Utah taxpayers may need to spend billions of dollars to control rapid growth around Point of Mountain, a study suggests

A report says expensive improvements to transit, highways — and encouraging high-density housing — may be needed to prevent congestion and pollution, and to attract marquee businesses.<br>

(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) A new report says that rapid growth expected after the state prison closes in Draper could necessitate billions of dollars worth of improvements to help prevent congestion and pollution, and attract quality businesses.

Utah taxpayers may need to spend billions of dollars to control rapid growth around Point of Mountain, a study suggests

A report says expensive improvements to transit, highways — and encouraging high-density housing — may be needed to prevent congestion and pollution, and to attract marquee businesses.<br>

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