The Story

Development patterns follow market projections, which include a shift from the current patterns to more compact growth. There are some vibrant, urban areas that include a mix of housing, jobs, restaurants, and other uses. About 37% of new housing built in the Point of the Mountain area is single-family homes, which when added to current housing leads to a total of 58% single-family homes. Several existing job centers intensify and add new development. Homes are closer to jobs and shopping destinations.

Commercial areas and job cores are designed to be more accessible by foot or bicycle than in Scenarios A and C. Parking lots are designed to transition to other uses when future market demand dictates (e.g., because of shared and autonomous vehicles).

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Results

• 37% of new homes at the Point of the Mountain are single-family detached, 22% are townhomes/duplexes, and 41% are apartments/condos.
• 58% of total homes at the Point of the Mountain are single-family detached, 42% are townhomes, apartments, or condos.
• Housing is somewhat less affordable than today (an average new home costs $328,000, about 3.7 times the average income). It is easier to find a place close to work than in Scenarios A and C—although it might be a smaller home like a townhome, apartment, or small-lot single-family house.
• 33% of households are within 1/2 mile of a center with daily services.
• 1,500 acres of additional development happens in places like Eagle Mountain because it isn’t accommodated at the Point of the Mountain.