Spring 2018

SPRING FEATURE
Rising from the Desert
AND
STILL
SOARING
HIGH
JW MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
Terrance Smith
Community General Manager
Desert Ridge Community Association
What once was an arid desert of 5,700 acres has evolved over the past
25 years into the majestic oasis community of Desert Ridge.
In July of 1993, we broke ground on the development of Desert Ridge.
Over a generation later, development continues and Desert Ridge has
become a desirable destination master-planned community of 6,178
homes and over 18,000 residents. With only 40% of the community
development completed, Desert Ridge at build–out will comprise almost
20,000 homes with a population of over 55,000 residents.
We are very pleased to welcome some of
our recently completed residential and
commercial developments from Sanctuary
at Desert Ridge (262 homes), Banner
Health Group, Cambria Hotels and Suites,
Mountainside Fitness and the re-opening
of Holiday Inn Express. The immaculate
renovations of the JW Marriott Phoenix
Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Marriott
Canyon Villas, High Street, Shade
Apartments, Desert Ridge Marketplace and
Vestar Branch of the Boys and Girls Club
reflect the continued efforts by all to ensure
Desert Ridge remains one of the premiere
TOSCANA
designation lifestyle communities in all of
Phoenix to live, work, and recreate.
Throughout the 25 years, we have
endeavored to keep the property
values high in Desert Ridge and have
been successful in doing so during the
best and worst times of the economy.
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