The Heber City 2020 General Plan includes strategies for preserving open space, creating neighborhoods and growth centers, and enhancing and strengthening the downtown core. The plan also highlights growing recreation and recreational opportunities. The Main Street plan incorporates current findings from the downtown study and references UDOT's current bypass study. The goal of the Main Street plan is to make the community a desirable place to live. While the plan may appear a little ambitious, it is consistent with the vision of the Heber City community.
In 2016, 94.6% of Heber, UT households paid property taxes that were higher than the national average of $240,500. This percentage has increased each year. The percentage of homeowners in Heber, UT is higher than its parent and neighbor geographies. Heber, UT residents drive an average of 20.5 minutes to work. Compared to the national average of 64%, the rate of car ownership in Heber is comparable to the national average at two cars per household.
A successful downtown in Heber City needs a compelling reason for people to visit it. While the city park is a great example of a gathering place, there are several opportunities for improvements on Main Street. Consider installing a public plaza with benches, fountains, artwork, stages, and other attractions that draw people. Placed at the center of the downtown, the plaza could also be surrounded by businesses.