FILE - Homes in suburban Salt Lake City are shown, April 13, 2019. According to estimates released Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, by the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population grew by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration, and the nation now has 333.2 million residents. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Population Growing In Different Ways Across The State

(Salt Lake City, UT) — State Planning officials say there are four main things Utahns are concerned about when it comes to growth. Housing affordability, water availability, transportation convenience, and good access to parks and recreation. The state is asking for help in guiding Utah’s growth by participating in the “Guiding Our Growth Survey.” Organizers are seeking input from people all across the state. The survey will remain open until August 31st.