The City of Orem was organized in 1919 and named after Walter C. Orem, President of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad. The naming of Orem was an apparent attempt to curry his favor and attract future investments from this prosperous Salt Lake City resident. It shares the general location and history of Provo UT and was often referred to as the "Provo Bench."
The incorporation of Orem as its own city was spurred by the need for water in the area. Residents of what is now Orem believed that Provo City was unlikely to provide the public financing necessary to construct a new water system sufficient for their needs. Therefore, they incorporated as Orem and bonded $110,000 to build their own water system, drawing water from Provo Canyon and digging deep wells.
Since then, Orem has grown to become the commercial and technological center for Utah Valley. In a special election in 1980, the citizens of Orem voted to adopt the Council-Manager form of government. Since 1982, the City Council has consisted of six Council members and the Mayor, who are all elected at large.
The incorporation of Orem as its own city was spurred by the need for water in the area. Residents of what is now Orem believed that Provo City was unlikely to provide the public financing necessary to construct a new water system sufficient for their needs. Therefore, they incorporated as Orem and bonded $110,000 to build their own water system, drawing water from Provo Canyon and digging deep wells.
Since then, Orem has grown to become the commercial and technological center for Utah Valley. In a special election in 1980, the citizens of Orem voted to adopt the Council-Manager form of government. Since 1982, the City Council has consisted of six Council members and the Mayor, who are all elected at large.
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For information on any business or facility featured, please contact them directly as this is simply a courtesy and informational site.
We will quickly respond to any additions or corrections needed to keep this site as accurate as possible.
When you are ready to BUY or SELL a home, it would be my pleasure to assist you with professional service.
This website is brought to you by Denise Martin, known as Orem's Nicest Realtor.
It would be my pleasure to help you buy or sell a home in Provo or Orem and surrounding areas.
For the purposes of planning and communication, Orem has established 9 districts with 2 to 3 neighborhoods each.
Every district has a representative who serves on the Orem Neighborhood Commission with two members of the city council.
Together, these representatives help determine neighborhood plans and projects and serve as a source for information for Orem residents.
It would be my pleasure to help you buy or sell a home in Provo or Orem and surrounding areas.
For the purposes of planning and communication, Orem has established 9 districts with 2 to 3 neighborhoods each.
Every district has a representative who serves on the Orem Neighborhood Commission with two members of the city council.
Together, these representatives help determine neighborhood plans and projects and serve as a source for information for Orem residents.
Heatheridge Neighborhood is completely made up of single family homes.
Generally, the further you climb the foothills, the more expensive and luxurious the homes become.
However, mixed in with the top-tier homes are a wide variety of "normal" homes including split entry, tri-level, and rambler homes.
This neighborhood contains no commercial or retail complexes and has no multi-family units.
Generally, the further you climb the foothills, the more expensive and luxurious the homes become.
However, mixed in with the top-tier homes are a wide variety of "normal" homes including split entry, tri-level, and rambler homes.
This neighborhood contains no commercial or retail complexes and has no multi-family units.
Sunset Heights East is primarily made up of single family homes with the eastern edge along 1200 west lined with apartments for the UVU students.
The University Valley University is located within the borders of this neighborhood.
There is a mix of long established homes and brand new construction.
There is still some undeveloped farm land and orchards providing an open space feeling.
The University Valley University is located within the borders of this neighborhood.
There is a mix of long established homes and brand new construction.
There is still some undeveloped farm land and orchards providing an open space feeling.
Sunset Heights West sits on the west side of I-15.
In includes the newer Sleepy RIdge neighborhood as well as many homes built in the 70's and 80's.
Several large townhome projects house hundreds of residents.
This website is brought to you by Denise Martin, known as Orem's Nicest Realtor.
It would be our pleasure to help you buy or sell a home in Provo or Orem and surrounding areas.
In includes the newer Sleepy RIdge neighborhood as well as many homes built in the 70's and 80's.
Several large townhome projects house hundreds of residents.
This website is brought to you by Denise Martin, known as Orem's Nicest Realtor.
It would be our pleasure to help you buy or sell a home in Provo or Orem and surrounding areas.
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