Portfolio Talking Rock Ranch On 3,500 acres of a former working ranch in Northern Arizona high country lie some of the state's most beautiful landscapes. This is the setting for Talking Rock Ranch. Harvard's master plan for Talking Rock took full advantage of the area's rolling hills, dramatic boulder formations, canyons and clear skies. The Talking Rock is named for the ancient Native American petroglyphs on the property, and planning complemented the area's heritage with an architechtural style that reflects the historial tradition of the Arizona ranch homestead. Talking Rock has over 1,600 custom home-sites from one-half to five acres in size, a private Jay Morrish championship golf course, clubhouse, swimming, tennis and fitness facilities and 20 miles of walking and jogging trails which wind through this rustic paradise. The project has met enormous success and acceptance from the marketplace making it one of the most successful Northern Arizona second home communitites.   Lake Pleasant 5000 This 4,900 acre site is located at the base of the Hieroglyphic Mountian Range, 10 miles West of Lake Pleasant in North metropolitan Phoenix, and is planned as a golf course community. The community brings to fruition all of the best planning and design principles that have been utilized throughout the Southwest and across the country. Special community oriented villages are combined with a wide range of housing products with nearly half of the development preserved as open space. An elaborate trail system will crisscross the community and allow residents easy access to the beautiful Sonoran Desert and the Hieroglyphic Mountains.   Hassayampa Ranch Located in Maricopa County just West of the Hassayampa River 30 miles West of Phoenix, this 2,000 acre parcel is planned for over 5,700 single family residential units, a public golf course and supporting commercial uses. Hassayampa Ranch is designed to be the highest quality masterplan in Western Maricopa County, targeting work force housing and offering both conventional and active adult housing opportunities with an extensive trail system linking significant parks and neighborhoods. Approximately 15,000 residents will reside, work and play in Hassayampa Ranch at full build-out.   Back O'Beyond Back O’ Beyond is a community of 160 acres in breathtaking Sedona, Arizona. To complement the extraordinary beauty of the Sedona landscape, this gated community has just 80 single-family custom home-sites from 1 to 4 acres in size. The home-sites have been woven into the undisturbed natural, open areas in a way that accents Back O’ Beyond’s spectacular views and the resident’s connection to nature.   La Barranca La BarrancaEncompassing 112 acres with only 76 custom home-sites, La Barranca was once part of a national forest. This exclusive gated community is one of the last custom home developments in the Sedona, Arizona area. Rolling topography from creek bed to hilltop allows for truly remarkable home-sites that frame this area’s famous red rock views. The design guidelines of the community emphasize a commitment to sustaining the property’s natural resources and exquisite beauty.   Mountain Vista Ranch and Northwest Ranch Northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, these two communities are adjacent and comprise a total of 764 acres in the City of Surprise. Both are master planned with residential and commercial uses. 2,757 single family residential lots are connected by 75 acres of parks, open space and a charter school. Neighbors are able to gather and meet each other at picnic areas with ramadas, softball and soccer fields, an amphitheater, and retail centers. An exercise course and pedestrian and bicycle trails also offer the opportunity to take advantage of Arizona’s sunny climate. When these projects were in the planning stage, Harvard assisted the City of Surprise in forming a water company to better serve new residents in communities throughout the area.   Ocotillo Ridge Estates Lush, rolling desert terrain with spectacular city and mountain views is the site of this 203 acre gated community in Carefree, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale. The average home-site is 5 acres to allow for the magnificent custom homes typical of this premier area. Ocotillo Ridge Estates includes a 25 acre desert preserve and riparian area surrounding Grapevine Wash which was donated to the Desert Foothills Land Trust.   Madera Highlands Madera Highlands is an upscale community in the Green Valley area 20 minutes south of Tucson, Arizona. Green Valley has traditionally been a haven for retirees, however Madera Highlands welcomes all ages of Tucsonans who wish to live outside of the city. The property combines over 300 acres of mature pecan groves and approximately 600 acres of magnificent high Sonoran desert into a unique living environment. The master plan features 1,800 single-family home-sites, 300 apartments units, a private championship golf course and 15 acres of retail, office, and medical campus space.   Canada Hills Back O'Beyond Canada Hills is an 830 acre master planned community featuring two championship golf courses in the Town of Oro Valley in northwest metropolitan Tucson. As part of the community, a 65,000 square foot clubhouse and the golf courses were developed for the Sheraton El Conquistador Resort. In addition to the 1,400 single-family residential lots that were constructed, Harvard also developed and marketed support retail, office, and multi-family uses for the community. A private water and waste-water utility company was also created by Harvard to serve the community.   The Homestead at Camp Verde Approximately an hour north of Phoenix, the Homestead offers an attractive escape from the summer heat and city bustle. This 393 acre master planned community features substantial open space and trails to the Verde River. The plan gracefully combines 800 single family residences, 300 apartment units, and 39 acres of retail, office, and medical campus space. The site is the gateway to the Verde Valley, easily accessible from Interstate 17.   Pine Canyon A second home residential community in northern Arizona, this property was acquired via an exchange with the Forest Service. The gated community consists of 245 one acre residential lots used for vacation homes by the residents of Phoenix and Tucson. Amenities include a recreation center and miles of hiking trails.   Long Canyon This 603 acre single family residential community in the Hill Country of Austin, Texas includes 337 one to three acre custom home-sites. Hiking and nature trails run throughout the community and along Bull Creek. Two neighborhood garden office sites were developed at the entrance to the community.   Courtyard The Courtyard consists of 69 half acre custom home-sites developed on Lake Austin in northwest Austin. Many of the custom home-sites have a private boat dock. A park, picnic area, and community boat dock were developed as amenities and the Courtyard has an outstanding tennis facility   The Island The Island consists of 39 waterfront, custom home-sites developed into a private, gated luxury community. Located on Lake Austin in northwest Austin, each home-site in this exclusive community has a private boat dock.   Dove Valley Ranch Dove Valley Ranch is a master planned community on 550 acres in the City of Peoria in northwest metropolitan Phoenix. Dove Valley Ranch was owned by seven different landowners and Harvard, acting as the lead partner, negotiated a planned area development agreement with the City. Harvard planned and coordinated development of the off-site infrastructure for its parcel and developed 442 of the 1,944 single-family residential lots within the master planned community.   Neely Farms Neely Farms is a 143 acre master planned community in the Town of Gilbert in southeast metropolitan Phoenix. Harvard planned and coordinated the construction of the off-site infrastructure, arterial and collector roads, and the parks and retention areas for the 629 single-family residential lots.   Springtree Springtree consists of 197 single family residential lots on 73 acres in the Town of Gilbert in southeast metropolitan Phoenix. The community has trails and parks integrated with thoughtfully planned open spaces. Harvard planned and coordinated the construction of the off-site infrastructure for the property, including the design of a waste water system for the area.   Freeport Business Centre This rail served industrial park encompasses 494 acres on Interstate 35 in southwest San Antonio. Freeport Centre offers distribution, warehouse and manufacturing space, features a 225 acre foreign trade zone, and is served by the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. In conjunction with Bexar County, Texas, a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant in the amount of $2.25 million was secured for road, water, sewer and railroad improvements.   Round Rock Industrial Park Located in Round Rock, just north of Austin, this 140 acre site features a variety of mixed uses including industrial, retail, multi-family and single family residential development.