DC Ranch News - September 2022

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NEWS O n e C o m m u n i t y, F o u r V i l l a g e s : Country Club | Desert Camp Desert Parks | Silverleaf SEPTEMBER 2022 Page 8

Dominican Republic is a destination of contrasts Page 12

Local Lens shines on Brick by Brick program Page 14

Desert Camp Community Center Improvement Project is underway

Spirit of the West Exploring the cultural influences and dramatic history of Arizona

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Exciting and delicious new dining in North Scottsdale

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Health, Happiness & History

Jenna Kohl Community Council Executive Director

Earlier this year, the City of Scottsdale and Honor Health embarked on a joint endeavor to conduct a Blue Zone™ community assessment in Scottsdale that would determine how to make it a “healthier place to live, work, grow up and grow old.” What is a Blue Zone? It’s a place where people are happier and live longer. Author Dan Buettner identified 9 criteria that are common among Blue Zones, and I would argue that many of them are present in the DC Ranch lifestyle: moving naturally, sense of purpose, focusing on belonging and family, and engaging with others. Learn more about Blue Zones and Scottsdale’s efforts at bluezones.com/Scottsdale.

Places abound to learn, grow, connect and enhance your overall wellbeing. Take, for example, the Heard Museum. This local gem has been sharing the story

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of American Indians since 1929; learn more in our feature article on pages 10-11.

Enhancement of one of our own special places is underway; plans for the Desert Camp Site Improvement Project are in development. The design by Haydon-Architekton thoughtfully enriches the center’s character and will offer expanded fitness and gathering spaces for DC Ranch residents.

More details on page 14.

What is important to you and your family as you grow together on the Ranch? Weigh in via our communitywide survey which will launch soon.

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Living Connected DC Ranch seamlessly connects people to the beauty of both the created environment and the natural Sonoran Desert. Residents feel a sense of community, connecting with each other in friendship and common interest.

It is a thoughtfully crafted community designed with unprecedented attention to detail. DC Ranch has a distinctive governance structure with ample resources that exist to ensure a legacy of an amenity-rich and active way of life.

The highest standards and a convenient north Scottsdale location establish DC Ranch as a nationally desirable place to live with an exceptional quality of life and premium home values.

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R A N C H U P D AT E S

Overseeding time is here Mid-to-late September is the time to install rye seed in the soon-to-be dormant Bermuda turf. This will provide lush, green turf throughout the winter months. DC Ranch requires residents with turf to have their overseeding completed by Nov. 1. The amount of seed will depend on the application rate used.

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Most commercial landscapers apply 12-15 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet. If you are looking for a golf course type strand of rye, double the amount. Check your square footage of turf by using simple math, length x width, or locate the approved landscape plans for your home.

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Apply the seed in two directions, both length and width at half the rate.

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While germinating the seed, it is necessary to keep the seed moist. That will require four to six start times on your irrigation controller throughout the day. Run pop up heads for 2 to 3 minutes and rotor heads for 4 to 5 minutes while germinating the seed. Consider scheduling start times closer together in the afternoon to compensate for heat and sun.

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Please call a Community Standards Specialist at 480.977.1299 with any turf-related questions.

Online DC Ranch Real Estate Training Are you selling real estate in DC Ranch? There is online training

for agents to make doing business in the community easier.

The interactive course provides an overview of what makes DC Ranch

Looking for a way to give back to the community?

Volunteer to become a Neighbor-

hood Voting Member (NVM). NVMs greet new residents by delivering welcome baskets, attend board meetings, facilitate communication within their neighborhood and serve as a conduit to the Association. Any owner who is in good standing can serve and must apply and run for election in October. The goal is to have representatives for all 44 NVM positions. To learn more about opportunities to get involved and give back, visit DCRanch.com/getinvolved.

