The continued record breaking pace of permitted construction activity reached new milestones in 2021. The rebound in commercial activity in 2021 put the year total on the second highest in terms of construction value. The residential market also reached into [...]
This report examines the economic impacts of Utah Retirement Systems (URS) 2021 defined benefit pension payments made to Utah residents and compares these impacts with those estimated for 2015 and 2018.
Utah Travel and Tourism County Profiles for 2020 give a detailed breakdown of key economic indicators related to tourism for each of Utah's 29 counties.
Salt Lake County’s housing shortage and high home prices have led to the “tightest” apartment market in the county’s history. In 2021, the vacancy rate dropped below 2%, and rental rates increased by double-digits. Builders and developers responded with a [...]
Salt Lake County’s housing shortage and high home prices have led to the “tightest” apartment market in the county’s history. In 2021, the vacancy rate dropped below 2%, and rental rates increased by double digits.
Utah’s consumer sentiment declined 10.8 points in March, decreasing to 68.0, according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah consumers. This is the largest monthly drop since the index began in October 2020. Outlooks fell among all groups, [...]
Utah residents indicate a wide range of opinions about Utah’s tourism industry. A local area survey conducted in Fall 2021 provides insight on the similarities and differences in how tourism is perceived in 14 different areas of the state.
Sound mental health provides an essential foundation of stability that supports all other aspects of human development—from the formation of friendships and the ability to cope with adversity to the achievement of success in school, work, and community life.
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has prepared an economic and fiscal analysis assessment of buildout scenarios at The Point of the Mountain, also referred to as “The Point.” The analysis includes conceptual planning scenarios based on inputs and assumptions [...]
Salt Lake City will be a premier health care innovation hub that provides expanded economic opportunity and improved health and well-being for all residents.
Thomas S. Monson Center
411 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, Ut 84111
Thomas S. Monson Center
411 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, Ut 84111
