current schedules. Provo Airport, already the fastestgrowing airport in America, will receive further enhancements. Olympic venue preparations build on existing facilities rather than creating new ones. Snowbasin Resort has announced infrastructure upgrades including chairlift replacements that double uphill capacity. The approach leverages the county’s 2002 Olympics legacy while modernizing for contemporary needs. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS Utah County’s rapid growth trajectory demands comprehensive long-term planning. County administrators are undertaking strategic planning processes that will guide development decisions for the next decade and beyond, addressing everything from infrastructure capacity to public safety needs. “We are, from a management perspective, creating a strategic plan that will establish our priorities for the next 10 to 15 years and look at build out scenarios for infrastructure in the county. We’re approaching a million residents. We’ll be there probably well within the next 20 years,”Nair explains.The planning process addresses fundamental infrastructure needs, from transportation networks to public safety capacity. Public safety expansion represents a critical priority as population growth accelerates. Current jail facilities will require significant expansion to serve a doubled population, while the sheriff’s department capacity must scale accordingly.“And then being able to continue to keep our county safe. Really, that’s a 288 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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