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design-driven real estate development firm

For more than four decades, Optima® has been developing, designing and building some of the most striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities in the United States.

About Optima®

A Developer with an Architect’s Vision

Each Optima® development is distinctive and customized to its physical location, with shared signature aesthetics including strong geometric shapes, inherently beautiful building materials and open, flexible floor plans.

With award-winning architects David C. Hovey, FAIA and David Hovey Jr., AIA at the helm, Optima® combines a deep understanding of how residents live with a desire to build the environment around their lifestyles — not to define them but to enhance them.

Signatures of Optima Sonoran Village developers and architects David C. Hovey and David Hovey Jr. in black ink.
Two people in business attire standing next to each other with lush greenery is in the background at Optima Sonoran Village.

Optima® Featured Developments

Rooftop infinity pool at Optima Kierland Apartments with lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and distant mountains at sunset. Rooftop infinity pool at Optima Kierland Apartments with lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and distant mountains at sunset.
Discover a true desert oasis that offers luxury, convenience, and relaxation. Residents of Optima Kierland® enjoy beatufilly designed apartments and unrivaled amenities. Our apartments in Scottsdale, AZ seamlessly blend some of the country’s best outdoor recreation with a vibrant urban center. Steps away form some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment at Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, Optima Kierland Apartments® is a world-class destination set against a captivating desert backdrop.
Rooftop pool and lounge area at Optima Lakeview apartments overlooking a city skyline at sunset, with scattered clouds in the sky. Rooftop pool and lounge area at Optima Lakeview apartments overlooking a city skyline at sunset, with scattered clouds in the sky.
Optima Lakeview® is a seven-story transit-oriented, luxury apartment development comprised of 198 apartments and 14,000 square feet of street-level retail in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Optima Lakeview® features a distinctive landscaped interior atrium that will run through its 7-story core and is enclosed by a fixed in-place skylight at the roof to bring in natural light into the building’s interior. The building will also feature 40,000-square-feet of extraordinary amenities as well as a sky deck designed for year round use.
Upward view of modern skyscrapers at Optima Signature apartments with glass reflections, featuring a prominent red facade against a blue sky. Upward view of modern skyscrapers at Optima Signature apartments with glass reflections, featuring a prominent red facade against a blue sky.
Located just east of the Chicago River in the coveted Streeterville neighborhood of downtown Chicago, Optima Signature® is a 21st century urban solution to multi-family residential design. It rises 57 stories with 490 luxury residential apartments, offering serene views of Lake Michigan to the east and dynamic city views of Chicago in all other directions. Optima Signature® offers residents over 1.5 acres of amenities across 4 floors as well as indoor access to Whole Foods. Its 60,000 square feet of commercial space include 14,200 square feet of street-level retail.
Modern glass building at Optima Verdana apartments with greenery, a tree in front, and a person walking on the sidewalk. Modern glass building at Optima Verdana apartments with greenery, a tree in front, and a person walking on the sidewalk.
Optima Verdana® is a mixed-use residential community at the heart of downtown Wilmette in Chicago’s North Shore. The community features 100 ultra-luxury rental residences with over 8,000 SF of street level retail. Fitted with modern features, from Fisher and Paykel appliances to dedicated office spaces, each residence is thoughtfully curated. With signature vertical landscaping on all of Optima Verdana’s private terraces, residents are enveloped by luxuriant foliage year-round. Beyond the property itself, over 60 acres of beautiful lakefront are within walking distance, including beaches, harbor, and sailing beach with rentals.
Aerial view of modern multi-story buildings at Optima McDowell Mountain apartments surrounded by trees, with mountains in the background and a road in the foreground. Aerial view of modern multi-story buildings at Optima McDowell Mountain apartments surrounded by trees, with mountains in the background and a road in the foreground.
Located in the vibrant and burgeoning North Scottsdale and Greater Scottsdale Airpark area, Optima McDowell Mountain™ is the next evolution in environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art, all-inclusive residences. Meticulously designed to enhance wellness, cultivate community, and immerse residents in the distinctive natural beauty of the surrounding area, every detail has been crafted with Optima®’s signature commitment to sustainability and style. With unparalleled amenities, exquisite 360-degree views, abundant outdoor space, and easy access to Scottsdale’s most desirable destinations for entertainment, dining, and outdoor recreation, Optima McDowell Mountain™ is setting the new standard in exceptional desert living.

