UIPA Project Areas

A UIPA project area is a vibrant and strategically planned zone, created to be a catalyst for economic growth and innovation. It's a place where businesses can tap into a rich ecosystem of resources, infrastructure, and support, offered by the Utah Inland Port Authority. By choosing a UIPA project area to start, grow or expand your business, you're aligning with a forward-thinking community, committed to driving progress and success. This is not just a location; it's a gateway to opportunities, where your business can expand its horizons and achieve new heights.

Project Area Process

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Resolve

A municipality or county can request UIPA commence work on drafting a project area plan. The municipality or county adopts a project area resolution in a public meeting.

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Draft

UIPA staff work with the municipality or county to develop a project area plan or amend a project area plan for the UIPA board to review in at least 2 public board meetings.

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Adopt

The UIPA board may adopt a project area or project area amendment in a public meeting.

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Build

This phase will take 25 years to complete. During this phase, construction, development, and recruitment will occur in the project area.

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Measure

Project area budgets are annually prepared and adopted by the UIPA board. In addition, project area KPIs are reported and shared.