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# Eastmark

The Mark of Something Special

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- [Common Bond Breaks Ground on EastMarket](https://www.eastmark.com/2025/10/common-bond-breaks-ground-on-eastmarket/) - Common Bond Development Group, the award-winning development team behind the world-renowned Global Ambassador Hotel, Park at 83 in Peoria, and a wide portfolio of best-in-class lifestyle destinations anchored by Fox Restaurant Concepts and Upward Projects, has officially broken ground on EastMarket at Eastmark, a new, community-focused retail destination in the heart of Mesa’s award-winning master-planned
- [Feel the Rhythm of Community: First Friday Concerts at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2025/10/feel-the-rhythm-of-community/) - There’s something magical when music fills the air at Eastmark. When the perfect desert weather arrives, we turn on the stage lights, crank up the volume, and welcome top musicians from across the Valley to rock out with the community. Neighbors gather, kids dance on the lawn, music echoes through the air, and the East
- [A Library Like No Other: Award-Winning Design Meets Eastmark Connected Living](https://www.eastmark.com/2025/09/a-library-like-no-other/) - Eastmark has always been about more than beautiful homes—it’s about creating a connected community where every detail adds value to daily life. That vision is about to reach new heights with the arrival of the Gateway Library, opening in just a few months. Already recognized for excellence with a 2024 Library Interior Design Award from
- [A Community Built Around Top-Tier Education](https://www.eastmark.com/2025/07/award-winning-schools/) - When families think about searching for their forever home, being near a great school is often at the top of their list—and at Eastmark, that priority is built into the heart of the community. With award-winning charter schools, high-performing public schools, and early childhood options, Eastmark was intentionally designed to support every step of your
- [Happy Birthday, USA! Celebrate the 4th of July at Eastmark.](https://www.eastmark.com/2025/06/celebrate-the-4th-of-july-at-eastmarks-happy-birthday-usa/) - Friday, July 4, 2025 | 7 PM - 9:30 PM Get ready to celebrate our nation's birthday with your future Eastmark neighbors! Arrive by 7 pm to catch all the festivities. This extravaganza will include the annual patriotic ceremony, a watermelon eating contest, live music by Soulitify, and more! LOCATION Join us on the multipurpose
- [Eastmark Welcomes Library](https://www.eastmark.com/2024/07/library/) - Gateway Library Coming Soon to Eastmark! Mesa held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gateway Library on May 18. The state-of-the-art facility, located at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway will be Mesa's first new full-service library in more than 25 years. "The Gateway Library is a beautifully designed facility that will bring innovative services and programs
- [Join us at Eastmark's Spring Celebration & Home Tour](https://www.eastmark.com/2024/03/join-us-at-eastmarks-spring-celebration-home-tour/) - Friday, March 22 Spring Home Tour | 10 am - 5 pm Spring Celebration | 5 pm - 9 pm |The Eastmark Great Park Welcome to springtime in the desert. The weather is on point, wildflowers are in bloom, and the fresh air beckons outdoor events. It's the perfect time to discover Eastmark at our
- [A Weekend To Remember](https://www.eastmark.com/2024/05/a-weekend-to-remember/) - CELEBRATING SPRINGTIME VIBES AND NEIGHBORHOOD SPIRIT Good times were poppin’ at Eastmark’s signature Spring Celebration: Live Life in Full Bloom on Friday, March 22 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. The Eastmark Great Park was bursting with spring-inspired entertainment, activities, food, and an evening of community under the stars. As for the weather? Mother Nature knocked
- [Steadfast Diner Debut](https://www.eastmark.com/2025/02/steadfast-diner-debut/) - Steadfast Diner Debuts at Eastmark! We are so proud to welcome Steadfast Diner to Eastmark. Our hope for the diner was to offer our community a chef-run farm-to-table experience that is fun and memorable for all who visit. It was a natural fit to hand over operations of the Diner to Steadfast Farm where farmers
- [Experience the Magic of the Season at a Very Merry Eastmark & Home Tour](https://www.eastmark.com/2023/12/experience-the-magic-of-the-season-at-a-very-merry-eastmark-home-tour/) - Saturday, December 16th It’s the most magical time of the year! This means it’s the perfect time to experience life at Eastmark by joining us at a Very Merry Eastmark & Home Tour taking place on Saturday, December 16th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It’s a perfect time to discover why Eastmark has earned
- [First Friday Concert Series & Home Tour Return](https://www.eastmark.com/2023/09/first-friday-concert-series-home-tour-return/) - First Friday Concerts at Eastmark are back with Thaddeus Rose – a Variety Band offering the best dance rock hits and iconic cover tunes. Kick-Off Fall by heading on over to the Eastmark Great Park Event Pavilion from 6 – 9 p.m. to grab a bite to eat from the Handlebar Diner or pick up
- [Eastmark is #1 in AZ, again!](https://www.eastmark.com/2023/08/eastmark-is-1-in-az-again/) - RCLCO Real Estate Consulting released their 2023 mid-year survey announcing the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the nation and Eastmark has once again made the list. Eastmark is the #1 best-selling master-planned community in Arizona and the only Arizona master-planned community listed on the mid-year report. Eastmark has a long list of achievements, having been
- [You’re Invited:  Community Fireworks Celebration & Model Tours](https://www.eastmark.com/2023/06/youre-invited-community-fireworks-celebration-model-tours/) - Join us as the celebrations of 2023 continue! No one throws a better party than Eastmark and we want you to be our guest. You’ll be ready to call Eastmark home after experiencing all the fun and fireworks. This extravaganza will include pie tasting, the annual patriotic ceremony, fire dancers, a watermelon eating contest, a
- [10 Awesome Years and Counting!](https://www.eastmark.com/2023/06/10-awesome-years-and-counting/) - Can you believe it’s been 10 years since our Eastmark Grand Opening on June 1, 2013? On that hot summer day, nearly 5,000 people joined us for grand opening festivities where we debuted Eastmark’s the ‘Mark along with the first phase of the Eastmark Great Park, 12 neighborhood parks, 7 builders, and several model homes.
- [Happy 10th Anniversary Eastmark!](https://www.eastmark.com/2023/02/happy-10th-anniversary-eastmark/) - 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Eastmark and we are kicking it off with the best party of the decade. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 25th from 10am – 3pm. This public community-wide celebration will bring together residents and visitors alike to enjoy hands-on activities, artistic exhibits, demonstrations, and live music across The Eastmark
- [Join Us for the Return of the Eastmark Fall Home Tour!](https://www.eastmark.com/2022/09/join-us-for-the-return-of-the-eastmark-fall-home-tour/) - September 24, 2022 10 am – 3 pm We’re celebrating being ranked Arizona’s #1 best-selling master-planned community and among the top in the nation again! This event is FREE to the public and no reservation is required. Tour attractive new model and quick-move-in homes ranging from 1,300 sq ft townhomes to spacious homes over 4,000
- [Ashton Woods - Place Your Best Offer](https://www.eastmark.com/2021/07/ashton-woods-place-your-best-offer/) - This is your chance to submit an offer on a new quick move-in home at Inspirian III and/or Nova II at Eastmark! Ashton Woods is now accepting offers for a limited time on Inspirian III Lot #145, Inspirian III Lot #185 and Nova II Lot#110. Offer submissions will begin Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10:00am MST and end Sunday, July
- [Celebrating New Heights!](https://www.eastmark.com/2020/01/celebrating-new-heights/) - With over 1000 home sales in 2019, Eastmark has again been recognized as the #1 best-selling Master-Planned Community in Arizona and the 5th best selling community in the country in a nationwide report.* 2019 was an exciting year for Eastmark. In addition to record breaking sales, we welcomed several exciting new amenities, including Eastmark High
- [Neighborhood Meeting - Development Update](https://www.eastmark.com/2021/01/neighborhood-meeting-development-update/) - In accordance with City of Mesa standards, a Major Amendment to Community Plan (CP) is being submitted which impacts DU 1, DU 2 and DU 5 has been submitted. We have also submitted applications for Development Unit Plans (DUP) for DU 1, an Amendment to DUP for DU 2, a DUP for DU 6 South
- [Community pool makes a big splash](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/03/community-pool-makes-big-splash/) - Eastmark’s community pool makes a big splash just in time for spring break. In recent months, The Eastmark Visitors Center (The ‘Mark) has been undergoing some really cool renovations sure to make our community more amazing than ever! Opening March 19, Eastmark residents can enjoy staying cool in a new 4,000 sq. ft. sparkling pool amenity,
- [Eastmark Recognized as a 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States](https://www.eastmark.com/2019/07/eastmark-recognized-as-a-50-best-master-planned-communities-in-the-united-states/) - Where to Retire reveals Eastmark was selected as one of the “50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States,” in the July/August issue. The list is the only one of its kind, focusing on communities rather than locales and featuring first-person testimonials by current residents. Eastmark, in Mesa, is one of seven master-planned communities in
- [The Eastmark Great Park is expanding soon - look out for the Orange Monster!](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/09/introducing-the-eastmark-great-parks-newest-addition-the-orange-monster/) - The Eastmark Great Park™ will soon start Phase II development -- an additional 4.5 acres of the planned 106-acre park. This next phase includes an Event Pavilion, restrooms, play equipment and a unique three-quarter acre urban sculpture/play structure dubbed the “Orange Monster.” This one-of-a-kind play structure will serve as both an outdoor play and exercise
- [Eastmark named as a best place to live by Arizona Foothills Magazine](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/10/eastmark-named-as-a-best-place-to-live-by-arizona-foothills-magazine/) - One of Phoenix’s premiere magazines, Arizona Foothills Magazine, has named Eastmark as one of the “Best Places to Live in Arizona” this year. The community opened in June 2013 and the first residents have already moved into this 3,200 acre community. In addition to unique and diverse new home offerings from seven fine builders, AFM
- [Eastmark's Community Life Kicks Off with its First Patio Party](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/11/eastmarks-community-life-kicks-off-with-its-first-patio-party/) - On a beautiful warm evening in October, we celebrated our first Eastmark residents with a casual gathering on the patio at The ‘Mark. To most this Patio Party might have seemed like any other social event, but to the 130 in attendance it was so much more. Eastmark’s inaugural Patio Party marked the first gathering
- [Crossfit challenge comes to Eastmark Great Park on November 9-10](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/10/crossfit-challenge-comes-to-eastmark-great-park-on-november-9-10/) - Calling all CrossFit enthusiasts! Fans of the popular Crossfit workouts will have an opportunity to test their strength and endurance at the Wicked West Challenge in Mesa next month. On November 9-10, close to 300 athletes will take over the Eastmark Great Park to push their limits at this Garage Games challenge. The two-day long
- [Eastmark High School To Open in 2019](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/queen-creek-unified-district-high-school-coming-to-eastmark/) - Eastmark High School, a new QCUSD high school will be opening in Eastmark for the 2019-20 school year. It is located in the southwest area of the Eastmark community on a site just north of Ray and east of Ellsworth roads. Says Dr. Perry Berry, QCUSD Superintendent, “The Queen Creek USD is a premier district of
- [Eastmark Ranked #1 in AZ Again!](https://www.eastmark.com/2019/01/eastmark-ranked-1-in-az-again/) - Eastmark #7 in the Nation, #1 in Arizona for the fourth year in a row With over 900 home sales in 2018 for a second straight year, Eastmark has been recognized as the top-selling master-planned community in Arizona for the fourth consecutive year, and also ranked #7 in the nation among top best-selling master-planned communities, placing
- [What Exactly Is That Thing? (The Eastmark Cell Tower)](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/11/what-exactly-is-that-thing-the-eastmark-cell-tower/) - If you’ve driven on Ellsworth just north of Ray Road, you’re sure to have seen the Eastmark Cell Tower. This unusual contemporary structure was purposely designed to be both functional and aesthetically interesting, and it has turned into quite the conversation piece. But how did it come about? Early in the community’s planning, the Eastmark
- [Eastmark Celebrates its 5th Anniversary!](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/05/eastmark-celebrates-its-5th-anniversary/) - We’re 5 – and celebrating all month long in June! Nearly 5,000 people joined us for Eastmark’s Grand Opening on June 1, 2013, and since that time, we’ve been growing faster than we ever imagined! To date, we have nearly 6,000 residents who call Eastmark home and will be welcoming in hundreds more in the
- [Celebrate (Eastmark) good times, c’mon!](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/celebrate-eastmark-good-times-cmon/) - There’s so much to look forward to as a resident of Eastmark, like the year-round events and traditions that bring neighbors together to meet, reconnect, and celebrate in a big way. We hope you’re able to join us for one (or all!) of the following activities: Eastmark AwesomeFest For one fabulous night each spring, The
- [Give your landscape variety](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/give-your-landscape-variety/) - Spring is finally in full bloom, which means now is the time to replace any missing or dying plants in your yard. Plus, having enough plants in your front yard and parkway is a great way to keep those pesky compliance notices from landing in your mailbox. Here is some advice from your friendly Community
- [Hey Eastmark teens, you won’t want to miss this!](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/hey-eastmark-teens-you-wont-want-to-miss-this/) - If you’re a teen living in Eastmark, you rock. If you’re a teen living in Eastmark who would like to make a few more friends in the neighborhood, you’re in luck. A group of neighborhood teens is launching a new program called Hit Play at Eastmark and they invite all teens in the community to
- [The Echo Awards honorees announced at annual volunteer celebration](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/the-echo-awards-honorees-announced-at-annual-volunteer-celebration/) - Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. Eastmark is a community of doers. It’s filled with neighbors who see a need, roll up their sleeves, and jump right in to help. It has neighbors who every day give selflessly of their time and talent, not for the notoriety, but for the betterment
- [AwesomeFest 2018 was a spectacle for the senses](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/awesomefest-2018-was-a-spectacle-for-the-senses/) - AwesomeFest 2018 left us with all the feels. From the live music and impromptu dancing, to the stilt walkers and street performers, the creativity and comradery, to the all-out merriment, the weekend was electric, and we didn’t want it to end. The revelry kicked off on AwesomeEve (Friday, April 13) with dinner in the street
- [Get ready for another night of awesome](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/get-ready-for-another-night-of-awesome/) - This year we’ve decided to turn the AwesomeFest revelry into a two-night affair. On the Friday night before AwesomeFest—AwesomeEve as we like to call it—we have two magical gatherings in store for the adults and school-age children of Eastmark. We hope you’ll plan to spend this very special evening with us as we gather with
- [AsweomeFest 2018 schedule announced](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/asweomefest-2018-schedule-announced/) - Are you ready for an evening of awesome? We know you've been anxiously waiting to see what's on the agenda, so here's a schedule to help you make the most of AwesomeFest. And be sure to check out the AwesomeFest FAQs before you go. Don't have your AwesomeFest tickets yet? Purchase yours today: resident tickets or public
- [What to see and do at AwesomeFest 2018](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/see-awesomefest-2018/) - We’re just weeks away from AwesomeFest and there’s no better time to get your tickets. You and your family, neighbors, and friends won’t want to miss being part of the spectacle for your senses that will be talked about for weeks to come. Picture this: mermaid acrobats frolicking on the lake, a larger-than-life Volkswagen bug
- [Join the parade of awesome](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/join-parade-awesome/) - The countdown to AwesomeFest is on. To get the party started, we’re excited to announce the Spirit of Community Parade, formerly held as part of the Independence Day events, will now be known as The Eastmark AwesomeFest Parade that will usher in all things awesome on Saturday, April 14. The parade will cruise down Eastmark
- [Pick up your AwesomeFest wristbands early](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/pick-up-your-awesomefest-wristbands-early/) - You won’t want to miss a minute of the AwesomeFest revelry. From the moment you arrive, you’ll want to grab a bite to eat at one of the 13 food trucks on site, find a spot on the lawn to watch the live music, and scope out all that there is to see and do.
