Meagan Booth Email & Phone Number

I am a Principal Planner with Salt Lake City. My interests include community engagement, land use regulation, historic preservation, research, community open space, sustainability, urban ecology, education, outdoor recreation, public lands, public health, rural towns, and active transportation. I have demonstrated a commitment to public service and enjoy working with residents in the communities I have served. I have experience in land use applications, site plan reviews, and some text amendments.  I understand the need to set short-term and long-term goals and evaluate best practices.  I see the changing demographics in Utah and the challenges that arise with coordinating current zoning with the goals in a General Plan. I have a passion for community engagement and have conducted successful outreach programs in the past, for example with Listening to Springdale Capstone Project. My passion is coming up with creative ways to engage the community and underrepresented groups such as children.  I enjoy collaboration with other agencies and partners.I enjoy working with children and helping them discover the world around them through academics and the idea of Urban Ecology. I also volunteer to serve as an APA Ambassador for the National APA. In 2018, I launched "Little City Walks" as a creative way to introduce children to the basic concepts of Ecology (Systematic Thinking) and Urban Planning while exploring their built and natural environment. I received local support from Jane Jacobs Walks, Center for the Living City, City of Holladay, Salt Lake County Health, UDOT, Utah APA, Utah Foster Care, The University of Utah, and the United Way of Salt Lake. Beyond my planning background, I have 10 years of communication experience working for UPS in their Corporate Center in Salt Lake City.I am a self-motivator, resourceful, and enjoy accepting new challenges. I have successfully managed several projects independently and working as a team. I enjoy meeting new people and believe you can learn something new from everyone if given the chance.