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Mayor Walker lays out growth plan for The Point and early phase construction
Summary
Mayor Walker said phase 1 of The Point is under contract, Porter Rockwell Drive work has begun and the state-controlled Point board will retain land-use authority while Draper negotiates service agreements; developers named for phase 1 include Wadsworth Development, Lincoln Properties and Colmena Group.
Mayor Walker told a packed Draper City informational meeting that phase 1 of The Point development — a state-owned, multi-decade project of roughly 690–700 acres — is moving into construction and that the city will provide services under contract while land-use authority remains with the state board overseeing the project.
The mayor said the phase 1 contract covers about 68 acres and identified the winning team as local Wadsworth Development, national Lincoln Properties and Utah-based Colmena Group. He also described a recently begun Porter Rockwell Drive extension connecting the project area to Bangerter and an underpass, calling the ground-breaking a visible sign that 'the dirt's moving now.'
Why it matters: The Point is a major, state-owned parcel whose long-term buildout could reshape Draper’s economy and transportation patterns. Walker emphasized the project will include a mix of residential, office and education-focused uses — including a planned Convergence Hall — and predicted a 20–25 year horizon for total buildout while noting some buildings are expected to appear quickly in phase 1.
On governance and revenue, Walker stressed that the Point board, established by state law, retains land-use authority and the city does not control zoning on the state parcel. He said Draper is negotiating service agreements that would allow the city to perform maintenance and other municipal services on a contract basis; the agreement also contemplates revenue-sharing mechanisms such as assessments on buildings as they come online and capturing sales tax or property-tax-in-lieu revenue when ownership transitions to private parties.
On transit, Walker highlighted state-funded double tracking of FrontRunner commuter rail and a planned FrontRunner stop at The Point, which he said should enable 15-minute headways and shorten travel times once double tracking is finished. He also discussed light-rail and battery-powered options as under consideration, noting operational needs such as train storage or a layover facility must be resolved before final mode decisions are made.
The mayor framed The Point as 'our future' for growth, but repeatedly noted the city’s role will be contractual rather than authoritative over land use. He closed by saying residents will begin to see early infrastructure and buildings appear as phase 1 progresses.
