Maracay’s master-planned community at South Mountain, Avance, opens to public on May 11

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Maracay is unveiling Avance, a highly anticipated new home community at the base of South Mountain, on Saturday, May 11. This meticulously modern, community steps out of Arizona’s traditional new home construction with all-new architectural designs and adrenaline-powered amenities.

Maracay is hosting a community celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the grand opening of Avance. Guests will also be among the first to view the six new model homes, outfitted by interior designer and Netflix’s Queer Eye star Bobby Berk, and visit with Maracay’s New Home Advisors to learn more about the community, its four neighborhoods—Loma, Ranger, Piedmont and Alta—and its amenities.

Avance will offer four new architectural styles of homes known as Arizona Modern, Desert Modern, Farmhouse Modern and New Century Modern that are deeply influenced by the colors, forms and natural materials of South Mountain’s iconic setting. This master-planned community will feature amenities that bring the spirit of adventure closer to home with a state-of-the-art recreation center that has a 3,600-square-foot beach-entry pool designed for both laps and leisure, a spa, and a fitness center with a weight room, cardio area and 24-hour virtual aerobic and strength training classes. Beyond the recreation center, Avance will feature seven neighborhood parks with distinct features ranging from volleyball courts to oversized outdoor fireplaces, walking paths, and convenient access to South Mountain Park’s 51 miles of trails, including the popular Holbert Trail.

“Valley homebuyers have never seen anything like this in the region. Avance not only breaks the mold in new-home architecture, but also challenges the status quo of traditional mountain living in the Valley,” said Maracay President Andy Warren. “At Avance, residents are able to spend less time in their cars and more time adventuring thanks to South Mountain Park right in their backyard and top employers in downtown Phoenix and Tempe being only a short drive away.”

Home shoppers will enjoy a mix of 12, one- and two-story Flex Design® floor plans, ranging from 2,076- to 4,620-square-feet, featuring fresh, modern architecture that draws inspiration from iconic mid-century modern designs. The homes are priced from the mid $300,000s to the low $600,000s and include Maracay’s new HomeSmart® program, helping homeowners stay comfortable, in control, connected and able to save energy from anywhere – with the touch of a button on their smartphone. The HomeSmart® package is activated and supported by Amazon and includes Echo devices and products that work with Alexa.

Bordered by 14th and 7th streets on the east and west, and Dobbins Road on the north, and abutting South Mountain Park on the south, Avance’s location is just six miles from downtown Phoenix, offering residents plenty of time to squeeze in an outdoor morning workout before beginning their brief commute. South Mountain Park’s 51 miles of trails allow residence of all ages and abilities to hike, mountain bike and commune with nature across its 16,000 acres.

The homes at Avance will be registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a third-party rating system that verifies compliance across several areas addressing sustainability, with the goal of earning the LEED® Certified designation. Designed to use 30–50 percent less energy than typical homes, each home will meet the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS specifications and will feature water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, Energy Star® appliances, tankless water heaters, and Wi-Fi-enabled, programmable thermostats.

Homes will also feature Maracay’s LivingSmart® program for maximum performance and cost efficiency.

For more information on Avance, contact Maracay’s New Homes Specialists Pam Meyer and Beth Stern at [email protected] or by calling (480) 401-5620, or visiting www.AvanceLiving.com.

PACC shares tips to keep pets safe from summer heat

PIMA COUNTY – The triple digit temperatures will soon be here. Pima Animal Care Center encourages community members and pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe and cool during the summer months ahead.

Every year, PACC’s Animal Protection Service officers respond to hundreds of calls involving pets suffering from heat-related illness and death because they were left outdoors, in a vehicle, or in another situation that put them at risk. In most cases, these situations can be avoided by following these easy tips:

· Keep pets indoors: there’s no better place to avoid the heat.

· Keep them hydrated: provide clean, cool drinking water in an easily accessible, spill-proof container.

· Provide shade: Ensure your pet has all-day access to a shaded spot with good air flow. For dogs with longer coats, even shaded spots can be too hot during 100 degree plus temps.

· Protect their paws: walk your pet in the early morning or in the evening when the asphalt has cooled down and won’t burn their paws. Place the back of your hand on the ground for five seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pet’s paw pads.

· Don’t leave them inside a car: even with the windows cracked, the interior temperature can become deadly within just a couple of minutes.

PACC is located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road, open Monday through Friday, noon-7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. All pets adopted will come spayed or neutered, with age-appropriate vaccinations, a microchip and a free vet visit. A $19 licensing fee will apply to dogs.

California-based Investment Leader Adds Fortune 100 Company Facility to Growing Portfolio

Los Angeles, Calif.  — The Honeywell Aerospace Glendale DSES Campus at 19019 N 59^th Ave. in Glendale, AZ has been sold to B.H. Properties of Los Angeles.  The nationally recognized commercial real estate investment firm has added this Fortune 100 company occupied facility to its portfolio of 90+ properties in 18 states.

“The Honeywell facility is a great example of our long term commitment to the greater Phoenix market.  This facility is critically important not only to Honeywell but also to Arizona, as aerospace and defense manufacturing is the fourth largest employment sector in the state,” says Andrew Van Tuyle, senior managing director of investments for B. H. Properties.  “This acquisition offered us the opportunity to purchase a mission-critical facility that has not changed hands in 30 years and expand our growing presence in the West with a signature asset.”

The Honeywell Aerospace Glendale DSES Campus was constructed in 1986 and contains approximately 252,300 square feet of space.  The campus includes offices, clean rooms, R&D labs and assembly areas on approximately 45 acres in Glendale, AZ.  The property is 100 percent occupied by Honeywell International Inc. and is located just south of the Loop 101 freeway in the heart of master-planned Arrowhead Ranch.  The property is situated just south of the Midwestern University medical school campus and is surrounded by outstanding residential neighborhoods.  Honeywell International recently signed a new lease that will extend the company’s occupancy until July 2024.

The strategic, in-fill location offers a desirable variety of area amenities, proximity to a deep base of labor, as well as freeway accessibility.  Very few parcels in the area remain available for future development. Glendale and the Northwest Valley of Greater Phoenix have evolved as a hub for large corporate campuses and major employers looking for skilled workers.  There are 22 businesses within five miles of the property that occupy between 100,000 and 1.2-million-square-feet of space per company.  These include Honeywell, USAA and American Express.

Mindy Korth and Kirk Kuller of Colliers International in Arizona negotiated the sale transaction.