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a desirable place for so many to call home. The program covers the community’s unique history, governance structure, common areas and community centers. It also provides procedures for listing a home for sale and registering open houses. After

completing the course, the agent may opt to apply for an all-access gate pass for quicker access when conducting showings. To be eligible the agent must be in good standing with the Department of Real Estate and submit a form, fee, copy of driver’s

license along with their ADRE sales or broker license. The pass is good for one year from the date of pickup.

To access the training program, visit DCRanch.com/Real-Estate or email RealEstateHelp@dcranchinc.com for assistance with the program.

The Ranch Association Board appoints new members to Security Committee In July, the Ranch Association Board adopted a new Security Committee Charter. The committee is comprised of seven members, two of which are Board members. Don Matheson is serving as the Chairman of the committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide recommendations to the Board on opportunities to improve security services offered, seek resident input regarding matters of security, as well as reviewing community-wide speed limits, speed deterrent alternatives and how to reduce motorized vehicles on paths and trails within the community. The Security Committee will be conducting a community-wide survey to obtain resident input in early 2023.

Neighborhood Conversations in the Park to resume

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DC Ranch executive leadership is looking to resume the neighborhood outreach program to gain feedback and insight from residents throughout the community. The executive directors and board members from both the Community Council and Ranch Association want to visit your neighborhood to provide updates, share ideas and engage in conversations on how to preserve the DC Ranch brand and enhance life on the Ranch. To host such an event, please call The Ranch Offices at 480.513.1500. The Ranch Association will help notify neighbors, post the event date and time, and bring refreshments to enjoy.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with staff, leadership and neighbors.

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M O N T H LY P L A N N E R Ongoing programs

Events are subject to change.

Check DCRanch.com/calendar for the most up-to-date listing information.

Please note: To sign up for all activities, you must create a CivicRec account. Details at DCRanch.com/CivicRec

All Levels Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays | 9 to 10 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center Strength and Balance Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center

DC Ranch Gives: Group Service Project

Yoga Basics Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center

Saturday, Sept. 17 | 7:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Departs from Desert Camp Ages 16+ | $5 donation

Total Body Aqua Fit Wednesdays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.

Desert Camp Pool

Volunteers will visit Arizona Humane Society to walk shelter dogs and make toys and treats for rescued animals. Transportation and a Gives volunteer shirt provided.

Pickleball Club Sundays and Fridays | 6 to 9 a.m.

Desert Camp Pickleball Courts

Meetings Ranch Association Board of Directors Monday, Sept. 12 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Zoom Community Council Board of Directors Thursday, Sept. 22 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Homestead or Zoom

Living with the Desert: Invasive Species

Game Night: Cornhole Tournament Saturday, Sept. 24 | 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The Homestead | Ages 21+ | $23/person, $45/team

Friday, Sept. 23 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Desert Camp | Ages 21+ | RSVP

Cornhole is a popular bean bag toss game that everyone can play!

Bring a partner or register as an individual and join neighbors for some friendly fun inside the air-conditioned hall. First and second place prizes will be awarded. Entertainment, beverages and light bites included. Limited space available.

Mix and mingle during a relaxing happy hour. These casual gatherings provide a nice way to end the week and chat with friends or get to know new neighbors. Light bites, beer and wine provided.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 6 to 7 p.m.

The Homestead | Ages 13+ | $10

Learn about the effect invasive species have on the environment during this demonstration with Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary.

Women’s Club: Wrigley Mansion Tour

Thursday, Sept. 8 | 1:15 to 4:30 p.m.

Departs from The Homestead Ages 21+ | $39

Discover the colorful history of one the most storied landmarks in Phoenix. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour with happy hour to follow.

Transportation and tour ticket included.

Grapenuts: Sips & Potluck Wednesday, Sept. 14 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Desert Camp | Ages 21+ | RSVP

Reconnect with neighbors and hear stories about their summer adventures. Attendees are asked to bring an unopened bottle of wine as well as a favorite dish to share.

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Social Hour

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Women’s Self Defense Class Saturday, Sept. 24 | 9 to 11 a.m.

