Just far enough away from the crowds and congestion of Phoenix, there is a place where the dreams of a perfect home and lifestyle for your family can come true every day. It's called Villago – the masterfully planned new home community with a rare small-town feel. Model homes now open in north Casa Grande, just an easy 20-minute drive from south Chandler.

Here, among acres of shimmering blue lakes and lush green parks, a new community – and refreshing new way to live – is coming to life. Complete with proposed schools, walking and biking trails, and so much more. With homes in many styles and prices from Arizona's top builders, you're sure to find your dream home here. And discover an easy-going lifestyle in a close-knit community.

Watch for our grand opening, and soon you'll find out why we say Villago is "A Refreshing Change of Place." Preview Villago now at www.visitvillago.com.

"Villago is a beautiful master-planned community enhancing the gateway to our community and we couldn't be more excited about it." – Casa Grande Mayor Charles Walton, Sr.

As a way to keep you informed on the progress of Villago, we will continue to update you at various times throughout the construction process. You'll find it's a great way to get the latest news on Casa Grande's newest master-planned community.

One of the many model homes now open at Villago.
A glance at the tot lots that are being installed at Villago.

INFRASTRUCTURE
Final adjustments to the lake systems at Villago, including fountain adjustments, were completed in August. This included a Pacific Aquascapes employee canoeing to the centers of the lakes and adding extensions to the fountain nozzles in order to perfect their performance. The final walk of the lakes has occurred and adjustments are currently being made. The lakes should be accepted in early September. Meanwhile, the bridge walls at the lakes continue to go up and the trees around the lake continue to be planted. The ramadas and the pedestrian bridge at the lakes are also being installed.

The electrical pedestals along the infrastructure have been inspected and approved, and the final walk of the infrastructure went well with minor items needing to be addressed. The majority of those include removal and replacement of curb, gutter and sidewalk, which is currently near completion. The final acceptance of the infrastructure should occur during the first part of September.

Landscaping along the infrastructure continued at Villago, with heavy planting around the lake. More than 2,000 shrubs have been delivered, in addition to numerous palm trees, and the installation of the irrigation system, plants, extruded curb and trees continues. The decomposed granite is currently being harvested and will be installed immediately after the shrubs go in.

The streetlight installation along the infrastructure is 95% complete and should be 100% complete by early September. The lights should be powered up very soon, and more will be erected in the parcels immediately after the infrastructure is complete.

Construction of the regional park continued to move aggressively forward in August. With final grading now complete, installation of the underground utilities and irrigation system will begin. The park is expected to be complete in late November.

ONSITE
As Villago focuses on getting the parcels fully energized, APS has officially stationed a crew at the community. They are pulling cable, terminating services, setting meters and erecting streetlights within the parcels.

Upon issuance of the building permits in August, installation of the hardscape began throughout the parcels. Additionally, the hardscape and grade preparation for the ramadas, tot lots and basketball courts in the pocket parks have also begun. The perimeter wall is 95% complete with minor segments and loose ends being tied up.

Qwest has completed the remote terminal station for the southern half of the project and is working on the r/t station that supports the north half of the project. Cox Communications has been onsite for the last few weeks finalizing the installation of their telecommunications and video systems. They are expected to be complete within a couple of weeks.

All model homes are currently powered, with four of the eight parcels featuring open models. Spec homes continued to be erected and discussions with engineering have led to approvals for permanent certificates of occupancy.

OFFSITE
The Pinal Avenue improvements continued in August and are scheduled to be complete in early to mid September. Access is currently available through temporary striping.

Temporary striping has also been installed at the Villago Parkway entrance and it will be opened permanently in early September with minor interruptions for the final chip seal and striping installation.

The final walk of the offsites has taken place and the minimal items listed on the punch list have been addressed and satisfied.

One of the best things about making your home at Villago is that you're right next door to a small city filled with old-fashioned charm and lots of fascinating history. Founded in 1879, Casa Grande was named after the nearby Hohokam Indian ruins. Today, Casa Grande still has that special small-town feel, along with a community of friendly people who are proud of their low crime rate and affordable taxes. Casa Grande offers all the essentials, with everything from outlet malls to major department stores, great dining establishments, and two top-quality hospitals –all just minutes away from your home. And with 17 public and private schools in the area – in addition to the planned schools within Villago – you'll have plenty of educational choices for your family. Working parents will really appreciate the city's two daycare centers for their youngsters. And there's always something to do here – play golf, catch a movie, go bowling, or have a picnic in one of the city's 18 parks. It's everything you could want to live a “grande” life in a relaxed, friendly, small-town setting.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or own a home today, everyone could use more information that could save time and money when purchasing a new home. Villago has made a special
commitment to keep our future homebuyers up-to-date with the latest industry information to help make your experience as rewarding as possible.

Model homes give you the unique opportunity to experience the floorplan of your potential living space, so take advantage of it. Ask yourself: “How will my family move through the house? Where will we spend the most time? Are the number of bathrooms and their locations adequate for my family and guests?”

Also, storage space can be the key to keeping a clean, organized house. Be sure to double-check the kitchen, garage, and closets to make sure there is enough space to put things away and still have access to them.

Lastly, while not technically part of the house, backyards are still worthy of forethought. What do you plan on using your backyard for? A great pool, barbecue, or swing set can end up overtaking an undersized yard and looking awkward.

Enjoy your model home tour, and remember to pay close attention to how your family’s lifestyle might fit in the floorplan.

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