Building Canyon Park with Care Through Recycling and Reuse

The next chapter of Canyon Park began with a closer look at what was already there. Before new homes took shape at this Orem community in Utah, the property held two large commercial buildings and extensive paved parking areas. Within that existing site were materials with more to give: concrete that could serve a new purpose, asphalt that could be recycled, and steel that could be recovered.

Tri Pointe Homes® worked with its demolition and development partners to put those resources to use. Today, that effort is part of Canyon Park’s story of building a community where thoughtful choices began long before the first homeowner arrived.

Giving Existing Materials a New Purpose

Redeveloping the property meant planning for what would come after the removal of existing buildings and pavement. The team coordinated with demolition contractors to keep materials onsite whenever possible and identify opportunities for recycling and reuse.

Specialized equipment crushed concrete and separated rebar, allowing materials to be recycled and reused directly on the property. The processed concrete was then incorporated into roadway subgrades, the supporting layers beneath the roads, and other site development applications. Material from the property’s previous use became part of the infrastructure for its future.

This collaboration produced a creative use of resources invisible upon a neighborhood visit. Beneath the streets, pieces of the former site are doing useful work again. This connection gives Canyon Park a distinctive story: its transformation carries value from what came before into the community taking shape today.

A Meaningful Effort Across the Site

The project’s recycling efforts included approximately 560,500 square feet of asphalt from parking lots and 6,547 cubic yards of brick and concrete from buildings. Steel was also recovered for recycling and the project reported 4,256 cubic yards of green waste mulch. Together, these efforts show how a range of materials can be considered during redevelopment, from heavy construction debris to organic material.

Using processed concrete that was already on the property reduced the need to bring in replacement material and avoided hauling the existing concrete away for disposal. The combined amount of materials that were diverted from landfills and instead recycled or repurposed totaled approximately 57,900 tons. The team also used a balanced onsite earthwork approach, which managed excavated material within the development to limit the need to move soil into or out of the site.

These decisions address several common hurdles of the construction process at once to make better use of existing resources, divert debris from landfills, and reduce transportation associated with material removal and replacement. At Canyon Park, responsible redevelopment took shape through practical choices about what to recover, how to process it, and where it could be useful again.

Creating a New Place to Call Home

Reusing materials was an early step in Canyon Park’s transformation. The next was redeveloping land that had already served a commercial purpose, creating an opportunity to bring new homes into an established part of Orem. The property’s next chapter centers on everyday life with places to settle in, spend time outside, and get to know the neighborhood.

For buyers who care about how their community is built, the site’s history adds another dimension to choosing a home. You can look beyond the finishes and floorplan to understand the decisions behind the neighborhood itself. Canyon Park offers a tangible example of resource-conscious development with reclaimed material contributing to the place residents will call home.

Thoughtful Living in Orem

The care taken in building Canyon Park connects with the lifestyle the community offers. A neighborhood park and mountain vistas create opportunities to enjoy the outdoors close to home. A choice of home designs lets you consider how you want to gather, work, and recharge, while nearby shopping and dining keep everyday destinations within reach.

Canyon Park also features Tri Pointe Homes’ LivingSmart® approach, which brings together energy-saving features, smart technology, and water-conscious systems. Alongside the community’s material reuse efforts, these home features give buyers specific details to explore when considering what thoughtful building means for their daily lives.

The surrounding area offers plenty of reasons to make time outside part of your routine. Provo Canyon and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail provide nearby opportunities for exploring, while Sundance Mountain Resort expands the possibilities for seasonal recreation. Picture returning from an outing to a home you have made your own, in a neighborhood whose beginnings reflect care for the resources used to create it.

Come See the Next Chapter

When you visit Canyon Park, take in the homes, explore the neighborhood setting, and imagine the routines you could build here. There is also a story beneath the surface: existing land given a new purpose and construction materials recovered for another useful life.

Schedule a visit to Canyon Park in Orem and discover a community where thoughtful redevelopment helps set the stage for your next chapter. Tour the available homes and ask the team about the features and choices that make this a place you can feel connected to from the start.