Jason Glidden, representing MCHT, is a participant in the Heber City Affordable Housing Learning Series, a program designed to build a shared foundation of knowledge among community leaders, partners, and stakeholders as Heber City develops its long-term housing strategy. According to the city's affordable housing webpage, this series explores the full landscape of affordable housing, ranging from core concepts and financing tools to state policy, partnerships, local incentives, needs assessment, and strategic planning. The curriculum is intended to create a comprehensive learning arc that prepares participants to make informed and collaborative decisions regarding the future of housing in the Heber Valley.
As of the city's affordable housing webpage, Glidden is scheduled to lead several sessions within this educational sequence. On May 19, 2026, Glidden was designated to provide a foundational overview of what affordable housing is, why it matters, and how it is delivered. His involvement in the series continues through various technical and strategic topics. For the session on financial modeling, which explores the economics of affordable housing projects and the requirements to make them financially feasible, Glidden is listed as a speaker alongside Tony Tyler of Columbus Pacific and Ryan Davis of Wayfinder Strategies. This specific session was scheduled for June 16, 2026.
Glidden's role also extends to field-based learning. According to the city's documentation regarding the learning series, he is scheduled to participate in project tours on September 22, 2026. These tours focus on design, financing, operations, and lessons learned at sites including Engine House, Slopeside, and Parkview Place. During these site visits, Glidden joins other speakers including Jake Wood of J. Fisher Companies and Tony Tyler of Columbus Pacific.
Beyond technical instruction and site visits, Glidden provides guidance on municipal policy and long-term planning. He is listed as a speaker for the session on local tools and incentives, which examines how municipal policies and programs, such as zoning tools, fee waivers, density incentives, and land contributions, can support affordable housing. Additionally, Glidden is scheduled to lead the goal setting session, which facilitates discussion on potential housing goals for Heber City by aligning needs, values, and policy direction. He is also tasked with presenting the strategic housing plan, which outlines how to translate goals into an actionable, long-term housing strategy through implementation steps and accountability.
Glidden was also recorded as being present at the Heber City Council meeting held on August 4, 2026, according to the approved minutes of that meeting. He was listed among several individuals in attendance during the regular meeting held at 6:00 p.m. at the Heber City Council meeting location.
What this means for Heber City
As of the city's affordable housing documentation, residents can look to Glidden's contributions to the learning series for technical expertise on housing economics and strategy. His involvement in sessions regarding local incentives and long-term strategic planning is intended to help Heber City leaders make informed decisions about the future of housing in the Heber Valley.
