August 6, 2024

In this episode Vaughn Cook hosts a round table discussion with several professionals in the housing and real estate industry, including a city council member from Mapleton, Utah.

As they explore the issue of affordable housing, you'll learn about what makes housing costly in Utah, alternative options to support home ownership, and how governments at a local and national level can support adequate housing as a part of the quality of life for Utahns.

Links & episode resources:

https://www.votevaughncook.com/affordable-housing

https://gardner.utah.edu/

Utah Housing Affordability Dashboard:

https://gardner.utah.edu/affordable-housing-dashboard/

News about Governor Cox's Affordable Housing Bill:

https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/03/29/housing-market-utah-gov-cox-goal-starter-homes/

Utah State & County Population Projections for 2018-2028: https://d36oiwf74r1rap.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/ShortTermPopEstJune2019.pdf

State of the States' Housing Market 2022-2024 Report: https://d36oiwf74r1rap.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/State-Of-Housing-Sep2023.pdf?x71849