Presentation to CouncilEnrich our dom~fin.
Require man's knou'le~(.,Fe
~ culriv;~r¢ an~] sustain.
A conviction that e~rt]~
At)(] water i~nt[ ]i~,½~t,
~.~ m,~e ]it~~ r~fht.
Canals that wind through massive
oaks and empty, into a clear, cool lake
... lushly' landscaped greenbelts that
enhance the natural setting.., a drama
that un£olds in the twilight at the
community amphitheater.., a
transportation network that links the
site to all parts o£ the Dallas/Fort
~/orth metroplex and the world.., a
master-planned communit~r in the
heart o£ northwest Dallas' growing
business district, this is...
THE SPIRIT
OF
VISTA RIDGE
VISTA RIDGE
THE RIGHT PLACE
Vista Ridge is a distinctive dcx'elopment located in thc center of the affluent
northwest Dallas corridor, one of the fastest grooving areas in the 5outhwest.
l-)eveloped N' b.,mas Realty USA, a member of the l~,mas Financial Group,
Vista Ridge is only 25 minutes from both downto~vn Dallas and downto~vn
Fort \X.~,rth and is neighbor tt) sex'emi important business centers. To the cast
are the corporate headquarters of Electronic Data Systems, Frito-Lay and
JC l~nnex'; to the west are IBM and Texas Instruments, one of the largest
employers in the Dallas i Fort \X.'brth area.
1 "i.~ra Ri~t,.,e--tl~e rig, l~t place t'~:r
· ...\VHILE CO-EXISTING WITH NATURE
Special considerations were taken bx..' Lomas Realty USA
to retain the natural beauty of the land when developing Vista
Ridge. More than 1,100 ma.jesrJc trees were r~mspJanred and
preserved on Vista Ridge's own 20-acre
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL,R~AILiOFFICE tree farm, and an additional~ ~,500
[__ i GREENBELTiPARKS planted. Lush landscaping inre~persed
.."'~ throughout the development enhances thc
.':~ }g~-~[:' :: . :.7. :.'- natural environment. Acres of man-made
~{~"':~"' ':' : .... ' .... "" canals accent thc beauty of Vista Ridue,
~:~::~'?~:~ :' and N~ke Vista at the center of the site
~.~:,:..~ otters an ideal background for garden
"' ' ~: ~ '~' ' office settings corporate campuses and
Vista Riclge- working, with nature to create
a beat/t/ti//, ti/nctiona! envin)nment.
... AND FORMING A COMMUNITY SPIRIT
The spirit of \."ista Ridge is entwined with the spirit of thc
community. A 1,000-seat amphitheater, built to strict architectural
standards, is the touchstone of the development. This community
landmark, complete with lighting system, is designed for a variety
of outdoor civic events. \X?alking paths and jogging trails weave
thn)ugh Vista Ridge and invite an appreciation of the pastoral
scenery of the project.
Vista Ridge--parr of t]~e community and irs spirit.
... EXCELLENT FOR GRO\VTH []
Excellent schools provide ti fertile environment where children
and adults in the Vista Ridge area learn and grow. The award-
winning Lewisville and Coppell school districts boast a total of 18
public schools, including four high schools, and special programs for
the gifted and talented. In addition, there are more than 10 private
schools and 15 day-care centers in the area.
Within a 30-mile radius of Vista Ridge are seven outstanding
colleges and universities including Southern Methodist University,
the University of North %xas and the University of %xas at
Arlington, with an energy research center that is rated as one of
the top five in the world. All of these institutions encourage a
growing, competitive work force by o~bring continuing education
in a variety of business-related fields.
Vista Rk(ge ~ uq~ere children and adults grow and learn.
... WHERE EVERYONE CAN LIVE
The neighborhoods ~~~5
bordering Vista Ridge reflect ,'
a community spirit and family . m"~ ~
atmosphere. Area churches, ,'
and civic activities oflbr oppor- ."
tunity for personal growth and '
enrichment. Housing in all '
price ranges and for all lifestyles ~ ·
is available in the nearby cities
of Lewisvillc, Coppell, Gmpe~ "~
vine, Flower Mound, Highland
Village and Dallas pa>per. ' .........
¥5'sra Rid~,c--enhancing the ".
quality or'residential livinp5 ' ........
... AND PLAY
Recreational amenities abound in the Vista Ridge area.