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    Our luxury residences offer an incredible place to call home, but it’s our community as a whole that truly distinguishes Optima Sonoran Village® as the best apartment community in Scottsdale. From the lush landscaping and serene surroundings to the unmatched selection of luxury amenities, Optima Sonoran Village® will be the backdrop to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Learn more about Optima Sonoran Village®, the local Scottsdale community, events, art, health and wellness, design and architecture, and luxury apartments on our blog.
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      From Our Residents

      “Absolutely amazing place to live. It is perfect; from the staff to the amenities and everything else. Maintained and built incredibly, the walls are so thick you can’t hear anything, and the basketball court is worth every penny itself!”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Amazing “HOME” feel, and the ALL-GLASS living is so nice! Sense of community is fantastic, walk to the best restaurants and shopping, great staff! We have lived here for 7 years and love living here, super secure, easy living lifestyle.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Very quick and efficient to get things done when I ask. Every year gets better, and more improvements make it more enjoyable to stay another year! I only planned to stay a year when I first moved in and I am on year 4.5.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Optima Sonoran Village is a great place to live. Michael the manager is terrific and the amenities with the pools, pool tables, ping pong tables, club house, racquetball court and basketball court it’s a fun place to live. Good friendly neighbors too.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Great management staff. They really go above and beyond. Specifically, Heather, she is the best. The community is amazing. Perfect location. Security also does a good job, Ed is great. The community is very safe.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “We are the longest tenants at the Optima. We absolutely love it here. [It] definitely feels like a community. We take advantage of all the community has to offer. Love the book club, and water aerobics. Office staff is wonderful, as is the maintenance staff.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “I love living here. Everyone is so nice. The place is very clean and kept up well. The staff is friendly, and the maintenance crew is excellent. I also love the app makes things so easy. It’s very close to great restaurants, the mall, and bars. It’s walking distance. It’s close to the canal where you can run or jog or even ride your bike. Neighborhood is safe. And the amenities are amazing.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Very nice place to live. Cathy and I have been truly happy with our choice to live at Optima Sonoran Village since moving to Scottsdale. Our recent need for maintenance was great. The appliance repair man Abijah is an excellent service tech, knows they equipment very well and has a nice personality. The landscape technician and supervisory are also great at their work and customer care.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Good facility and well located. People are cool. Jacuzzi at top floor is great, good parking and pools. Very close to downtown Scottsdale. Many nice dogs. Excellent work out facilities. Has good vibe all the time.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “I’ve lived here for almost 3y – love my apartment location, the amenities, the staff (leasing, maintenance, security), the outdoor space, the recent upgrades post Covid. Neighbors are quiet and friendly, and I love that we are a huge pet community! I don’t splurge on much, but I will always go the extra mile on where I live. I have loved calling Optima my home. All my friends and visitors are always impressed, and I love that I can walk to restaurants, bars, Shopping, etc. Bonus – I am a fitness professional and I absolutely love our gym!”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Very nice location and clean. Location is excellent and close to Old Town. Parking is wonderful and very quiet. Security is excellent and maintenance staff is really good. Apartments are new and well maintained.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Great apartment, wonderful layout and design, fantastic amenities, [and] an excellent leasing and administrative staff. Good events arranged for residents – not just during holidays but several each month. The roof top amenities for building 6815 are a big plus.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Management is amazing. Truly professional, intelligent, and genuinely nice people. Amenities are world class. Great community. Neighbors are very friendly. The security team does a great job making the community safe.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident
      “Perfect place to live. Leasing office, security guards and the maintenance crew [are] five star[s]. Optima is a gorgeous community, and all of the amenities are so convenient, well maintained and everyone is so friendly.”
      -Optima Sonoran Village® Resident

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