Meet at Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts | Ages 16+ | $20

Join instructor Tiffany Richards, a second-degree black belt and a nationally sought-after self-defense expert, for an empowering workshop at her studio.

Paint Your Pet Thursday, Sept. 29 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Desert Camp | Ages 21+ | $60

Celebrate your fur baby with a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Painting instructor Carrie Curran will create a hand drawn version of your pet and lead participants through the painting techniques to make it frame worthy. All art supplies, beverages and light bites included.

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Dominican Republic: Destination of Contrasts

By Kat Thatcher | Resident contributor

A trip to the Dominican Republic “DR” reveals a country of stark contrasts. The landscape is lush and verdantly green, rimmed with sparkling royal blue ocean. White wave tips and cotton clouds curl intermittently, highlighting the natural beauty.

Water is a draw in this hot and humid environment; one can opt for the siren’s call of the sea and its underwater splendors, or the adventure of cenote caves and underground waterways.

Cavern tours of stalagmites and stalactites in large cave systems, complete with ancient drawings by Taino Indians, are popular. But a plethora of smaller cave sites offer a refreshing dip in cool waters. Scuba divers are rewarded with a great variety of corals in fantastical “Dr. Seuss” shapes, including pipes, bowls and baskets. Small, colorful fish are plentiful, but the lack of larger fish and sharks is worrisome in terms of the reef health.

It may be that this area, impoverished by its former dictator, is overfished.

But the greatest contrast is seen in the communities.

A Casa de Campos visit in La Romana area is a glimpse of a playground for the rich and famous.

Altos de Chavon

Punta Cana bay

Visitors must pay $30 and ID register to even enter the community. Luxury homes line bluffs overlooking a marina full of yachts.

Golf courses, polo fields and upscale restaurants abound. Altos de Chavon, a stone replica of a 16th century Mediterranean village, perches over a river and includes boutiques, art galleries and an amphitheater. Celebrity patrons have included Frank Sinatra, Beyonce, Michael Jordan and Oscar de la Renta.

The opposite spectrum is seen from the Teleferico, an urban gondola that whisks commuters over haphazard slums and impassable crowded streets in Santo Domingo. Drivers hesitate when asked to go to the station and insist on locked doors. This capital city features a quaint colonial section once

inhabited by Columbus, which was also a slave trading center from 1490 to 1801.

Dominicans are proud of their cigar making, which they do with tobacco from their fertile soils, and for Cuban companies. They̕re also renowned for their rum, and patrons have lazy, hazy days partaking in these. Ladies are likely to be fond of the light blue Larimar stone, found only from one mountain in DR, but sold in jewelry throughout the Caribbean. This country of contrasts is inexpensive to visit and has many airports with easy commutes to resorts.

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NEWSWORTHY Pima/Trailside View to get traffic signal The City of Scottsdale has identified funds to construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Pima Road and Trailside View. A much sought-after request by the DC Ranch Community Council and long awaited by residents, the signal will address a major safety concern. Project design is complete.

The City’s next step is to get construction bids and then city council approval on the construction contract. The City has stated that due to supply chain issues, some of the standard signal ICON equipment is taking much longer than usual to receive. The Community Council will update residents as the project progresses.

Scottsdale’s lawsuit against FAA dismissed

The City of Scottsdale recently lost its lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After mitigation efforts failed to get the Sky Harbor east bound flight paths moved, Scottsdale brought legal action against the FAA. A US Court of Appeals judge dismissed Scottsdale’s lawsuit. The flight path issue dates back to 2014, when the FAA implemented a new satellite GPS system known as “NextGen” at Sky Harbor.

The east bound air traffic patterns that had formerly been dispersed over predominately unpopulated areas were changed to narrow corridors that are directly over Scottsdale communities including DC Ranch.

The City of Scottsdale’s next move is to seek an invitation to participate in the FAA’s recently organized Working Group, which is reviewing aviation issues at Sky Harbor. In these meetings, Scottsdale may be able to influence changes to the flight patterns that did not happen through their unsuccessful legal action.

