Bree Scheer
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Architect, planner, educator. Emeritus professor and dean. Utah Utes. Advocate for public spaces, pedestrian streets, preservation and great modern architecture. Outspoken and veteran Planning commissioner for Salt Lake City. Aka Brenda Scheer
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October 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unbelievable. Hang in there Columbia
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Trump Escalates Attack on Columbia With His Latest Demands
The administration wants Columbia University to make sweeping changes to its discipline and admissions processes. Experts say the demands are overreaching.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Unbelievable. Hang in there Columbia
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The contest is over - walkable wins! it will just take a while because building a city takes a long time.
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Analysis | Why so many Americans prefer sprawl to walkable neighborhoods
Building more 15-minute neighborhoods would cut pollution and conserve nature. But do Americans want to live in them? See how walkable your neighborhood is.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:42 PM
The contest is over - walkable wins! it will just take a while because building a city takes a long time.
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New high rises punctuate the Salt Lake skyline, but are luxury rentals going to help our housing problem? Especially if marketed to jet-setting out of towners.
December 9, 2024 at 3:41 PM
New high rises punctuate the Salt Lake skyline, but are luxury rentals going to help our housing problem? Especially if marketed to jet-setting out of towners.
I’m the 18th #UtahArchitect as a legend, but #thefirstwoman. It’s an honor #aiautah but …
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Legendary Utah Architect: Brenda Scheer
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December 7, 2024 at 10:51 PM
I’m the 18th #UtahArchitect as a legend, but #thefirstwoman. It’s an honor #aiautah but …
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Salt Lake City’s alleys are a result of an OG planning error— the blocks are too big. But their human scale makes a nice contrast with the jumbo streets.
Alleys are under appreciated but can be great people places and spaces for small businesses.
December 7, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Salt Lake City’s alleys are a result of an OG planning error— the blocks are too big. But their human scale makes a nice contrast with the jumbo streets.
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ICYMI!
The first step of a transit project coming to fruition is often a study to determine feasibility and impacts. But what happens when we take too long to study a project, and how can we get out of study purgatory?
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A Study of Studies: Why We Take So Long to Build Transit
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December 7, 2024 at 8:25 PM
ICYMI!
Induced demand means more real estate opportunities as people, for a minute, find it a short commute. Hmmm who do we know that is a real estate developer? . #utpol #utleg
Tribune editorial: The Utah Legislature should deny funding for the I-15 expansion project and instead put that $3.7 billion toward alternative transportation options like commuter and light rail, express bus service and more tolls on the highway.
Tribune editorial: Giant price hike is the excuse the Utah Legislature needs to cancel I-15 expansion project
“The plan to widen I-15 through Salt Lake City is a textbook example of how to make things worse by doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result,” writes the editorial board.
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November 25, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Utah lawmakers’ next big housing bill is taking shape. Here’s what it includes — so far utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/11/21/u...
November 25, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Utah lawmakers’ next big housing bill is taking shape. Here’s what it includes — so far utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/11/21/u...
New music director #usuo #markusPoschner conducts Britton last night. Looking good. #abravanel #saltlake
November 24, 2024 at 5:27 PM
New music director #usuo #markusPoschner conducts Britton last night. Looking good. #abravanel #saltlake
Power district is too boogie for affordable housing. Says the powers of UFAIR. What a douche bag sentiment. #mlb #slc #urbanplanning
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UFAIR District officials advise against affordable housing in the Power District
Top UFAIR officials staked out a position in direct conflict with the desire of west side City Council members to include workforce housing.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Power district is too boogie for affordable housing. Says the powers of UFAIR. What a douche bag sentiment. #mlb #slc #urbanplanning
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But, beware of what happens when we DON’T get a team! #MLB #saltlake #LHM #UFAIR
Excitement builds in SLC for new restaurants and stores an MLB stadium would bring.
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Excitement builds in SLC for new restaurants and stores an MLB stadium would bring.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:41 PM
But, beware of what happens when we DON’T get a team! #MLB #saltlake #LHM #UFAIR
Excitement builds in SLC for new restaurants and stores an MLB stadium would bring.
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Excitement builds in SLC for new restaurants and stores an MLB stadium would bring.
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