S. Jordan is thriving in recession, thanks to savvy planning

SOUTH JORDAN (Deseret News) — When Andrea and Spencer Coles moved to Utah, the southwest end of the valley really wasn't an option. It took a visit to a friend's home in South Jordan for them to change their minds.

"South Jordan feels different than a lot of the west side," Andrea said. "There's a really clean feel to the city. They make it look really nice. It's a really great community without being uptight."

In 2008, the couple moved into South Jordan's Daybreak community. Now parents to a 1-year-old, they are thrilled to call the south valley suburb home.

"We really love it," added Andrea, a Texas native and BYU graduate. "I really didn't expect liking living in Utah again, but I do."

The Coles' conversion to the city is the same story of many residents — and businesses. If you want evidence the recession is slowing down in Utah, look no farther than South Jordan. Dozens of developments in the city seemingly pop up overnight, so new that you can almost smell the fresh paint.

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