TEMPE, ARIZONA (February 14, 2019) – Liv Communities, a leader in multi-family and senior development and property management, was recognized for its high marks in customer service and resident experience. Five of those communities are in the Valley.

SatisFacts recently announced winners of its 2018 National Resident Satisfaction Awards and seven of Liv Communities’ multifamily developments were honored.
Winning Insite Awards for exceptional customer service and residential experiences: Liv Ahwatukee, Phoenix; Liv Avenida, Chandler; Liv Goodyear; Liv North Scottsdale, Liv North Valley, Phoenix; and Liv Arbors and Liv Wildwood, Michigan.

“We are thrilled and honored to learn that Liv residents have enjoyed their lives at our communities and shared their experiences for others to learn about,” said Heidi Arave, Vice President, Liv Multifamily. “It gives us great joy to know that building true community through our residents, team members, and business partners means happy people living fuller lives. This designation is the ultimate compliment.”

StatisFacts surveys more than 3,000 residents across the U.S. to identify property management companies that deliver an outstanding resident experience. The SatisFacts Index is the average score of prospective and current resident responses to questions measuring renters’ experiences, ranking key events and experiences from 1 (very unsatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied).

Scores are based on resident responses to questions addressing a variety of categories including:
• New customer experience
• Move in experience, satisfaction
• Service, maintenance request satisfaction
• Intent to renew lease upon expiration

To enrich the lives of its residents, Liv Communities incorporates elements of technology, sustainability, wellness and community into its community designs. Liv communities offer resort style state-of-the-art amenities including resort-style pools and spas, fully equipped fitness centers, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, game rooms, parks, walking paths and more.

TEMPE, ARIZONA (February 12, 2019) ‒ Liv Communities is expanding its footprint in the Valley with the opening of its third senior living community, LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak.

A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 28 at the $40.5 million, 110-unit property at 23733 N. Scottsdale Rd., in Scottsdale. Liv Communities has senior living communities in Gilbert and Ahwatukee.
LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak totals 170,000 SF and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes. The Terrace Apartments (independent living and assisted living) offer eight floor plans. Alla Vita (memory care) offers two floor plans.

“We are delighted to open our doors to the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, and welcome everyone to experience what makes LivGenerations such a special place for older adults to call home,” said Scott McCutcheon, COO of LivGenerations. “Our community is not simply the newest, most stunning older adult community in the area, it is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Our team is trained and dynamically determined to assure each customer is living life to the fullest.

“The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community is LivGenerations’ third resort-style senior living environment that represents what today’s seniors demand in housing,” McCutcheon said.
LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak features a full range of luxury amenities including classes in the state-of-the art Liv Fit Fitness Center; a heated saltwater pool; yoga and meditation; a walking club; non-denominational worship services; the Mosaic Art Studio; and the Orchid Salon and Day Spa.
Social amenities include wine tastings in the Infusions Wine Cellar; Barley’s Bourbon Bar, the Silk Tassel Tea Room; a movie theater; and a dog park.

Ryan Companies US, Inc., is the general contractor; Todd & Associates Inc. is the architect of record; and Thoma-Holec Design (LuAnn Thoma-Holec) is the interior designer.

Liv Communities, Rockefeller Group celebrate addition of new communities to booming markets in West, North valleys

TEMPE, ARIZONA (October 31, 2018) ‒ Liv Communities and development partner Rockefeller Group unveiled the newest Liv community October 23 in the vibrant and growing North Phoenix submarket.

Local dignitaries and project team members were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liv North Valley, located at 31113 N. North Valley Parkway and the extension of the Loop 303 freeway in Phoenix. Liv Goodyear, located at 15361 W. Virginia Ave., near Pebble Creek Parkway, had its ribbon cutting the next day.

Representing a capital investment of more than $100 million, the pair is the seventh and eighth Liv communities completed in Arizona and Michigan. Six of those communities are in Arizona, three of which are in partnership with Rockefeller Group.

