Resilience in the Desert: How Utah is Building Infrastructure for the Next 50 Years
How do you prepare a desert state to support twice its current population while facing hotter summers and scarcer water? Utah is tackling that question head-on with a long-term approach to infrastructure that prioritizes resilience. From securing water supplies and diversifying transportation to expanding renewable energy and climate-proofing cities, every decision is shaped by the challenges of living in an arid environment. The next 50 years will test whether careful planning and innovation can sustain growth without exhausting the very resources that make life in the desert possible.