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For an avid golfer, there are few better places to call home than Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Drenched in the sun year-round and known as one of America’s favorite getaway destinations, the Valley is host to a record-holding number of golf courses per capita – a fact that comes as no surprise to those that…
Author Archives: Optima
Jul
23
2020
When you’re trying to make any big life decision, breaking down the pros and cons of each of your options can be a smart way to make the right choice. Of course, deciding whether renting or buying is better is completely up to you – and means that you’ll need to consider your lifestyle, budget,…
Jul
16
2020
In the long-running debate between apartment living and owning your own home, there are plenty of arguments as to why one is better (or worse) than the other. And while there’s no doubt that personal preference is a major factor in the discussion, once you actually break down the pros of apartment living, it’s tough…
Jul
06
2020
We know and love Phoenix, home to Optima Biltmore Towers, as an urban oasis and cultural hub, where the arts are everywhere you look. At the center of Phoenix’s ever-evolving and expanding arts scene is the Phoenix Art Museum, an institution that’s been around for sixty years. History of the Museum Although the museum has been around for…
Jun
10
2020
The Sculpture Garden in Scottsdale, AZ At Optima Sonoran Village, our appreciation and curiosity about materials — and how those materials are expressed — extends beyond architecture and into the artistic medium of sculpture. The sculpture garden at Optima Sonoran Village is home to several original sculptures by Optima founder David Hovey Sr., and exemplifies how art…
May
05
2020
In the face of adversity, nothing is more inspiring than seeing everyone come together and get creative pursuing at-home health and wellness initiatives. As we continue to explore new ways to stay active and entertained, here are a few of our favorite ways to staying well at home: Take a Digital Fitness Class Keeping up…
Apr
15
2020
Achieving work-life balance has taken on new gravity as we shelter-in-place. At Optima, our teams are with you every step of the way to ensure you have a productive workday, and find daily fulfillment and joy in the comfort of your home. Here are just a few of the ways our properties are already optimized…
Mar
04
2020
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was and still remains, a pivotal figure in 20th-century architecture, redefining the limits of contemporary design. His career spanned more than seven decades and produced hundreds of innovative structures, opening the eyes of the world to an original philosophy he called “organic architecture.” More than 500 of his 1,000-plus architectural concepts…
Dec
30
2019
Nearly everyone has heard of Silicon Valley, the famous part of California’s Bay Area known as a hub for technological innovation and the world’s most successful start-ups – but what about the Silicon Desert? As it turns out, the Phoenix metro area is becoming one of the hottest home bases for technology companies, spurring a…
Nov
26
2019
For anyone planning on moving to Arizona, the pros and cons of living in the Grand Canyon State are probably a major consideration. Anytime you’re thinking about relocating, it’s important to break down both the benefits and drawbacks of your potential new home state – luckily, living with Arizona comes with plenty of perks. If…