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Cedar City residents value natural beauty but worry about rapid growth, survey finds

By St. George News · October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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While Cedar City residents say they value the area's natural beauty and sense of community, a new survey highlights concerns about rapid growth, open space and housing affordability. Dr. Courtney Flint, a Utah State University professor, presented results from Cedar City's 2026 Utah Wellbeing Survey Project at a September City Council meeting.

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