- [What to know before you go to AwesomeFest 2018](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/04/what-to-know-before-you-go-to-awesomefest-2018/) - Eastmark’s biggest night of the year is almost here. AwesomeFest 2018 (parade starts at 3:30 p.m. and festival is from 4 to 9 p.m. on April 14) is shaping up to be an epic night of live entertainment, delish eats, spectacular sights, and fabulous neighbors. As we put the finishing touches on all the event
- [Get your AwesomeFest 2018 gear](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/get-awesomefest-2018-gear/) - Don't let the awesomeness end when you go home after AwesomeFest. You can now purchase an AwesomeFest 2018 t-shirt for every member of your family, even the kids. The most awesome part is, they're made by Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More, a company in Gilbert that's owned by Eastmark resident Duane Dizon. He's also a member
- [Awesome Eats: Liberate your inner foodie.](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/awesome-eats-liberate-inner-foodie/) - If you’re going to eat, you might as well give your taste buds a bite of awesome. So while you’re moving, grooving, making, and mingling at AwesomeFest, we’ll also have quite the menu to liberate your inner foodie. Thirteen local food trucks will be stationed at The Eastmark Great Park, and Eastmark’s own Handlebar Diner
- [AwesomeFest is bringing the music and the funk](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/awesomefest-bringing-music-funk/) - The Eastmark AwesomeFest set list has a fresh, funky vibe that’s sure to satisfy your musical soul. We have three über talented bands booked, and trust us, they know how to groove. So when AwesomeFest kicks off April 14, make sure you grab a seat on the lawn and a spot on the dance floor.
- [Learn to paint at The 'Mark](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/learn-paint-mark/) - Certified art instructor and professional landscape painter Carol Benally is bringing her time and talent back to Eastmark for another three-part painting series. The painting skills classes begin April 27 with subsequent classes May 5 and June 8. All classes run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The 'Mark. Each class costs $27. Whether you're a novice
- [Need-to-know pool info](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/need-to-know-pool-info/) - Spring is here and Eastmark residents are eager to hit the pool and frequent the amenities. While the influx in use creates a vibrant and connected community, it has the potential to result in excessive wear and tear and/or closures of our favorite hangout spots. We can all help maintain these areas by keeping the
- [AwesomeFest art contest winner announced](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/awesomefest-art-contest-winners-announced/) - Celebration of community is at the heart of AwesomeFest, even down to the event artwork. To celebrate the many talented artists who call our community home, this February we did a call out to Eastmark residents (age 15 and older) to draft their own rendition of the 2018 Eastmark AwesomeFest event poster. We’ve reviewed the
- [Spring break fun at The ‘Mark](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/03/spring-break-fun-mark/) - While school is out, come hang out at the Bus Stop and Community Pool at The ‘Mark to enjoy some extra special activities to celebrate spring break. Questions? Contact the Community Life Team. Tuesday, March 13 Toddler Time | 10 a.m. - Noon We’re getting ready for The Eastmark AwesomeFest Parade by making hats and
- [Join a club, start a club](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/02/join-club-start-club/) - Get the details at the March 2 Get Involved Expo. A great way to get to know your neighbors is to bond over shared interests. And whether you’re freshly unpacked, or you’ve been settled in for some time, there’s a pretty good chance you can find an Eastmark neighbor (or a few!) who like the
- [Welcome, Steadfast Farm at Eastmark!](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/02/welcome-steadfast-farm-eastmark/) - Steadfast Farm to Start Digging into Eastmark in 2018 The Eastmark lifestyle continues to get more exciting - and more tasty! In the coming months, Steadfast Farm, led by popular local farmer Erich Schultz, will literally dig into Eastmark to create a commercial urban farm which will grow delicious, organic fruits and vegetables
- [Spring Home Tour 2018 - March 3 & 4](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/02/spring-home-tour-2018-march-3-4/) - Just look what our builders are up to now - over 10 new neighborhoods in 2018! Join Us! Eastmark’s Spring Home Tour Saturday March 3rd and Sunday March 4th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm As Eastmark enters its 5th year – and its 3rd year ranked as Arizona’s best-selling master-planned community – we’re
- [What in the world is Design Review?](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/12/world-design-review/) - Before we get to the nuts and bolts of Design Review, stop for a moment and think back to the first time you drove through Eastmark. What did you fall in love with? Was it the beautiful tree-lined streets? The uniquely-designed parks around almost every corner? The variety of architectural styles among the homes? Chances
- [Let your inner Picasso shine](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/let-inner-picasso-shine/) - Eastmark painting series starts Feb. 9. If you’re like us, you’re pretty smitten with the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Hello, Arizona sunsets! And while it’s easy to snap a quick pic with your phone, imagine capturing the splendor of the desert on your own canvas. If you love to paint, or would love to
- [Missed the Eastmark developer update?](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/02/missed-eastmark-developer-update/) - We’ve got the rundown. 2018 will be a great year at Eastmark! As our community celebrates its five year anniversary, we’ll usher in several exciting new development projects. Check out the official rundown from the Eastmark Developer Update and see what’s in store. Project Management Transition As of Jan. 1, 2018, DMB has transitioned the
- [#iameastmark: Christi Knoch & Spay Pride 5K](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/iameastmark-christi-knoch-spay-pride-5k/) - Meet Christi Knoch. She is a rescue mom to four fabulous canines and she quickly fell in love with Eastmark’s strong sense of community. Her full time gig is in telecommunications, but her lifetime passion is helping Maricopa County’s most vulnerable four-legged residents. On Feb. 17, Christi is bringing the Spay Pride 5K right here
- [First Friday Concerts are back at Eastmark starting March 2](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/first-friday-concerts-are-back-at-eastmark-starting-march-2/) - The bands are booked and we’re ready to rock. The Eastmark First Friday Concert Series is back this spring with four fabulous concerts from Celtic rock to country. Join us under the stars for free live music as local favorites take the stage at The Eastmark Great Park Event Pavilion. Come hungry! A variety of
- [We can keep it clean, Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/12/can-keep-clean-eastmark/) - If your 2018 resolution includes getting involved in community service, getting exercise, or getting to know your neighbors, then you’re in luck. On Jan. 6, we have a resident-led opportunity that will kick-start all three. Adeola Oke of Eastmark Leadership Class 3 is spearheading the Eastmark Street Squad initiative and rallying residents for a monthly
- [Mark your calendars for The Eastmark AwesomeFest](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/mark-calendars-eastmark-awesomefest/) - What comes to mind when you hear the words unexpected, playful, and imaginative? Where can you celebrate community, creativity, and fun all at the same time? That’s right, The Eastmark AwesomeFest. And it’s back this spring. Not for one, but two awe-inspiring days: April 13-14, 2018. If you haven’t experienced AwesomeFest yet you’re in for
- [AwesomeFest Poster Art Contest](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/awesomefest-poster-art-contest/) - Calling All Artists! Try your hand at The Eastmark AwesomeFest 2018 Art Contest Are you an inspiring artist age 15 and over who’s up for a creative challenge? If so, help us design our 2018 Eastmark AwesomeFest Event Poster and receive recognition as well as a cash prize. First place winning entry will receive
- [Help local Boy Scouts fight hunger in Arizona](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/help-local-boy-scouts-fight-hunger-arizona/) - Our local Boy Scouts need your help to fight hunger in Arizona. Boy Scout Pack 932, for boys 8 to 10 years old, and Troop 932, for boys 11 to 18 years old, will be collecting non-perishable canned and boxed food right here in Eastmark on Feb. 3. You can help by placing your non-perishable
- [Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/eastmark/) - Eastmark Residents Make Us Number #1 Again – and #6 in the Nation! They say that great people attract great people, and this must be the case at Eastmark. For the past three years, Eastmark has earned the top spot as the
- [Online assessment payment option not available this month](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/12/online-assessment-payment-option-not-available-month/) - The online payment system you can use to pay your monthly assessments is currently unavailable. Please mail your December payment by check to: Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. P.O. Box 29166 Phoenix, AZ 85038 We apologize for the inconvenience and will waive late fees for December payments. We hope to have the online payment system up
- [Homeowner monthly assessment payments update](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/homeowner-monthly-assessment-payments-update/) - The Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (ERA) was able to complete the necessary accounting system updates and retain homeowners’ current account numbers and the mailing address for monthly assessment payments. This means there are no changes to homeowner account numbers and the mailing address for monthly assessments is unchanged. To ease any confusion these anticipated upgrade
- [January landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2018/01/january-landscape-update-dlc/) - Happy new year from DLC Resources! Now that we're squarely in the coldest part of the year, we're moving forward with several mid-winter projects. Your winter Ryegrass continues looking strong and we are applying liquid fertilizer as needed to help it withstand the wear and tear of winter activity. Liquid fertilizer tends to work faster
- [Eastmark's governing entities welcome new board members](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/12/eastmarks-governing-entities-welcome-new-board-members/) - Beginning in 2018, three new developer-appointed board members will lead the Eastmark Residential Association, Inc.(ERA), Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc. (EAS) and Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc. (EAL) Boards of Directors. The new directors were selected by Eastmark’s founder and developer, DMB. Eric Tune President, ERA, EAS & EAL Board of Directors Director of Development, Brookfield Residential
- [Thank you for making our holiday celebrations a success](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/12/thank-you-making-holiday-celebrations-success/) - The holidays have been happenin’ here at Eastmark. Nearly 1,000 flannel-clad residents attended A Very Merry Eastmark this year, taking part in the annual tree lighting and family ornament collection. Families strolled Palm Plaza enjoying hayrides, storytellers, crafts, and face painting surrounded by sounds of country-western music. Guests filled their bellies with food truck fare
- [Community stewardship: maintaining the beauty of Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/community-stewardship-maintaining-beauty-eastmark/) - There were probably a few great reasons why you ultimately chose to call Eastmark home, and we venture to guess that a couple of those were character and curb appeal. The architecture of the homes, the tree-lined streets, the uniquely-designed parks around almost every corner—these are just a few of the elements that separate Eastmark
- [#iameastmark: Jennifer Hanlin & Girls on the Run](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/12/iameastmark-jennifer-hanlin-girls-run/) - I am Eastmark is a movement born from the aspirations of our most inspiring residents. These residents inspire not because of what they do, but because of who they are – ordinary people doing often extraordinary things. Their commitment to health and fitness, family and friends, kindness and compassion resonate and motivate others to follow
- [Eastmark has heart](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/eastmark-has-heart/) - Volunteerism and philanthropy are important values in the Eastmark community. That’s why each year there are plenty of opportunities for residents to participate in community-wide philanthropic campaigns and community service activities. We’ll also keep you posted about smaller resident-led initiatives that are introduced throughout the year. Here are a few of the ways we give:
- [70,000 plants and counting…](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/12/70000-plants-counting/) - Did you know? You live among more than 70,000 plants and 7,500 trees in Eastmark. You read that right. This community is a budding landscape masterpiece—pun intended—with 40 varieties of trees and 100 varieties of plants, plus 25 acres of turf and 40 acres of decorative rock. Even better, there are also thousands upon thousands
- [Meet your Community Life Team](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/meet-community-life-team/) - There’s something special happening here at Eastmark. This is a place where neighbors find a genuine sense of connection, where new traditions are forged, and where there is an energy and vibrancy that is infectious. And at the heart of it all, you’ll find the Eastmark Community Life Team. We’re a creative, innovative (and downright
- [Welcome to a bright new year](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/01/welcome-bright-new-year/) - In celebration of the New Year, the Community Life team has freshened the look and content of our monthly e-newsletter, "Experience Life at Eastmark." In addition, we are launching an essay series that explores topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life in the year to come. For January's
- [Practicing Gratitude](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/11/practicing-gratitude/) - Welcome to the November installment of our year-long essay series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. In this month of Thanksgiving, Communications Director Jennifer A. Barefoot reveals important reasons why gratitude in an integral part of her daily ritual. Cultivating a thankful heart all year long
- [Why we Fall in Love with Autumn in Arizona](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/10/fall-love-autumn-desert/) - Welcome to the October installment of our year-long essay series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, the collective Community Life Team shares their fall inspiration. The Eastmark Community Life Team reflects on what makes this time of year in Arizona special We’re downright giddy
- [Being an Adult is Overrated](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/08/adult-overrated/) - Welcome to the September installment of our year-long essay series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, Assistant Operations Manager Lindsay Herring encourages us to add more play to our lives. Being an Adult is Overrated Why Play Matters Neoteny is a word I was
- [The Moment of Truth](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/08/moment-truth/) - Welcome to the August installment of our year-long essay series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, Community Operations Manager Tabatha Long shares a story about moving into her new neighborhood and the moment she knew she was home. The Moment of Truth The day
- [Pass the Ketchup, Please](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/07/6585/) - Welcome to the July installment of our year-long essay series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, Community Operations Director Chad Reed reflects on neighborliness and the numerous occasions he and his neighbors have looked out for one another. Pass the Ketchup, Please My family
- [Always There](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/06/always/) - We are half way through our year-long series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. In honor of Father's Day on June 21, Eastmark Community Representative Lori Chaplin reflects on the bond she had with her late father who passed away unexpectedly in 1997. My Dad: Playmate, Best
- [Words of Wisdom](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/05/words-wisdom/) - Welcome to the fifth in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. In honor of Mother's Day on May 10, Eastmark Community Representative Ana Feyereisen shares 10 pearls of wisdom she learned from her mom. 10 truths I learned from
- [Turn your passion into action](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/turn-passion-action/) - Welcome to the fourth in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, Eastmark Event and Program Coordinator Mandy Rogers challenges us to turn our passion into action. “Passion is energy. Passion propels us forward. It’s the reason we do what
- [Curiosity & Creativity](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/curiosity-creativity/) - Welcome to the third in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life in the year to come. This month, Eastmark Marketing Director Garilyn Bourgeois taps into curiosity and creativity. “Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret
- [Passion & Possibility](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/5600/) - Welcome to the second in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life in the year to come. In honor of February, Community Life Director Suzanne Walden-Wells shares her perspective on Passion and Possibility. Passion & Possibility I have a confession to make. I
- [Take a stroll with neighbors to support Addy Bears](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/take-stroll-neighbors-support-addy-bears/) - The hardest part of losing a child is living every day after. - Unknown The loss of a child is an unimaginable pain that no family should have to experience, and during the holidays the grief can become magnified. This season, Eastmark Cares has chosen to support Addy Bears, a local not-for-profit that gives grieving
- [December landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/december-landscape-update-dlc/) - Happy holidays from DLC Resources! It’s a great time to be outside and we have been preparing your common areas for cool-weather enjoyment. Your winter Ryegrass in the turf we overseeded has come in and is ready for use. We are adding mulch, seed and fertilizer wherever necessary as well as to help it recover
- [Win Carol Burnett tickets in raffle that supports Addy Bears](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/win-carol-burnett-tickets-raffle-supports-addy-bears/) - You’ll laugh so hard you’ll cry. Carol Burnett has been bringing joy to audiences for over sixty years through television, Broadway, films and standup comedy. You may remember watching the 11 seasons of The Carol Burnett Show, or perhaps her role of Miss Hannigan from the original “Annie,” but the list of work goes on
- [Congratulations to Eastmark Leadership Class 3 graduates](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/congratulations-eastmark-leadership-class-3-graduates/) - Nov. 16, 15 residents joined the now 46-member strong Eastmark Leadership alumni group at a graduation celebration that honored their achievement and commitment to our community. Members of Eastmark Leadership Class 3 are: Hilary Bush – Aileron Square Bernita Clark – Concorde Place Lou Cuoco – Lumiere Garden Chris Daria – Radiant Grove Paul Farabaugh
- [Man's best friend and neighbor](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/mans-best-friend-neighbor/) - Eastmark is home to many four-legged friends and their families who care for them. We all know that being a parent to a pet also comes with responsibilities. In addition to attending to their basic needs, there is also the concern of how they will adapt to their environment. With temperatures dropping we see an
- [Register for the inaugural Eastmark Cares Jingle Jog](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/register-inaugural-eastmark-cares-jingle-jog/) - As another year draws to a close, we find ourselves immersed in the season of joy and sharing. Yet throughout the year, many families are in the midst of grief due to the loss of a child, and a sense of joy seems unimaginable. During these times of deep sorrow, there is a very special
