IN 1978 ,
the No. 1 song in the US was Andy Gibb’s “Shadow Dancing.”
The Master Plan is a 10-year roadmap of concepts and ideas that will keep us relevant and attractive to those 55 and older. To put that in perspective: In 10 years, the Millennials will be old enough to live here. That’s not to say Sun City West is going to change course just for the Millennials! Quite the contrary! One of the inherent values of the master plan is that it not only takes into consideration the trends we’re seeing with the next generation, but it relies heavily on input from current residents. During their planning process, Berry Dunn captured your ideas, your needs and your wishes. They had more input from the community than they have ever seen – so kudos to the thousands of you who participated in the various opportunities to have your voices heard! The resulting master plan is your plan. It captures your interests. It ensures we plan for the future. And it respects the investment you’ve made here by prioritizing the community’s long-term health.
Meanwhile, John Travolta was topping the movie charts in “Grease.” Closer to home, one could get a new home in Arizona for an average price of $50,000 to $55,000. Ahh, the good ol’ days. It’s fun to take a look back, but what does all that have to do with Sun City West? Our community is about to adopt a master plan, one that outlines where we are and where we need to be given the monumental growth in active adult communities (our competition) and the generational changes that have occurred since Sun City West was first built nearly 50 years ago. Just like we wouldn’t expect Andy Gibb’s singing style to resonate with newer generations, we shouldn’t expect everything that made Sun City West popular in 1978 to be trending today. Consider the changes in working styles, interests, and even internet usage over the last 50 years.
PRIORITIES &
CONCEPTS
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Mode r ni z e and r e purp o s e e x i st ing facili t ie s fi rst.
Im pr o v e r e s iden t e xp e r ience and o p e r a t ional efficienc y s econd .
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P ursu e majo r e xp an s ion o pp o rtu ni t ie s once a sust ainable r ein v e st men t str a t eg y i s finali z ed
Conce ptu al r ende r ing of p o t en t ial s ocial sp ace a t R . H . John s on .
POTENTIAL PROJECTS A ppr o v al of t he Ma st e r Plan doe s no t mean t he s e pr ojec ts a r e a ppr o v ed . P r ojec ts w o u ld st ill go t h r o u gh t he p lanning , a ppr o v al and f u nding pr oce ss.
SHORT - TERM
LONG - TERM
New social outdoor gathering spaces at RH Johnson Palm Ridge fitness, wellness & functional training expansion Social Hall modernization Pebblebrook maintenance facility repairs Kuentz tennis courts revisioning Rebranding of golf courses Library enhancements S u gge st ed e x am p le s incl u de ( no t in an y o r de r of pr io r i ty ):
Long - t e r m ca p i t al in v e st men ts r e qu i r e addi t ional , foc us ed f u nding . We m ust dedica t e f u nding fo r long - t e r m , high - co st need s. S u gge st ed e x am p le s ( no t in pr io r i ty o r de r ):
Covered pickelball courts RHJ event lawn & outdoor gathering improvements Member Services & Admin modernization New Stardust clubhouse New maintenance/operation facilities
Major Grandview clubhouse and course improvements (as the “iconic golf course” in Sun City West) Aquatics & fitness renovation & expansion at RH Johnson Beardsley outdoor and indoor fitness and aquatics improvements
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