Association >>> MANAGER’S MESSAGE
The Value Proposition of Gathering By Vanessa Dreyer, Community Manager
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n looking at what adds value to our community, some things are clear. A nicely maintained community center with loads of amenities, CC&Rs that are enforced, and clean streets that are well taken care of unarguably add and protect value. But, what about everything else in the community?
There’s a value proposition in the intangible. I came up here on a Sunday afternoon with my husband while training for my first triathlon. I had to log some miles on the bike and I had not yet biked the Discovery Trail and wanted to see what the community was like when I wasn’t usually here to see it. The Discovery Trail looked amazing and, in and of itself, adds to the community and the value of the homes. That wasn’t what stuck out to me that afternoon, though. It was a small group of kids at the entrance to Sandstone Pass selling lemonade in 100-plus degree heat. It was everyone that waved back at me when we passed them. It was two girls at the Mountain Vista Club practicing volleyball drills amidst the noise of kids having fun at the pool. Robert Putnam, Harvard professor and author of Bowling Alone, once said that community happens when local people gather.
That Sunday, I saw community happening and that is what makes Vistancia so amazing. Looking at our calendar of events for this month, the opportunities that have been created for people to gather is astounding. Studies have shown that increasing what is called social capital, or bonding based in social interactions and relationships, can decrease health risks, build trust and even keep communities more protected from crime. We can’t put a price tag on that, but I wish we could. This is what improves our quality of life. Sure, Vistancia is a great place to live because people maintain yards and we’re in great financial shape and the landscape is well attended to. I don’t want to underscore that. But, we seek to build community and collective memories so that in 20 years from now it’s a neighbor that helped you with plants in your yard, conversations at Coffee Talk and how much fun you had at Harvest Daze and that you knew the names of everyone on your street that you’ll remember. Building community isn’t hard. Invite a neighbor over for coffee. Walk your streets more. Wave. Sit on your front porch or patio. Introduce yourself. Attend meetings. Volunteer for a committee or event. The effects could last a lifetime.
>>> from the developer
Vistancia – So Much Life All In One Place By Vistancia Information Center
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he month of October brings exciting changes to the community and opportunities to attract new residents to Vistancia. Earlier this year, the developer embarked on a mission to refresh Vistancia’s brand and marketing to attract new buyers. The outcome of that work yielded updates to the vistancia.com website, brochures, advertising and a renovation of the Information Center. In October, we will proudly unveil our updated marketing campaign to the greater Phoenix area in our newest marketing campaign – ‘So So much life, all in one place. Much Life All In One Place’. The campaign touts our beautiful master planned community for offering residents a place to call home, but so much more – community events, Discovery Trail, schools and the natural Sonoran desert as a backdrop. A morning routine. An afternoon hike. An evening adventure. Your home is more than your house. It’s community. It’s parks. It’s miles of open space. That’s what uniquely defines Vistancia, where The Village, Blackstone and Trilogy offer wonderful diversity — in neighborhoods and in nature. All located outside the bustle and close to what’s important in life. Discover just how much life there is in one place at vistancia.com or call (623) 933-6233. HOMES FROM THE LOW $200’S
The Village Blackstone
Trilogy
CUSTOM HOMESITES AVAILABLE
12026 W Lone Mountain Pkwy. Peoria, AZ 85383 Take Loop 303 to Lone Mountain Parkway (Exit 127).
Prices, specifications and details are subject to change without notice. Vistancia Land Holdings LLC does not offer, broker or arrange real estate sales. No offer to sell or lease can be made or accepted prior to the issuance of the final Arizona Subdivision Disclosure Report. All rights reserved. ©2012.
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The Vistancia Information Center, located at the community entrance of Blackstone at Vistancia will be completely redesigned in early October and will feature an interactive map educating prospective buyers about our three unique communities – The Village, Blackstone and Trilogy. It will also showcase our future communities in the additional 3,450 acres North of the CAP. To celebrate the Information Center redesign and showcase new home opportunities throughout the community, Vistancia will be hosting a unique event that has never been offered in the West Valley – The Vistancia Food Truck Experience – showcasing the Valley’s best food trucks all in one place. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 27th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature 12 gourmet food trucks and complimentary food samplings at each of our actively selling builder models. Blackstone Country Club will also be participating in the event, offering tours of the club and menu tastings from Executive Chef Randy Heltsley. For more information contact the Vistancia Information Center at 623-933-6233.