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DC Ranch was designed to welcome you home when you turn into the community and see the beautiful sweeping vistas of the McDowell Mountains, drive over the vastness of the Reata Wash, and pass by the lush landscaping and green neighborhood parks as you pull into your home.
DC Ranch is full of different types of neighborhoods— some that are close knit with regular potlucks and busy playgrounds, and some that are quiet and more secluded. Learn about the custom homes that make up the Silverleaf neighborhood in the feature article on page 10.
Also, the DC Ranch team is here to welcome you and enrich your life through high-quality programs, facilities and services. Community Council, Covenant Commission and Ranch Association staff have been working diligently throughout the pandemic, to provide landscaping and maintenance, virtual programming, community center access to the extent possible, resident engagement, and more. Learn about their work on page 7. They’ve demonstrated adaptability, resilience, and creativity; I am grateful for the DC Ranch team’s passion and commitment to the community during challenging times. As we’ve been obliged to spend more time at home these past few months, I hope that your abode has been a sanctuary for you. With appreciation,
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.
Jenna Kohl Community Council Executive Director
DC Ranch: Community values • SENSE OF COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP • FAMILY
• HEALTHY LIFESTYLES • DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVENESS • LIFELONG LEARNING
• ARTISTIC & CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES • RELATIONSHIP WITH LARGER COMMUNITY
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