The Desert Ridge master-planned community comprises and is situated in the Northeast Valley of Phoenix, Arizona.Clancy, Michael. "Multifamily housing gains steam: Desert Ridge units reflect future need, city planning ideal", The Arizona Republic, October 3, 2007. As one of Arizona’s master-planned communities, Desert Ridge could contains over 50,000 residents."Desert Ridge Specific Plan: Master Plan and Development Regulations" , Arizona State Land Department, July 18, 1990. The community includes CityNorth, Toscana of Desert Ridge , Desert Ridge Marketplace, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Mayo Clinic Hospital and American Express regional campus.
Timeline
1991 – Specific Plan adopted 1993 – First purchased/leased 1993 – Master Developer assigned 1996 – First homes sold 1997 – SUMCO (Sumitomo Metal Industries) opens 1998 – Mayo Clinic Hospital opens 2001 – Desert Ridge Marketplace opens 2002 – American Express regional campus opens 2002 – Loop 101 opens to the east 2002 – JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa opens 2002 – Wildfire Golf Club opens 2006 – Desert Ridge Medical Campus opens 2008 – CityCenter of CityNorth, Phase I – Opened November 2008 2008 – Residence Inn by Marriott, part of Mayo Clinic – Opened fall 2008 2010 – Musical Instrument Museum – Opened early 2010 2010 – Sagewood – Opened early 2010 2010 – CityCenter of CityNorth, Phase II – Opened fall 2010 2010 - CityNorth Developer sued Gray development. Gray awarded 110 million.
History of Desert Ridge
Created through a public-private partnership between the State of Arizona, City of Phoenix and the Master Developer, the Desert Ridge master plan, adopted by the City of Phoenix as the Desert Ridge Specific Plan, has guided development in the community since 1991.
Already in place, in addition to several residential neighborhoods with nearly 4,000 homes, are Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix campus that includes Mayo Clinic Hospital and Mayo Clinic Specialty Building; Desert Ridge Marketplace, a retail, dining and entertainment center; Toscana of Desert Ridge Condo community, and JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Schools Desert Ridge is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The community is home to 4 schools ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, which include Desert Trails Elementary School, Explorer Middle School, Paradise Valley High School and Pinnacle High School.
References
External links http://www.experiencedesertridge.com