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Annual Regional Solutions Event: Zoning Reform for Housing Affordability
Thursday, November 09, 2023, 10:00am - 04:30pm

Presented by Salt Lake County. Event focuses on zoning reform as a tool to increase housing attainability. Morning keynote presenter Arnab Chakraborty, dean of the University of Utah’s College of Architecture and Planning, will discuss the national momentum for zoning reform and what is driving cities to change. Luncheon presenter is Jerusalem Demsas, staff writer at The Atlantic. Afternoon presenter Arthur C. Nelson, emeritus professor of urban planning and real estate development at the University of Arizona and emeritus presidential professor of city and metropolitan planning at the University of Utah, will discuss the mismatch between planning and zoning. Panel discuss features Chakraborty; Turner Bitton, founder of SLC Neighbors for More Neighbors; and Christine Richman, director of planning and economic development at GSBS Architects. The panel will address constraints on zoning reform and identify solutions for cities looking to increase housing attainability for those in their communities. Location is Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 W., West Jordan. Cost is $50. Public tickets are available at slco.to/RegSolutionsRSVP. Details are at slco.to/RegSolutions.