The site is being considered for a potential future data center. If such development goes forward, it will create jobs and continue making Eagle Mountain a leader in attracting investment from some of the world’s most recognizable brands. “Google choosing Eagle Mountain is a testament to the strength of our workforce and economy,” said Mayor…
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Explore the businesses, developments, and economic trends driving growth in Cedar Valley. From new real estate projects and local entrepreneurs to chamber updates and commercial expansions, we cover the heartbeat of our local economy.
Eagle Mountain City Statement on Paving Lake Mountain Road
There has been some discussion on Facebook, in the Eagle Mountain Groups, about the status of Lake Mountain Road and if it will be paved and who should pave it. At one point a resident/developer put up a sign along their property asking people to call the Eagle Mountain City Offices main number if they…
Read moreEagle Mountain City Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Master Plan
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UTAH (July 9, 2021) – Eagle Mountain City has updated its Transportation Master Plan, which serves as a 30-year planning guide for all modes of transportation within the community. The City is proactively planning and developing transportation solutions to accommodate future mobility and access needs. Eagle Mountain City’s population is projected to grow…
Read morePrepare Your Home For Sale With These Valuable Resources
Selling your home doesn’t have to be a stressful event. In fact, with a little hard work and a lot of organization, you can breathe easy and get your home on the market in no time at all. Here are some tips for getting your house on the market so you can move into your…
Read moreData Center #2 Coming To Eagle Mountain And County Votes To Not Share Housing Subsidy With City
During the May 26, 2021, County Commission meeting there was an item on the agenda that stated, “APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION CHAIR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN UTAH COUNTY AND THE EAGLE MOUNTAIN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE SWEETWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMUNITY PROJECT AREA #2” This new industrial park will be…
Read moreCommunity Mailboxes
During the next Planning Commission meeting, which will be held on May 11th, there is an item on the agenda to codify community mailboxes. As developments move into the city it has been a regular sight to see community mailboxes, or mailboxes that serve a subdivision and not just a single dwelling. These are also…
Read moreEagle Mountain City Council Approves Bid For Pony Express Widening Project
During the March 16th, 2021 City Council Policy Session the City Council voted on awarding a bid to Kenny Seng Construction for the amount of $4.1 Million dollars to complete Phase 5 of the Pony Express widening project. “This project will complete the phasing of the Pony Express widening between Sandpiper and Eagle Mountain Boulevard…
Read moreThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – A Summary
There is some confusion about The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. So I asked Eric Dow an Eagle Mountain resident and business owner to wade through the act and give us some insight. Eric Dow is a CPA and lives in Eagle Mountain with his wife and two children. A graduate of BYU’s accounting…
Read moreEDITORIAL: Eagle Mountain Losing Open Space to High Density Housing
I sit here and watch as the work and efforts of so many citizens are slowly eroded by actions by City Staff, City Administration, City Planning Commission, and the City Council. And to be honest, I do hope that this does make some of them pause from allowing higher density and they take notice. The…
Read moreEagle Mountain Gears Up For Data Center Number Two With $77 Million Property Tax Incentive
A public notice has been made by the Eagle Mountain City Redevelopment Agency that it will be holding a Public Hearing on February 16th, 2021 in regards to a project called the SWEETWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PROJECT AREA #2. The Facebook data center is located in the Sweetwater Industrial park and is adjacent of…
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