Hot real estate market benefits ICON

Sales at the ICON at Silverleaf condominium project have been brisk. During the first six months of the year, more than 16 units sold. Sales prices have ranged from the low $2 million to a record setter at $8 million, which was two units combined.

The condominiums range in size from approximately 2,750 to 6,250 square feet.

Resident Survey coming your way!

Be on the lookout for an email from DC Ranch with a link to the tri-annual Resident Survey. Provide feedback that will allow DC Ranch to maintain the highest level of service, amenities and programming. Participants will also have the chance to win prizes from local area businesses for completing the survey.

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Arizona culture and Western spirit

By Alexandra Duemer | Community Council

Long before Arizona became a state, people were drawn to the area’s beautiful weather and stunning vistas. Tracing back at least 12,000 years, the first American Indians found this rugged region and decided to make roots. Fast forward to the bustling metropolis of Phoenix today and it’s easy to forget the past. Here are just a few ways to explore the cultural influences and history of state forty-eight.

AK-CHIN HIM-DAK ECO-MUSEUM Currently, 22 distinct tribes—each with their own unique history and customs—dwell within Arizona̕s borders. The Him-Dak Eco-Museum was established to collect, analyze, preserve, protect, promote and teach various aspects of the Ak-Chin heritage, culture and communication between generations. Tribal crafts, exhibits and photographs of the Ak-Chin people are displayed. The museum is distinguished from a traditional museum in that land and territory replace the museum building, and the residents of the area take on the role of curator and public. This museum acts as an exhibit and storage area that reflects both prehistoric and local items from families housed here. It hosts two yearly celebrations: the annual Him-Dak Celebration held in April and the Native American Recognition Day Celebration in September. Ak-chin.nsn.us

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AZ HERITAGE CENTER AT PAPAGO PARK The Arizona Heritage Center features exhibits spanning more than 100 years of central Arizona̕s history and introduces visitors to the life and work of Arizonans, past and present. Go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob̕s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take an up-close look at a WWII training aircraft.

The center also has a stunning display of rocks, minerals, fossils and meteorites from Arizona and around the world. Arizonahistoricalsociety.org

HEARD MUSEUM Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art. Heard.org

STEP BACK IN TIME: TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Located near Tubac (south of Tucson), the former Tumacácori mission is one of the oldest national park sites in the United States and was named a national monument in 1908.

Long before the missionaries, the land was home to the five sister nations of the O̕odham: the Tohono, the Pima, the Yaki, the Apache, and the Mexican people. As Spanish missionaries arrived in the 1600s, they gave it the name Pimería Alta meaning “place of the upper Pimas”—“Pima” being one of the names given to the O̕odham by the Spanish.

In January 1691, the Jesuit priest Father Francisco Kino arrived at the Pimería Alta and later established Tumacácori as a mission, making it the oldest mission site in Arizona. Following the Pima rebellion of 1751, and several moves, the mission relocated to its current spot and was given the formal name San José de Tumacácori.

Construction of the church building that remains the most prominent feature of the site didn̕t begin until around 1800, by which time the community was managed by the Franciscans, who intended for the church to resemble the San Xavier del Bac Mission near Tucson. After several delays, construction wasn̕t completed until 1823. Five years later, Mexico would expel the remaining Spanish residents, and Tumacácori would lose its last resident priest.

that can be visited only on reserved tours from January through April.

Just outside the visitor center is a luscious garden area, an orchard, and a trail to the Juan Batista de Anza National Historic Trail and Santa Cruz River, which includes a mile-long riparian area perfect for acclaimed bird watching.

The main attraction of the park is the Franciscanera church; however, there are multiple buildings on-site such as a museum, a Melhok ki (a replica of a traditional O̕odham dwelling from the era), and the ruins of the mission convent and cemetery.

The park also preserves two additional missions at remote sites—Missions Guevavi and Calabazas—

Schedule a visit during one of the many cultural demonstrations, each one highlighting a connection to one of the native cultures from the area. From O̕odham basket weavers to painters and cooks, each individual tells their own story through craft.

