Provo adds 347 acres planned for residential development

PROVO (Deseret News) — Provo is growing.

The Provo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a 347-acre annexation along with a development plan for the Villages at Celebration, a subdivision that could add more than 1,000 households to the city when completed.

David Gardner, who is developing the project, said he was happy to get the support of the council, especially since several council members had voiced concerns about the project the when it came up for discussion Sept. 1.

"The last time we had a meeting, I thought we were losing it," Gardner said, "so it's good to get a unanimous vote. It's been a five-year process. This is the critical one."

The annexation is located in the Lakeview North Neighborhood, west of Geneva Road between 1300 North and the Provo-Orem border at 2000 North.

Councilman Richard Turley praised the project's mix of town homes, smaller houses and larger dwellings.

"It's a healthy blend," Turley said. "There's nothing perfect, and we could continue to massage this, but I think it's time to move ahead. I'm happy to vote for this."

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