St George among top 10 in growth
Posted at 1:54 PM, Mar. 27, 2008
The latest figures from the US Census Bureau shows that St George Utah was the 2nd fastest growing metro area in the country between 2006-2007 with an increase of 5.1%. Palm Coast FL took 1st place in the fastest growth with an increase of 7.2% for the same time period. Other areas that saw surges of growth were Raleigh, NC; Gainsville, GA; Austin, TX; Myrtle Beach, SC; Charlotte, SC; New Orleans, LA; and Grand Junction, CO.
The population increased in St George from 127,310 to 133,791 between 2006-2007 and it is projected to continue. So when you look around at all of the construction that is going on in our community and you ask why are they still building when there is such a slow down in the housing market, you know why. St George is a unique area that is somewhat insulated from the terrific downturn in the housing market. Yes, we have a lot of properties that are in foreclosure, and yes, we are seeing many people that got themselves into trouble with no interest and low interest loans a couple of years ago, but for the most part, our economy is strong and we are still seeing a lot of people who want to move to our beautiful community.
January and February were pretty slow in terms of real estate sales, but we are seeing a pretty good March and hopefully, this trend will continue.
The Wall That Heals
Posted at 1:40 PM, Aug. 17, 2007
The Vietnam Veterans of America and the Associate Vietnam Veterans of America are pleased to announce that the portable “Vietnam Veterans Memorial” wall will be making a visit to St George this year. It will be at the Dixie Center from December 6th through December 9th. The Memorial Wall will be open to the public 24 hours a day and there will be an information trailer to help locate names of on the wall.
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC., designed to travel to communities throughout the US.
“Bringing the Wall Home” to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist, once more, among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit, known as The Wall That Heals, allows the many thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of “facing The Wall” to find the strength and courage do to so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.
The Wall That Heals also features a Traveling Museum and Information Center providing a comprehensive educational component to enrich and complete visitors’ experiences. The Museum chronicles the Vietnam War era and the unique healing power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, while the Information Center serves as a venue for people to learn about friends and loved ones lost in the war.
Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has visited more than 250 cities and towns throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions. In addition to its U.S. tour stops, the exhibition made it first-ever international journey in April 1999 to the Four Provinces of Ireland to honor the Irish-born casualties of the Vietnam War and the Irish-Americans who served. It has also traveled to Canada.
St George featured in upcoming National Geographic Magazine
Posted at 12:50 PM, Aug. 17, 2007
Check it out!! St George will be featured as one of the top 50 cities to live and play in the nation in the September issue of National Geographic Magazine. This will undoubtedly have an effect on our tourism and our growth. I'm afraid that "the best kept secret" is out. We are certainly on the map!!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/relocating/best-places-to-live-2007/index.html?email=Inside17Aug07
Washington County is Growing!
Posted at 6:14 PM, Jul. 22, 2007
You have probably noticed that our little corner of the world has seen some really big changes recently. There are a lot of new businesses opening up, lots more traffic, and there is a lot of construction going on. We just wanted to share with you some of the new subdivisions that are underway in Washington County.
The Ledges: The Ledges of St. George is a 1,093-acre development on Highway 18 in the Snow Canyon/Winchester Hills area. It will have 2,500 residential units surrounding a 7,145 yard Matt Dye-design championship golf course.
Sand Hollow Resort: A 27-hole public play course on an 800-acre development just west of Sand Hollow Reservoir. When completed, the development will have approximately 1,800 dwellings ranging from condominium and town homes to custom golf course estate homes. It will also include vacation villas with a spa resort.
Elim Valley: A 2,300-acre project which is located on the Winding River property just to the north of the Sand Hollow Reservoir. It will include an 18-hole public play course designed by Robert Trent Jones and between 7,000 to 10,000 home sites. Upscale commercial development along SR9 will also be developed.
Summit Hurricane Development Group: A 560-acre area to the east of Sullivan's Knoll is an expansion of the current Painted Hills development, will be developed for 1,800 home sites and a Jack Nicholas 18-hope public play golf course.
The Mosaic: A planned development of between 1,300 and 1,800 home sites will be built on the La Verkin Overlook in La Verkin. Many of these sites will have a panoramic view of Zion National Park.
Washington Fields: Three planned events will have a major impact upon the continued growth of the Washington Fields area. These include: the Southern Corridor, the airport and the additional road crossings over the Virgin River.
South Mountain - Ence homes plans about t 1800 units.
Hidden Valley: Ivory Homes is now building a residential community of almost 1,000 residences on 360-acres of trust land two miles southeast of the Bloomington interchange on Interstate 15. It will include a mix of single family homes, patio homes, town homes and apartments. It will also have a park, a site for an elementary school, a community center and an urban trail system.
The Trails: The Trails is a premier 335-acre development designed to allow residents to live among the red rock canyons and lava flow benches. The Trials will be an estimated 900+ lot community designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Vast areas of land within the project will be permanently dedicated as open space or parks, and every home will be near a trail.Copper Rock Golf Course: In the south fields, scheduled to break ground this year on approximately 782 acres to the west of Sky Ranch.
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