- [Mark your calendar: A Very Merry Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/11/mark-calendar-merry-eastmark/) - On Saturday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., residents are invited to gather ‘round Palm Plaza at The ‘Mark to experience A Very Merry Eastmark, an outdoor winter fest chalk full of cherished traditions and home-spun holiday fun. This signature event will bring back childhood memories and provide families an opportunity to create new
- [November landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/10/november-landscape-update-dlc/) - Winter is on its way and we are preparing your common areas for the cold. One of our focuses in November is seasonal pruning, meaning we cut back shrubs to about half their size or more. While this looks to be a drastic change now, this is the healthiest and most sustainable way to trim
- [Eastmark Cruiser Culture rides on](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/10/eastmark-cruiser-culture-rides/) - Eastmark was designed for connectivity—between neighborhoods and among neighbors. You can see this in our uniquely designed community streets and parkways, deliberately planned to help slow traffic and encourage walking and biking to get around. Our early residents—Eastmark Originals—quickly took to this concept and embraced our healthy, active and connected way of life. In that
- [Block Party at Benton on Nov. 4](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/10/block-party-benton-nov-4/) - Join residents for our annual neighborhood watch event. Who’s up for lawn games, great eats, gorgeous weather, and awesome neighbors to boot? We are! Save Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. on your calendar because Eastmark’s Neighborhood Watch is hosting a community block party in conjunction with the annual statewide event Getting Arizona
- [#iameastmark: Rob Williams](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/09/iameastmark-rob-williams/) - I am Eastmark is a movement born from the aspirations of our most inspiring residents. These residents inspire not because of what they do, but because of who they are – ordinary people doing often extraordinary things. Their commitment to health and fitness, family and friends, kindness and compassion resonate and motivate others to follow
- [#iameastmark: Glenn Odonal](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/09/iameastmark-glenn-odonal/) - I am Eastmark is a movement born from the aspirations of our most inspiring residents. These residents inspire not because of what they do, but because of who they are—ordinary people doing often extraordinary things. Their commitment to health and fitness, family and friends, kindness and compassion resonate and motivate others to follow suit. They
- [October landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/09/october-landscape-update-dlc/) - Temperatures are cooling and autumn is officially here. We're currently in the process of overseeding select turf areas in your community to transition the summer Bermuda grass to winter Ryegrass. We are now aiding the Ryegrass as it germinates and grows. This involves irrigating during the daytime with varying start times and applying fertilizer to
- [Eastmark is steaming up for Halloween](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/09/eastmark-is-steaming-up-for-halloween/) - Follow us back in time and imagine a futuristic post-apocalyptic era when the world depended on innovative steam-powered machinery. A world without smartphones, where alternative Victorian fantasy collides with utilitarian arts and crafts to form a comic-like society. Leave your modern day technology at home because the energy generated at this event will rely solely
- [Find Your New Eastmark Home October 7 & 8](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/09/find-new-eastmark-home-october-7-8/) - Come for the Homes, Stay for the Lifestyle! New home buyers in Eastmark are first attracted to homes we offer, yet quickly fall in love with the incredible community we’ve created. Our Fall Home Tour is your opportunity to see what Eastmark is all about, and more importantly to find your next home and some
- [A place of honor in Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/place-honor-eastmark/) - You have the chance to become part of an Eastmark legacy. Right in our own community is a very special place called Honors Park at Anitole Square, a commemorative space for neighbors to gather and honor all current and former service members. And it’s also place where you can leave your own personal mark within
- [Pack snacks for soldiers during Eastmark Cares’ fall service project](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/09/pack-snacks-soldiers-eastmark-cares-fall-service-project/) - Military service members share a common challenge: separation from home and family. That’s where the United Service Organizations (USO) steps in. For more than 75 years, the USO has worked to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country, throughout their service to the nation. When troops are deployed,
- [September Landscape Update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/september-landscape-update-dlc/) - Fall is just around the corner and DLC is preparing your common areas for the seasonal change. Overseeding is scheduled for the end of September. Crews are dropping mow heights and cutting back on irrigation water to prepare the turf. After overseed, we will be irrigating during the daytime hours, with varying start times, to
- [Opportunity for convenient wellness assessments](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/wellness-assessments/) - We know that Eastmark residents are just as serious about their overall health as they are about enjoying a vibrant and active lifestyle. It’s apparent when you see the hustle and bustle throughout the community of walkers, runners, cyclists, swimmers and a variety of health focused groups and clubs. We also know that life can
- [Eastmark kicks off campaign to help veterans
](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/eastmark-kicks-off-campaign-help-veterans
/) - You can see it. You can feel it. The giving spirit of Eastmark residents is undeniable. And for that we say, thank you! Even during these dog days of summer, the Eastmark Cares initiative is launching a very important campaign to support our local military service members and veterans. What’s Eastmark Cares you might ask?
- [Help bring a service dog to a local veteran](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/help-bring-service-dog-local-veteran/) - The Eastmark Cares campaign is in full swing! Now through November, Eastmark residents are invited to participate in a series of fundraising opportunities, service projects, and awareness events to support local military service members and veterans. And the need is great. Many service members who return from combat zones experience post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly
- [Craft Brew Night is coming: New brewery, menu & music](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/craft-brew-night-coming-new-brewery-menu-music/) - Get ready to experience the delightful hops, distinctive tastes and lively music of Eastmark’s Craft Brew Night, a fall tradition for our 21+ residents. We have partnered with local PHX favorite O.H.S.O. Brewery, (Outrageous Homebrewer’s Social Outpost), bringing their 89Ale, Popcycle Blonde, O.H.S.O. Hoppy and Boom Dynomite IPA to the table. Not only do we
- [Eastmark Residents Appointed to Imagine Mesa Advisory Committee](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/eastmark-residents-appointed-imagine-mesa-advisory-committee/) - All residents invited to submit their ideas at ImagineMesa.com Imagine if you could help shape Mesa’s future. You can! Through the Imagine Mesa campaign, people who live, work, and play in Mesa can share their innovative ideas and offer feedback on community priorities to City leaders. Now through Oct. 31 is your chance to submit,
- [Eastmark announces First Friday Concert fall lineup](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/eastmark-announces-first-friday-concert-fall-lineup/) - Summer is quickly coming to an end and calendars are filling up with fall activities, which also means Eastmark’s First Friday Concert Series is right around the corner! Once again The Eastmark Great Park will come alive with the sights and sounds of a community tradition that brings neighbors together for a memorable musical and
- [Let’s hear it for the girls!](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/lets-hear-girls/) - Register for Eastmark’s first Girls on the Run group by Aug. 20. Ready, set, run! Eastmark girls in third through eighth grades are invited to join the neighborhood’s very first Girls on the Run group this fall. Not a runner? Not a problem. Girls on the Run is about so much more than running. Through
- [August landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/08/august-landscape-update-dlc/) - As we move into August, we are focused on protecting your landscape from both monsoon damage and the lingering summer heat. The recent heavy winds have scattered some leaf debris and fallen bean pods throughout your common areas and crews are cleaning up as needed. We are currently cleaning up debris and weeds in the
- [Define Your Lifestyle at Inspirian Park](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/01/define-lifestyle-inspirian-park/) - This spring, park-side living comes to Eastmark. While all of Eastmark is built for connectivity, our community’s newest neighborhood, Inspirian Park, offers a unique twist – intimate homes and shared open spaces that bring neighbors together. Even better, this new neighborhood takes care of the front yard work, so that you don’t have to. That
- [Safeway is coming to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/07/safeway-coming-eastmark/) - Safeway, part of the largest food and drug retailer in the country, plans to open a store in the Eastmark community. This marks the first retail development for Eastmark, recently recognized as the fastest-growing East Valley community. Safeway Grocery Store will anchor Eastmark’s 15-acre commercial center located at the corner of Signal Butte Road and
- [Lane restrictions at Signal Butte and Elliott start Monday](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/07/lane-restrictions-signal-butte-elliott-start-monday/) - Over the next several weeks, the city of Mesa asks that you use caution when driving near their Elliot Road Waterline construction site. Please take note of the following lane restrictions. July 24 - Aug. 1 At the intersection of Elliot and Signal Butte roads, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction
- [Family take-home meals from Handlebar Diner](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/07/family-take-home-meals-handlebar-diner/) - Handlebar Diner now offers Family-of-Four Dinners to take home. Orders can be placed beginning at 4:30 p.m. by calling 480-389-9911. Please allow 30 to 45 minutes on take-home meal pre-orders. Menu for July 18-31 Thanksgiving in July | $40 Turkey Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy and Mac and Cheese with a House Salad. Add
- [Eastmark Ranked #6 Among Nation’s Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/07/eastmark-ranked-6-among-nations-top-selling-master-planned-communities/) - In the first six months of 2017, Eastmark has sold 502 new homes, the same number previously sold in all of 2016. Home sales have been averaging 82 per month, double the monthly rate in 2016, earning it the number 6 spot among the top 20 best-selling master-planned communities in the nation according to real
- [July landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/07/july-landscape-update-dlc/) - After months of dry heat, the famous Arizona monsoon season is almost upon us! DLC crews are preparing your landscape for the summer storms. Protecting your trees from wind damage becomes a focus, and crews are pruning trees along your streetscapes. This helps wind flow through the canopies more easily, helping trees stay grounded. Our
- [Eastmark makes Where to Retire magazine “Short List”](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/06/eastmark-makes-retire-magazine-short-list/) - Where to Retire magazine has named Eastmark one of the 50 best master-planned communities in the U.S. for 2017. The Magazine’s “short list” noted community trends that emphasize opportunities to engage and stay fit including paths, parks and pools as reasons to be listed among the “best of the best” in master-planned communities. Eastmark has
- [Summer fun – it’s in full swing at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/06/summer-fun-full-swing-eastmark/) - When it comes to summertime fun, The Eastmark Great Park just keeps getting better. Year over year, this oasis of adventure has added something new to explore and enjoy. We started with the Splash Pad. Then we added The Orange Monster. Next came the debut of our community Pool and Bus Stop recreation center (for
- [Welcome to summer!](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/06/welcome-to-summer/) - Summer hours at the Bus Stop have been extended to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Daily opening hours remain the same at 10 a.m. Hours for the community pool are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. With activity in the amenity increasing, we encourage you to brush up
- [It’s time to celebrate: Happy Birthday, USA!](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/06/its-time-to-celebrate-happy-birthday-usa/) - Independence Day is best celebrated with neighbors. Join us on July 1 for the second annual Spirt of Community parade followed by an All-American Pancake Breakfast. On July 4, we'll meet back at The Eastmark Great Park for a concert on the pavilion followed by fireworks. Keep reading to find out how you can be
- [June landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/06/june-landscape-update-dlc/) - The triple-digit temperatures and long days can only mean one thing: it’s summertime in the Valley! As we move out of spring’s blooming season, our main focus shifts to protecting your landscape in the scorching heat. The Bermuda grass in your turf has emerged from dormancy, taking over the winter Ryegrass and turning green again.
- [Two Eastmark teams take to the field in Mesa softball league](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/05/two-eastmark-teams-take-field-mesa-softball-league/) - What better way to bond with your neighbors than on the ball field, right? In fact, Eastmark is proud to be represented by not only one, but two neighborhood softball teams: The Orange Monsters and The Cruisers. (We dig the names!) Eastmark’s own Melanie Thierjung-Laing launched the teams and since has watched friendships form and community
- [A look back at 2016 in Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/05/look-back-2016-eastmark/) - When we are passionate about something, we become energized and motivated. It's our passion that propels us forward; it's the reason behind what we do. The passion Eastmark residents have for this community is palpable. Our evidence: the incredible levels of participation we saw this past year. It came in all shapes and sizes, from
- [May landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/04/may-landscape-update-dlc/) - Now that we are squarely in spring, your common area plants are transitioning to the warmer temperatures. Your summer Bermuda grass is starting to emerge from dormancy and take over the winter Ryegrass. We are lowering mow heights and applying fertilizer regularly to aid the transition. During this period, the turf may look patchy in
- [Down the Block: Meet Caitlin Watson](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/04/block-meet-caitlin-watson/) - The Eastmark community spirit is alive and well thanks to a collective set of awesome neighbors with distinct backgrounds, interests, and personalities. In our resident profile series, we’ll get to know a little more about the wonderful residents who call Eastmark home. Caitlin Watson is one of those residents who has already made her mark
- [The Echo Awards: Recognizing the spirit and impact of Eastmark volunteers](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/03/the-echo-awards-recognizing-the-spirit-and-impact-of-eastmark-volunteers/) - You don’t have to look very hard to find service-minded people at Eastmark. Our community thrives on volunteer spirit. A few eager souls, a worthy cause and little elbow grease is all we need to make a difference. Our collective impact, like an echo, expands and touches lives far and wide. To celebrate National Volunteer Week
- [Handlebar Diner is Eastmark’s newest gathering spot](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/04/handlebar-diner-eastmarks-newest-gathering-spot/) - Handlebar Diner, a unique new casual dining destination with a nod to Americana, opens in Eastmark on April 25, 2017. The first major food and drink spot in Eastmark, Handlebar Diner couldn’t be more fitting for our community. The refurbished iconic 1940s Valentine Diner offers a special spot for people to come together and enjoy
- [Handlebar Diner – Coming to Eastmark spring 2017](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/03/handlebar-diner-coming-eastmark-spring-2017/) - It’s a unique new casual dining destination with a nod to Americana. And it’s coming to Eastmark. Handlebar Diner is the first major food and drink spot in Eastmark, and it couldn’t be more fitting for our community. The refurbished iconic 1940s Valentine Diner is located in the heart of our community—directly adjacent to The
- [Amenity rules refresher: Do’s and don’ts when visiting The ‘Mark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/04/amenity-rules-refresher-dos-and-donts-when-visiting-the-mark/) - Do you feel that? The desert heat is rolling in, and that means it’s time to cool off at The ‘Mark, whether poolside or in the air conditioned Bus Stop. But since it’s probably been a few months since you dipped your toes in the Community Pool, we thought it would be a great time
- [AwesomeFest and Earth Day go hand in hand](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/04/awesomefest-and-earth-day-go-hand-in-hand/) - April 22 is quite a date. Not only is it the 3rd annual Eastmark AwesomeFest, it’s also Earth Day. So in a nod to our planet’s big day and in preparation for AwesomeFest’s nearly 6,000 attendees and more than a dozen food vendors, we’ve lined up a host of sustainability initiatives to cut out the
- [Eastmark AwesomeFest 2017—Are you ready?](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/03/eastmark-awesomefest-2017-ready/) - The countdown is on to one of the most extraordinary events of the year. We’re cranking up the awesome meter for an unforgettable night of sights, sounds, and a few surprises that are sure to amaze you. Are you ready? See what’s in store and what’s brand new for this year’s AwesomeFest: More room for
- [Bring your furry companions to Celebration of Pets March 18](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/bring-furry-companions-celebration-pets-march-18/) - Eastmark residents love their four-legged family members and Celebration of Pets honors the joy they bring to our lives. It’s also the culmination of the two-month Eastmark Cares about Animals philanthropic initiative benefitting Arizona Humane Society. Bring your whole family, including furry members, to The Eastmark Great Park for a morning of fun that includes music,
- [March landscape update from DLC](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/03/march-landscape-update-dlc/) - With the arrival of spring on the horizon and temperatures rising, we’re preparing your common area landscape for the growing season. Our Special Projects team is in the middle of installing a new doggy bag station at Hawk Park. We continue with seasonal pruning, an important practice for the sustainability of your plants. During seasonal
- [Spring has Sprung at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/spring-has-sprung-at-eastmark/) - We’ve “Grown”! Five New Neighborhoods Opening Spring 2017 Eastmark is growing. Over the past several months our community amenities have expanded. And this spring we’re introducing five new neighborhoods. With all this growth, if you haven’t seen Eastmark recently, you just haven’t seen Eastmark. But we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to get out
- [Stay connected at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/stay-connected-eastmark/) - You may have noticed there’s a lot happening at Eastmark. From signature celebrations to annual philanthropic initiatives to monthly wine club gatherings, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active. But first, you need to get connected. Here are the best ways to know "what’s what" in the 'hood: Online You’ve probably scrolled through Eastmark.com
- [Meet us at The ‘Mark](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/meet-us-mark/) - The ‘Mark is a resident-only space where neighbors can gather, play, and learn. Whether you want to unwind with some post-work Skee Ball or meet fellow moms for a play date at the tot pool, there’s something for everyone here. The Bus Stop Did you know there is a full-size school bus inside The ‘Mark?
