News & Updates

CASPER, WY - Sept. 20, 2012 - The study, commissioned by the Sonoran Institute and performed by RPI Consulting, focuses on the three main development types common in unincorporated portions of Natrona County, Wyoming. These development types are: ranchette, rural exurban, and metro infill. Ranchette and rural exurban developments are located far from metro areas or service centers, whereas metro infill developments are adjacent to the existing infrastructure of towns and cities.  Read the PRWeb Article.

CASPER, WY - Sept. 11, 2012 - Drawing the crowd was Preston’s recent study -- commissioned by the Sonoran Institute and conducted by RPI Consulting -- which focused squarely on development trends in Natrona County. The study suggests a link between increased driving in Natrona County -- spurred by development in the past decade -- and increased stress on Natrona County’s budget. Read the Casper Tribune story by Leah Todd

CASPER, WY - Sept. 4, 2012 - A study to be presented to the Natrona County Commission this week shows the cost of providing services to large rural subdivisions far outstrips the income they generate to the county. Read the Casper Journal article by Leah Todd

CASPER, WY - Aug. 30, 2012 -- Wyoming Public Radio interviews John Heyneman on the cost of providing residential services in a wide open county like Natrona County. Listen to the interview

CASPER, WY - Aug. 28, 2012 — A new study released today by the Sonoran Institute reveals that certain types of residential developments are likely to create large budget gaps in unincorporated portions of Western US counties, leaving many counties struggling or failing to meet costs for basic fire, police, and infrastructure maintenance services.  Read the release.