Daybreak Ranked as Sixth Best Selling Master Planned Community in the U.S. for 2009
Written By: Connor Anderson
RCLCO (Robert Charles Lesser & Co., LLC) has named Daybreak the #6 best‑selling master‑planned community in the U.S. for 2009. The independent real estate advisory firm has produced this annual national ranking since 1994.
| 2009 Rank | 2008 Rank | MPC Name | MPC Developer | Market | Net 2009 | Net 2008 | % Change |
| 1 | 2 | Cinco Ranch | Newland Communities | Houston | 887 | 775 | 14% |
| 2 | 3 | The Woodlands | Woodlands Development Co. | Houston | 633 | 750 | -16% |
| 3 | 1 | Mountain’s Edge | Focus Property Group | Las Vegas | 596 | 879 | -32% |
| 4 | 6 | Telfair | Newland Communities | Houston | 450 | 412 | 9% |
| 5 | 4 | Providence | Focus Property Group | Las Vegas | 388 | 514 | -25% |
| 6 | – | Daybreak | Kennecott Land | Salt Lake | 375 | 351 | 7% |
| 7 | 5 | Rancho Sahuarita | Rancho Sahuarita | Tucson | 358 | 506 | -29% |
| 8 | – | Anthem at Merrill Ranch | Pulte Homes & Del Webb | Phoenix | 294 | 208 | 41% |
| 9 | 7 | Vistancia | Shea Homes/Sunbelt Holdings | Phoenix | 283 | 399 | -29% |
| 10 | 8 | Sienna Plantation | Johnson Development Corp. | Houston | 280 | 369 | -24% |
Why Buyers Chose Daybreak in 2009
Notable additions in 2009 included Garbett Homes’ Solaris modern single‑family series, with solar power standard. In addition, Kennecott Land and Ivory Homes launched Garden Park Village, the Salt Lake market’s first large‑scale, age‑qualified (55+) neighborhood combining low‑maintenance living and amenities designed for empty‑nesters.
About Master‑Planned Communities & RCLCO
Master‑planned communities (MPCs) are large‑scale developments that offer a range of home types and prices, an array of amenities, and non‑residential uses such as commercial, hospitality and education—creating places where residents can live, work and play. Some MPCs serve multiple market segments; others focus on a specific lifestyle (for example, age‑qualified communities).
RCLCO has published its top‑selling MPC rankings annually since 1994 to provide market insight into the industry.
About Kennecott Land & Daybreak
Kennecott Land Company (KLC) was established by Rio Tinto in 2001 to develop surplus mining land. Daybreak is the first testament to that vision—situated on 4,126 acres in South Jordan City with plans for up to 20,000 homes and as much as 13 million sq ft of commercial space.
Sustainable development guides KLC’s decisions by balancing environmental, economic and social factors—supporting strong and safe neighborhoods, quality education, a healthy and renewable environment, and a vibrant local economy.
Learn more: Rio Tinto • DaybreakUtah.com
