Greater Wasatch Planners

Greater Wasatch Planners Engagement Group

Purpose:
The Greater Wasatch Planners Engagement Group provides a forum for planners working in and around Utah’s urbanized Wasatch Front and Back. This group focuses on the shared opportunities and challenges facing communities experiencing growth, densification, and regional coordination. Members will discuss topics such as land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, sustainability, and equity in an urbanizing context. All members interested in metropolitan and urban planning are welcome to participate.

Membership:
Open to all APA Utah members. There is no limit to the number of participants.

Leadership:
Each group will have at least one designated Engagement Group Lead. Leads are volunteers who coordinate group activities and serve as a liaison to the APA Utah Board.

Responsibilities of the Engagement Group Lead:

• Plan and host at least one virtual discussion or event per quarter.

• Submit a brief written summary report to the Board after each meeting or event.

• Advocate for the group’s needs and interests to the APA Utah Board.

• Propose ideas, initiatives, or resources that support the mission of APA Utah and the goals of the Greater Wasatch Planners group.

• Help identify and recruit planners local to the conference location to support APA Utah conference planning task forces and ensure regional representation.

Support from APA Utah:
APA Utah will support engagement groups by:

• Publicizing events and meetings.

• Providing technical support for virtual meetings.

• Offering guidance from the board liaison and Executive Manager.

• Allocating budget funds when feasible and approved.

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