“We don’t just build buildings, we design communities where people connect and build meaningful relationships,” said Bill Fettis, Partner, Liv Communities. “Sustainability, technology, wellness, and community form the roadmap for our neighborhoods”

Liv North Valley features 385 units covering 490,000 square feet. Liv Goodyear comprises 326 units covering 400,000 SF. Both communities offer luxury apartments in two- and three-story buildings. Each community maintains 24/7 amenities, including over-sized and well-appointed gyms. Amenities include The Hub (a high-tech clubhouse), Liv Well (on-site personal training and group fitness), indoor and outdoor community entertainment and recreation, saltwater heated pool and spa, and walking paths.

“The Liv brand has been enthusiastically welcomed into the markets where we have built,” said Heidi Arave, Vice President, Liv Multifamily. “The first Liv community, Liv Avenida, was introduced to the Valley in Chandler in 2012 and right away we demonstrated that we deliver on our promise to help people Liv fuller lives.

“Awareness of our brand has grown quickly and we are proud of the reputation we’ve earned. As for our newest developments, we are very happy with the feedback on both communities from our customers and new residents,” Arave said.

According to CoStar, the North Phoenix and West Valley submarkets are a major draw for renters because of the many nearby jobs and they remain relatively affordable. Arave said the demographics of Liv residents range from Millennials to retirees. Luke Air Force Base also provides a strong base of residents at Liv Goodyear, she said.

Jamie Wessels, property manager at Liv Goodyear, said that community has helped bring density and quality to the West Valley city.

“Liv Goodyear has really been welcomed to the West Valley,” Wessels said. “They are grateful for a Class A community with 24-hour amenities. The servicemen and servicewomen at Luke like the flexibility. It has also helped support the existing retail businesses located nearby. The more residents, the more need for goods and services.”

Liv Communities feature a community garden, bark park for resident’s dogs, and sand volleyball court. They are both smoke-free communities. Liv North Valley also offers their residents a playground.

“It takes a great team to take projects like these from vision to reality,” said Daniel Moore, President and CEO of Rockefeller Group. “We’re proud to be partners with the team at Liv in the development of these communities.”

TEMPE, ARIZONA (October 9, 2018) ‒ Liv Communities is holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies for multifamily communities this month in the now vibrant and once overlooked North Phoenix and West Valley submarkets. The assets represent a capital investment of $101 million.
Liv North Valley, 31113 N. North Valley Parkway in Phoenix and Liv Goodyear, 15361 W. Virginia Ave. in Goodyear, are the seventh and eighth Liv communities completed in Arizona and Michigan. Six of those communities are in Arizona. Liv also owns and manages three senior living communities, LivGenerations, and manages another senior living community.

Liv North Valley features 385 units covering 490,000 square feet and is valued at $56 million. MT Builders was the general contractor and Whitneybell Perry was the architect of record. The Liv North Valley ribbon cutting is Oct. 23.
Liv Goodyear comprises 326 units covering 400,000 SF and is valued at $45 million. Clark Wayland was the GC and Whitneybell Perry was the architect of record. The Liv Goodyear ribbon cutting is Oct. 24.
“Liv Communities creates beautiful settings and thoughtful amenities designed to help our residents live fuller lives,” said Heidi Arave, Vice President, Liv Multifamily. “We value what our customers value: wellness, great relationships with others, living responsibly, and having the conveniences and technology at hand to allow time for what matters most.”

Liv North Valley and Liv Goodyear are luxury apartments in two-and three-story buildings. Each community maintains an on-site leasing office, The Hub (a high-tech clubhouse), and amenities including VimTrim (on-site personal training), indoor and outdoor community entertainment and recreation, saltwater heated pool and spa, and walking paths.

Each apartment features private balconies and 9-foot ceilings. Each is furnished with a premium appliance package, full-size washer and dryer, walk-in closets, ceiling fans, custom cabinets, and slab granite kitchen counters.
They also feature a community garden, bark park, and sand volleyball court. They are both smoke-free communities. Liv North Valley offers residents a playground.

