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Show Assumptions SA 16, 18, 19, -- Considered to be the major impact area for 20 21 - l future growth. The process used to determine the volume of growth included: 1. The measurement of the available acreage to be developed. 2. Determine an average density expected to be reached at saturation. 3. Apply proposed density of available acreage to the number of dwelling units that could be accommodated. 4. Multiply dwelling units by average number of persons per household. This average varied in different locations of the county, i. e. the Sandy area ( where newer families settle) would produce a higher density than the Salt Lake area. Limitations The effect of these population allocation assumptions is to " cut short" the level of growth expected by those communities west of the Jordan River. This occurs from the assumption that large agricultural holdings should be maintained rather than subdivided into residential use. If, however, agricultural land is sacrificed to urban use, then the probability of West Jordan, South Jordan, Riverton, Bluffdale, and the remaining portions of the County " capturing" a larger proportion of growth will be increased. Therefore, the projections for these communities should be considered minimum expectations. Other limitations within the assumptions are: 1. " In- filling" may take place at an even slower rate due to high land costs within older urban areas, and accelerate growth where land is less expensive. 44 |