For those who enjoy shopping, one of the state's largest regional
malls adjoins the site. Vista Ridge Mall, a 100-acre, 1.5 million
:: square-foot shopping center, is being developed by Herring
Marathon Group and Homart Development Company.
Within a few minutes drive are three lakes for boating, sailing
or fishing. In the surrounding area there are more than four country
clubs with facilities offering tennis, swimming and golf. In addition,
several municipal golf courses are nearby.
!~ The Vista Ridge area is rich with cultural opportunity.
:'! Metroplex fine arts are highlighted by the new Dallas Symphony
,:- Hall and the Dallas Museum of Art, as well as Fort Worth's four-
~}. museum cultural district which draws more than two million
visitors per year.
Sports enthusiasts enjoy an array of professional sporting events
t ............. including Dallas Cowboy foot-
ball, %xas Ranger baseball and
.';~.,:!ii'~-:~..::.
.~qg4: ..... Dallas Maverick basketball.
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i ~!'.' : Vista Ridge--recogni.-_ing that
entertainment enricl~os Iii&
... FROM THE DEVELOPER THAT CARES ·
Lomas Realty USA is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Lomas Financial Corporation. It
-- speciali:es in land acquisition and development
_... throughout the United States, with particular
expertise in master-planned communities. The company, engaged
in a variety of land development functions since the mid-1970s,
has built a portfi)lio valued at more than 5700 milli()n.
Lomas Realty USA is currently involved in more than 40 projects
t~om Ari:ona and California, across Texas to the Eastern Seaboard.
In addition to Vista Ridge. Lomas Realtv's flagship project.
other developments include Gateway Centre in the %mpa Bay
area of Florida with 585 acres planned for office, light industrial.
commercial, research and development, and hotel uses; Fountain-
grove, 205 acres in California's Sonoma County wine country
planned for residential, retail and office uses: and Northgate
Crossing, 800 acres in the northwest Houston business corridor,
offering garden and office corporate campus, mid- and high-rise
off-ice, commercial and residential sires m a superb location at the
intersection of Interstate 45, the }lardy ~11 Road and the proposed
Grand Parkway extension.
Lomas Realty E-'S,4 --
scrrmg the crireri{m
tbr qua/ir):
· V I S T A R I D G E
A MASTER-PLANNED COM*IUNITY
THAT'S PERFECT FOR BUSINESS
Ex-col/on r L ~cari~ ~t~ . . .
First and foremost, Vista Ridue is ideally located for bus~ness. It is easily
accessible to all parts of the Dallas Fort XXbrrh Merroplex and directk linked,
via D'FW International Airport, t,, the major markets of the nation and the
world.
· U.,cated m thc fourth fastest-~rc)wln~ county in the nation.
· D :FW International Airport is 3.5 mile> southwest of the development.
· Approximate'4' 25 minutes from both the Dallas and Fort kXbrth Central
Business Districts.
· Highway fronta<e on Interstate 35 and efficient access via four major
thoroughfares bisectin~ the property: Interstate 35. State Highway 121.
MncArrhur Bc, ulevard, and Dent<.m %p Road.
· Adi:~cenr to 1.5 million-square-foot Vi>ia R~dge Mall.
· Within the highly acclaimed ~wisville Independent School District.
L 5~ m atch ed.4 men ities...
Vista Ridge ~s tailor-made for the development of garden office complexes,
corporate campuses, and mid- and hi,h-rise office buildings set amidst a
picturesque back~round ,'f canals, lakes and parks.
· The 1,0~0-seat Vista Ridge Amphitheater is the focal point of
community entertainment events.
· N~kcs and canal> meander throueh the n',llin< terrain.
· A network of trails offers a beautiful settin2 fer walking, bicycling and
jogging.
· An appealing landscaping and waterway ~vstem assure4 adequate
drainage.
· Preservation of the naturally wooded em'ironment creates extensive
parklands and open spaces.
[)o~vlot,monr Sra~darcls...
The declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictiom assures
architectural integrity throughout Vista Ridge.
· The Architectural Rev~e~ Committee monitors design and architectural
control.
· A set of design guidelines has been established to provide consistent
identity.
· All construction must adhere ro strict coven,mrs ~uiding inarcrials,
]an3scaping, signagc and exterior design ro emure the long~rerm value
VISTA RIDGE
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