we see in Utah. Its members include local and state officials, energy and environmental leaders, academics, business representatives, and more. See what else they do at envisionutah.org. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: January 26, 2022

Professor Susan R. Madsen is considered one of the top global thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership. Her research has been featured in the News and World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Parenting Magazine, Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She is a sought-after global speaker and trainer and has presented at United Nations NGO sessions, The New York Times, the U.S. State Department, USAID, the Argentina Parliament Palace, the House of Commons in England, the Lithuanian President's Palace, and in many other countries around the world. In past years she has conducted research in China, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe and has facilitated women's leadership development programs and seminars with women leaders from over 40 countries. Dr. Madsen founded the International Leadership Association's (ILA) Women and Leadership Affinity Group and the Academy of Human Resource Development's Leadership Special Interest Group. In 2013 and 2015 she chaired a global women and leadership conference for the ILAShe and colleagues also lead discussions globally to help more women's leadership scholars understand and get involved with public policy. Dr. Madsen has also been an advisor and/or trainer on women's leadership to national organizations and associations like the American Council on Education, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of University Women, and others. Dr. Madsen thrives on being a change agent. In 2009, she created the Utah Women and Education Initiative and led a research team to investigate what might be done to get more Utah women to attend college and then graduate. In 2011-2012, she worked with the Utah governor and his staff to create the Utah Women's College Taskforce that resulted in a report to the state calling for change. Dr. Madsen also founded the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) in 2010 and was recently recognized with special honors as she moved off the board in early 2019. In 2013, Dr. Madsen founded the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), which is focused on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women through encouraging, developing, and advancing women in leadership. As part of that work, she has overseen the production and release of public research (accessible to the general population as well as policy makers, educators, and other stakeholders). She and her team also hosts or co-sponsors 20-30 events annually, each focused on engaging and instructing girls and women in a variety of ways and on numerous subjects, all with the end goal of inspiring and encouraging enhanced educational goals and leadership aspirations. Professor Madsen's efforts reach and influence tens of thousands in Utah annually. She also serves on or advises many Utah nonprofit and community boards, including Envision Utah, Silicon Slopes, Real Women Run, United Way of Utah County, Better Days 2020, Utah Financial Empowerment Coalition, South Davis Communities that Care, and the Utah Governor's One Utah Roadmap Team. She has also been an advisor or trainer on women's leadership to national organizations and associations like the American Council on Education, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of University Women, and others. Dr. Madsen received her doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota in Work, Community, and Family Education with a specialization in human resource development. She has other degrees in exercise science/wellness and speech communication education, and she started her career many years ago as a middle school speech and debate teacher. She and her husband Greg have four adult children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys golf, snowshoeing, hiking, and traveling.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Envision Utah is a non-profit that brings people together to discuss best of class objectives to guide our State's growth. But how do you do that in a pandemic when people can't meet? President and CEO, Ari Bruening, is here to talk about what they're doing. ARI BRUENING At Envision Utah, we hold lots of public and stakeholder meetings, which can be hard when people are working from home. However, since our meetings have gone online, attendance and participation have actually increased. We've also gotten creative in engaging the public through things like online chat boards, digital focus groups, and surveys. Even when people head back to the office, these new tools will remain a part of our work. We're also working with partners to help ensure that Utah's air quality and traffic improvements that have resulted from the pandemic don't evaporate as we return to a new normal. The pandemic's impacts have highlighted some economic, health, and education disparities in our society that we need to address, and together we're working on those issues too. There are a lot of challenges that need to come to the table to solve—even if it's a virtual table. DEREK MILLER Envision Utah is a great example of the collaborative and innovative spirit we see in Utah as we address our challenges together. More information is available at envisionutah.org. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber and this is Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: September 21, 2020.

Little children's brains develop in big ways during their earliest years. Millions of neural connections are made each second. By the time children enter kindergarten, their brain is nearly as full grown as an adult's. Now there's new help to support that growth called 5 Before 5. In this week's edition of Utah Weekly Forum, United Way of Salt Lake's Elizabeth Garbe and Envision Utah's Travis Allred join Host Rebecca Cressman to explain how the collaborative effort gives Utah parents more ways to Love, Talk, Read, Count, and Play with their children before their fifth birthday. The learning experts and child advocates behind 5 Before 5 have provided an extraordinary website full of resources, ideas, and inspiration at https://5b45kids.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Utah is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. In the last twenty years, our population doubled due to the beauty of the state and the quality of life. Utah is surrounded by canyons. We have the best skiing on Earth, pristine mountain wilderness, and some of the most diverse landscapes.  However, if this trend of doubling the population every twenty years continues, can we possibly preserve our quality of life? Envision Utah, a Utah nonprofit organization is dedicated to answering this question. Their mission is to help build communities in a manner which will maintain both quality of life and create a more harmonious balance between suburban or urban living and the environment.  We talk to its president and CEO, Ari Bruening on the Utah Stories Show and discuss what we can do to build the better Utah for tomorrow.

