Published January 8, 2025

Major Development Projects Shaping Utah's Future in 2025

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Utah continues to experience dynamic growth, with 2025 set to bring even more transformative projects to the state. From new community developments to infrastructure upgrades, the upcoming year is packed with initiatives that will shape the future of Salt Lake County, Utah County, and beyond. Whether you’re a homeowner, potential buyer, or just love staying informed about local news, here’s a breakdown of major 2025 developments you should know about.

Wasatch Back: Major Projects in 2025


1. Deer Valley East Village - Deer Valley East Village is projected to have several restaurants, a ski school, including children’s programs, an ice-skating facility and the largest “ski beach” in North America. Upon completion, the Deer Valley East Village will include nearly 1,700 residential units, 800 hotel rooms across multiple properties, 250,000-square-feet of retail and commercial space, and 68,000-square-feet for recreation.

  • Estimated Total Project Completion: 2026-'27 Season
  • New Chairlift Opening January 2025
  • Significant Terrain Expansion in works for 2025 season.


2. Marcella (Tiger Woods Golf Course) - The course will be part of 36 holes to be shared by Marcella Mountain and Marcella at Jordanelle Ridge with private homesites available for purchase at each. Ski-in, Ski-out access to Deer Valley, former host of the Winter Olympics, will be available from the development. Early rendering indicates the par-72 layout will measure over 8,000 yards from the back tees—including a par 5 (the 10th) that could be stretched to over 700 yards and a par 3 (15th) that tips out at 292 yards. Each par 5 would measure more than 600 yards.

  • Estimated Completion: Summer 2025

Salt Lake County: Major Projects in 2025


1. The Point - Draper - Located where the old Utah State Prison once stood, The Point is one of Utah’s largest and most ambitious redevelopment projects. Set to transform 600 acres into a thriving mixed-use community, The Point will include office spaces, retail hubs, entertainment venues, and expansive green spaces. This project aims to be a centerpiece for innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.

  • Size: 600+ acres of development.
  • Estimated Cost of Project: $3 Billion
  • Features: Office spaces, retail shops, entertainment venues, and residential units.
  • Timeline: Construction is expected to span over the next decade, with key infrastructure, office, and residential projects starting in 2025.
  • 2025 Focus: Initial groundwork and infrastructure development, including new roadways and utilities, as well as construction of a public plaza and initial commercial spaces.


2. Daybreak Master Plan Community - South Jordan - The Daybreak community in South Jordan is undergoing a transformative expansion, featuring a new entertainment district and additional residential, retail, and recreational spaces.

  • Size: Over 4,000 acres of mixed-use development, with new phases adding hundreds of residential units and commercial spaces.
  • Estimated Cost of Project: $500 million investment in upcoming phases.
  • Features: A vibrant entertainment district with restaurants, retail shops, outdoor venues, baseball stadium and a luxury cinema.
  • Timeline: Ongoing development with new phases expected to continue through 2030.
  • 2025 Focus: Groundbreaking on the entertainment district, with several commercial tenants scheduled to open, along with the completion of additional residential neighborhoods.


3. Fourth and Final Phase Salt Lake Airport  - The fourth and final phase, scheduled for completion in 2026, will add 16 gates to the eastern portion of Concourse B, bringing the total number of gates to 94. Other features to include in Phase 4: Updated Greeting Room, 20 High Tech Security screening lanes to process travels 30% faster, 3,600 stall parking garage, Electronic plug ins at each seat in airport, 28,000 sq.ft. Delta Sky club.