Welcome to CHForward

We are passionate about building a safe, healthy, lasting and prosperous place everyone can be proud to call home.  Such places do not appear by accident, cannot be bought with a credit card, and are not for sale at a design studio - they are built by empowering the diversity of our communities to incrementally improve our cities with as much care for the prosperity of those that live here today, as for the next generations.  

What You Can Do

Do the Math

Debt as an instrument to accelerate short-term revenues is a Ponzi scheme with dire long-term consequences.

 

How We Grow Matters

In nature everything grows one step at a time, so why should we expect our cities grow all at once?

 

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You cannot make your voice heard unless you are registered to vote.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will voting against the bond force the city to build high-rise condos?

No. Good government is responsible for enacting responsible land use policies - this means that our city has the ability to create zoning policies that promote and resitrict what private investment can build in order to realize the long term plans of the community.

Will approving the bond impose economic hardships to members of the community?

While the city is minimizing the impact of an increase in taxes, the truth is that families are feeling the squeeze of from the rapid growth of the cost of living.
Basic services like water, electric, gas, food, medicine, and education is outpacing the paychecks of our neighbors.  We need to be carefully decide what needs to be added to this growing lists of expenses. A city center is not a necessity and approving a bond to build one will harm people on fixed incomes or limited resources.

What can residents propose as an alternative to bonding for growth?

The first step to create a new approach for growth is to demand from our city government to update its General Plan.   A 20-year old vision is rearward looking.  To move CH Forward, first we must lift our gaze, look FORWARD, and talk with each other about how we will address the needs of our neighbors today and tomorrow.  

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CH Forward
Cottowood Heights, Utah

What We Do

CHForward is an education-focused initiative based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, dedicated to enhancing the understanding of local issues, providing new insights, and fostering lasting growth within the community.

CHF's mission is to provide a diverse source of information about high-quality urban planning and community building that empower individuals and propel the community forward. CHF believes in the transformative power of education and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is capable & willing to learn. Our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging through the power of good governance drives us to continually expand our offerings and partnerships, ensuring that CH Forward remains a trusted resource for community growth.