West Haven | City Spotlight

What if you could find a city that’s both affordable and close to everything, yet still offers the kind of acreage that’s disappearing across the Wasatch Front? In this City Spotlight episode, we sit down with Stephen Nelson, Community Development Director of West Haven City, to talk about what makes this community such a unique place to live. West Haven gives families options spacious half-acre lots alongside new townhomes and apartments while keeping housing more affordable than Salt Lake. With quick access to Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, and just 30 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City, it blends convenience with open space and recreation. Nelson shares how the city is planning for the future expanding parks and trails, engaging residents in long-term visioning, and striking a balance between growth and preserving the small-town character that draws families to West Haven.