Thursday July 29, 2021

Moab City leaders are looking at several short and long-term housing solutions to solve a burgeoning crisis. Potential paths forward could include seasonal camping, tiny home villages, and modifications to zoning densities. Public officials say Moab’s housing shortage is getting more intense this year. Their evidence? The workforce shortage is also getting more intense. Plus, major flooding throughout Moab kept public works crews and emergency responders busy last night.

Show Notes:

Photo: Residents and volunteers shovel sand into sandbags at the Center Street Ballfields on July 29th, a day after major flooding affected major routes through town. Courtesy Lisa Hathaway.

2017 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan
http://www.moabhousingplan.com/about.html

7/27/21 Moab City Potential Projects/Policies
https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3901?fileID=4985

7/27/21 Moab City Housing Discussion Summary
https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3901?fileID=4974

Flooding and Debris Help:
Public Works: 435-259-7485
City of Moab: 435-259-5121