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‘Family City USA’: This nearly full Utah town is done with density and wants more single-family homes

Orem is trying to keep families top of mind, and that includes development.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Oremfest on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Orem's unofficial motto has long been "Family City USA." Under Mayor David Young, the city has tried to actualize the moniker, focusing on making families' lives easier and finding spots to build more single-family homes.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Oremfest on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Orem's unofficial motto has long been "Family City USA." Under Mayor David Young, the city has tried to actualize the moniker, focusing on making families' lives easier and finding spots to build more single-family homes.