Utah Foundation

The share of Utahns over 65 is projected to nearly double by 2060 — and most communities aren't ready.

Our newest report, Preparing for Utah's Aging Population: Policies for Communities, identifies what intentional planning looks like across five key areas: community leadership, social connection, housing, transportation, and healthcare.

The question isn't whether Utah will age. It's whether we'll be prepared.

Read the full report: utahfoundation.org/reports/preparing-for-utahs-aging-population-policies-for-communities

We're thrilled to welcome two exceptional leaders to the Utah Foundation Executive Board!

Bryn Ramjoué brings expertise in marketing and communications as Marketing Director at my529, Utah's official education savings program. Suzanne Highland serves as a Council Member for Cottonwood Heights, bringing firsthand experience in local governance and community representation.

We're grateful to have their voices and perspectives as we continue working to inform and engage Utahns with illuminating, independent, nonpartisan public-policy research. Welcome, Bryn and Suzanne!

Utah's aging population requires more comprehensive planning, says Ashley Marshall-Cantor of the Utah Foundation.

Utah's WISE initiative aims to address aging needs with a 10-year plan. Marshall-Cantor said such planning provides a "rare opportunity for us to be able to get ahead of the curve."

Read: https://www.ksl.com/article/51509648

🎉 We're just one week away from Utah's Progress Report and we're thrilled to introduce our featured speakers!
Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank and former Utah House Representative, brings expertise in economic indicators, public policy, and state fiscal issues, having led key committees including Executive Appropriations and Revenue & Taxation.
Laura Summers, Director of Industry Research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, is one of Utah's leading voices on health care data and policy and a Utah Foundation alum!
Together, they'll help us dig into Utah's State of the Nation Project, exploring where Utah shines and where we have work to do.
🥗 Join us for lunch as we ask: How does Utah compare?
📅 Next week: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utahs-progress-report-on-americas-anniversary-tickets-1989678965346

How is Utah doing? At this event, we'll focus on an area where we are doing great (the economy) and one where we aren't (mental health). Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utahs-progress-report-on-americas-anniversary-tickets-1989678965346

Envision Utah held a fantastic event today. They highlighted the severity of our drought and waning GSL. Ultimately, the speakers spoke about hope and the hard work that it will take to save our lake and the home of the 2.8 million humans in the Great Salt Lake Basin.

Hear the Utah Foundation staff discuss key findings from the most recent research report on this quick 8-minute podcast! Listen on our website or where ever you listen to podcasts. 🎧 https://www.utahfoundation.org/2026/05/utah-thrives-podcast-planning-for-aging-utahns-part-1/