According to CoStar, the North Phoenix and West Valley submarkets have more in common than outsized rent growth. A major draw for renters in these submarkets is affordability. CoStar also reports that multifamily developers are “targeting overlooked multifamily submarkets outside of the Metro Phoenix core.
The CoStar report concludes that the “lack of new supply in peripheral submarkets will likely sustain their robust apartment fundamentals and vacancies near all-time lows.”

Liv Communities, a leader in multi-family and senior development and property management was recognized once again for its high marks in customer service and resident experience. SatisFacts, the leading provider of resident surveys recently announced the winners of its 2017 National Resident Satisfaction Awards.
Six of Liv Communities’ multifamily developments were honored with Insite Awards for exceptional customer service and residential experiences: Liv Ahwatukee, Liv Arbors, Liv Avenida, Liv North Scottsdale, Liv Northgate, and Liv Wildwood.

“We are thrilled and honored to learn that Liv residents have enjoyed their lives at our communities and shared their experiences for others to learn about. It gives us great joy to know that building true community, through our residents, team members and business partners, means happy people living fuller lives! This designation is the ultimate compliment,” said Heidi Arave, vice president, Liv Multifamily.

StatisFacts surveys more than 3000 residents across the U.S. to identify property management companies that deliver an outstanding resident experience. The SatisFacts Index is the average score of prospective and current resident responses to questions measuring renters’ experiences, ranking key events and experiences from 1 (very unsatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). Scores are based on resident responses to questions addressing a variety of categories including:
· New customer experience
· Move in experience, satisfaction
· Service, maintenance request satisfaction
· Intent to renew lease upon expiration

To enrich the lives of its residents, Liv Communities incorporates elements of technology, sustainability, wellness and community into its community designs. Liv communities offer resort style state-of-the-art amenities including resort-style pools and spas, fully equipped fitness centers, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, game rooms, parks, walking paths and more.

For more information on the company and its projects visit livcommunities.com. To learn more about the company’s senior living communities visit LivGenerations.com.

LivGenerations Ahwatukee, was recently recognized by the 2017 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards in three separate categories. The award winning senior living community is one of the newest in Arizona, developed and operated by Liv Communities.

LivGenerations Ahwatukee earned a gold award for architectural design in the “Best 55+ Assisted Living” category and two silver medals; one for expertise in memory care and the second for “Continuing Care Retirement Community” or CCRC.

From the more than 80 organizations that entered their communities in this year’s competition, only nine projects were selected as 2017 SHN Architecture & Design Awards Winners for their unique approaches to senior living design. The competition evaluates communities through a scoring system that looks at various categories including design elements specific to each project type, community integration, amenities and lifestyle features.

“The team at LivGenerations is very honored and thankful to receive recognition for the hard work that was put into the design and décor. The greater award has been watching our residents using the spaces. The experiences, the laughter, and all of the new friendships being created brings so much validation and joy to us at liv.” Scott McCutcheon, LivGenerations Chief Operations Officer

LivGenerations offers residents a unique age-in-place model for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents can also enjoy a wide array of amenities and services including extensive social activities, life-long learning and wellness opportunities. The communities also feature fitness centers, pools, movie theaters, tea rooms, wine cellars and multiple award-winning dining venues.

The LivGenerations portfolio consists of two senior living communities in Arizona, LivGenerations Agritopia and LivGenerations Ahwatukee, with a third community LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak, targeted to open in 2018. The company also operates Springs of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.

For more information on the company and its projects, visit livcommunities.com.  To learn more about the company’s senior living communities, visit LivGenerations.com.

Phoenix, Ariz. – January 8, 2018 – Investment Property Associates (IPA), a leading owner-operator of luxury multifamily communities, and Retirement Community Specialists, Inc. (RCS), a leading operator of luxury senior living communities, are unifying under one company name, Liv Communities. Since merging in 2014, RCS and IPA have worked together under the direction of a combined executive team to offer the full range of luxury apartment lifestyle options for all ages and stages of life.

“The decision to operate under one name, Liv Communities, simply reflects how we currently operate with common purpose and values,” explains CEO, Scott Brooks, “We are proud of what Liv stands for – helping people live fuller lives, and creating genuine, village-style communities that deliver uncommonly positive living and work experiences. This is our promise and our passion for all of our residents and team members.”

