Utah has been one of the fastest growing states for the past decade. Is that success catching up with us? We discuss the challenge for a growing number of Utahans to find housing because of skyrocketing home prices and stagnant wages.
What is the proper role of local government and what kinds of solutions lie on the horizon?
This video discusses some of the challenges Utahans face in finding affordable housing as a statewide problem. 183,000 households in Utah are spending more than half of what they earn on housing. The impacts on savings and emergency funds has been compounded by the pandemic and increases the instances of homelessness.
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