- [Grab a seat! First Friday Concert Series is back March 3](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/grab-seat-first-friday-concert-series-back-march-3/) - First Friday Concert season is in the air! Time to dust off the lawn chairs, clean out the cooler, and get your dancing shoes shined. This March through June, The Eastmark Great Park will be rockin’ as a fabulous lineup of musicians take the stage the first Friday of each month. Plus, a variety of
- [A second chance can save a life](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/02/second-chance-can-save-life/) - Not all the precious animals that arrive at the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) are ready to be adopted. That’s where foster heroes come in. AHS foster heroes are volunteers who care for sick, injured, or underage animals in their own homes until they are ready to be adopted. The temporary respite in a foster home,
- [Be a hero for animals](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/01/be-a-hero-for-animals/) - They’re cute. They’re cuddly. And they melt your heart. Of course we’re talking about cats and dogs. And many need a forever home. For the next two months, we’re partnering with the Arizona Humane Society to raise awareness about the responsible and compassionate care for animals and the many important services AHS provides to the
- [Every pet deserves a good life
](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/01/every-pet-deserves-good-life
/) - We likely can agree that all pets deserve a good life full of love, and lots of snuggles. That’s why the Eastmark Community Life Team is honored to team up with the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) as the inaugural Eastmark Cares philanthropic partner. For 60 years, AHS has campaigned for compassion and kindness toward animals.
- [Eastmark still ranked #1 in AZ; 11 in U.S.](https://www.eastmark.com/2017/01/eastmark-still-ranked-1-az-11-u-s/) - Just released by real estate industry analysts RCLCO (Robert Charles Lesser & Company), Eastmark for the second year has topped the Arizona rankings and earned the #1 spot among the top selling, master planned communities in Arizona. Selling more than 500 homes in 2016, both RCLCO and John Burns reports ranked Eastmark #11 in the nation for 2016!
- [Down the Block: Meet Loretta and Lou Cuoco](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/12/block-meet-loretta-lou-cuoco/) - The Eastmark community spirit is alive and well thanks to a collective set of awesome neighbors with distinct backgrounds, interests, and personalities. In our new Resident Profile series, we’ll get to know a little more about the wonderful residents who call Eastmark home. Meet Loretta and Lou Cuoco. They officially moved from North Queens, New
- [2017 Budget and Assessment Announcement now posted](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/11/2017-budget-assessment-announcement-now-posted/) - The Boards of Directors for Eastmark’s three Governance Entities (Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. and Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc.) met to review and approve the 2017 operating budgets along with updates to existing policy at their Oct. 26 meetings. Later this week, you will be receiving a postcard by mail announcing the
- [Don't miss A Very Merry Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/11/dont-miss-merry-eastmark/) - There’s no place like Eastmark for the holidays...and you won’t need to roam far from home for a heaping dose of holiday cheer this December. We’ve planned a festive two-night lineup of holiday goodness that’s sure to get you into the spirit of the season. On Friday, Dec. 2, invite your family and friends to
- [What was your "Mark of Something Special" this year?](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/11/mark-something-special-year/) - We hope you had many special moments with your family, your neighbors or the whole Eastmark community this year! We want to see them! Please share with us your best expression of this special moment by December 13. Your submission will enter you for a chance to win family pack tickets to either Mesa’s i.d.e.a.
- [Eastmark Leadership Class 2 graduates](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/11/eastmark-leadership-class-2-graduates/) - Sixteen residents completed the signature program on Nov. 17 “Nothing liberates greatness like the desire to help, the desire to serve.” ~Marianne Williamson In February 2016, a group of Eastmark residents started on a 10-month journey together to enhance their own leadership potential and also to deepen their knowledge of Eastmark and the greater East
- [Holidays at the Bus Stop](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/11/holidays-bus-stop/) - Meet up with your neighbors at the Bus Stop to share some cheer this holiday season. Enjoy these fun family activities in the weeks ahead. No need to register, just drop in! Holiday Trivia Tuesday, Dec. 6 7 - 8 p.m. Test your knowledge related to the most wonderful time of the year! Story Time
- [Scary good fun at A Very Scary Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/11/scary-good-fun-scary-eastmark/) - It was spooky. It was scary. And it was a whole lot of fun. As the sun set on Oct. 29, The Eastmark Great Park® transformed into the old Arizona ghost town, Pontiac Station. True to legend, the infamous stagecoach stop came to life for one night only, just days before Halloween, and this year
- [It’s back—fall concert series returns](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/08/first-friday-concert-back-fall-series-returns/) - Dust off the lawn chairs, clean out the cooler, and get your dancing shoes shined! The Eastmark Great Park® will be rockin’ again this Fall as a fabulous lineup of musicians are set to have residents and community members grooving [...]
- [Still Cruisin’ — more bikes just announced!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/10/still-cruisin-more-bikes-just-announced/) - If you’ve visited Eastmark then you’ve seen the orange bikes. Neighbors are meeting neighbors, children are having fun getting out and exercising!
- [Queen Creek school district proposes $95 million bond initiative](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/10/queen-creek-school-district-proposes-95-million-bond-initiative/) - Election season is in full swing, and as you prepare to vote on Nov. 8 (or vote early, now through Nov. 4) you’ll want to note a $95 million bond initiative that’s on the ballot. The bond is proposed by the Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) in anticipation of a growing student population that’s
- [Mayor Giles and Councilmember Thompson met with residents at The ‘Mark](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/10/mayor-giles-councilmember-thompson-met-residents-mark/) - Eastmark residents and partners gathered at The ‘Mark on the morning of Oct. 11 for “Java with Giles,” an event hosted by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Attendees had the chance to grab a cup of joe and chat with Mesa Mayor John Giles and District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson about news and happenings around our city.
- [Eastmark is going to get scary this Halloween](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/eastmark-going-get-scary-halloween/) - Legend has it, these parts were once home to the infamous stagecoach stop, Pontiac Station. Gold miners from across the west passed through to rest their horses and grab some grub on their way to (hopefully) strike it rich in the Superstition Mountains.
- [Orange Monster tops the list](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/10/orange-monster-tops-list/) - Eastmark tops U.S. list as having one of the hottest innovative amenities Eastmark's amenities were just recently rated as one of the most innovative among other top-selling U.S. master planned communities! John Burns group released this list mentioning the Eastmark Orange Monster and Cruiser Culture. "During our survey of more than 270 master-planned communities for
- [Home Tour Weekend; See Why Eastmark is #1](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/home-tour-weekend-october-1-2-10am-5pm/) - Home Tour Weekend | October 1 - 2 | 10 AM to 5 PM You have to experience Eastmark to know why it is ranked as the #1 best-selling master-planned community in Arizona (2 years in a row!). Our Home Tour Weekend is the perfect opportunity. So come out and see Eastmark for yourself. The
- [Kick up your heels with Georgia Chrome Oct. 7](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/kick-heels-georgia-chrome-oct-7-concert/) - Georgia Chrome’s known for their soulful sound and rocking covers of country hits, old school Americana, and more. On Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m., they’ll take the stage in the Eastmark Fall First Friday Concert Series. We know their tunes will inspire some groovin’ on the grass, so this Friday we’re laying out the dance
- [Help Eastmark Class 2 spread sunshine](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/help-eastmark-class-2-spread-sunshine/) - Written by Eastmark Leadership Class 2 Eastmark Leadership Class 2 is on a mission this fall to support Sunshine Acres, a children's home in northeast Mesa. They provide a loving home for children ages 5 to 15 years old who are separated from their parents. Children come to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home for a variety of
- [Climb, bike, swim, and play your way to fitness](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/topic-5-eastmark-fitness/) - Conquer your fall fitness goals without ever leaving the ‘hood. It’s not a dream. Gorgeous, 70-degree weather really is on its way, and we can’t wait. When the cooler air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to head outside, shake off the summer slump, and get active. So this fall, switch up your regular gym
- [Eastmark joins the Mesa Neighborhood Watch program](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/eastmark-joins-mesa-neighborhood-watch-program/) - Eastmark is a vibrant, growing community and that means new faces and activity enter our neck of the woods every day. So staying connected with neighbors and learning the rhythm and layout of the area are keys to spotting suspicious activity. To aid in these efforts, Eastmark has officially joined the Mesa Neighborhood Watch program,
- [Improved resident experience online at eastmark.com](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/improved-resident-experience-online-eastmark-com/) - We’re always looking for ways to improve resident experience. With that goal in mind, we’ve worked hard the past few months to integrate resident conveniences into one website. Conveniences like signing up for an event, learning about community news and announcements, connecting with neighbors, and so much more. We also wanted a website that residents
- [Eastmark neighbors honored for being awesome](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/08/eastmark-neighbors-honored-awesome/) - There’s no doubt about it, Eastmark is full of awesome neighbors. You know who they are. They’re the neighbors who spend their Saturday afternoon helping you unload [...]
- [The Eastmark AwesomeFest is coming!](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/eastmark-awesomefest-coming/) - Eastmark is awesome, and we celebrate it! Please join us for the first annual Eastmark AwesomeFest, a celebration of all things awesome. The festivities are taking place on Saturday, April 18 from 5 to 10 pm at The Eastmark Great Park®.
- [New home building in Valley shows 'signs of life'](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/09/new-home-building-in-valley-shows-signs-of-life/) - New home builders are showing “signs of life” in Arizona, especially in the East Valley, one economic expert says. But it still may be a while before the state returns to "normal levels." [...]
- [Team Eastmark surpasses summer giving goals](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/08/team-eastmark-surpasses-summer-giving-goals/) - When the summer heat rolls in, the need for food and water donations in Arizona gets critical. That’s why this summer Eastmark launched a three-part summer philanthropic [...]
- [Independence Day at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/07/independence-day-eastmark/) - It was a sight like no other. Over 1,500 flags lined all 13 of our community’s neighborhood parks AND The ‘Mark and The Eastmark Great Park® too. The patriotic inspiration of the Hunter family is creating a beautiful, new Eastmark tradition, setting a back drop of red, white and blue for our community’s second Independence
- [Education Lives at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/07/education-lives-eastmark/) - It’s no coincidence that you’ll find multiple educational options at Eastmark. Education is the heart of our community. Here at Eastmark, we believe that it’s important to have more than one option when it comes to learning. That’s why we offer two top ranked public charter schools and now one public grade school. Whatever your
- [Phoenix Magazine puts Eastmark on The 10 Hottest Neighborhoods of 2020 list](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/07/phoenix-magazine-puts-eastmark-on-the-10-hottest-neighborhoods-of-2020-list/) - Eastmark is receiving a number of high accolades this year. Eastmark received high ratings from Phoenix Magazine in their recent feature highlighting The 10 Hottest Neighborhood of 2020. The list is a compilation of the Valley’s hottest areas five years from today. Eastmark was noted for the community’s quality of life and future-forward planning. This
- [Eastmark’s Great Park Will Rock on First Fridays This Fall](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/08/eastmarks-great-park-will-rock-first-fridays-fall/) - Its on. The annual First Friday Concert Series at The Eastmark Great Park®. Pack a picnic and grab the kids! Or better yet, grab some friends and let local food trucks cook you dinner! This fall, the public is invited to enjoy a rockin’ concert series under the stars. In addition to great tunes, Eastmark’s
- [The Mark of Something Special](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/08/the-mark-of-something-special/) - The Community Life Spirit It's a sunny Wednesday morning and several neighbors have stopped by “The Great Perk” -- a weekly breakfast social at The 'Mark -- for a cup of coffee and lively conversation with one another. After a while, another resident drops by with the newest member of the community, a month-old little
- [Eastmark is getting some exciting new retail and shopping neighbors](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/08/eastmark-getting-exciting-new-retail-shopping-neighbors/) - Soon, some of the Valley’s most popular retailers and restaurants will be coming to the Gateway area! Just 5 miles south of Eastmark, the future QC District, which broke ground recently, will be home to the area’s first Oregano’s this October. In addition, the Town of Queen Creek is reporting that a drive thru Starbuck’s,
- [Second edition Eastmark Cruiser announced](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/09/second-edition-eastmark-cruiser-announced/) - “Let’s Ride, Eastmark!” Earlier this year, Eastmark residents received something pretty darn awesome – the Eastmark Original Cruiser commemorating their place among our first families. Needless to say, the fun, colorful bikes have captured the imagination and admiring eyes of more recent residents who want to know, “Hey, where’s mine?” We are happy to announce
- [The ‘Mark to become center of endless fun at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/10/mark-become-center-endless-fun-eastmark/) - This past weekend, the moment finally arrived to break ground on Eastmark's newest and most-anticipated amenity: the community pool. Residents were excited to learn about the pool earlier this year. Now that construction has begun, the anticipation is full tilt. And fueling the anticipation is more than just the excitement of getting a community pool.
