In the most frequently chosen scenario, the average

In the most frequently chosen scenario, the average size of the single family lot would decrease from 0.32 acre to 0.29 acre in 2020. Homes would be positioned closer together, with a wider variety of housing available, including townhouses, condos, and apartments. Land consumption would be slower, with a large portion of new development placed within existing urban areas and clustered around expanded transit routes and mixed-use town centers. The second most popular scenario creates a slightly more compact, mixed-use development plan, with houses closer together and smaller lot sizes. Envision Utah is working with city and community councils to incorporate its growth strategies into local comprehensive plans.