Estrella Named Best Master-Plan

Estrella has been named the best master-planned community in Arizona by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business. Newland Communities, master developer and owner of Estrella in Goodyear, Ariz. was recently recognized during the publication's awards reception.

The No. 1 ranking marks the second year-in-a-row for Estrella to receive the state's top master-planned community award. In addition, Estrella was ranked third among the top 10 master plans in Maricopa County by the publication.

Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business represents the largest business opinion poll conducted in Arizona based upon the business and leisure activities of Arizona's business community.

"We are honored that Estrella continues to be the top ranked master-planned community in the state," said Greg Bielli, regional president of the Mountain Region for Newland Communities. “This year will bring a lot of activity at Estrella, adding to the rich variety of home choices, top performing schools and wealth of amenities including 72 acres of lakes and the Starpointe Residents Club at our established community."

"With a 30-year build-out of Estrella, we look forward to continuing to be recognized for the tremendous community that has been created and we will continue to create," he said.

Estrella by Newland Communities, located about 17 miles from downtown Phoenix on Estrella Parkway in Goodyear, provides a lakeside mountain oasis nestled in the Sierra Estrella Mountains in the Sonoran Desert Valley. Estrella currently offers more than 500 acres of parks and open space including 72 acres of lakes for boating and fishing, hiking trails, basketball, volleyball and tennis. Estrella also is home to a Nicklaus Design championship golf course. The community's sense of seclusion is enhanced by the adjacent 19,840-acre Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

Newland Communities has been creating desirable, livable communities across the nation for nearly four decades. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, Newland Communities brings to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land they develop. Their active and long-term approach to community creation and development ensures they deliver on their vision while responsibly managing their partners' investment.

Headquartered in San Diego, Newland Communities is currently developing communities across the country in states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Information on Newland Communities can be found on their Web site at www.newlandcommunities.com