- [Banner Children’s Offers Bike Safety Tips](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/11/banner-childrens-offers-bike-safety-tips/) - Banner Children’s Offers Bike Safety Tips at Let's Ride! Eastmark The numbers are staggering. Every day, nearly 1,000 Arizona kids end up in emergency rooms with injuries resulting from bikes, scooters, rollerblades, and skateboards. Many of these injuries are preventable and nearly all of them would be less serious, if kids wore the proper safety
- [Get your bike road-ready at bike event](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/11/get-bike-road-ready-lets-ride-eastmark/) - Get Your Bike Road-Ready at Let’s Ride! Eastmark on Sunday, November 15 Fall has finally arrived in Arizona! The cooler temps make for perfect bicycling weather. All you need is a bit of a tune up. Some air in the tires, grease in the gears and maybe a new helmet and you will be ready
- [First residents graduate from community leadership program](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/11/first-class-eastmark-residents-graduate-community-leadership-program/) - In February of this year, 21 residents joined together on a journey to more deeply connect to one another and the greater community though Eastmark Leadership, a 10-month program designed to establish a strong foundation and tradition for resident leadership now and into the future. On Nov. 19, the class completed the program with a
- ['Tis the Season for Magic](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/12/tis-season-magic/) - Welcome to the December installment, and the last, of our year-long essay series that explores topics to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. In this month of holidays, Community Engagement Manager Kimberly Crowther Miller discovers how magic shows up in our lives not just during the holidays, but every day.
- [Ranked 7th in the Nation’s Top 10 Master-Planned Communities](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/01/eastmark-ranked-in-the-top-10-master-planned-communities-in-the-nation-for-2015/) - Eastmark Ranked in the Top 10 Master-Planned Communities in the Nation for 2015 The numbers are in! Eastmark closed out 2015 and ranked among the top 10 selling master-planned communities in the nation. Thanks to the hundreds of families who chose the Eastmark community this year, Eastmark made top 10 in the nation on two
- [Come for an afternoon of bike safety and BMX fun this Saturday!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/01/an-afternoon-of-bike-safety-and-bmx-fun-this-saturday/) - Your Are Invited: Eastmark Bike Safety and BMX Fun Jan 23 Banner Children’s and Valley Metro Offer Bike Safety Tips at Let’s Ride! Eastmark This Saturday 1/23 Great weather. New bikes. Let's Ride! Before you hit the road this season, come out to Eastmark to get fitted for helmets and learn the rules of the road with
- [Announcing Eastmark Leadership Class 2](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/02/announcing-eastmark-leadership-class-2/) - The Community Life Team and alumni of Eastmark Leadership Class 1 welcomed 20 residents to Class 2 on Feb. 18. Eastmark Leadership is an initiative launched in 2015 to provide residents a valuable opportunity to engage with one another and their community in an enriching way. The goal of the 10-month program is to establish a strong foundation and tradition
- [It's back. Eastmark AwesomeFest returns April 9! Join us for a free night of family fun!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/03/eastmark-awesomefest-returns-april-9-for-a-free-night-of-fun-for-families/) - Part circus, part festival, with a bit of old fashioned carnival, mixed with music, and some food equal 100% Awesome. For one night only, The Eastmark Great Park will transform into AwesomeFest. A feast for all of your senses, this unique, all-ages event includes roaming entertainers, circus acts, interactive games and arts, as well as
- [Tough Mudder returns April 30](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/03/tough-mudder-returns-april-30/) - Bigger. Badder. Better. Tough Mudder Arizona returns to Eastmark April 30 - May 1 with new 2016 obstacles! 10-12 miles of mud and obstacles built to test your mental grit, camaraderie and all-around physical fitness. A team-oriented challenge with no winner, no finisher medal, no clock to race against—just an ice cold beer and a few good
- [Eastmark AwesomeFest 2016 Set the Night Aglow!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/04/eastmark-awesomefest-2016-sets-night-aglow/) - April 9 was one special night at Eastmark. Dreams became experiences and imagination became real. The second annual Eastmark AwesomeFest was a spectacular night filled with glowing entertainment that celebrated [...]
- [Summer at The 'Mark](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/06/summer-at-the-mark/) - Schools out and long summer days are here, so the Community Life Team is turning up the fun factor in June and July at The ‘Mark. Check out what we’ve got planned. Activities kick off the week of June 6. [...]
- [Eastmark Ranked #1 in Arizona According to RCLCO](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/07/eastmark-ranked-1-arizona-according-rclco/) - Eastmark Ranked #11 in the Nation Among Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities; #1 in Arizona According to RCLCO [...]
- [July 4th: Happy Birthday, USA!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/07/happy-birthday-usa-eastmarks-celebration-freedom/) - It's not every day you get to celebrate a 240th birthday. And for a community that is just three years old, Eastmark residents turned out in a big way to commemorate our nation’s special day [...]
- [First Early Education Preschool coming in 2017!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/07/first-early-education-preschool-coming-2017/) - Eastmark’s education core will be growing again in the coming year. The Learning Experience, one of the nation’s fastest growing Academies for Early Education [...]
- [Andres Barraza/The Great Perk](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/09/topic-4-andres-barrazathe-great-perk/) - If you love coffee and you love supporting local businesses, be sure to plan a pit stop for java at The Great Perk during your Wednesday morning rush. [...]
- [Home Tour April 23-24, 10a-5p](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/04/eastmarks-home-tour-april-23-24/) - A lot of exciting things have happened at Eastmark since our last fall home tour: • Eastmark was ranked the #1 best-selling master-planned community in Arizona [...]
- [Eastmark Sells 1,000](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/03/eastmark-sells-1000/) - Our community hit another milestone this month. Eastmark sold its 1,000th home since opening in 2013. For those keeping track of the numbers, recall that in January, Eastmark ranked 7th among the top-selling masterplanned communities in the country in 2015 by two of the nation’s leading real estate reports.* And while the numbers are impressive,
- [Come out and Play Me, I’m Yours!](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/03/come-out-and-play-me-im-yours/) - Can you hear it? That’s the sound of music coming from The Eastmark’s Great Park. Play Me, I’m Yours! – an original art installation that’s part a larger City of Mesa program to engage people in the arts – will be part of Eastmark for the next six weeks. The British artist, Luke Jerram, originally
- [Eastmark AwesomeFest 2015 was Awesome!](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/eastmarkawesomefest/) - The Eastmark AwesomeFest has come and gone. And boy did it surpass our wildest expectations. More than 5,500 made it out to our inaugural celebration of all things awesome. Giant butterflies, owls and bats. Incredible musical and dance performances. Dozens of the valley’s best food trucks. Intriguing stilt walkers and pyrotechnics. Glowing bracelets and beach
- [Why 550+ families chose Eastmark in 2015](https://www.eastmark.com/2016/02/why-550-families-chose-eastmark-in-2015/) - See why so many families chose Eastmark in 2015. It's no wonder why Eastmark ranked among the top 10 selling master-planned communities in the nation — and #1 in Arizona! Be the first to get the latest updates, announcements and upcoming events, click here to sign up for emails.
- [Eastmark Realizes More Than 500 Dreams in 2015](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/11/eastmark-realizes-500-dreams-2015/) - 500 homes and counting were sold this year alone. That’s quite a major milestone for the Eastmark community! As if that wasn’t enough kudos, Eastmark is the best-selling master planned community in Arizona and ranked among the top 10 best-selling master planned communities in the nation. There’s no denying that Eastmark is doing something right.
- [Shea Homes Coming Soon to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/10/shea-homes-coming-soon-eastmark/) - Shea Homes Arizona broke ground on model homes in Mesa at Eastmark in late September. With the addition of Shea Homes, homebuyers that want to live in our connected and innovative community can now choose between ten quality home builders at Eastmark. Ambition at Theorem Place by Shea Homes, will open to the public in
- [Eastmark’s Home Tour Oct 2-4 begins with free concert](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/09/eastmarks-home-tour-oct-2-4-begins-free-concert/) - Come for the tour and stay for the fun! Come see what’s new at Eastmark. Visit more than 50 homes on tour. Beautiful Quick-Move-In Homes and Models by Eastmark’s 9 home builders. Learn more about our new gated community Innovation Park by Meritage and see new neighborhoods in phase two. Homes range in size from
- [Eastmark Ranked #8 in the Nation in Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/07/eastmark-ranked-8-nation-top-selling-master-planned-communities/) - In a report released by real estate advisory group RCLCO on July 7th, 2015, Eastmark was ranked among the top 20 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation during the first half of 2015. In fact, Eastmark was ranked within the top 10 at #8. Eastmark opened just 25 months ago - June 1 marked the
- [Fourth of July Celebrations near Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/06/fourth-of-july/) - Independence Day celebrations date back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence and two days later its delegates declared sovereignty from Great Britain and adopted the Declaration of Independence. On that day a new tradition was born. July 4th is celebrated as
- [Happy 2-Year Anniversary Eastmark!](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/06/eastmark-2-year-anniversary/) - Time flies when you’re building a great community! Can you believe it? Eastmark celebrated its grand opening 2 years ago. That’s right, June 1, 2015 marked Eastmark’s 2-year anniversary. In the past year, we’ve more than doubled the amount of homes built and sold, residents welcomed, events held, and parks crafted. We took our community
- [Eastmark Parks - Endless Opportunities for Fun](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/06/eastmark-parks-endless-opportunities-fun/) - Fact: There are more than 25 parks within the Eastmark community. That’s a lot of outdoor play space for one community. Each park is unique in its own way. They offer play structures and swings, patios, ramadas, fire pits, outdoor seating and lighting, and plenty of green grass. Eastmark residents like to go outside and
- [Highest quality school options at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/05/highest-quality-school-options-at-eastmark/) - Education is at the heart of building every DMB community. The Eastmark community is no exception. Two top ranked public charter schools selected Eastmark for their campuses. These schools are flourishing in every way. Gateway Polytechnic Academy Opens This Fall – Open Houses This Week at Eastmark This fall, the Queen Creek School District will
- [Learn about FIT4MOM with Owner/Instructor Jamie Breaux](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/06/learn-fit4mom-ownerinstructor-jamie-breaux/) - Eastmark is home to the FIT4MOM: Queen Creek/San Tan Valley. I sat down with Jamie Breaux, owner and instructor to learn more. Jamie has held FIT4MOM programs at Eastmark for one year. How did you get started with FIT4MOM? JB: I was a new mom to my first born and struggled with getting out of
- [Eastmark aims to collect 5,000 water bottles for city’s annual hydration campaign](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/06/eastmark-aims-collect-5000-water-bottles-citys-annual-hydration-campaign/) - It's summer, which means three-digit temperatures are here to stay. In support of Mesa's 9th Annual Hydration Donation Campaign, Eastmark has pledged to collect 5,000 water bottles for the homeless and unsheltered in our community who are most at risk of dehydration. The city-wide campaign aims to collect 400,000 donations. Water bottles are distributed through
- [Apple’s growing operations at Eastmark could help grow region](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/05/apple-grows-plans-larger-workforce-operations-eastmark/) - Mesa Mayor John Giles recently visited with Apple’s executive team in Cupertino, California to continue to solidify the City’s relationship with the global technology leader. Since taking over the facility at Eastmark, Apple has invested millions of dollars to build their global command center. The company also plans to relocate some executives and to hire
- [Record sales in 2015 | Phase 2 coming to the market](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/05/record-sales-2015-phase-2-coming-market/) - 2015 has already been a tremendous year for Eastmark! More and more people want to be part of our unique community. The proof is in the record number of home sales we’ve seen – and we aren’t even halfway through the year. Currently, Eastmark’s phase one residential is 60% sold, making room for new housing
- [Honoring their sacrifice - creating a new patriotic tradition for Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/05/creating-a-new-patriotic-tradition-for-eastmark/) - The Hunter family is an Original. Counted among the first 100 families to move into Eastmark and to lay foundation for our community. When Jackie and Wes started their home search in the East Valley, they were looking for more than just a home. They were looking for a community. And not just any community.
- [Awesome Home Tour on May 2nd](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/awesome-home-tour-may-2nd/) - Awesome continues, join us for the Awesome Home Tour May 2 Did you miss AwesomeFest or not get enough? No worries, we've got you covered! You can still experience Awesome at our Awesome Home Tour. Come see what’s new at Eastmark on Saturday, May 2nd. For one day only, from 10am-5pm, tour over 30 beautiful Quick-Move-In
- [Making Stuff is Awesome](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/making-stuff-awesome/) - Remember when you were a kid and you could spend hours playing in the mud making tunnels, rivers, and an entire city out of sand? Or using your Easy Bake Oven to whip up a miniature cake you could actually eat? In the 21st century, the culture of making stuff has gone high tech and
- [Eastmark Conquered the Tough Mudder](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/eastmark-conquered-tough-mudder/) - Are you tough enough? That’s the question I kept asking myself. Especially when I heard the news that Tough Mudder was changing up most of their obstacles in 2015. Translation: Tough Mudder is going to be even tougher this year. I know, hard to imagine. Now, I’m a Mudder veteran. I was part of last
- [BikeLife Cities Recognizes Eastmark’s Let’s Ride Program](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/bikelife-cities-recognizes-eastmarks-lets-ride-program/) - You can almost hear the refrain of Queen’s I Want to Ride My Bicycle on the streets of Eastmark. Residents, new friends, are joining up on the streets to head into the Great Park on their shiny new Eastmark bicycles. A community designed for riding and walking to parks, schools and the community centre, Eastmark’s
- [22 Awesome Things #22: The Eastmark AwesomeFest](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/22-awesome-things-22-eastmark-awesomefest/) - So how exactly do we wrap-up our 22 Awesome Things to Celebrate at Eastmark countdown? We throw a party of course. Welcome to the first annual Eastmark AwesomeFest, a celebration of all things awesome! AwesomeFest reflects the spirit of Eastmark. This signature event will delight Eastmark residents and fans alike with unique, one-of-a-kind experiences. A feast for
- [22 Awesome Things #21: Unique Experiences](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/22-awesome-things-21-unique-experiences/) - Unique experiences are awesome. No gift compares to the memories created from enjoying a special, one-of-a-kind experience with your family or friends. Go ahead. Think back on the special gifts you’ve received over the years. We bet those that rise to the top of your memory list are those gifts of experiences. You know the
- [22 Awesome Things #20: Animals](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/04/22-awesome-things-20-animals/) - I moved into Eastmark a few months ago with my human family. So far, the place is great. I like the lush green grass and trees in the parks. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. I mean their mascot is a dog. Can you believe it, a D-O-G. A little white one named
- [22 Awesome Things #19: Food](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/22-awesome-things-19-food/) - Have you ever caught yourself at lunch with friends, chatting about what you’re having for dinner that night? At Eastmark, we know that sometimes there is nothing better than sitting down with family or friends to enjoy a delicious, savory meal. Studies have shown that food can contribute to happiness – eating can actually make
- [Eastmark Welcomes over 100 New Homebuyers Thus Far in 2015](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/100-homes-10-weeks/) - Our nine Eastmark Builders report over 100 new home contracts were written within the first 10 weeks of the year, making February 2015 the second best-selling month in Eastmark’s history! With over 450 homes completed or under construction, and over 1000 residents, Eastmark is quickly becoming one of the best-selling communities in the East Valley.
