Urban lifestyles. and townhomes in Phoenix. BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM OCTOBER UPTOWN

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1 Urban lifestyles appeal to more Phoenix residents than ever before. With the changing urban landscape, Phoenicians are looking to live closer to the action bars, restaurants, boutiques and museums within walking distance are something Arizonans used to only dream of. Today, there are more options than ever before for urban living. Here are some of the newest options for apartments, condominiums and townhomes in Phoenix. BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM OCTOBER UPTOWN

2 @ E. Georgia Ave., Phoenix Contemporary Luxury Apartments Arizona developer Mark-Taylor offers contemporary, urban apartment living in Uptown The studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments feature open floor plans, high ceilings, European-style kitchens, and granite counters and that contemporary blend of steel and concrete. The complex is ideal for those who want to take advantage of outdoor Arizona living. It s adjacent to a 10-acre city park, has a rooftop sundeck and pool with fire pits, and there are outdoor grills for residents. Apartments range from 507 to 1,256 square feet, and rent for $1,000- $2,825 monthly. ArtHAUS On 1st Avenue near Central and McDowell, Phoenix Urban Townhomes and Lofts due May ArtHAUS will be an urban dwelling in the Midtown Phoenix Arts and Entertainment District. The 25 urban townhomes and lofts include one- and two-bedroom lofts and twobedroom, two-story townhomes ranging from 562 to 1,803 square feet. The technologically innovative, energy efficient homes will sell for $156,000 to $490,000. The homes will embrace indoor/outdoor living with private balconies, bike storage, and electric car charging. All units will be connected at the second level with courtyard spaces that encourage gathering. The large overhangs and use of glass will help take advantage of the Arizona sunshine, while providing coverage in warm months. 11 AND 12 CAPITAL PLACE Washington Street at 11th and 12th streets, Phoenix Luxury Apartments due early Epoch Residential is developing Capital Place 11 and 12 on respective corners of Washington Street in downtown Phoenix. The two complexes will feature a combined 292 studios, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 581 to 1,324 square feet. Apartments will feature luxury amenities including custom kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Each building will have a clubhouse, fitness center, social lounge, outdoor fireplace and bike storage. There will be a pool, media room and game room for the complex, along with a coffee bar, café, and retail space on the ground floor. Rents will be $1,100 to $2,400 per month. CENTER 8 TOWNHOMES 906 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix Urban Contemporary Condominiums and Townhomes center-8 Landmark Homes USA is developing 30 urban contemporary townhomes and condominiums in Downtown Phoenix s Roosevelt Triangle. The two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den units which range from 1,553 to 1,680 square feet will sell from the low $300s. Homes feature the latest technology, private lighted yards and balconies, garages, home-automation systems, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and designer baths. Shared spaces at Center 8 include a shade pavilion, outdoor BBQ and herb garden, and dog washing stations. Center 8 Townhomes will put residents steps from Downtown s Light Rail, museums, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. UPTOWN 42 OCTOBER 2015

3 CHATEAU ON CENTRAL 38 W. Palm Lane (at Central), Phoenix Urban Brownstone These five-story brick brownstones range from 5,200 to 8,252 square feet and sell starting at over $1 million. Each home includes a gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, two-car garages, personal elevators, multiple terraces, and a private rooftop terrace with optional lap jet pool, spa, fireplace, greenhouse or outdoor kitchen. The brownstones are right on the Light Rail, and the first two levels are available for both residential and commercial so that residents can combine work and life in Downtown Phoenix. CITYSCAPE RESIDENCES 11 S. Central Ave., Phoenix Luxury High-Rise Apartments CityScape Residences are in Downtown Phoenix s CityScape, sitting atop the 4-star Hotel Palomar. The residences include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments along with penthouse suites that range from 560 to 1,366 square feet. The homes feature lavish open floor plans, wood flooring, gourmet kitchens, and washers and dryers. The best part of CityScape Residences, however, are that the floor-to-ceiling windows offer spectacular city and Valley views from the 14th through the 25th floors of the building. In addition to the amenities in each unit, the residents can enjoy Hotel Palomar s amenities, including the rooftop pool, bar, cabanas, and hotel concierge. DOMUS 4445 N. 36th St., Phoenix Contemporary Luxury Apartments Another modern, hip apartment complex by Mark-Taylor, Domus is in Arcadia just south of Camelback Road on 36th Street. Open floor plans in the modern building feature floor-to-ceiling windows, Euro-styled kitchens, and furnished balconies. There is a massive sun deck with a pool and spa, fire pits, grills, a party room, a billiard room, and a dog park. The studio, one- and two-bedroom units range from 488 to 1,193 square feet, and rent for $930 to $2,299 per month. EDISON MIDTOWN 3131 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Contemporary Condominiums due November Scottsdale-based Deco Communities broke ground this fall on contemporary condominiums at Central Avenue and Monterey Way in Midtown Phoenix. The 110 luxury residences will embrace the urban lifestyle with views of the city lights and easy access to the shops and boutiques of Midtown. The seven-story building will include two parking floors, units ranging from 808 to 1,397 square feet, and have prices starting at $239,900. The one-, two- and two-bedroom plus den condos will feature gas appliances, high-tech amenities, balconies, and wood floors. OCTOBER UPTOWN

