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Development Projects in Draper Utah
by Stephanie Morgan
Here are some of the major new areas and development projects currently being built or planned in Draper, Utah (Salt Lake County, Utah, USA):
🏙️ The Point (formerly Utah State Prison site)
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This is Draper’s biggest and most transformative new development — a mixed-use, master-planned community on about 600 acres where the old Utah State Prison once stood.
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Planned uses include residential units (thousands of apartments and homes), office space, retail and restaurants, parks, trails and green spaces, and entertainment venues.
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Phase 1 has begun with infrastructure work (roads, utilities) and will include housing, parks and public spaces.
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It’s designed to be a walkable, transit-linked innovation district with proximity to commuter rail (FrontRunner) and future amenities.
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The Point — Utah’s Innovation Community
📍 Located on the former Utah State Prison site in Draper (west Draper near I-15)
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A massive 600-acre mixed-use project replacing the old prison land — one of the largest developments in Utah.
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Includes:
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Thousands of housing units — rental apartments, condos, townhomes (Phase 1 ~3,000 units).
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Office space, retail, entertainment, restaurants, grocery stores.
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Central Green park and extensive trails connecting to multiple parts of Draper.
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Transit & infrastructure: Extension of Porter Rockwell Boulevard underway; plans include regional trails and a future transit connection.
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Phase 1 infrastructure is under construction, with vertical building expected around 2025 and occupancy beginning around 2027.
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🏘️ New Residential Communities
These are specific new housing developments either under construction or recently started:
• Big Willow Creek Estates
A new single-family home community by Ivory Homes with larger lots and planned open space.
Big Willow Creek Estates
📍 Off 11400 S near Willow Creek, central Draper
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New single-family neighborhood with large lots, trails, and future park space.
• Fox Landing
Another new subdivision with family homes offering trail and valley access.
Fox Landing
📍 Central Draper (Jordan River valley)
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Luxury single-family homes with larger lots; a well-regarded community that’s nearly sold out or in its final phases.
• Rivermark
Smaller high-end home community with half-acre lots near Draper Park and trails.
• Kimballs Station (EDGEhomes – Draper Project)
A new 550-unit townhome and condo community near the TRAX station emphasizing affordability and transit-oriented living.
Kimballs Station (EDGEhomes Draper Project)
📍 Near Draper TRAX/Transit corridor
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New 550 townhomes and condos focused on affordability and transit-oriented living.
• Urbana Community (Garbett Homes)
A smaller single-family neighborhood with modern home designs expected to open around 2026.
🏗️ Other Ongoing New Construction
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There are multi-residential construction projects underway in Draper (e.g., ~55-unit and 30-unit developments), reflecting continued housing growth.
🏙️ Planning Around Transit & Town Center
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Draper is updating plans for the area around the Draper Town Center TRAX station to encourage new housing, retail, and connectivity within walking distance of transit.
📌 Quick Summary
Newest and most impactful builds in Draper include:
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🏢 The Point — major mixed-use redevelopment transforming a 600-acre site into homes, jobs, and amenities.
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🏡 New housing communities like Big Willow Creek, Fox Landing, Rivermark, Kimballs Station, and Urbana.
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🚆 Transit-oriented development around Draper’s TRAX/FrontRunner stations supporting future densification.
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🧠 Quick Development Timeline Snapshot
Development Status / When The Point Infrastructure begun; vertical build ~2025, occupancy from ~2027. Big Willow Creek Active selling phase now. Fox Landing Final phases or sold out; homes being occupied. Kimballs Station Planning/initial sales focused on 2025–2026 timeframe. Other subdivisions Various stages — some coming soon or already under construction.
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