The Daybreak Shuffle: Changing Homes While Keeping Your Community
Written By: Connor Anderson
In Daybreak, life evolves. Fortunately, your address can evolve with it. When needs change, many residents move to a new home inside the community. We call this the Daybreak Shuffle. In short, you can right‑size your home without giving up your friends, barber, favorite brunch spot—or the 5‑Minute Life that puts most things close by.
To show how it works, we spoke with three families who have shuffled within Daybreak. Meet Karli (with her partner and kids), Dallon & Taylor (plus their teacup poodle Sachi), and Jamie (a mom of three active girls). Their stories reveal why people stay—and what they look forward to next.
Meet the Families
Karli & Family
What first brought you to Daybreak? A first child—and a community full of kids. Karli’s family started in a townhouse that fit the budget and let them stroll to parks within minutes.
Why stay after moving once already? They were drawn to The Island and its distinctive homes. In their words, there’s nothing else like it in Utah.
Sunny Saturday plans? Walk the Island boardwalks. Bike with the kids. Then launch canoes and paddle boards on Oquirrh Lake.
Must‑have community feature? The many parks around Daybreak—each with a different vibe.
Dallon, Taylor & Sachi
What first brought you to Daybreak? Family ties and great amenities. Taylor had extended family here, and after seeing the homes and lifestyle, the choice was easy. They now live in their third Daybreak home.
Why stay for the next move? The people. They love the welcoming culture, the lake, and all the summer activities.
Sunny Saturday plans? Paddle boarding on the lake. Cornhole in a park. Biking to Harmons for gelato. And, if timing works, a summer concert. Taylor runs the trails for fresh air, while Dallon enjoys views of the Wasatch Range from Overlook Park.
Looking ahead? They’re excited for Downtown Daybreak and the new Salt Lake Bees ballpark—ideally with more local restaurants.
Must‑have community feature? Convenience. “Everything within five minutes,” plus the lake’s vacation‑like feel every summer.
Jamie & Family
What first brought you to Daybreak? A studio apartment as newlyweds—14 years ago—near the Daybreak Community Center in Founders Park Village. Later moves took them around the corner on Harvest Moon and, eventually, to a home on The Island. Today, parents and two single aunts live in Daybreak too.
Why stay? The active, social vibe. There’s always something for every lifestyle—events, parks, and neighbors on their porches.
Sunny Saturday plans? Kayaking or paddle boarding at the lake. Porch time with neighbors while the kids ride bikes and play tag. Evening concerts within walking distance.
Looking ahead? Walking to a Bees game with a Swig in hand—and more restaurant choices for date night.
Must‑have community feature? Pools, parks, and summer on the lake.
Why the Daybreak Shuffle Works
Choice makes it possible. With many home types and neighborhoods—townhomes, condos, and single‑family—you can match a new wish list without losing your community. Meanwhile, design and sustainability continue to guide the plan. See the Daybreak Story for the big picture.
Related Links
- Original article: The Daybreak Shuffle (Apr 6, 2023)
- Oquirrh Lake – Paddling, paths, and picnics
- Downtown Daybreak & Ballpark District
- The Island & Lake Village
- What’s Happening – News & events
