Salt Lake City’s real estate market is growing rapidly, fueled by tech expansion and demand for outdoor lifestyle amenities. However, with nearly five months of cold weather each year, developers face a clear challenge: seasonal amenities have limited ROI.
Crystal Lagoons has the solution. With its Eco-Heated Lagoons technology, turquoise lagoons can operate 365 days a year—even in snowy, high-altitude cities like Salt Lake City.
This technology makes it possible to create crystalline lagoons of unlimited size for bathing and water sports, surrounded by white sand beaches, palm trees, restaurants, retail, and countless activities — bringing idyllic beach life to places you’d never expect.
It is not only sustainable and cost-efficient, but it also turns traditional amenities into year-round revenue generators that increase property values, sales velocity, and tourism appeal.
Top 10 Reasons Why Eco-Heated Lagoons Make Sense in Salt Lake City
1. Engineered for Cold Climates
Crystal Lagoons® technology is designed for regions with harsh winters and sub-zero temperatures, ensuring full functionality all year.
2. Year-Round Operation
Unlike traditional water features, Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated Lagoons are operational even in cold climates, offering winter swimming, events, and recreational use.
3. Energy-Efficient Heating
Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated Lagoons cool data centers and other industrial facilities, capturing their waste heat to warm a portion of the lagoon at no additional energy cost.
4. Sustainable Water Use
Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated Lagoons use 33x less water than a golf course, and their closed-circuit system minimizes evaporation and chemical use.
5. Increased Property Value
Homes near lagoons can see 20% or more price premiums, with faster sales cycles and stronger buyer interest.
6. Public Access Lagoons® Revenue Model
PAL® projects can generate millions annually through ticketed entry, retail, dining, rentals, and events.
7. Tourism Year-Round
Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated Lagoons become regional attractions even in winter, perfect for Utah’s outdoor-loving and adventure-driven visitors.
8. Flexible Design
It can be integrated into urban, suburban, or resort developments, including ski town villages, master-planned communities, or downtown districts.
9. Proven Success Worldwide
With projects in 60+ countries, Crystal Lagoons has redefined waterfront living across all climates.
10. Support for Green Certifications
Our sustainable technology can help projects qualify for green certifications, aligning with Utah’s growing interest in sustainable design.
Real-World Success: RCLCO Rankings RCLCO Recognitions
The national rankings conducted by RCLCO have consistently demonstrated over the years how crystalline lagoons increase project value and sales prices like no other amenity, creating an advantage that reduces competition from nearby real estate developments.
Projects featuring Crystal Lagoons, like Mirada and Sunterra, were ranked among RCLCO’s Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities, with over a 50% increase in year-over-year home sales.
This highlights how the Crystal Lagoons concept, patented worldwide, has shifted the real estate paradigm of “location, location, location,” becoming the World’s Top Amenity™ and how these tropical lagoons add significant value to residential projects.
A New Project: Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ Community
In California, United States, Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community, is progressing as the first real estate project developed by the global entertainment giant. The 250-hectare complex, which will soon welcome its first residents, is designed to offer a unique living experience, combining Disney’s magic with the charm of the Californian desert.
This high-profile community in Rancho Mirage, California, will include a turquoise lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology at its heart, bringing waterfront living to the desert, a concept that can be perfectly translated to Utah’s arid, high-elevation markets.
Ready to Bring a Year-Round Lagoon to Salt Lake City?
Crystal Lagoons can help you turn your project into a four-season destination.