Many concerns have been raised about the proposed inland port in Salt Lake County. A new study by Envision Utah looks at some of the biggest and most common concerns. Envision Utah's president and COO Ari Bruening joins guest host Greg Skordal to discuss those concerns and what is being done to encourage responsible development in Utah.

Envision Utah says the state needs to offer much higher average starting salaries for teachers, after their study looking at how to recruit and retain the best educators. In addition to a starting rate of $60,000 annually, they're recommending sweeping changes to the retirement benefits and more. Guest host Doug Wright breaks down the group's recommendations with Ari Bruening, Envision Utah's president and COO. 

Rep. Steve Eliason joins Rep. Steve Handy and Amy Donaldson to talk about Envision Utah's bold suggestion to raise teacher salaries. The proposal calls for increasing the average starting salary to $60,000, revamping the retirement plan, and providing better support. The goal is to improve both teacher recruitment and retention. 

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, October 2, 20194:20 pm: Reverend Ben Johnson, Senior Editor for the Acton Institute joins the show to discuss his recent piece about the facts of homelessness4:35 pm: Jason Brown of Envision Utah joins Rod to discuss the groups study about future teacher compensation in the state5:30 pm: Katya Sedgwick, a contributor to The Federalist, joins the show to discuss her piece about how political activism for young girls is often a cry for emotional health6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how politicians from the state of New Mexico are pushing a climate-change agenda while the state continues to profit from a boom in fossil fuels

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, October 2, 20194:20 pm: Reverend Ben Johnson, Senior Editor for the Acton Institute joins the show to discuss his recent piece about the facts of homelessness4:35 pm: Jason Brown of Envision Utah joins Rod to discuss the groups study about future teacher compensation in the state5:30 pm: Katya Sedgwick, a contributor to The Federalist, joins the show to discuss her piece about how political activism for young girls is often a cry for emotional health6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how politicians from the state of New Mexico are pushing a climate-change agenda while the state continues to profit from a boom in fossil fuels

Coming up at 4 pm today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, Jason Brown, spokesman for Envision Utah, joins the show to discuss a new survey from the organization that attempts to figure out just how much money it would take to keep teachers in Utah classrooms. Plus, Senator Mitt Romney joins the show for a discussion with Rod about healthcare and immigration reform. See below for a full rundown of today’s program. Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, April 10, 20194:20 pm: Jason Brown, spokesman for Envision Utah, joins the show to discuss a new survey from the organization that attempts to figure out just how much money it would take to keep teachers in Utah classrooms5:05 pm: Senator Mitt Romney joins the show for a discussion with Rod about healthcare and immigration reform6:05 pm: Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, joins Rod for their weekly conversation about the world of politics6:20 pm: Joel Kotkin, Professor of Urban Studies at Chapman University, joins the show to discuss President Trump’s recent comments that the United States is “full” when it comes to the population6:35 pm: Liz Cheney, Chair of the House Republican Conference, joins Rod to discuss the successes of the GOP and the Democrats race to the left

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, September 13, 20184:20 pm: Jason Brown, Education Project Lead for Envision Utah, joins the show to discuss the state's call for teachers who have left the profession to return to the classroom, and what it will take to get them there6:05 pm: Peter Reichard, President of the Utah Foundation, joins the show to discuss the results of the group’s latest Utah Quality of Life Index, which shows a decline in quality of life despite a growing economy6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist for the Heritage Foundation, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation’s economy

Topic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – data-driven tools to assist in decision making Guest & Organization:https://infiniteearthradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/image001.png ()Joe DiStefano is Principal and Co-Founder of UrbanFootprint (formerly Calthorpe Analytics). He leverages more than 20 years of experience in land use and transportation planning in leading the development and deployment of the UrbanFootprint software platform. His career has focused on the implementation of actionable, data-driven tools that bring critical information to land use planning decisions, energy and water resource choices, and the environmental, public health, and social equity challenges of our times. Joe has led some of the most complex planning and design projects in the US and globally, including the award-winning Envision Utah regional plan, post-hurricane recovery in Southern Louisiana, and major scenario modeling and design efforts in Los Angeles, Mexico City, and the Middle East. He now leads UrbanFootprint, a web-based software platform designed to optimize each step of the sustainable urban planning and design process by supporting planners and communities with easy access to data science and advanced scenario planning. Joe holds a Master’s in Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California at Berkeley. He lives in Berkeley, California with his wife and two children and is an avid cyclist. Resources: https://urbanfootprint.com/ (UrbanFootprint) – Urban Planning Software for Sustainable Cities https://www.lgc.org/ (Local Government Commission )

Marc Giauque joins KSL's Doug Wright with a look at what we learned on the Road to Understanding with KSL Newsradio, KSL TV and KSL.com. We visited communities across the state of Utah on a sort of "listening tour," hoping to better understand our neighbors and their concerns and celebrations, whether rural or urban. Guests included Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and Robert Grow of Envision Utah as well as former Uintah County Commissioner and current Executive Director of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition.