In this episode of The Housing Advocate, we’re diving into the red-hot homebuilding market in Washington County, Utah. Join host Stacy Young as he talks with St. George City Council Member Dannielle Larkin and urban in-fill developer Jordan Wall (Wall 2 Wall Construction) about growth, downtown building, ADU regulations, water, and more unique challenges and opportunities facing Southern Utah.
They also touch on the new “Spotlight on Innovation” Parade Home that will be featured for the first time in The 2026 St. George Area Parade of Homes.
The trio explores what’s driving transformation in our expanding desert community—and what needs to happen to keep Washington County livable for everyone.
🎧 Tune in for a candid, insightful discussion about the future of one of Utah’s fastest-growing areas.
Episode Resources:
Missing Middle Housing, Opticos Design. LINK
- Urban3 Case Studies Archive. LINK
- Addressing Challenges to Affordable Housing in Land Use Law, Harvard Law Review. LINK
- NIMBYs Dominate Local Zoning Meetings, Bloomberg CityLab. LINK
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