In this episode of The Housing Advocate, host Stacy Young talks with Dave Gardner, Director of Career and Technical Education at the Washington County School District. They discuss the district's career and technical education advancements, focusing on the new Career Tech High School. Dave highlights the school's innovative programs, industry partnerships, and students’ success in internships and job placements. The episode also covers the district's participation in the Parade of Homes, showcasing the construction program's impact on students' career readiness and the community's support in fostering these educational initiatives.

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In addition to being SUHBA's legal counsel, Nathan Fisher also serves as a planning commissioner for St. George, UT. Nathan joins Stacy on today's episode of The Housing Advocate to talk about his role and give a brief overview of what a planning commission does for its city. Later in the episode, they give out some great insights on the planning process and advice for applicants and developers looking to work with St. George.

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In this episode, Stacy shares a panel discussion with several leaders in the Utah housing industry. They discuss the current challenges in the industry, such as the decreased housing supply, labor shortages, and the difficulty of advancing higher-density developments in communities hesitant about growth.

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In this episode, Utah Governor Spencer Cox discusses the challenge of housing affordability in Utah. Governor Cox stresses the need to increase the housing supply rather than curb demand through interest rates to solve the housing affordability crisis. He highlights the importance of homeownership for community strength and social mobility, noting the scarcity of affordable starter homes. Cox outlines legislative efforts to fund starter home construction and illustrates the broader societal benefits of increased housing supply.

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Ross Ford, the Executive Officer of the Utah State Home Builders Association, joins Stacy on today’s episode to discuss some new bills covering topics affecting Utah builders, such as stormwater inspection and third-party building inspectors. Tune in for insights and a comprehensive rundown on these bills and the discussions in the planning process.

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In late 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox appointed Steve Waldrip as the Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation. On today’s episode of The Housing Advocate, Steve sits down with Stacy to discuss some of the issues he’s looking at involving housing in Utah, including the need for starter homes. Tune in for insights into the housing landscape of Utah and some of the housing-related projects that Steve is working on.

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Today’s episode of The Housing Advocate is all about the Parade of Homes happening in Washington County later this month. Skyler Stephens and Erik Sorenson join Stacy Young to talk about the parade, what they’re looking forward to seeing at this event and the Parade of Homes's economic impact on our community. They also talk about the showcase aspect of a Parade home and how these same contractors build less expensive attainable housing. The Parade of Homes is a show that includes the best of the best in home design, construction, and technologies.

St. George Area Parade of Homes

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In this episode of the Housing Advocate Podcast, Skyler Stephens, Construction Manager at SunRiver Construction and President of SUHBA, joins host Stacy Young to discuss the complexities of the home construction process. He emphasizes the importance of water conservation in their projects and shares the impact of community infrastructure developments. Skyler and Stacy also explore the impact of these challenges on housing affordability and the demand for efficient homes. The conversation highlights SunRiver's commitment to sustainable development and the positive community impact of upcoming projects in Southern Utah.

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Emily Merkley, the CEO of the Washington County Board of Realtors, is our guest on today’s episode of The Housing Advocate! Emily details her background in the housing industry and how she got into real estate in Utah. The discussion also explores different housing market trends, such as affordable housing, new construction and accessory dwelling units. Tune in for tons of insights into the housing market as well as a look into the relationship between SUHBA and the Washington County Board of Realtors.

Washington County Board of Realtors

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In this episode of The Housing Advocate, Kyle Pasley, managing director of real estate at SITLA, joins host Stacy Young to discuss trust lands in Utah. Kyle talks about the history of trust lands in the United States and dispels some common myths surrounding these assets. Stacy and Kyle also discuss how Washington County has used trust land and how SITLA has helped facilitate this use over the past several decades.

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