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Board reviews Weber State MBA study on housing demand and growth scenarios
Summary
The Emery County Economic Opportunity Board reviewed a Weber State MBA study analyzing housing demand, population growth and development scenarios — including short-term housing demand — and noted prior presentations to regional partners and distributed slides.
The Emery County Economic Opportunity Board reviewed results from a Weber State MBA study that examined regional population growth, housing demand and potential development scenarios. Board members said the research — funded about three years ago by the board — focused largely on housing demand and anticipated population increases that could affect local development planning.
Board members noted the students compared Emery County to similar communities and identified strong demand for short-term housing options such as extended-stay lodging with kitchen facilities. "The study findings focus primarily on housing demand and population growth," the board reported, and slides and materials were distributed to members. Board members also said the study had been presented to the county Economic Development group and the Council of Governments, where it was well received.
Board members discussed local responses to similar findings: Orangeville has implemented a short-term rental moratorium to encourage family housing, and some short-term rentals in Ferron have shifted to long-term workforce housing. The review served as an informational step for future planning; no formal funding decisions tied to the study were made at the meeting.