4 ELEVATION ON CENTRAL 4650 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Contemporary Resort-style Apartments Vedura Residential recently opened this 266- unit resort-style apartment complex on Central Avenue at Highland. The contemporary studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments range from $800 to about $1,895 monthly. The complex embraces urban living with bike storage; a bike repair shop; and its proximity to the Light Rail, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Every apartment will have a gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, kitchen pantry, washer, dryer and nine- to 12-foot ceilings. There is a fitness center, Roof Top Sky Lounge and pool with luxury cabanas. en HANCE PARK 1130 N. 2nd St., Phoenix Luxury Condominiums due Summer en Hance is a gated, luxury condominium complex being developed by Chilean developer Sencorp, and based on what it calls thoughtful living a mix of efficiency, connectivity and hip, modern culture. en Hance is adjacent to Roosevelt Row and across from the 32-acre Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix. The 90 units, which will range from 490-square-foot studios to three-bedroom units with 1,720 square feet, will combine live-work options with dedicated work space, private courtyards, and glass garage doors for inside/outside living. Pricing starts at $150,000. ESCAPE 4700 N. 16th St., Phoenix Urban Apartment Homes Escape, managed by P.B. Bell, is opening this fall as ultra-urban, resort-style apartment homes in the Biltmore and Esplanade areas. The 244 one- and two-bedroom residences feature pop-out patios, private poolside cabanas, fire pits, car charging stations, outdoor entertainment areas, a bike service station, and a yoga studio. Escape has a modern, hip vibe, and every apartment will feature nine-foot ceilings and wide sliding glass patio doors. Gourmet kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry. Pricing and apartment sizes are to be announced in late PORTLAND ON THE PARK Central Avenue at Portland Park and Hance Park, Downtown Phoenix Urban Condominiums due mid Portland on the Park includes three towers one four-story, one 12-story, and one 14-story. The urban concrete condominiums mostly face north for best efficiency. They have a true urban loft design, including exposed metal ductwork. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units range from 745 to 2,508 square feet, and sell for $235,000 to $1.25 million. Homes have hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops, and Digital Home Lifestyle Centers with personalized living environments and automation of temperatures, lighting and window shades. Residents can gather at the ground floor pool or on the openair deck atop the 14-story tower. The project is already 30 percent sold. UPTOWN 44 OCTOBER 2015

5 RESIDENCES AT CAMELBACK 44th Street and Camelback Road, Phoenix Modern Apartments due mid JLB Partners is constructing these modern apartments on the southwest corner of 44th Street and Camelback Road in the heart of the Camelback corridor. The four-story building will feature 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with rents expected to range from $1,300 to $3,000 monthly. The complex will also include a five-story parking garage and a 1.45-acre green space. LEVEL AT 16TH 1550 E. Camelback, Phoenix Contemporary Urban Apartments Level at 16th are new contemporary apartments in the Biltmore corridor by Mark-Taylor. Residences feature open floor plans, oversized windows with city or mountain views, gourmet kitchens, deep soaking tubs, and laundry rooms. Some units have private sunrooms, open lofts, and exposed duct work. For those who want to socialize, there is a pool, Jacuzzi, clubhouse, and two-story athletic facility. The one- and two-bedroom apartments range from 638 to 1,143 square feet, some with lofts, and rent for $1,076 to $1,680 monthly. ROSEDALE RESIDENCES 4438 N. 27th St., Phoenix Classic Luxury Townhomes Catclar Investments is developing the intimate 27-unit Rosedale Residences in the Biltmore area. The tri-level townhomes will have classic facades with wrought-iron fences and rose bushes. The two- and three-bedroom homes with two-car garages will range from 1,721 to 2,154 square feet. Sales prices are $456,065 to $538,500. The homes, which are in a gated community within walking distance to Biltmore Fashion Park, have 11-foot ceilings on the main level, gourmet kitchens with Bosch stainless steel appliances, and smart home technology. Optional upgrades include solar panels and a wine cooler room. An internal courtyard will host the pool, spa and BBQ. TWO BILTMORE ESTATES 2 Biltmore Estates Drive (at the Arizona Biltmore), Phoenix Luxury Condominiums The collection of 38 lavish condominium homes on the grounds of the historic Arizona Biltmore have breathtaking views of Phoenix and the adjacent golf course. The homes, inside a gated entrance, have three and four bedrooms, and range from 3,300 to 4,880 square feet. Every home includes a magnificent gourmet kitchen with European-style cabinets and high-end appliances. The living space includes massive glass walls that completely retract for true indoor/outdoor living. Outdoors, you can enjoy a pool, clubhouse, the nearby Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, and the Biltmore Fashion Park around the corner. OCTOBER UPTOWN