- [22 Awesome Things #18: Spring](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/22-awesome-things-18-spring/) - Awesome is a fresh start. An opportunity to renew ourselves. Our health. Our spirit. Or whatever is most important to you. Springtime: A road to renewal. March 20th marks the first day of spring. The air is sweet, the trees are budding, the wildflowers are blooming and the drizzle of rain is washing away the
- [22 Awesome Things #15: Laughing so hard nothing comes out](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/22-awesome-things-15-laughing-hard-nothing-comes/) - You know the moment. It’s one of the purest moments of joy in life. It’s that moment when you hear a child giggle so hard that nothing comes out. If you were the one that made that child laugh, it feels spectacular. Even better if you are laughing with them. It’s a moment that feels
- [22 Awesome Things #17: Getting Dirty Every Once in a While](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/22-awesome-things-17-getting-dirty-at-tough-mudder/) - You know you remember it. The joy that getting dirty brought you as a child. There were no cares or concerns about the consequences. Just innocent fun to splash and splatter, play and get dirty. Luckily for us adults, we can relive our childhood thrill of getting down and dirty at Tough Mudder. What exactly
- [Enjoy the Ride! | Video](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/enjoy-ride-video/) - On January 31, 2015, over 200 Eastmark Originals received custom Eastmark beach cruisers. These were specially designed by Jim Decker, a local bike enthusiast and owner of Soul Beach Cruisers. Jim is a big believer in the power of community and promoting healthy environments. The Eastmark Cruiser Culture movement is helping neighbors meet neighbors, children
- [22 Awesome Things #16: Music](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/22-awesome-things-16-music/) - Music, at its essence is what gives us memories. And the longer a song existed in our lives the more memories we have of it. -Stevie Wonder This morning, standing in line at the local coffee shop, I hear it. It’s one of my favorites. The instrumental intro followed by the opening lyrics: “They say
- [First Fridays: We have music and food, you bring family and friends](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/first-fridays-music-food-bring-family-friends/) - What could make for a more perfect start to the weekend than music, food, family, and friends? March 6 marks the return of the First Friday Concert Series at The Eastmark Great Park® pairing live music and flavorful local eats for an evening of free entertainment under the stars. All you have to do is
- [Former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith shares his perspective on leadership at inaugural Eastmark Leadership class](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/03/former-mesa-mayor-scott-smith-shares-perspective-leadership-inaugural-eastmark-leadership-class/) - "Leadership is about vision. The ability to not just see a garden, but the ability to touch and taste the tomato." This was part of the inspirational message that former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith delivered to the 24 members of Eastmark Leadership’s inaugural class on Feb. 19. In addition to vision, Mayor Smith shared other
- [Meet the Self Family | Video](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/meet-selfs/) - Their life revolves around family. So does their community. After having two kids of their own, Shane and Kristen Self adopted four more. All of their adopted children were from the same family, so the kids could grow up together. Watch their unique and inspiring story and see why they chose to live at Eastmark.
- [22 Awesome Things #14: The Orange Monster](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/22-awesome-things-14-orange-monster/) - What’s large and twisted and orange all over? Only the most awesomely fun play structure ever created: The Orange Monster. Not your typical play structure, The Orange Monster is approximately ¾ acres – almost as long as a football field - with yard-upon-yard of bright orange steel piping, covered with braided rope netting. As if
- [Welcome William Ryan Homes to Eastmark’s newest phase ](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/william-ryan-homes/) - Eastmark welcomes William Ryan Homes as our communities’ first homebuilder to debut in Eastmark’s phase two residential neighborhood just north of the established neighborhoods at Ray and Eastmark Parkway. Just completed in December 2014, Concorde Place at Eastmark features numerous home models, floorplans, elevations and options for consideration, as well as two spacious, beautifully decorated models,
- [The Wicked West CrossFit Challenge was a big hit!](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/11/the-wicked-west-crossfit-challenge-was-a-big-hit/) - We had a great time this month hosting the Wicked West Challenge at the Eastmark Great Park™! This event brings the local CrossFit community together in an endurance competition that pushes athletes to their limits in a Garage Games challenge. Check out the video that does an excellent job of capturing the energy of the
- [spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/03/spark-mesas-festival-of-creativity/) - Spring break brings families an opportunity to explore their own community and reconnect with friends, old and new. This past week the Mesa Arts Center was transformed into the spark! Festival of Creativity where families and children of all ages could explore arts and culture programming through music, puppetry, sculpture and more. Eastmark, the newest
- [The Party at the Pavilion – a Party to Remember at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/05/party-pavilion-party-remember-eastmark/) - Making Memories at Eastmark’s Party at the Pavilion Kids on bikes rode up from the neighborhoods right at 11am. The inflatable slide and face painters were ready for these Eastmark partiers and the first chorus from Sequoia Elementary played the opening notes of their songs. Dueling keyboards played by students set the perfect backdrop for
- [Tough Mudder - One Mudder's Story](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/04/tough-mudder-one-mudders-story/) - This recap of the Tough Mudder event was written by one of Eastmark’s Tough Mudders: Sure, There are 10 tons of mud to slog through, one million walls to get over, cliffs to jump from and of course, 10 thousand volts of electricity to be shocked by. It is also one of the best opportunities
- [Happy Holidays from Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/12/happy-holidays-eastmark/) - Here at Eastmark, we like to celebrate magical moments every day. From private resident parties to public events, there’s always something special taking place. If you ask us, the holidays are an even more magical time of year. Watch and see for yourself! May the magic of the holiday season be yours. Wishing you magical
- [Something awesome is coming to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/01/something-awesome-coming-eastmark/) - On April 18, 2015, you will want to bring your friends and family to a one night only event at Eastmark. If you haven't signed up yet for Eastmark's email newsletter, do so now to get upcoming information about the event and the community. More information to come!
- [What is the mark of a life well lived? | Video](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/mark-life-well-lived/) - What is the mark of a life well lived? Eastmark is more than just a place to live. It's a place our residents are proud to call home. Check out our latest video and see what makes this mixed-use community in Mesa, Arizona so special. It’s a connected community that is ever-evolving and ever-improving. Watch
- [22 Awesome Things #13: Love](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/22-awesome-things-13-love/) - Valentine's Day is just a few days away and that’s gotten us thinking a lot about love. While the February 14 tradition celebrates romantic love, at Eastmark we’re all about love for our community. Maybe it’s the neighborhood parks, white blossoms on the Bradford pear trees, or taking a spin on our Eastmark Original Cruiser
- [22 Awesome Things #12: Take a walk. Even better – take a walk with a friend.](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/22-awesome-things-12-take-a-walk/) - “Walk it off.” “Take a hike.” There’s a great deal of evidence supporting this wise counsel to turn a bad or stressful day around. Walking is good for your physical health – it’s great for your mental health as well. A study published in the journal Ecopsychology analyzed the impact of group nature walks on
- [Happy Anniversary Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/06/happy-anniversary-eastmark/) - Happy 1st Anniversary Eastmark! Last June 1st, over 5,000 people came out to Eastmark’s Grand Opening. In celebration of Eastmark’s first year, we’d like to commemorate by demonstrating all the achievements that have taken place over the year. There’s a lot that has happened since June 1, 2013 and a lot to celebrate – a
- [Apple Makes $2 Billion Investment in Arizona at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/02/apple-make-2-billion-investment-in-arizona-at-eastmark/) - This past week, Arizona won the economic development Super Bowl. A month of exciting events around the Valley culminated in a huge announcement that one of the world’s most innovative companies would be investing in Arizona. Arizona’s Governor Doug Ducey stood with state and local leaders to make the announcement that Apple will expand its
- [22 Awesome Things #11: Hitting All Green Lights ](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/01/22-awesome-things-11-hitting-green-lights/) - You know the feeling. You’re about to be late for work, so every precious second counts. You start your car, back out of the driveway and know that only a series of 12 stop lights lie between you and your final destination. On a bad day, three of those large intersection lights can eat up
- [22 Awesome Things #10: A Cruiser Culture](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/01/22-awesome-things-10-cruiser-culture/) - I was six years old when I learned to ride a bike. On a Sunday afternoon on the long sloping hill of my grandmother’s backyard, I straddled a rickety bicycle twice my size. My Daddy (yes, that’s what I called him) steadied me and gave a swift shove and away I went – wheels wobbling,
- [22 Awesome Things #9: Lifelong Learning](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/01/22-awesome-things-9-lifelong-learning/) - Henry Ford once said, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty." At Eastmark, we think of ourselves as young and hip no matter our age and we value life-long learning. In fact, our community is designed for those with a curiosity and passion for knowledge. Within and around Eastmark, more than
- [22 Awesome Things #8: New Year’s Resolutions](https://www.eastmark.com/2015/01/22-awesome-things-new-years-resolutions/) - New Year, new you! At Eastmark, we value health and connection. If you ask us, there is no better time for committing to your plan for a happy and healthy 2015 than the start of a new year. A story in health.com compiled a list of the 10 healthiest New Year’s Resolutions. It’s a great
- [Introducing: 22 Awesome Things to Celebrate at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/11/introducing-22-awesome-things-celebrate-eastmark/) - “Awesome” is a word we use a lot around Eastmark. A lot of us will say it when referring to the “big things” in our lives – the excitement of a major business opportunity that suddenly cropped up, the anticipation of moving into a brand new house, or the joy of celebrating a milestone wedding
- [22 Awesome Things #2: Holiday Traditions & Thanksgiving](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/11/thanksgiving-holiday-traditions/) - It's here! Thanksgiving kicks-off the happiest time of the year, otherwise known as "The Holidays." What makes this time of year so awesome? In a word, tradition. As families, communities, and a nation as a whole, we celebrate many traditions throughout the year. But come November and December, something just makes this time of year
- [22 Awesome Things #3: Arizona Sunsets](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/12/arizonasunsets/) - Arizona sunsets are spectacular. We’re talking magnificent filled skies. The kind that take your breath away. Vivid hues of blues, pinks and purples with hints of yellows and oranges. The colors look surreal. Almost as if they’d been painted around the desert mountain landscapes. Whether you’re dining out on a restaurant patio at dusk, relaxing
- [22 Awesome Things #4: Holiday Travel](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/12/awesome-is-holiday-travel/) - If you ask us, nothing is more thrilling than picking a destination, packing your bags, and jumping on a jet for adventures unknown. And if business travel is your gig, nothing is more important than the ability to conveniently fly in and out for business meetings. For Eastmark residents, the excitement and ease of travel
- [22 Awesome Things #5: Coffee](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/12/22-awesome-things-5-coffee/) - We believe that one of life’s simple – and greatest - pleasures is coffee. If you ask us, there’s nothing like waking up in the morning to the inviting aroma brewing from your kitchen or that first smell of the fresh roasted cup from your favorite café. For coffee aficionados, it’s impossible to get by
- [22 Awesome Things #6: Holiday Movies](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/12/22-awesome-things-6-holiday-movies/) - Tis the season for creating traditions! One of our favorite holiday traditions is watching movies. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by watching holiday movies with your loved ones? All the classics that are on television this time of year. It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story,
- [22 Awesome Things #7: Baking with family](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/12/22-awesome-things-7-baking-family/) - Awesome is baking the classic, most iconic American cookie ever - the chocolate chip cookie! Baking chocolate chip cookies reminds us of memories created when baking with the family. The holiday season is the perfect time for families to get together and bake, many times it can be a multigenerational experience. Something magical happens. Memories
- [Let's Ride, Eastmark!](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/11/lets-ride-eastmark/) - Eastmark® is designed to be enjoyed outside. After all, that's where you'll experience tree-lined paths, wide-open views of the Superstition Mountains, plenty of parks, and your neighbors. What better way to get around the neighborhood than on a bicycle? Save the car for getting to other parts of town. Use your Eastmark Original cruiser to
- [Orange Monster opens to the public at The Eastmark Great Park](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/11/orange-monster-opens-to-the-public/) - Cooler days and nights means more time in the parks at Eastmark. Just in time for fall fun, Eastmark has opened another four acres of The Eastmark Great Park and recently debuted the Orange Monster. Months ago, Eastmark’s development team hosted a focus group with kids to learn what they wanted most in a community
- [‘Farm to Fork’ discussion explored locally-sourced trend ](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/11/farm-to-fork-discussion/) - In celebration of the harvest season, the Eastmark Community Life Team recently hosted "Farm to Fork," an installment of our Orange Sofa Salon Series, on September 19th. This engaging event brought together local culinary purveyors, recycling experts and Eastmark residents to enjoy locally grown and prepared food, wine and beer, and discuss the growing interest
- [Eastmark Originals ‘make a difference’ in nearby Mesa neighborhood](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/11/eastmark-originals-make-difference-nearby-mesa-neighborhood/) - On Oct. 25, a group of Eastmark residents joined 1,600 other Mesa volunteers in National Make a Difference Day coordinated through the city of Mesa. The volunteers helped complete more than 50 neighborhood beautification and cleanup projects across town. Eastmark residents helped by assembling and distributing 284 resource bags containing useful information about city-related programs
- [Find your Zen with triangles, half-moons, and dolphins ](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/10/find-zen-triangles-half-moons-dolphins/) - Find your Zen with triangles, half-moons, and dolphins Eastmark's Yoga in the Park instructor shares her favorite poses If your week consists of sitting in front of a computer at a desk, or keeping up with energetic children (or both!), then you need to make time for Eastmark's fall Yoga in the Park series
- [Dina Preston Band to close out fall First Friday Concert Series on Nov. 7](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/10/dina-preston-band-close-fall-first-friday-concert-series-nov-7/) - Make plans now to enjoy the last First Friday Concert of the season on Nov. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Event Pavilion at The Eastmark Great Park™. Bring blankets, low-back chairs, picnic baskets, and anything else you need for a fun, family-friendly evening under the Arizona sky. Dina Preston Band will close
- [’Come together’ for a concert in The Eastmark Great Park on Oct. 3](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/09/come-together-concert-eastmark-great-park-oct-3/) - Celebrate the arrival of fall with the second of the three-part First Friday Concert Series on Oct. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the event pavilion at The Eastmark Great Park™. Bring blankets, low-back chairs, picnic baskets, and anything else you need for a fun, family-friendly evening under the Arizona sky. This month's band
- [Eastmark to Host Fall Home Showcase with Community Fun for All](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/09/eastmark-host-fall-home-showcase-community-fun/) - Less than 100 days until the holidays are here and now is the time for families who are looking for a new house to find that perfect new home! For one Saturday afternoon, Eastmark and its seven builders will showcase nearly 30 quick move-in homes that are nearing completion along with 20 beautifully decorated model
- [First Friday Concerts at Eastmark are a little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/09/first-friday-concerts-eastmark-little-bit-country-little-bit-rock-n-roll/) - When the sun begins to set before 7 p.m. and evening temperatures fall comfortably into the 80s and 70s, it can only mean one thing in the Valley of the Sun: it's once again time to enjoy the outdoors. Celebrate the onset of fall with the return of the First Friday Concert Series on Sept.
