Utah's Foremost Land Developer
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$500M+DEVELOPMENT experience IN DAI$500M+DEVELOPMENT experience IN DAI
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50+PAST/CURRENT residential COMMUNITIES50+PAST/CURRENT residential COMMUNITIES
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20,000+RESIDENTIAL units IN UTAH20,000+RESIDENTIAL units IN UTAH
Development experience
you can trust.
you can trust.
Over the last 25 years, DAI has been a pioneering force in the growth and development of the Wasatch Front. The founders are passionate about building quality communities, where families and businesses thrive. DAI has developed over 8,000 acres of beautiful communities, which are some of the most sought-after places in Utah.
The management team has also been involved in the development of over 2 million square feet of office, 1000 multi-family rentals, as well as 150,000 square feet of self storage units.
In 2009, DAI’s partners founded Candlelight Homes to bring quality, thoughtfully designed homes to Utah families. Known for blending beautiful style with lasting value, Candlelight Homes has built across the Wasatch Front and earned a reputation for excellence.
Today, Candlelight Homes focuses exclusively on Firefly, our signature Active Family Community® in Eagle Mountain. With 350+ acres of parks, trails, and amenities, Firefly is designed for face-to-face connections and Life Unplugged.
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Saratoga Springs is home to Utah's first Active Family Community.
At Wildflower, it’s easy to engage your family with fun activities and time together.
Wildflower was designed with hundreds of acres of trails, parks, and open space.
Play a game of pickleball, hop on your bike, play a game of fetch at the dog park, or just relax!
Find out more about Wildflower at LiveAtWildflower.com!
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Latest News
October 13th 2025
Building Connections: DAI Utah’s Enduring Partnership with Think Architecture
At DAI Utah, we believe that the strongest communities are built on meaningful connections. For more than 15 years, we’ve partnered with Think Architecture to bring this belief to life — creating more than 30 communities that reflect our shared vision of thoughtful design, collaboration, and lasting impact. A Mission Rooted in Connection From the […]
March 12th 2026
The Orchard Receives 2024 Topaz Award for Best Landscape
We’re proud to share that The Orchard townhome community in Sandy, Utah has been recognized with the 2024 Topaz Award for Best Landscape, an honor presented by the Rental Housing Association of Utah. The award celebrates the thoughtful design and meaningful outdoor spaces that make The Orchard a unique place to live—spaces inspired by the […]
July 5th 2023
DAI is Reinventing Community Amenities
Even though the demand for additional housing continues to rise, DAI has opted to exceed market expectations by providing upscale townhome communities with uniquely themed amenities and features. Three developments, H2O Lofts in West Valley City, The Orchard in Sandy, and Black Ridge Townhomes in St. George, are well underway, and pre-leasing has begun. These […]