Experience their stories as you taste fresh tortillas made the traditional way over a mesquite fire.

Visit nps.gov for more information.

SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST The Smithsonian Affiliate Museum and 2019 “Best Western Museum” in the nation (True West magazine) opened in January 2015. Scottsdale̕s Museum of the West features regularly changing exhibits of Western art and artifacts, entertaining events, and informative programs that bring the country̕s Western heritage to life. The architecturally stunning 43,000-square-foot, two-story building is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified, recognizing its best-in-class building strategies and practices. Located in downtown Scottsdale̕s arts district, the museum is within easy walking distance of numerous art galleries and restaurants. Scottsdalemuseumwest.org September 202 2 | Ranch N ews

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LOCAL LENS

By Alexandra Duemer | Community Council

Brick by Brick is part of Scottsdale’s effort to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring. Monies from CARES funding support programs that provide meals, emergency rent and mortgage, youth mentoring and self-sufficiency, drug intervention and prevention.

The Brick by Brick program is developed and coordinated by Scottsdale̕s Human Services department to assist people experiencing homelessness. Participants produce compressed earth blocks, which are adobe-like bricks, for use in Scottsdale capital projects and other areas throughout the community.

The activity combines volunteerism, community development, economic vitality and environmental initiatives to develop awareness around the use of sustainable material to build quality, energy-efficient structures.

Mike Lopach, Human Services Center Supervisor, who co-founded New Mexico non-profit Adobe in Action, first brought the idea of the Brick

by Brick program before the city’s Human Relations Commission in 2018. Inspired by a similar program in Glendale, it is a partnership between Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission, a faith-based

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non-profit providing services for people struggling with homelessness, drug addiction and trauma.

Each compressed earthen block uses a blend of local soil and concrete sand.

The Scottsdale program, which runs three days each week, pays five participants minimum wage for five hours of work to produce earthen bricks that can later be used to construct city projects or housing for the homeless. During a workday, workers create 150-180 blocks; it takes 1,500 blocks to build a house.

The blocks take 28 days to cure and cost roughly 37 cents each to make.

These blocks do not erode like traditional adobe and leave a negligible carbon footprint compared to more conventionally built structures.

Projects to date include pathway borders at Paiute Neighborhood Park in South Scottsdale, a dedicated bench at Gateway Trailhead and benches at the new DC Ranch neighborhood park at Pima and Trailside View.

To learn more, visit Scottsdaleaz.gov and search “brick by brick.”

Community Garden retires

By Mike Fenzel | Community Council

The DC Ranch Community Council will not renew its lease with the

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) for the DC Ranch Community Garden at Copper Ridge School. The Garden will be retired by Dec. 2023.

At its inception, the Garden was intended as a collaborative effort between Copper Ridge students and DC Ranch residents that would foster engagement through common community values, including environmental stewardship, healthy lifestyles and education. The Desert Botanical Garden assisted in the initial planning stages of the Garden. A resident survey was conducted, and a group of garden enthusiasts worked alongside the Council to make the garden a reality.

In 2014, the Council constructed the 12,000 square foot garden complete with garden beds, a shaded area, a solar powered irrigation system and communal tool shed. The Garden was divided into two sections with one-third of the beds allocated to student curriculum-based projects and two-thirds to resident garden plots available for lease. The Garden was devoted to sustainable organic practices.

The Council tried various programs to maximize the use, ranging from hosting programs in The Garden, hiring a managing gardener, and encouraging resident plot leases. The Garden had a dedicated page on the website, monthly newsletter and resident-led committee. Despite the efforts, resident interest in The Garden waned over time. Additionally, Copper Ridge established a student garden on campus, so use of The Garden by students was limited.

The Country Club at DC Ranch, and more recently Silverleaf Country Club, utilized The Garden to cultivate fresh produce for their restaurants under a farm to table model. Earlier this year, Silverleaf notified the Community Council that it would not be using The Garden after June 30.

