This small community has the potential to thrive off of its tourist attractions and its close proximity to many of Utah's natural wonders. In order for this community, which is already growing, to do so in a way that provides equitable housing for its many seasonal residents, and to mitigate its environmental degradation, it is vital that the community operates out of a place of stewardship.
It is equally as important to interview the town's inhabitants, to better understand what they already know about the community, to preserve its unique history and to meet their needs for ability to thrive.
To better understand the community, here are some questions to ask them that may help:
What aspect of your towns history is most important to protect?
-Structures built by the pioneers
-Anasazi pueblos
-Cottonwood wash
-All of the above:
Please add additional comments: ________________________
Do you want greater public transportation in your community?
Yes/No
Please add additional comments: ________________________
Are there any developments that have been made in your town that have hurt the local community?
Yes/No
If yes, please explain:_________________________________
Would to prefer to see more walkable corridors and bike lanes?
Yes/No
If yes, please share an additional preference/idea (optional):_________________________________
As your community grows, how do you want it to do so in regards to housing?
-greater single family residential
-diversified housing (mixture of single family, multi-family, affordable housing options)
-diversified housing in or above mixed use buildings (i.e. restaurant or store on ground level, residential above)
Do you value the transition to renewable energy sources in your community? For example, renewable solar or turbine power.
Yes/No
Please explain your answer:_________________________________
Are there city specific ordinances or issues in Bryce Canyon City that you wish would be changed or made better?
Please explain your answer:_________________________________
As the community develops into a larger tourist attracting town, it may encounter some problems that other towns with similar attributes have faces. These would include a greater pull on resources, such as food, water, and energy to fuel buildings. It may also entail an unfair allocation of city resources to compensate for the tourist influx. In what way do you hope that the town can sustain healthy tourism?
