Permits up in GR, down for county

The economic growth or decline can be seen through the many types of permits applied for through local planning offices.

As far as permits and development goes for the city of Green River, residential permits this year and last year are at a higher level compared to years past, as well as some commercial permits as well.

“For mid year, we are still higher than what we were in 2010, 2011, 2012. We’ve issued eleven single family homes, and also townhouses,” Laura Profaizer, the city’s community development director said. “It’s lower than last year, but last year was kind of an a...