- Presented on September 16, 2021 by Jake Powell, Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Utah State University.
- A recording of the webinar is available here. Jake’s slides also are available (8MB PDF).
- Jake shared some links during his talk, including:
- The Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR) Initiative
- An article in the Journal of the American Planning Association: Planning and Development Challenges in Western Gateway Communities by Philip Stoker, Danya Rumore, Lindsey Romaniello & Zacharia Levine
Webinar Description:
The year 2020 has been nothing less than a roller coaster experience for gateway communities across the west. The unexpected ups and downs have exposed challenges, unintended consequences, and created a space for trying novel adaptations to survive. The Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR) Initiative, an Extension program housed at Utah State University has created a linking hub for western gateway communities to connect, learn, and share how they are planning to thrive in the post COVID-19 era. This webinar will explore the challenges these communities are facing, and share lessons learned from listening to these communities plans for the future.