Many residents of Millcreek and East Millcreek Utah say they don't want McMansions in their neighborhoods

To build McMansions in older neighborhoods, or not to build…*

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Many people in Millcreek say not to build.

It’s a pretty heated issue, and not just in the Millcreek area. Neighborhoods that once were filled with strictly one-story and modest sized two story homes are now peppered with large, seemingly out of place McMansions.

It’s not surprising, and it was only a matter of time. Still, many Millcreek residents have taken a stand. They say the mansions aren’t consistent with the identity of the area. They also obstruct the views of the neighbors and are less than attractive. Another complaint is how these huge homes are being crammed onto lots that barley fit them. This is only following the trend of every other new development in Northern Utah, but these older neighborhoods don’t like it.

I hate to say it, but I think this is another one of those things that is here to stay. Like what is happening in Sugarhouse, the McMansions will probably continue to park themselves in these neighborhoods, permanently changing the dynamic that the older residents liked so well. People don’t have to like it, but I just don’t know how they will stop it. I hope I’m proved wrong.

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