Vineyard, Utah

7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 is very skilled in trades we need most,” says Nair. “As these planned developments come to Vineyard, jobs will increase and we will see university student talent advancing roots in our communities,” adds Fullmer. Mayor Fullmer has been working with UVU to make Vineyard an official STEM city, supporting programs that will ensure youth are exposed to education and technologies prior to entering university, and giving them a head start in future education and employment. On the infrastructure side, the city is adding a six-million-gallon water tank, which will have all the storage capacity needed for the growing community. Nair explains, “Adding development, creates the need to have a self-contained system. So the system is six-million gallons with room to expand. That will help us have all the storage capacity we need in the future.” “Infrastructure investment has allowed our Utah's Favorite Sports Pub 1 3 LOC AT I ON S AC RO S S U TAH www.bouttimepub.com While Vineyard is attractive to a younger population, the city aims to provide options for seniors, incorporating housing that is geared to those 55 plus. Brim admits, “We need more senior citizens. They are the people who volunteer for events and invest in things like community parks. Seniors are a critical piece to the life of the city.” With Brigham Young University (BYU) in nearby Provo, and Utah Valley University (UVU), Vineyard is positioned to offer a skilled workforce, while continuing to attract new residents. UVU currently has athletic facilities in Vineyard and plans to open a master’s campus and an innovations research park in coordination with the city within the next 10 years. “That’s going to continue to train up a workforce that