PROPERTY, GROWTH AND LOCATION
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by Mike Hunter
Multifamily Development in Downtown Phoenix JE Dunn Construction and Lincoln Ventures, an Austin-based student housing and national multifamily developer, recently broke ground on 811 N. 3rd Street, a 24-story, 326-unit multifamily development Sterling Grove in Surprise, Arizona
Photos courtesy of Creative Environments (left), JE Dunn Construction (top right), Mangat Group (lower right)
Landscape Trends in COVID-Era Residential Development
The year 2020 brought so many challenges, yet so many great stories. Isolation from lockdown simply reinforced our need for community and desire for social connections. “Netflix and chill” gave way to a beautiful spring where tree-lined pathways through community greenbelts were filled with joggers and bikers. Pet adoptions were at alltime highs, and the development of dog parks and pet-friendly spaces provided a great opportunity to get outside and bond with fellow pet owners in a socially distanced manner. While our beautiful Arizona climate allows for year-round outdoor activities, one thing is certain: Shade is still a premium feature in the desert landscape. Whether it be shade cabañas around a resort-style community pool or arbor-covered al fresco dining areas equipped with BBQ grills and other outdoor kitchen amenities, being able to live life outdoors is best enjoyed by creating cooler microclimates within these larger community spaces. Needless to say, regardless of the landscape features that are being proposed, the addition of beautiful shade trees are an integral part of creating welcoming and livable landscape spaces. As daytime gives way to night, large-scale fire pits equipped with comfortable seating have become a favorite place for families to gather and enjoy evening drinks or s’mores over the open fire. The flexibility of movable furniture that can be rearranged to meet the scale and dynamics of the group gathering is a huge benefit within all outdoor spaces. Finally, any current community design that wants to incorporate more active recreation components must consider inclusion of the fastest-growing sport in the country – Pickleball. Between the relatively easy learning curve of the sport (especially for anyone who has played tennis, racquetball or table tennis in the past) and the minimal physical demands of the game, pickleball is a great sport for people of all ages who are looking for a great social sport and physical activity. The smaller play surface area of pickleball, when compared to other traditional sport court games such as tennis or basketball, makes this even more affordable in terms of construction costs and ease of fitting this feature into the community spaces. If there is one good thing this global pandemic has revealed, it is the reaffirmation that mankind was intended to live in community. We were never designed to live in isolation; rather, we have been created to lean into community, constantly being shaped and developed by the people around us who share in our journey of life. This sense of community is vital to our health — whether it be physical, mental or spiritual — and the beginning of true community starts in our own neighborhoods and radiates out into our world. —Ryan Trudell, vice president of landscape architecture at Creative Environments (creativeenvironments.com), a Tempe-based outdoor living environments and custom landscaping company founded in 1950
located in the heart of the arts district in Downtown Phoenix. This is Lincoln Ventures’ first multifamily development in Phoenix. The to-be-named project will feature market-leading amenities, among which will be a ground floor coffee to cocktails concept, co-working and conference spaces with a business lounge, secure bike parking and a dog run. The rooftop pool deck will boast incredible views of Downtown Phoenix, plus an aqua lounge, grills and spa. jedunn.com • lincoln-ventures.com
New Peoria Self-Storage Facility Glendale-based land development company Mangat Group has partnered with Aberdeen Management & Development for a locally owned and operated Arizona Self Storage facility on the southwest corner of Loop 101 and Olive Avenue in Peoria. This is Arizona Self Storage’s ninth property in the state and third in the West Valley. Construction began in late October with a year build, setting an opening for October 2022. Aberdeen Management & Development will oversee the development and ongoing operations of the facility. RKAA Architects has designed, and Campbell Development will build. mangatgroupinvestment.com • selfstoragesolutions.com
Industrial Project in Booming Chandler Airport Submarket Denver-based Comunale Properties and Stevens-Leinweber Construction recently broke ground on Chandler Connection, a 201,000-square-foot, mid-bay Class A industrial project within the booming Chandler Airport industrial submarket in Chandler, Arizona. The project, which is located at 2411 E. Germann Road, between Gilbert and Cooper roads, is Comunale’s first ground-up industrial development in Arizona. It is slated for completion during second quarter 2022. Butler Design Group serves as the project architect for Chandler Connection. Ken McQueen and Chris McClurg from Lee & Associates are the development’s exclusive leasing brokers. comunaleproperties.com • bit.ly/lee-germann
Creative Environments, an award-winning firm known for being a trendsetter in the industry, took home six awards at the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association Excellence in Landscaping Awards in November. Four projects were recognized in the category “Best Model Home Installations Over $100K’’ and two others in the category “Best Commercial Installations from $1 to $3 Million.” creativeenvirnoments.com
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