The Council Board considered the relatively small size of The Garden, the lack of interest and its proximity to Copper Ridge School in its decision to retire the Garden. The Council will work with SUSD on the garden’s retirement, and will allocate resources to other resident programs and amenities.

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Desert Camp Community Center Improvement Project Underway

By Jenna Kohl and Mike Fenzel Community Council

trends. The design maximizes available space, preserves existing unique characteristics, represents the DC Ranch aesthetic, integrates seamlessly into the environment and existing site, and will foster resident engagement and enjoyment now and well into the future. Plan features include:

When looking for a place to invest in and call home, many current and future homebuyers want a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of traffic, work, school and other obligations.

Not only is the home itself important, but also the sense of community felt through quality facilities and programs.

Essential components for creating an environment that brings comfort, security and peace include plenty of open space, walkability, opportunities to engage with friends and neighbors, well maintained properties, and access to health and wellness facilities.

• expanded space for fitness and weight-lifting equipment in a room with views to the majestic McDowell mountains This drawing reflects the latest design as of July 2022 and is subject to change. For the latest details, visit DCRanch.com. The plans for the entire project site including pickleball and tennis court expansions, walking path, and possible parking lot expansion are currently in development.

In Aug. 2019, the Community Council Board of Directors formed a Master Plan Committee (MPC) recognizing that, “A master plan is essential to remaining a vibrant and relevant community that is prepared to serve current and future residents.” In Jan. 2020, the board adopted the recommendations of the MPC. Over the next year and a half the MPC, board, and staff worked with different firms through the space needs assessment and design-build process. In Nov. 2021, the board approved phase one of the Master Plan, which centers on improvements and upgrades to the Desert Camp facility.

For over 20 years, Desert Camp has provided multiple quality amenities for DC Ranch residents.

The fitness center, open space for drop-ins, main and toddler pools, playground, tennis and pickleball courts as well as outdoor space for popular programming are well used and enjoyed. As the 14

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■ Existing facility ■ New Construction

community has grown to over 7,000 residents, the community center has outgrown its capacity.

In April, the Community Council contracted with Haydon Building Corporation and Architekton to design-build recommended improvements that will enhance amenities at Desert Camp.

The design-build approach is intended to foster collaboration and enhance accountability through a single point of contact, which results in faster delivery and lower costs because the builder is on hand to weigh in on design decisions throughout the process. The project is funded through the Council’s capital fund, which is supported by the community benefit fee of ½ of 1% of the resale of every property in DC Ranch.

From early on, resident input drove the design.

Architects factored in lessons learned during the pandemic and their creative ideas and industry

• a dedicated fitness studio built to support a variety of classes; this frees up space at The Homestead for other purposes

• preservation of important viewpoints, such as the stunning scenes from the north patio

• community gathering space for interacting with friends and neighbors

• necessary storage and staging spots to support events, programs and rentals Additionally, new pickleball and tennis courts plus a walking path that encircles the entire center will round out enhancements on the site.

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2023.

Visit DCRanch.com for the latest details.

Did you know?

Residents are invited to an Open House on Sept. 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center. See the latest conceptual designs and share your feedback!

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By Alison Bailin

2022 has been a banner year

for foodies with the opening of new restaurants almost every week. The boom began in January when Senna House debuted in Scottsdale with its signature eatery Cala . Under the direction of celebrity chef Beau MacMillan, Cala features coastal dishes from across the Mediterranean. Late winter also saw the opening of Etta at Scottsdale Quarter. A brainchild of the team behind Maple & Ash, Etta focuses its menu on dishes made on a wood-fired hearth. Think pizzas, fresh focaccia and must-have fire-roasted oysters, wood-fired chicken and fire-roasted whole branzino.

