It used to host U.S. Army soldiers in training. Soon, it’ll help Utah ease its affordable housing shortage.

A new affordable housing project in Salt Lake County is set to preserve existing housing, add new units and include a childcare facility.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Officials participate in a groundbreaking ceremony hosted by Housing Connect for the upcoming Kearns Station Apartments, an affordable housing development on the footprint of Camp Kearns, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

It used to host U.S. Army soldiers in training. Soon, it’ll help Utah ease its affordable housing shortage.

A new affordable housing project in Salt Lake County is set to preserve existing housing, add new units and include a childcare facility.

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