- [Eastmark’s landscape design has historic roots (Part 1)](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/08/eastmarks-landscape-design-historic-roots-part-1/) - By Scott Rowan, Landscape & Facility Operations Manager When DMB sets out to create great places, the design of open space and landscape is given as much consideration as buildings and homes. So much of what makes a DMB community unique is the intentional focus on connecting neighbors to one another through the use of
- [Eastmark’s Landscape Design has Historic Roots (Part 2)](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/09/eastmarks-landscape-design-historic-roots-part-2/) - Part two of our series focusing on Eastmark’s landscape design. By Scott Rowan, Landscape & Facility Operations Manager In part one of our Landscape Design series, we learned about some of the ways DMB is creating great places by placing as much focus on landscape design as it does on community building. To pay tribute
- [Eastmark Welcomes Pathfinder Academy](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/01/eastmark-welcomes-pathfinder-academy/) - Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark will be the second charter school to open at Eastmark. Classes in the elementary school will begin in August 2014. The new tuition-free school will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) principles and is designed like a children’s museum where learning resources are interactive and demonstrations will be built
- [First Friday Concert Series at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/04/first-friday-concert-series-eastmark/) - On Friday, April 4 the lawn at The ‘Mark Visitor and Community Center at Eastmark was littered with picnic blankets, lawn chairs, coolers and kids. Residents gathered for the first in a series of free Friday evening concerts. Headlining the event was local top forties band Chuck E Baby and the All Stars. Chuck E
- [East Valley parks and recreation programs are your partners for fun this fall](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/09/parks_and_recreation_programs/) - Now that kids are back in school, you might be wondering what after school and weekend activities are available for your family this fall. Eastmark is surrounded by a number of East Valley communities with robust parks and rec programs for the entire family. Whether you and your children are interested in arts and crafts,
- [Get incredible home upgrades, appliance discounts – and more! ](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/08/get-incredible-home-upgrades-appliance-discounts/) - For a limited time, Eastmark® home builders are currently offering a variety of attractive incentives that make buying a new home now more attractive than ever. The homes at Eastmark’s first phase represent beautiful floor plans and finishes by some of the country’s most renowned home builders – Maracay, Mattamy, Meritage, Ryland, Standard Pacific, Taylor
- [GCU Updates East Valley Campus Timeline](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/08/gcu-updates-east-valley-campus-timeline/) - Grand Canyon University (GCU) is planning a major expansion of their existing Phoenix campus. GCU recently announced that they will be putting their plans for an East Valley campus on hold until 2016 as they conduct a major shift in the programs they will offer at their East Valley campus. They are planning to focus
- [Press Release: Grand Canyon University Selects Eastmark in Mesa for Second Campus ](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/07/grand-canyon-university-selects-eastmark-in-mesa-for-second-campus/) - GCU Plans 100+-Acre Campus in the Heart of the Gateway Area (Phoenix, Arizona) – July 30, 2013 – Grand Canyon University has selected DMB’s newest community, Eastmark in Mesa for its new East Valley location. GCU will have the right to purchase 100 acres at Eastmark to develop its second university campus, with an option
- [Eastmark is Evolving ](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/07/eastmark-evolving/) - A great timeline came out recently on azcentral.com that tracks Eastmark’s milestones when we began creating this ‘city within a city.’ The timeline begins in 2006 and include markers for all major milestones, including: - Eastmark engaging neighbors in open houses and brainstorming for the new community - Recycling and remediation efforts in 2010 on
- [Woodside Homes’ reputation for quality is backed by decades of experience](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/07/woodside-homes-reputation-quality-backed-decades-experience/) - Eastmark is proud to have two Woodside Homes neighborhoods under construction in our community. For nearly 40 years, Woodside Homes has been perfecting the home building and buying experience. Their commitment to quality construction, sustainability, and design makes them one of the top 30 homebuilders in America. Here is just a few of the ways
- [June First Friday Concert at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/06/june-first-friday-concert-eastmark/) - Eastmark held its June First Friday Concert at the Event Pavilion, located in The Eastmark Great Park™. On June 6, the 80s tribute band Jake Ryan played popular new wave and pop songs by Duran Duran, the Go Go's, Depeche Mode, Madonna and more. Concert-goers were urged to wear their favorite 80s attire. Several attendees
- [Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark | Upcoming Summer Events. ](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/06/sequoia-pathfinder-academy-eastmark-upcoming-summer-events/) - Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark opens its doors for the first time in just a few weeks! Construction is nearly complete on the STEM focused school, which will also offer courses in art and music. Everything about the school promotes the fun of learning including the design and layout of the rooms and hallways. Throughout
- [Apple’s Deal at Eastmark Honored as Top Deal by Site Selection and Business Facilities Magazines](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/06/apples-deal-eastmark-honored-top-deal-site-selection-business-facilities-magazines/) - DMB and the Eastmark team were honored to be a part of the team that brought Apple’s newest US operations to Arizona. This investment in Mesa at Eastmark has now been recognized by the two of the nation’s leading site selection magazines as one of the top economic development and land deals this year in
- [Eastmark Begins Commercial Planning and Selects PCA as Exclusive Listing Broker](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/12/eastmark-begins-commercial-planning-and-selects-pca-as-exclusive-listing-broker/) - DMB Commercial is pleased to announce that they have selected Phoenix Commercial Advisors (PCA) as the exclusive listing broker for its first phase of commercial development at Eastmark. The first commercial district is currently being planned at the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ray Roads to provide retail, services, amenities, and office spaces. A key
- [Active Adult Construction for Encore Begins at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/05/active-adult-construction-for-encore-begins-at-eastmark/) - The first shovels went into the ground in April to begin the construction of another new phase of Eastmark. Leaders from AV Homes, DMB and Eastmark celebrated the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony for Encore at Eastmark. AV Homes, a national builder, will be opening their newest 55-Plus community in the Mesa community in 2015. Encore
- [The Orange Sofa Salon Series at Eastmark brings Community Together](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/05/orange-sofa-salon-series-eastmark-brings-community-together/) - On Thursday, April 24, over 50 Eastmark Originals gathered on the lawn at The ‘Mark for the first of the Orange Sofa Salon Series: Built to Last -- what makes great communities. During this intimate gathering residents heard from genuine leaders in community building who shared their insights on creating great places. From the importance
- [The Eastmark Originals celebrated their first Holiday Party](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/12/the-eastmark-originals-celebrated-their-first-holiday-party-on-december-14th/) - The Eastmark Holiday Party was a truly wonderful event! On Saturday, December 14th, more than 130 of the Eastmark Originals (Eastmark’s first residents) gathered to celebrate the holiday season. Residents joined in decorating the community tree, enjoyed a tree lighting, and enjoyed festive entertainment by the BASIS Mesa Choir and the BASIS Mesa 5th Grade
- [Eastmark to Host “Party at the Pavilion” on May 3rd](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/04/eastmark-host-party-pavilion-saturday-may-3rd-celebrate-opening-event-pavilion/) - For months, the new event pavilion has been rising out of the ground in The Eastmark Great Park™. Saturday, May 3rd, Eastmark will debut the newest music destination with an all-day “Party at the Pavilion.” Throughout the morning local schools will perform on stage beginning at 11 am. In the afternoon and evening, four of
- [Eastmark to be Arizona Home of Tough Mudder for the Next Five Years](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/09/eastmark-to-be-arizona-home-of-tough-mudder-for-the-next-five-years/) - Event Brings Thousands to East Valley to Compete MESA, Arizona/September 15, 2012 / --Eastmark, DMB Associates’ newest community, today announced a five-year partnership with the endurance race series, Tough Mudder. The 12-mile endurance challenge is the ultimate test of strength, grit, stamina and camaraderie. “Eastmark is the perfect location for Tough Mudder and we are
- [DMB’s Eastmark Welcomes Nationally Renowned BASIS in 2013](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/02/dmbs-eastmark-welcomes-nationally-renowned-basis-in-2013/) - Securing another major milestone for DMB Associates’ Eastmark community, BASIS, Arizona’s nationally renowned charter school, will open their BASIS Mesa at Eastmark campus in August 2013. DMB is committed to building communities where learning is a way of life. We’re delighted to bring this charter school option to future Eastmark residents in the early phase
- [Apple is coming to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/11/apple-is-coming-to-eastmark/) - Great news for Mesa and the entire East Valley! Apple announced yesterday that it is coming to Mesa to create a manufacturing facility that will create about 2,000 jobs. Located at the former First Solar Inc. factory at Eastmark, the company plans to make high-tech glass for Apple products. More than a year ago, DMB
- [Eastmark’s First “Originals” Move In to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/09/eastmarks-first-originals-move-in-to-eastmark/) - Welcome to the Tuckers - Eastmark’s first Originals! This week we are celebrating one of the most exciting milestones in a new community – our first residents. DMB’s communities thrive because of our residents and our unique approach to Community Life. We have a spectacular physical foundation here at Eastmark and today we celebrate the
- [Eastmark’s Grand Opening Was Grand!](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/06/eastmarks-grand-opening-was-grand/) - How does one plan a party for 5,000 of their closest friends and neighbors? Our goal was simple: Give families a true sense of what it’s like to live in a DMB community. More than a year of planning paid off this past Saturday as DMB’s Eastmark team welcomed more than 5,000 people to our
- [Grand Canyon University to Open Second Campus at Eastmark in Mesa](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/07/gcu-opens-campus-eastmark/) - In order to meet the growing demand for private secondary education in the East Valley, Grand Canyon University (GCU) chose DMB’s Eastmark to home its brand new East Valley campus. The incorporation of the GCU campus at Eastmark is an exciting opportunity to create a dynamic place that brings together residents, businesses, students, faculty and staff.
- [Tough Mudder returns to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/02/tough-mudder-returns-to-eastmark/) - Are you tough enough? You see the Tough Mudder shirts all over the Valley. Competitors wear them proudly and for good reason. They pushed themselves to the very limits by walking through fire, jumping in ice and running through electrical wires at Eastmark. Now it’s your chance to earn a Tough Mudder shirt. On April
- [MAC’s spark! Festival Comes to Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/02/macs-spark-festival-comes-to-eastmark/) - Spark! at The 'Mark On Tuesday, March 18th, The Eastmark Great Park will be transformed into a mini-spark! Festival. This special event is a small preview of the Mesa Arts Center’s annual spark! Festival of Creativity. Spark! at The ‘Mark will feature interactive fun exhibits for kids of all ages, food trucks and music from
- [State Route 24 Celebration](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/04/state-route-24-celebration/) - The preopening celebration of State Route 24 (the Gateway Freeway) was an exciting day for all of the East Valley as we look toward the development and expansion of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and into future as Superstition Vistas develops. State Route 24 will provide an easier route for commuters traveling from Pinal County, Tucson
- [Swing into Spring Training at the new Cubs Stadium](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/03/swing-into-spring-training-at-the-new-cubs-stadium/) - There are few traditions as dear to the Valley as Spring Training. Players and catchers report to Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix and other cities around the Valley and for a month our community gets to experience the baseball in its most exciting form. This year, we are celebrating with all of the region the Opening Day
- [Eastmark Open House](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/03/eastmark-open-house/) - Mark your calendar! On Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd, Eastmark is opening its doors to show off 20 beautiful model homes by a variety of great builders. This community open house event takes place this weekend, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are currently 20 beautiful model homes by a variety of
- [Aviation Day was a Huge Success!](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/03/aviation-day-was-a-big-success/) - Thousands of families arrived at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on Saturday without luggage or a travel plan. Instead they brought canned food donations for the United Food Bank and enjoyed the Gateway Aviation Day, celebrating the airport and the surrounding community. This free family event brought together generations to enjoy civilian aircraft, aviation exhibits and
- [Apple Deal Wins Economic Development Deal of the Year](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/02/apple-deal-wins-economic-development-deal-of-the-year/) - Earning the Gold Award for Economic Development Deal of the Year from Business Facilities Magazine was a great honor in many ways for Mesa, for Arizona and for Eastmark. This national award recognized the Arizona partners - including GPEC, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Salt River Project, DMB, Maricopa County and the City of Mesa -
- [Just 2 more weeks to join us for Yoga in the Park at Eastmark!](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/10/just-2-more-weeks-to-join-us-for-yoga-in-the-park-at-eastmark/) - Yoga in the Park at Eastmark is still going strong! Now that the weather is starting to cool down, there is no better way to spend a Saturday morning than by joining Paige Yeaton for an invigorating yoga session in the Eastmark Great Park. Classes are running for three more weeks – through November 2nd
- [Eastmark Open House Nov. 2nd & 3rd – Tour 20 Model Homes! ](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/10/eastmark-open-house-nov-2nd-3rd-tour-20-model-homes/) - Next weekend, realtors and homebuyers are invited to Mesa’s newest community to tour 20 model homes from seven fine builders with over 50 floor plans. With so many unique floor plans, there is sure to be one to suit any lifestyle. More than 100 new homes are currently under construction, including more than 30 quick
- [Eastmark Open House on November 23rd and 24th](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/11/eastmark-open-house-on-november-23rd-and-24th/) - On November 23rd and 24th, Eastmark, a new community in Mesa, is opening its doors to show off 20 model homes from seven builders. There are more than 50 floor plans available and homes at Eastmark are selling fast. With so many unique floor plans, there is sure to be one to suit any lifestyle.
