This month, the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute commemorates “10 Years of Impact” with the release of its “2025 Report to the Community.” Over the past decade, the Institute emerged as Utah’s premier source for economic, demographic, and public policy research that guides community leaders and helps policymakers make INFORMED DECISIONS™.
The report highlights the Institute’s key research initiatives from the last several years, including, but not limited to, the following:
- COVID-19 – Providing critical data and analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Long-term projections – Developing long-term economic and demographic projections for the state.
- Housing affordability – Analyzing Utah’s housing affordability challenges and potential solutions.
- Olympic Games – Examining the economic impacts of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
- Great Salt Lake – Supporting the Great Salt Lake Strike Team to inform water management and mitigate the adverse effects of the lake’s decline.
“Over the last 10 years, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has proven to be indispensable to achieving the University of Utah’s goal of creating positive impact,” said University of Utah President Taylor Randall. “The Institute provides trusted data, rigorous analysis, and forums for sharing ideas, contributing significantly to our mission of generating unsurpassed societal impact.”
Natalie Gochnour, director of the Gardner Institute, acknowledged the vital contributions of the Institute’s team and community partners: “Our talented and dedicated staff drives our success. The combination of a hand-picked and skilled team, along with the support from the University of Utah, the David Eccles School of Business, and our amazing community partners, propels the Institute’s impact and strength. I know I speak for our team when I say we are excited for another ten years of impact.”
The 10-year Report to the Community is now available online.
