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From local stories to the people behind them, here’s what’s happening across the Wasatch Back.
Ivory Homes reactivates effort to make Browns Canyon town
By Connor Thomas
Ivory Homes has restarted its effort to form its own town in Browns Canyon.
A controversial 2024 Utah law allows two preliminary municipality applications to move forward each year, beginning at midnight on New Year’s Day.
The process lets landowners with mostly undeveloped property to pursue incorporation and, if approved, gain local control over zoning and development.
Ivory’s Lost Creek application was initially shut out as third in line. The Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office is now processing it after another project was rejected.
Ivory is also pursuing a separate Summit County development proposal that could bring between 2,300 and 3,000 homes to Browns Canyon.
Park City Council revisits affordable housing goals
By Kristine Weller
Park City leaders are revisiting the city’s affordable housing goals as they work to create a clearer housing framework for future development.
In 2016, the council outlined the goal of housing 15% of Park City’s workforce within city limits by Jan. 1, 2026. A staff report says the city is more than half of the way there.
The council reaffirmed the goal in 2025 and extended the target to 2032, when the city’s workforce is projected to reach about 10,200 employees.
Staff estimates 1,864 housing units will be needed to meet the 15% goal.
As of August, Park City had 829 affordable workforce housing units available, with 172 under construction, leaving a gap of over 860 units.
Another 270 units are proposed through development projects already in the works.
Councilmembers are now working with staff to update housing goals, identify development opportunities and consider policy strategies to close the remaining gap.
Superpipe brings athletes, opportunities to Park City Mountain this winter
By Ulla-Britt Libre
Park City Mountain is adding a superpipe to its ski and snowboard terrain this winter.
The 700-foot-long, U-shaped course will have 22-foot sidewalls, making it Utah’s first superpipe.
The resort is building it for the January 2027 Snow League competition series headed by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.
Park City Mountain Chief Operating Officer Deirdra Walsh says the superpipe will also provide training and competition opportunities for local athletes.
The superpipe will also be open daily to resort guests.
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