UTAH
REDEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION
URA provides education and networking opportunities for redevelopment practitioners so they can effectively apply Utah redevelopment law and regulations in reducing blight, promoting economic development, creating jobs, and developing affordable housing in their communities. URA conducts educational seminars and conferences each year and publishes documents regarding various aspects of redevelopment.
Public Education
URA supports redevelopment agencies in educating the public, members of the press, public officials, and legislators about the benefits and accomplishments of redevelopment and its contributions to livable communities with affordable housing, infrastructure development, jobs creation, and economic viability of cities and counties in Utah.
Governance and Funding
The Executive Committee is comprised of four executive officers from local redevelopment agencies. URA also has various standing committees for its members to participate in. Funding for URA is primarily through agency and organization membership dues and seminar registration fees.
URA Executive Committee
President: Danny Walz, Midvale
First Vice President: Vacant
Second Vice President: Matt Dahl, Salt Lake City
Secretary/Treasurer: Valda Tarbet, Salt Lake City