- [Figueroa Green Dedication](https://www.eastmark.com/2014/01/figueroa-green-dedication-2/) - Figueroa Green, an Eastmark neighborhood park located near Signal Butte and Ray, was dedicated Saturday, January 11, 2014 in the memory of a Phoenix Police Officer Shane Cory Figueroa, who was killed in the line of duty Oct. 25, 2008. More than 100 family, friends and fellow officers from Phoenix and Mesa came out for
- [AV Homes and JEN Partners Acquire 527 Acres at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/11/av-homes-and-jen-partners-acquire-527-acres-at-eastmark/) - Land to be Developed as Active Adult and Executive Club Communities Scottsdale, AZ (Nov. 27, 2012) – Scottsdale-based AV Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVHI) and JEN Partners, LLC, a New York City-based residential investment company, through a newly formed entity, acquired 527-acres at Eastmark, DMB Associates’ newest large-scale integrated community in Mesa. AV Homes’ investment was $18.6
- [DMB pursues Mesa subdivision project 800 homes planned for former General Motors Desert Proving Grounds](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/dmb-pursues-mesa-subdivision-project-800-homes-planned-for-former-general-motors-desert-proving-grounds/) - Article by The Arizona Republic “Primed by optimism over the region's future, DMB Associates is aggressively pursuing its development of the former General Motors Desert Proving Ground in Mesa. DMB, based in Scottsdale, said it would break ground early next year on about 800 homes in nine subdivisions adjoining the first phase of a mile-long
- [Gov. Brewer: Future of East Valley bright](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/gov-brewer-future-of-east-valley-bright/) - Article by Gary Nelson “DMB, which owns 5 square miles of the old GM site, announced this week it is renaming its development Eastmark. The company rolled out a new website for the project with the slogan “The future heart and hub of the East Valley.” Company officials said they plan to announce a lineup
- [Job creation, education among governor's priorities moving forward](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/job-creation-education-among-governors-priorities-moving-forward/) - Article by Jim Ripley “While she (Gov. Jan Brewer) did not focus her address on East Valley issues, she praised plans for developing the former General Motors Proving Grounds in East Mesa as "proof that the East Valley and the state as a whole has a bright economic future." The proving grounds along with the
- [Job creation, education among governor's future priorities](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/job-creation-education-among-governors-future-priorities/) - Article by Jim Ripley “She (Gov. Jan Brewer) also praised plans for developing the former General Motors Proving Grounds in East Mesa as "proof that the East Valley and the State as a whole has a bright economic future." The proving grounds along with the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport are at the heart of a
- [GM Proving Grounds site to boost area with 800 planned new homes](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/gm-proving-grounds-site-to-boost-area-with-800-planned-new-homes/) - Article by Garin Groff “A massive development that stalled in the recession will come to life next year, starting with 800 homes and the first stage of a mile-long park on the site of the former General Motors Proving Grounds in Mesa. DMB Associates anticipates an improving economy and dwindling number of foreclosures will create
- [Home building to start on former GM Proving Grounds](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/home-building-to-start-on-former-gm-proving-grounds/) - Phoenix Business Journal “The economy stalled redevelopment of the former GM Proving Grounds in Mesa is easing just a bit. Zacks.com and others report 800 homes are slated for construction on the former test track next year. The Proving Grounds is also slated to have a resort, conference center and commercial development from DMB Associates
- [Mesa's new freeway is short, but offers big potential](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/01/mesas-new-freeway-is-short-but-offers-big-potential/) - East Valley Tribune “Construction on the East Valley's newest freeway will begin this spring, paving the way for a vast swath of desert to transform into a major employment hub. The Gateway Freeway will open in late 2013 near the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The initial length of State Route 24 is a single mile, but
- [Eastmark development to start taking shape this summer](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/02/eastmark-development-to-start-taking-shape-this-summer/) - Article by Garin Groff - East Valley Tribune “Work will begin this summer to transform 74 miles of automotive test track in Mesa into an urban hub so large that it will take decades to complete the master-planned area. Scottsdale-based DMB Associates will begin with housing and parks as it establishes an eclectic design approach
- [New SR24 freeway directly connects east Mesa, Gateway Airport, to Valley](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/04/new-sr24-freeway-directly-connects-east-mesa-gateway-airport-to-valley/) - Article by Garin Groff - East Valley Tribune “A lonely expanse of creosote will become a frenzy of construction activity on Monday as crews will start building a new freeway that's expected to spur development in east Mesa. The state Route 24 Freeway is considered a major catalyst despite its puny size. It will begin
- [Gaylord execs make first Mesa visit in 4 years](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/04/gaylord-execs-make-first-mesa-visit-in-4-years/) - Article by Garin Groff - East Valley Tribune “Executives with the Gaylord Entertainment Co. have visited Mesa for the first time since they laid out plans in 2008 to build a 1,200-room resort and conference center. Mayor Scott Smith said the city invited Gaylord to check out progress around the proposed resort because so much
- [Reagor: New DMB head rosy on housing](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/04/reagor-new-dmb-head-rosy-on-housing/) - Article by Catherine Reagor - azcentral.com “DMB Associates promoted Charley Freericks to president this week. Here are some of the Arizona real-estate veteran's opinions on the housing market and DMB's future. Question: How would you describe metro Phoenix's current housing market? Economy? Answer: There is significant anecdotal evidence for the beginning of a recovery. In
- [DMB Breaks Ground On Its Newest Valley Economic Engine – Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/05/dmb-breaks-ground-on-its-newest-valley-economic-engine-eastmark/) - Article by AZRE - azremagazine.com The ceremony, held near the intersection of Ray and Ellsworth roads in Mesa, was attended by about 50 people, including partners, DMB Associates executives and East Valley leaders, including Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and Councilman Scott Somers. “This is not only the start of a community, but decades of meaningful
- [Mesa developer's new tactic: Build jobs, then homes](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/mesa-developers-new-tactic-build-jobs-then-homes/) - Article by the Arizona Republic - azcentral.com It will be another year before houses go up on one of the last large pieces of residential land in Mesa, even though the developer bought it six years ago. The former General Motors Co. proving ground in east Mesa sold at the height of the housing boom
- [LA builder joins team for Mesa's Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/la-builder-joins-team-for-mesas-eastmark/) - Article by J. Craig Anderson - azcentral.com Bernards, a commercial builder based in Los Angeles, has been named one of several general contractors for Eastmark, a massive, planned mixed-use development in Mesa. Mike Rock, vice president of Bernards' Phoenix office, will oversee the grading operations of the first 11 neighborhoods in a 2,400-acre, multi-phase project,
- [Housing development going forward near Gateway Airport](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/housing-development-going-forward-near-gateway-airport/) - Article by Jim Cross - ktar.com PHOENIX -- The first of what could eventually be thousands of homes at the old General Motors proving ground in Mesa goes up next year Developer DMB bought the land six years ago before the housing crash. The company shelved plans for building homes and focused on bringing big
- [Eastmark Puts Jobs First for Area Growth](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/eastmark-puts-jobs-first-for-area-growth/) - Article by Arizona Builder's Exchange Straddling the under-construction Gateway Freeway, Eastmark's direct connection to Loop 202 connects existing East Valley workforce with new job growth. With the highest concentration of advanced degrees in Arizona, combined with Gilbert and Mesa economic development efforts, DMB is readying the ground for new job-focused development. Eastmark housing can wait.
- [Next decade: Focus on Gateway](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/next-decade-focus-on-gateway/) - Article by Karrin Kunasek Taylor - azcentral.com Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Tempe continue to have some of the most desirable neighborhoods for families, retirees and students. An emphasis on high-performing schools and the attraction of a diverse set of higher-education opportunities will continue to attract people here. After a tough couple of years for the
- [7 builders commit to Mesa's Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/7-builders-commit-to-mesas-eastmark/) - Article by Catherine Reagor - azcentral.com Builders are spending $50 million to buy the first home lots in Mesa's Eastmark, the former location of the GM Proving Grounds. It's the first major multiple-builder land purchase in a new metro Phoenix community in five years. Houses on the 709 lots bought by seven builders will be
- [DMB signs 7 builders for Eastmark homes in Mesa](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/dmb-signs-7-builders-for-eastmark-homes-in-mesa/) - Article by Kristena Hansen - Phoenix Business Journal Plans for the Eastmark resort and conference center still are in limbo, but DMB Associates Inc. is moving forward with the residential component of its East Mesa master-planned community. An eclectic mix of builders will erect 700 homes there by next spring. In a deal expected to
- [Builders bullish on local housing market](https://www.eastmark.com/2012/06/builders-bullish-on-local-housing-market/) - Article by Catherine Reagor - The Arizona Republic Metro Phoenix's housing-market recovery has spread to the new-home market. Building permits, new-home sales and prices have been climbing steadily this year. All are long-awaited positive signs for one of Arizona's biggest and most-important industries. Last week, seven builders finalized deals to spend more than $50 million
- [Tough Mudder at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/01/tough-mudder-at-eastmark-february-23-24/) - On Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24, Eastmark is hosting the wildly popular Tough Mudder event. The hardcore obstacle course is designed to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. At the Tough Mudder event, participants (AKA Mudders) will push themselves to their limits during this intense obstacle course designed by the
- [Eastmark Construction Update](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/02/eastmark-construction-update/) - In the design phase of Eastmark, the planning teams thoughtfully developed the parks and community spaces to bring back some of the great Arizona destinations and honor those traditional architectural ideals. With just over 100 days left until the Grand Opening at Eastmark, construction teams are working feverishly to complete the first phase of DMB’s
- [A Phoenix Housing Boom Forms, in Hint of U.S. Recovery](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/02/a-phoenix-housing-boom-forms-in-hint-of-u-s-recovery/) - It seems like cocktail parties and dinner tables are filled with stories of families trying to find their next home. As the metro Phoenix market recovers and buyers are searching for that right home, the competition for homes is beginning to heat up again. Local builders like Pulte and Taylor Morrison are reporting strong sales
- [Eastmark Grand Opening on June 1](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/03/eastmark-grand-opening-on-june-1/) - MESA, Ariz. (March 4, 2013) – The first new large scale integrated community to launch in the Phoenix area in 10 years will hold a grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 to showcase its first phase of residential homes and the first phase of the Eastmark Great
- [DMB Associates, Inc. and Eastmark Invest Back in the Community  ](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/03/dmb-associates-inc-and-eastmark-invest-back-in-the-community/) - Eastmark was thrilled to have the opportunity to host Tough Mudder’s annual event for yet another year in 2013. As part of our agreement with Tough Mudder, the Eastmark team had decided to invest all of those proceeds back in the East Valley community. This year, Eastmark donated to Mesa United Way’s annual campaign which
- [The Eastmark Vision](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/03/the-eastmark-vision/) - To share the vision for our community spaces, Eastmark commissioned the local artist Peter Dozal to illustrate the lifestyle and the landscaping that we are building in the community. These renderings are intended to show how the landscaping Eastmark has planted will grow into a lushly growing habitat. We imagined a Saturday in the Eastmark
- [Economic Impact of Tough Mudder](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/04/economic-impact-of-tough-mudder/) - On February 23rd and 24th, 7,500 Tough Mudders were joined by more than 2,500 spectators who gathered for one of the Valley’s most exciting events – Arizona’s second Tough Mudder. This nationally renowned endurance event attracts thousands of athletes (and aspiring athletes) for a race like no other. In 2012, Tough Mudder selected Eastmark in
- [Eastmark – the next Great Place ](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/04/eastmark-the-next-great-place/) - What makes a great place? We know a great place when we see it, when we experience it, yet when asked to define those points of greatness we often draw a blank. The fact is great places simply defy explanation. Why is that? From my point of view, truly great places are seldom about one
- [DMB Associates Builds a Community Garden in Mesa](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/05/dmb-associates-builds-a-community-garden-in-mesa/) - With rakes and shovels in hand, 40 volunteers with Eastmark and DMB Associates turned a once vacant lot in Mesa into a community garden. For the past 22 years, DMB Associates has worked with Rebuilding Together to reinvest in the community and engage their employees in neighborhood projects. This year, the DMB team selected a
- [Community Life at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/05/community-life-at-eastmark/) - I grew up in a one red light town in south Georgia, not far from the coast and not close to much of anything. I went to the same school from first grade through graduation and got married in the same church where I was baptized. Like everyone, I navigated by landmarks. Good directions often
- [Construction Update at Eastmark and Flyover Video](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/05/construction-update-at-eastmark-and-flyover-video/) - Construction at Eastmark continues to move at an impressive pace. Each day, crews populate the site working on homes, roads and park landscaping to prepare for the Eastmark Grand Opening. About every 10 days, we are flying a helicopter with a camera attached over the site to track progress. Check out the video that captures aerial
- [You’re Invited to the Eastmark Grand Opening](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/05/youre-invited-to-the-eastmark-grand-opening/) - DMB Associates is celebrating the Grand Opening of Eastmark on June 1st with fun activities for the whole family and tours of 20 model homes from seven builders that will be available in this one-of-a-kind community. Festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. across Eastmark’s community parks. Start your day at the Eastmark Great Park.
- [The Parks at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/05/the-parks-at-eastmark/) - The first ten acres of the Eastmark Great Park opens to the public this Saturday with a large scale celebration in the new DMB community. Planned to stretch more than 1.5 miles through the Eastmark community, the planning team drew their inspiration for this public space from the country’s most iconic parks. The father of
- [Eastmark Grand Opening Live Action Updates](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/06/eastmark-grand-opening-live-action-updates/) - The Eastmark Grand Opening has begun! Visitors are stopping by from near and far to join the festivities and tour the model homes. While you’re here, spend some time at the Great Park and play with the oversized chess board. Want to cool off? Check out the splash pad on Palm Plaza or the snow
- [Eastmark’s 7 Home Builders Offer Diverse Floor Plans](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/06/eastmarks-7-home-builders-offer-diverse-floor-plans/) - DMB Associates Inc. prides itself in creating communities that offer a truly unique living experience. Special thought and care goes into each community that is built to ensure the residents enjoy the community they call their home. DMB Associates’ newest community, Eastmark, is yet another example of the beautiful communities that DMB stands by. Eastmark
- [Eastmark Competes in the Phoenix Business Journal's Social Madness Competition](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/06/eastmark-competes-in-the-phoenix-business-journals-social-madness-competition/) - Phoenix Business Journal (PBJ) is hosting their annual Social Madness contest, and Eastmark has moved on to round three of the competition! This competition is heating up just in time for summer. Social Madness highlights the companies with the top social media capabilities in the country. Eastmark is competing alongside 60 other Phoenix organizations to
- [Trends Indicate Phoenix and the East Valley Reaching Sustainable Pace](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/06/trends-indicate-phoenix-and-the-east-valley-reaching-sustainable-pace/) - The East Valley and Phoenix markets are showing signs of a strong recovery following the economic decline several years ago. With Eastmark opening in Mesa, this offers a promising future for DMB’s newest development. According to The East Valley Tribune, home values have gradually increased in a way that the W.P. Carey School of Business
- [Eastmark Advances to Nationals in the Social Madness Competition](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/07/eastmark-advances-to-nationals-in-the-social-madness-competition/) - Eastmark won the local level medium category of the Phoenix Business Journal’s (PBJ) annual Social Madness contest and has advanced to the nationals! This competition is heating up just in time for summer as Eastmark is competing with organizations from all around the country. Social Madness highlights the companies with the top social media capabilities
- [Eastmark Featured Builder: Woodside Homes](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/07/eastmark-featured-builder-woodside-homes/) - Eastmark is focused on creating a unique living experience for its residents. Therefore, we have chosen seven of the finest builders for the first residential phase of Eastmark. Woodside Homes includes an array of luxurious features in the 96 homes available in the two collections at Eastmark in the Easton Green. Both collections feature
- [Eastmark’s Yoga in the Park series begins September 7th ](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/08/eastmarks-yoga-in-the-park-series-begins-september-7-2013/) - Experience life at Eastmark. On September 7, Yoga in the Park will kick-off at the Eastmark Great Park! Out of the studio – onto the grass! Let nature guide you during an uplifting outdoor yoga series this fall. Staged at Eastmark – the heart and hub of the East Valley – Yoga in the Park
- [Eastmark celebrates its first holiday season with Eastmark Originals](https://www.eastmark.com/2013/12/holidayswitheastmark-2/) - The holidays are just around the corner! This holiday season, Eastmark will be welcoming its ‘Eastmark Originals’ – all of Eastmark’s first residents – to a holiday party to remember. On December 14th from 4-7:00 pm, Eastmark will be celebrating its first holiday season with a resident-only celebration in the Palm Court adjacent to The

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## Tags

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- [East Valley](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/east-valley/)
- [Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/eastmark/)
- [Eastmark Great Park](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/eastmark-great-park/)
- [Mesa](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/mesa/)
- [Superstition Mountains](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/superstition-mountains/)
- [Soul Beach Cruisers](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/soul-beach-cruisers/)
- [concert](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/concert/)
- [sunshine acres](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/sunshine-acres/)
- [First Friday concerts](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/first-friday-concerts/)
- [cruiser bikes](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/cruiser-bikes/)
- [#1 in Arizona](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/1-in-arizona/)
- [top-ranked](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/top-ranked/)
- [#6 in the nation](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/6-in-the-nation/)
- [art contest](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/art-contest/)
- [AwesomeFest](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/awesomefest/)
- [Eastmark AwesomeFest](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/eastmark-awesomefest/)
- [Contest](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/contest/)
- [Artists](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/artists/)
- [Farm](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/farm/)
- [Agrihood](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/agrihood/)
- [Steadfast Farm at Eastmark](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/steadfast-farm-at-eastmark/)
- [Gardening](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/gardening/)
- [fresh food](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/fresh-food/)
- [Eastmark Farm](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/eastmark-farm/)
- [Home Tour](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/home-tour/)
- [Mesa Homes](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/mesa-homes/)
- [Eastmark Homes](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/eastmark-homes/)
- [RCLCO](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/rclco/)
- [Top-Selling MPCs](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/top-selling-mpcs/)
- [First Friday Concert Series](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/first-friday-concert-series/)
- [Thaddeus Rose](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/thaddeus-rose/)
- [band](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/band/)
- [food trucks](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/food-trucks/)
- [Fall Home Tour](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/fall-home-tour/)
- [New Homes](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/new-homes/)
- [Ashton Woods](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/ashton-woods/)
- [Capital West](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/capital-west/)
- [David Weekley](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/david-weekley/)
- [Landsea](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/landsea/)
- [New Home Co.](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/new-home-co/)
- [William Ryan](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/william-ryan/)
- [Woodside](https://www.eastmark.com/tag/woodside/)

## Grid Categories

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- [Education](https://www.eastmark.com/grid_category/education/)
- [Civic](https://www.eastmark.com/grid_category/civic/)