World's First Mountain City

There are dozens of world-class mountain towns, but Sandy will be the world's first mountain city. Unparalleled access to award-winning mountain terrain with both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons only minutes away, coupled with the distinction of having all of the services and amenities a discerning tourist would want and need. Likewise, The Cairns is a distinguished place to live, work, play and shop making Sandy City a desirable place to call "home."

Why the Cairns?

A cairn indicates that you are headed in the right direction and marks key points along the way. The Cairns will be distinguished by these markers throughout Sandy's city center featuring:
Cairns of all shapes and sizes throughout the development
Exploratory outdoor activities and recreation
Interactive experiences with mountain elements in an urban environment

The Beauty of a Cairn

Cairns can be large or small or elaborate to very simple
A cairn is representative of the mountains above and the valley in which Sandy sits
To be effective, all they need to be is distinct from the surrounding area so they are noticeable

"Cairns are the connection between human and nature."

What Is the Cairns?