Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Explore the latest on growth and development across Cedar Valley, from new housing communities and commercial projects to business expansions and city planning updates. As Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield continue to grow, we provide clear, up-to-date coverage on the developments shaping the future of Northern Utah County. Whether it’s a new neighborhood, a retail center, or infrastructure improvements, this section keeps you informed on how our communities are evolving.
The communities of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Lehi are booming with new housing developments. But as homes sprout up rapidly across Cedar Valley, questions arise about long-term safety, resilience, and affordability. Most new houses in Utah County are built with traditional wood framing – a method that’s quick and familiar. Yet experts and recent…
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Multiple residents in a D.R. Horton townhome development are speaking out against the national homebuilder, claiming that it failed to deliver on key landscaping promises and deviated from city-approved plans, leaving homeowners with gravel yards instead of the grassy areas they were sold. The development in question, located in the Eagle Point neighborhood, includes rows…
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A proposed 60-acre retail development in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is set to feature Smith’s Marketplace as the anchor tenant, providing a significant economic boost. City officials emphasize the project’s potential to enhance local infrastructure, create jobs, and increase sales tax revenue, with plans moving towards a City Council review this summer.
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Planning Commission to Review Changes May 13, 2025 EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT — The Eagle Mountain Planning Commission is set to review a proposed amendment to the city’s development code on May 13, 2025, that would significantly tighten regulations related to fencing and clarify the use of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in industrial zones. These city-initiated…
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Orange chicken fans, rejoice: the beloved fast-casual chain Panda Express may soon be opening its doors in Eagle Mountain. On April 8, 2025, the city’s Planning Commission will review a proposed site plan for a new Panda Express location at the District at Eagle Mountain Town Center. The site plan, submitted…
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Planning Commission to Review Site Plan March 25 EAGLE MOUNTAIN — Eagle Mountain may soon welcome a second McDonald’s, this time in the heart of the City Center. During the upcoming Planning Commission meeting on March 25, 2025, commissioners will consider a site plan for a new McDonald’s restaurant at approximately 4248 North Pony Express…
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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is inviting residents of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding communities to participate in a public hearing regarding the upcoming Pioneer Crossing Flex Lanes project. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours by introducing two additional travel lanes in the peak direction, effectively enhancing the east-west…
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The change in code and amendment to the QTS Deal is not just about supporting datacenters and the tech industry that is booming in Eagle Mountain. As stated by Melissa Clark a resident, and member of the City Council, “This will generate $12 million a year in MET (municipal energy tax), which goes directly to…
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Small Sparks and Big Explosions: Comparing SMRs to Large-Scale Reactors When we think about energy production, nuclear power often conjures images of immense power and potential catastrophe. Yet, not all nuclear reactors are created equal. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a newer and more compact form of nuclear technology, offer a stark contrast to traditional large-scale…
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Eagle Mountain planning commission during the October 10, 2024, meeting will be discussing the modification of Chapter 17.48.030 of city code. The modification of Chapter 17.48 would include adding Small Modular Reactors as permitted zones uses within an RTI Overlay Zone. The RTI Overlay Zone in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a specific zoning district established…
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