Under Liv Communities the company will continue to focus on expanding its two brands, Liv Multifamily and LivGenerations Senior Living.

Liv represents the company’s portfolio of apartment communities designed to include resort style amenities, unique community-focused programs and services, all designed around four key elements: technology, sustainability, wellness and community. The Liv portfolio currently consists of six communities with two located in Michigan (Liv Arbors and Liv Wildwood) and four in Arizona (Liv Ahwatukee, Liv Avenida, Liv Northgate and Liv North Scottsdale) along with two more opening in Arizona in 2018 (Liv Goodyear and Liv North Valley).

LivGenerations represents the company’s senior living communities offering a unique age-in-place model for independent living, assisted living and memory care residents. LivGenerations offers its residents a wide array of amenities and services including extensive social, life-long learning, and wellness opportunities, including fitness centers, pools, movie theaters, tea rooms, wine cellars and multiple award-winning dining venues. The LivGenerations portfolio consists of two senior living communities in Arizona (LivGenerations Agritopia and LivGenerations Ahwatukee) along with a third community opening in 2018 (LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak). The company also operates Springs of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“We are excited to not only continue evolving how we serve our residents within each of our Liv and LivGenerations communities, but more importantly explore ways to bring the two worlds together,” adds Brooks. “True village-style living means bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together in meaningful ways, adding richness to the lives of all.”

Liv Communities plans to continue expanding both brands in their existing markets as well as enter new U.S. markets in the coming years.

About Liv Communities
Liv Communities helps people live fuller lives by developing, owning and operating luxury residential communities through their Liv multifamily and LivGenerations senior living brands. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, Liv Communities provides extensive opportunities for residents and team members to engage in community activities and with each other that ultimately results in their staying longer and referring others to join them. For information visit livcommunities.com.

June 15, 2016

GILBERT CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF TENTH ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS

Mayor Lewis, Chamber CEO Recognized for Milestones at Luncheon

GILBERT – The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce today recognized leaders of the organization and announced the recipients of their Tenth Annual Business Awards Luncheon, presented by American Furniture Warehouse.

All finalists are nominated by the local business community and winners are determined by a committee of peer Chamber members. The 2016 Annual Business Award winners are:

Large Business of the Year – Wal-Mart at SanTan Village
Mid-Size Business of the Year – Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Small Business of the Year – Associated Architects
Volunteer of the Year – JW Rayhons, Rayhons Financial Solutions
Employer of Choice – Generations at Agritopia
Family Business of the Year – Arizona’s Dukes of Air, LLC

The luncheon included the Gilbert Chamber’s year-in-review, delivered by current Chairman of the Board, Tim Bricker, president/CEO of Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Medical Centers. Bricker recognized the organizations committee chairpersons and outgoing members of the Board of Directors, including Darren Patoni of The IT Workshop and Jim Lykins of Atmosphere Commercial Interiors.

Incoming Board Chairwoman Joan Krueger of Bliss Lieberman Realty & Investments paid special tribute to Mayor John Lewis for his support of the Gilbert Chamber and local business community during his time in office.

“Mayor John Lewis has shown a sincere and deliberate dedication to the success of our business community,” Krueger said.  “Over the past seven years, he has been visible as we have welcomed members into the community and, equally important, he has been at the table of many discussions as businesses look for ways to grow and expand within our community, region and state.”

Krueger also recognized Chamber CEO Kathy Tilque for the 20 years she has served as president/CEO of the organization.

The Tenth Annual Business Awards Luncheon was held on Wednesday, June 15^th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert SanTan Elegante Conference Center in Gilbert. The luncheon was presented by American Furniture Warehouse with additional support by Orbital ATK and Southwest Airlines.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 650 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 52,000 employees. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.

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Liv Apartment Communities’ Team Members and Residents Fought to End Cancer at the Annual Relay For Life of Chandler, AZ on April 29, 2016

Chandler, AZ – May 10, 2016 – Four teams of more than 40 team members and residents of Liv communities participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Chandler, AZ event on April 29, 2016 at Basha High School in Chandler.

