Construction jobs down 23% in Cache Valley

• Construction jobs down 23% in Cache Valley

  According to this article in the Herald Journal, Cache Valley ranks 16th nationally for biggest decline in construction related jobs. This is where we’ve seen unemployment hit the most.

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  • The Logan area lost 23 percent of its construction jobs from November 2008 to November 2009, according to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America (ACG).

    The decline ranks Logan 16th among metropolitan areas in the U.S. that have lost the most construction jobs. As for actual numbers, Logan’s employed construction workforce dropped from 3,100 workers in late 2008 to 2,400 workers in late 2009.

  • Chris Nelson with the University of Utah’s Metropolitan Research Center said this week that by 2030 the Wasatch Front, including Logan, would need 450,000 additional housing units — 50 percent more than now — and 1.1 billion feet of commercial space, more than double what’s out there now.

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Logan Has WORST Air in the Nation Right Now

According to KSL, right now Logan Utah, surrounded by the mountains in Cache Valley has the WORST air quality in the country.  The air is literally unhealthy to breathe. It aggravates lung and heart conditions and affects healthy people.  Inverstion gets trapped in the Valley, and then pollution from cars and fires also contributes to the unhealthy air.

To help alleviate this we can drive less, and not allow our cars to idle. The only way we could really get rid of the bad air is if nobody drove in the winter during inversion days.  But with our culture and lifestyle, this likely isn’t going to happen.  Overall this is just one of the consequences of living in Cache Valley.

Traffic News for Logan

On the radio this morning there was talk of a new traffic light that will be coming soon to Logan on the scary intersection on Highway 89 and about 10th South. The intersection by the new Walmart, Mcdonalds, and Cornerstone Real Estate.

Since the new road was formed less than a year ago this intersection has already accounted for 13 traffic accidents including two fatalities. Now that roads are snow and icy, this intersection is even more dangerous.

They also discussed the future of 10th West, and talked about a three phase project where it will eventually be a five lane road that goes all the way from highway 89 to the airport. Having this as a more major road should help alleviate some of the traffic on main street.

Lots of Cold and Snow in Logan

Over the past few days we have had snow and bitter cold in Logan Utah.

Annual Pumpkin walk in North Logan

Check out the annual pumpkin walk in North Logan. This years theme is tv commercials, and there are some pretty good displays.

ksl.com – House explodes near Logan, 3 injured

• • House explodes near Logan, 3 injured

    October 22nd, 2009 @ 11:24am

    CACHE COUNTY — A house has exploded near Logan. At least three people were injured in the blast.

    It happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday near 2400 West and 2900 South.

    Dispatchers confirmed at least three people were badly burned in the explosion. One was airlifted to a local hospital, while the other two victims were transported by ambulance.

  Crazy Situation. Not every day a house in Logan explodes.

Logan Getting Hot

Temperatures in Logan are Supposrd to be in the high 90’s for the Pioneer day weekend.

It’s a great time to head up to Bear Lake.

Summerfest in Logan – June 18th -20th

• Summerfest Logan Utah

  • The 26th Annual Summerfest Arts Fair is an art festival that features live music, good food, and more than a hundred fine artists whose mediums include oil and watercolor painting, fiber art, acrylics, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more. Summerfest festivities include a children’s art yard where youngsters can create a variety of arts projects themselves.

Logan Utah Sesquacentiennial Celebration – June 6, 2009

• Home of Logan City

  • Join us on June 6 for events at these locations:

    Tabernacle:

    Teepee and Historic Displays from American West Heritage Center

    Noon Music from Westminster Bell Choir

    Tours of the Tabernacle

    Evening Program at 7:00pm

     

    Evening Program to include music from Cache Children’s Choir and Imperial Men’s Glee Club. Speakers will include historians Ross Peterson and Ken Godfrey, and other distinguished guests. We will also be recognizing past elected officials of Logan City along with Utah State University presidents.

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Logan Utah Ranked 3rd Nationally for Housing Appreciation

According to housingpredictor.com the Logan Utah Metro area is ranked 3rdth nationally for real estate appreciation. That is, real estate values in the Logan Area are actually not expected to depreciate according to this study. It’s only one of 5 metro areas that aren’t expected to have depreciation this year. 

So if you’re looking to buy real estate, but don’t want to be losing your money, Logan Utah is a great place to buy. 

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