St. George is heating up—and we’re not just talking about the weather. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on a city that’s not only stunning but also booming with growth. Did you know that St. George was ranked the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S. in 2021 by the U.S. Census Bureau? And it continues to be one of the top growing cities in Utah today.

To help us dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes, we’re joined by Carol Winner, Community Development Director for the City of St. George. From the massive Tech Ridge project on the old airport site to residential developments like Desert Color and DeVario, Carol shares the inside scoop on how the city is preparing for the future while honoring its history.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why Tech Ridge is the future of tech and livability in southern Utah

• How Desert Color is blending mega-lagoon paddleboarding fun with smart community design

• Where the city is adding density, especially in downtown and through accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

• Why St. George is holding strong on limiting short-term rentals to preserve housing for residents

• What makes the trails and parks system in St. George truly world-class

• How Carol went from drawing house plans in 4th grade to shaping one of the fastest-growing cities in America

• The importance of preserving historic homes and what’s coming next for downtown development

RESOURCE LINKS:
Explore St. George’s growth and latest developments here:

• City of St. George – Community Development: http://www.sgcity.org/communitydevelopment/

• Desert Color Master Planned Community: https://desertcolor.com/

• Tech Ridge Innovation District: https://techridge.com/

• Economic Development Projects Overview: https://sgcityutah.gov/departments/economic_development/development_projects.php

• DeVario Residential Community: https://www.divarioliving.com/

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