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Protect the Gateway to Provo Canyon
Developers have requested rezoning approximately 100 acres at the mouth of Provo Canyon to build the Vesper Amphitheater—featuring a 20,000-seat concert venue, a hotel, a restaurant, and shop. While the developers promise a canyon-sensitive design to replace an active gravel pit, Conserve Utah Valley is concerned about the severe traffic bottlenecks, sound, light, and environmental pollution this venue could bring to the canyon.
We urge Utah Valley residents to engage with city officials right now as this application goes through the approval process:
- Email Provo City Council at council@provo.gov
- Email Mayor Judkins at marsha@provo.gov
Click below to explore more resources about the proposed development.
Does Utah Lake Need a Bridge?
Utah Valley is being asked to consider various bridges across Utah Lake as part of the MAG 2027-2055 Regional Transport Plan. Proposals include a bridge connecting Saratoga Springs to Provo, a bridge over Provo Bay, and a causeway over the North Shore. These bridges are framed as massive traffic solutions. However, experts argue:
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- Bridges actually increase congestion
- The lakebed is unstable and shifting
- Runoff adds oil, salt, pollution, which will likely contribute to harmful algal blooms
- This project can reach billions in public funds
Click below to learn more about Utah Lake and bridge proposals.
THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING THE GATEWAY TO SLATE CANYON. FOREVER.
We are weeks away from finalizing a historic 115-acre conservation easement at Slate Canyon. We have successfully secured over $10,000 for the stewardship fund! Thank you for helping us preserve this beloved canyon–forever.
Recent Blog Posts
Open Letter to Provo City Council on Vesper and PIDs
In the city council meeting on 25 August, you discussed 9d in the Vesper Development Agreement—public financing mechanisms, including Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs). We at Conserve Utah Valley are concerned about both the tax liability on citizens and the lack of control…
CUV’s Analysis of the Vesper Development Agreement
In the August 11 work meeting of the Provo City Council, Bryan Bayles gave convincing evidence that Vesper can control traffic, limiting it to an 8-minute slowdown. Conserve Utah Valley’s (CUV) main concern with the Vesper proposal has been traffic which would prevent current users from accessing the canyon at peak hours.
CUV Virtual Town Hall: Development Process in Provo City
Conserve Utah Valley hosted a virtual town hall with guest speakers Bill Peperone and Rachel Breen from Provo City. Watch the recording here.
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