Artist of Future National Monument Inspires Seniors

Reflecting on the past is something everyone can relate to as their life evolves and this sculpture speaks to the years of childhood. The Journeys of the Imagination has been a recurring focal point at each LivGenerations community lobby.

After the first one was installed in 2014 by the artist, Gary Lee Price, it was so well received that Liv Communities pre-purchased a few statues for future developments. The sculptures coincide well within the communities as its nostalgic qualities are geared towards living fuller lives by embracing empowerment, releasing daily burdens, and connection.

Empowerment

The piece was modeled after his son Isaiah, who always had a fascination with aviation, but flight has a deeper meaning to Price. “Flight represents freedom,” Price says, “rising above our problems and gaining that all so important perspective on life. Taking a few flights a year just to get off the earth helps me regain some of that vision.”

After several requests, Journeys of the Imagination now has a companion piece with a flying girl to embrace inclusivity.

Releasing Daily Burdens

Getting caught up in a daily routine can make it easy to lose joy for freedom and life. The mail‑order glider, paper airplanes and pogo sticks used within this statue are used to represent dreams and aspirations. Price comments this is because “so long we lose track of our inner child.”

Connection

This statue is meant to connect people with their past as well as with each other. The artist sees his own heritage within Journeys of the Imagination, “my grandmother was half Cherokee and, being indigenous people, they were always grounded. By that I mean connected to the earth and each other.” Being that it was a different time, without integration of modern digital societies, these connections were essential for survival.

Price has been chosen to create a 300-foot Statue of Responsibility, on the west coast, to bookend the U.S. with the Statue of Liberty and is estimated to finish 2023. “It will serve as a tribute to the future, rather than memorialize the past,” Gary explains, “I often think what our society needs is to be reminded about these simple things. That’s what it’s about for me; connection and living responsibly in the sense of remembering we are all together here.”

Editor’s note: By Olivia Mock, Liv Communities Marketing Intern. Learn more at LivGenerations.com

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (March 6, 2019) ‒ Liv Communities christened its third senior living community in the Valley last week, cutting the ribbon at LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak, 23733 N. Scottsdale Rd., in Scottsdale.
The 110-unit community joins senior living properties that Liv Communities already operates in Gilbert and Ahwatukee.

“As you can imagine, this building will probably win many awards for its design and layouts, but from our standpoint, we know it’s beautiful, but we would like to assume the prize is going to come later over time,” said Dennis Scalpone, Executive Director of LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak. “The true prize is the programming, the lifestyle, and the choices we provide to our seniors.

“At LivGenerations our brand promise is to create uncommonly positive experiences for all seniors. It’s a time for them to look forward, a time for them to make new friends, to accomplish new goals, and a time to create memories. This community becomes their new home and here we all become family.” Scalpone said.

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 very happy to have a facility like this,” said Scottsdale Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp. “We are in a city that has a significant aging population. It’s great that this particular facility can be here today to serve those citizens who need it and those that are going to come in the future.”

The new community 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.

“We’re here to celebrate a new beginning. Dennis and his team get to turn a beautiful community into an aspiring place to live, and a vibrant place to live,” said Liv Communities CEO Scott Brooks. “It’s a new beginning for those that will call this place their home. We’re excited to welcome them home here so they can live their lives to the absolute fullest.

“To accomplish this, it takes a lot of smart, passionate, hard-working people collaborating as one team. To everyone who helped touch this project, support us and our team through the process, we would not be here without you,” Brooks said.

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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