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<\/a><\/a>\nThe opening demonstrates an important strategy for addressing housing shortages in fast-growing metropolitan areas: redeveloping underutilized commercial properties to create much-needed housing.<\/p>
\nAs Salt Lake City and surrounding communities continue to experience population and economic growth, housing inventory has struggled to keep pace. Canyon Park highlights how existing land can be reimagined to create new housing opportunities while leveraging infrastructure, transportation access, and community amenities.<\/p>
\n\"The housing challenges facing growing regions like Utah\u2019s Wasatch Front require innovative solutions,\" said Tri Pointe Homes Utah Division\u2019s Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development, Bryon Prince. \u201cCanyon Park shows what is possible when builders look beyond traditional approaches and find opportunities to reimagine former commercial properties into places where people can live, work, and thrive.\"<\/p>
\nFor decades, the site of Canyon Park was once part of the campus that housed WordPerfect, one of Utah's most influential technology companies and a cornerstone of the state's early technology industry.<\/p>
\nThe transition reflects a broader national trend as cities and suburbs seek ways to increase housing supply without relying solely on outward expansion. Aging office campuses and other commercial sites whose original purposes no longer align with market demand are increasingly being viewed as opportunities to create much-needed housing in desirable, connected locations.<\/p>
\nWith pressure on housing affordability, infrastructure, and available developable land, many industry experts view site repurposing and land use strategies as critical for creating sustainable growth.<\/p>
\nThe new community is also an example of how homebuilders can prioritize sustainability. In order to maximize the life of the site\u2019s existing infrastructure, Tri Pointe Homes created a civil design plan that included mobilizing equipment from neighboring states to break down asphalt, rebar, and other scrap materials for reuse or recycling.<\/p>
\nIn total, the builder was able to divert 57,900 tons of material from landfills in developing Canyon Park, recycling or repurposing them instead. Material recycled included 560,511 square feet of asphalt. The community will also include 247 new trees, which will be planted over the course of construction.<\/p>
\nLocated in Orem, Canyon Park provides residents with convenient access to employment centers, schools, shopping, recreation, and regional transportation corridors. The community is the largest residential development the city has seen in the last decade and is designed to contribute to the area's long-term housing needs.<\/p>
\nTri Pointe Homes opened its Utah division in January 2024 and has an office in Salt Lake City\u2019s Sugar House neighborhood. With the combination of an experienced Utah-based team, and the resources of a large national homebuilder, Tri Pointe is uniquely positioned to match the unmet needs of Utah homebuyers through extensive research and a high-touch, customer-driven design experience.<\/p>
\nCanyon Park is a community of approximately 79 homesites located at 534 E 1225 N, Orem. The community\u2019s homes range from three- to seven-bedrooms. Some homes feature private courtyards, covered outdoor living, flexible office or gym spaces, and optional finished basements. Community amenities include a spacious park and easy access to nearby trails, parks, and shopping.<\/p>
\nFor more information on Canyon Park, or to schedule a tour, visit https:\/\/www.tripointehomes.com\/ut\/salt-lake-city\/canyon-park<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Tri Pointe Homes\u00ae<\/b><\/p> \nOne of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. has a presence in 13 states and the District of Columbia, and is a recognized leader in customer experience, innovative design, and environmentally responsible business practices. The company builds premium homes and communities with deep ties to the communities it serves\u2014some for as long as a century. Tri Pointe Homes combines the financial resources, technology platforms and proven leadership of a national organization with the regional insights, longstanding community connections and agility of empowered local teams. The company is one of the 2026 Fortune World\u2019s Most Admired Companies, 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For\u00ae, and recognized as a PEOPLE Companies That Care\u00ae (2023-2025) organization. The company was also named a Great Place To Work-Certified company for five years in a row and named on several Great Place To Work\u00ae Best Workplaces lists. Tri Pointe has also won multiple Builder of the Year and Developer of the Year awards. TriPointeHomes.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nLisa Graham, Tri Pointe Homes\n