Monthly Report from the Field

The start of this year has already brought a lot into focus. If you’ve been following preservation news across Utah this past month, you’ve likely seen how quickly conversations around development, reuse, and community character are unfolding. The legislative session is underway, proposals are moving, and questions about what we protect—and how—are showing up in real time in communities across the state. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been busy doing what Preservation Uta

Welcome to a new year of preservation. As we step into 2026, I want to begin by simply saying welcome—and thank you for being here. This winter has already reminded us how unexpected a season can feel. The weather has been unseasonably warm, and yet what has stood out to me most is how many people are out enjoying our shared public spaces. Seeing families, runners, neighbors, and visitors spending time in places like Memory Grove Park—walking, gathering, and lingering a littl

When Preservation Utah (then Utah Heritage Foundation) was founded in 1966, the conversation about preservation in the state was just beginning. Utah was growing rapidly, federal urban renewal projects were reshaping city centers, and the state’s architectural heritage was at risk of being lost. In response, committed community members stepped forward to advocate...