By the spring and summer months, kitchens kicked into high gear. Tía Carmen earned the Valley national acclaim given its creator is none other than Top Chef favorite Angelo Sosa. Named after Sosa’s aunt, the eatery is a love letter to all things Southwest, including local farmers, ingredients, artisans and traditions.

To complement the Tía Carmen menu, lauded mixology leader Mitchel O. Bushell created a cocktail program focusing on local herbs and spices alongside

local producers of small and large batched spirits.

Jetsetters have already proclaimed B&B Cocktail Lounge a hit.

A sister concept to Bourbon & Bones Chophouse, conveniently located next door, the dimly lit cocktail lounge serves luxe small plates ranging from sushi and sashimi to a full-on flight of steak cuts, paired with a pages-long spirit and cocktail menu that will blow your mind. (above) Lamb ragu at Tia Carmen (top) The wood grill at Etta (right) Mr. Pickle's Mike Nelson

Mr. Pickle’s is among the only casual

eateries to open of the group but is no less beloved. A California staple mom-and-pop shop since 1995, when the family who owned the business decided to move despite having more than 40 locations across northern California. The new Scottsdale resident and self-proclaimed sandwich

New dining hotspots in North Scottsdale aficionado Mike Nelson is opening his first two locations— one at Scottsdale/ Shea and the other at Thompson Peak/ Frank Lloyd Wright.

Collins Bros. also turned heads (and pleased palates), despite taking the place of beloved Scottsdale haunt Twisted Grove. The concept is from the same family-owned business that owned Twisted Grove. Their new

vision for the space is a true-to-form steakhouse with an a la carte “Butcher Shop” section featuring six cuts of meats and a generous selection of steakhouse sides. The eatery also boasts a selection of the brand’s menu favorites. In nearby Grayhawk, Chula Seafood opened its doors bringing their acclaimed fresh fish market and casual dining to North Scottsdale.

Still to come? Shellfish mecca Buck & Rider’s third location, gourmet grocer Gastromé Market and high-end Course by Cory Oppold are set to open before year’s end.

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By Brian Passey | City of Scottsdale

“This November we will celebrate

Canal Convergence’s evolution since 2012, its recognition today as a destination event and what we can look forward to seeing in the future as Canal Convergence continues to evolve,” said Kim Boganey, director of Scottsdale Public Art, the branch of Scottsdale Arts that launched the event at the Arizona Canal a decade ago.

The free, 10-night event features large-scale public artworks created by artists from around the world alongside augmented reality artworks and experiences, live music and dance performances, creative workshops, educational activities, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. In addition to the event’s perennial focus on interactivity

and sustainability, this year’s featured theme is “Celebrating 10 Years of Water + Art + Light.”

Since the first official Canal Convergence in 2012, the event has embodied an ever-evolving conversation about site-specific public art, light art, community engagement and more. For Canal Convergence 2022, each artist was directed to present

Canal Convergence celebrates 10th Anniversary, Nov. 4-13 an artwork that celebrates Water + Art + Light, interactivity and sustainability, while also drawing from past themes like “Reconnect,” “The Story of Water” and “Art and Technology.”

This year’s event will celebrate the vibrant global artist community that has made Canal Convergence so memorable over the years by selecting local, national and international artists who have exhibited work at Canal Convergence in the past alongside new artists. Scottsdale-based artist Jeff Zischke, one of the original

2012 artists, will be creating a new work for Canal Convergence called “Sun Drops.”

Zischke said his 2012 artwork, “Nodal Water Garden,” presented a challenge as he and the Scottsdale Public Art team installed more than 200 illuminated shapes on the surface of the Canal. But “Sun Drops,” which will be suspended above the canal, offers a different set of challenges.

“There will be five units designed like sun shapes installed in an ascending and descending order, representing sunrise and sunset in our desert environment,” Zischke said. “There are many new problems to be solved, such as engineering of cable structures and design and programming of the computercontrolled LEDs that will power the sculptures at night. I look forward to working with the Canal Convergence team to create another spectacular public art installation in the canal environment.”

Visit CanalConvergence.com for more information.

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