Heber City is racing to lock in land conservation for the North Fields before the new bypass road triggers a wave of development. It’s a major move to keep the valley’s scenic views intact while we try to fix our traffic nightmare.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Bond measures would require voter approval and could impact local property tax rates.
The entire community benefits from preserved natural areas and maintained local character.
Property owners might see a tax increase if a bond is passed.
Midway farmer Randy Lundin’s great-grandfather established himself in the Heber Valley on just seven acres in 1892. Today, 27 head of cows and calves, a handful of horses, foxes, coyotes, raccoons and the occasional mountain lion roam the now 119-acre property, which the Lundin family has fought to preserve through a conservation easement for the past four years.
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