Daybreak Upper Villages in South Jordan, UT, redefines community living through an integrated vision of comfort, health, and beauty. DTJ’s comprehensive planning and design work—spanning master planning, architecture, and landscape architecture—establishes the framework for a highly connected, multi-modal community where streets, trails, and open spaces work together as a seamless system.

At the heart of Daybreak’s innovation is a Low Impact Development approach that transforms stormwater infrastructure into celebrated community amenities. Landscaped bioswale corridors, wetland walkways, and permeable surfaces manage 100% of stormwater on-site while creating rich green corridors that invite residents outdoors. A secondary water collection and distribution system irrigates 80% of parks and open spaces at just 2.25 AF/A, preserving and replenishing the local aquifer, which is nearly half the water required for standard agricultural irrigation.

The community’s design is anchored by the ‘5-minute rule’: schools, amenities, parks, and light rail are all within walking and cycling distance of every home. Residents are welcomed by a stone plinth at the community entry, and from there, a necklace of experiences unfolds—bike highways, soft-surface running trails, skateboarding zones, wetland walks, and world-class mountain bike terrain woven directly into the residential fabric.