25-09-2019 15:14 via sltrib.com

Robert Gehrke: Ambitious development near Moab provides a chance to avoid creating another Moab

It’s not exactly breaking news that Moab has some sticky problems to deal with.The hippest base camp for recreation in Utah’s scenic redrock drew more than 3 million visitors last year, undoubtedly a booming summertime tourist economy. On busy days during the peak season, the population of the town literally quadruples.It’s been a victim of its own success — not to mention some poor planning — leaving the town of just more than 5,200 grappling with a feast-or-famine
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