We’re Save Not Pave —

a community group in Cottonwood Heights trying to keep Wasatch Boulevard safe, scenic, and human-sized.
No one here is against roads; we’re just against turning them into racetracks. We like trees, slower speeds, and the radical idea that you should be able to walk your dog without fear of being drafted into traffic.

Here’s the latest…

Neighbors,

Cottonwood Heights finds itself at one of those “small decisions that turn out to be very big later” moments.

Right now, the city is moving quickly on two foundational choices that will shape how we grow, how we breathe, and how much say residents actually get before things are set in stone.

First, the General Plan Update is advancing with key priorities being hashed out mostly among staff and a small group of officials. The General Plan is basically the city’s “north star” for development, transportation, and land use, which also means it can override existing master plans many of us spent years helping to create, like the Fort Union Boulevard plan. If that feels like something residents should have a seat at the table for, you are not wrong.

Second, City Council is considering whether Cottonwood Heights will continue funding and participating in the Utah Renewable Communities program. This is less abstract than it sounds. It’s about air quality, sustainability, and whether we take long-term environmental resilience seriously, or just admire it from afar.

Your voice actually matters in both of these conversations, even if that feels overly optimistic in a civic-process kind of way.

If you can, please consider showing up tonight at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2277 E Bengal Blvd. In-person comments are always the most effective, mostly because people can’t mute you.

If you can’t attend, you can still submit a brief comment online before or during the meeting. Even a few thoughtful sentences about wanting more transparency, stronger public engagement, and responsible growth make a difference.

Cottonwood Heights works best when residents are part of the conversation, not just spectators to it.

Thanks for caring enough to pay attention.

Save Not Pave

https://www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov/your-government/public-comment

Don't over think it, simple public comments you could make or send in:

I care about thoughtful, responsible growth in Cottonwood Heights. Before major decisions are finalized in the General Plan, I hope council will prioritize real public engagement and make space for residents to help shape our city’s future.

The General Plan will guide development, transportation, and land use across our city for years to come. I’m asking council to slow this process down, honor existing master plans like Fort Union Boulevard, and ensure meaningful public participation before key decisions are set.

I’m here to ask for more transparency and public involvement in the General Plan Update. Residents live with the consequences of these decisions, and we deserve a seat at the table from the beginning, not just at the end.

I’m a Cottonwood Heights resident who cares about clean air and long-term sustainability. As council considers programs like URC and updates to the General Plan, I hope you’ll prioritize public input and responsible growth that protects our community and environment.

I’ve lived in Cottonwood Heights for X years. I love this city and want to see it grow well. Please slow down the General Plan process and make sure residents are meaningfully involved before foundational decisions are finalized.