Cottonwood Heights
A request to demolish the historic Cottonwood Paper Mill structure.
The decision will determine the future of one of the city's few historic landmarks.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
A request for a conditional use permit to demolish the historic Old Mill structure.
A local developer is locked in a battle to keep land he donated to the LDS Church as a public park rather than letting it get turned into new housing. This fight is a big deal because it sets a precedent for how much green space we actually get to keep in our neighborhoods.
The iconic Cottonwood Heights Paper Mill is at risk of being demolished to make way for new development. If you want to save a piece of local history or have a say in what gets built there, you need to start paying attention to city planning meetings now.
Cottonwood Heights is stuck in a tug-of-war between developers wanting to build more housing and residents fighting to keep their neighborhoods exactly as they are. It’s the classic battle of 'growth vs. character' that’s defining the future of our city’s skyline.
A massive 30-acre development is coming to Cottonwood Heights, and it’s set to shake up the neighborhood's vibe. If you’re worried about how this will change local traffic or the look of your area, you should definitely tune into the next city council meeting.