The Liv apartment communities hosted several fundraising events over six months leading up to the event, raising $10,000 to help the American Cancer Society save lives through groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.

“It was inspirational to see employees and residents of our communities come together to support Relay For Life’s great cause and make an impact on the fight to end cancer,” said Heidi Arave. “Together, we celebrated those surviving cancer, honored those that have lost the fight, and took tangible action to make a difference.”

The following teams and individuals were recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

The residents and team members from Liv Avenida in Chandler, Liv Northgate in Gilbert, Liv Ahwatukee, and Liv North Scottsdale were all recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Teams raise funds in the months leading up to the event. Relay For Life is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide in 2015.

Donations can still be made by visiting relayforlife.org or Relay For Life of Chandler, AZ.

About Liv Apartment Communities / IPA 

Liv apartment communities are developed and operated by IPA (Investment Property Associates) in Greater Phoenix and Western Michigan. Based on four key elements that include living connected, actively, sustainably and interactively, Liv communities are designed to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability and delivering outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition, Liv communities offer prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities. For information, visit www.livliving.com.

 About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress; 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

IPA Announces Construction of Generations at Ahwatukee

New senior community development plays host to independent and assisted living

PHOENIX, ARIZ., April 29, 2016 – Investment Property Associates, LLC (IPA) and Retirement Community Specialists (RCS) have announced construction is now underway on its senior living community, Generations at Ahwatukee. The project, located at the southeast corner of Chandler Boulevard and 50^th Street is targeted for completion by mid-summer 2017.

The community will include a total of 137 units, comprised of 97 independent/assisted living residences that include a selection of one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, and two-bedroom floor plans. The remaining 40 units consist of studios and one-bedroom models housed within an innovative, secure setting for memory care residents.

“Following the success of Generations at Agritopia which opened in July 2014, we are thrilled to bring our lifestyle of possibilities to seniors in the Ahwatukee community. In addition to the remarkable amenities our communities typically feature, Generations at Ahwatukee will include a pool, a sky deck and a marketplace where seniors can congregate with friends while enjoying a great meal and regular game of chess.” said Eric Johnston, partner at IPA and president of RCS.

In addition to spacious apartment homes, the entire community will be licensed to provide assisted living. A smaller community, adjacent to the main building, will provide quality memory care services under a directed care license.

The development will boast many of the luxurious amenities that IPA and RCS have become known for, including a spa, fitness center, and a theater. It will also offer a number of hospitality services including four dining venues, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, a 24-hour emergency call system, and the first ever retail marketplace designed to offer seniors, and others from the local community, a place to socialize and enjoy quality bistro-style meals.

In addition to its onsite restaurant-style fare, a wine cellar-themed wine room and a tea room will be available for residents to enjoy wine pairing classes or high teas. A sky deck will feature beautiful mountain views for residents and their guests to enjoy.

Due to the convenient location adjacent to Liv Ahwatukee, a luxury multifamily community also owned and operated by IPA, residents at both Generations and Liv will be able to participate in intergenerational social activities that will include opportunities to participate in volunteer events together in the local community.

Generations at Ahwatukee will be the company’s second senior living development in Phoenix. Clark-Wayland of Scottsdale, Arizona, serves as the General Contractor. Architectural services are provided by Todd & Associates of Phoenix, Arizona.

For more information on Generations at Ahwatukee and IPA/RCS communities call (480) 485-3000 or visit www.generationsatahwatukee.com.

About IPA
IPA develops, owns and manages Class A multifamily and senior communities in Greater Phoenix and Western Michigan that deliver outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, IPA’s purpose is to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability. For information, visit livcommunities.com.

About RCS
RCS is the E.L.I.T.E. lifestyle company of the Southwest, enriching lives of seniors through caring, personalized services. The company, based in Phoenix, AZ, has been developing and managing high quality independent living, assisted living and memory care communities since 1989. For information, visit www.rcsmgt.com.