Classic Residence by Hyatt and Plaza Companies Refurbishes Senior Living Community at Grayhawk

Renovation Includes Purchase of More Than 50 Unique Pieces of Local Artwork

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, FEBRUARY 02, 2009

Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies, a senior living community located at Grayhawk, has nearly completed an extensive refurbishment project that included major updates to the common areas of its main building and Care Center. As part of its dedication to the greater Scottsdale area, which has been its home for the past ten years, the community recently purchased more than 50 unique pieces of artwork created by Arizona-based talent for the recently updated common spaces. The purchase was a significant investment in the Scottsdale economy. 

Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies has a long-held tradition of patronizing the local arts. The community at Grayhawk is now home to the painting, sculpture and mixed-media pieces of Katie Haas, Merrill Mahaffey, Dick Phillips, Jean Richardson and others, all of whom are represented by Duley Jones, Naked Horse and Wilde Meyer, the Scottsdale art galleries. The companies’ encore community at Silverstone, which is approximately midway through development and opens next year, will also proudly display a wealth of Arizonan artistry.

“In this sluggish economy, these recent purchases were a boon to both the gallery owners and the artists we represent. We are proud to be working with Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies, which has proven to be a true partner to artists and business owners throughout greater Scottsdale,” said Randy Jones, co-owner, Duley Jones. “Of course, we feel so privileged to house the work of such talented artists in our newly renovated community,” added Sharon Harper, president and CEO, Plaza Companies. “We were very fortunate to be able to combine a love of art with the desire to continue to support local commerce.”

All are invited to tour the refurbished community and see the newly installed artwork. Several of the artists will be visiting the community to discuss their pieces in the months to come. For more information, please call (480) 563-5300. Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies at Grayhawk is located at 7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, Ariz.

About Plaza Companies
Plaza Companies based in Peoria, Arizona, is an award-winning leader in development, acquisition and management of senior living communities, medical office properties, technology and bioscience parks. Founded in 1982, the company’s portfolio of projects and communities developed and managed by the company is valued at more than $1 billion dollars. Plaza Companies recently won two gold achievement awards from the National Association of Home Builders’ Senior Housing Council and Economic Engines of Arizona of 2007. For more information, call (623) 972-1184 or visit http://www.theplazaco.com/.

 

 

About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in senior living that develops, owns and operates communities for older adults in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies and managed by Classic Residence by Hyatt); Palo Alto, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation, Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno, Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt’s newest continuing care retirement community is under development in Scottsdale, Ariz. A major expansion has just been completed in San Diego, Calif. Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being among the nation’s finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council. The company’s Web site is at http://www.hyattclassic.com/.

Classic Residence by Hyatt is a privately held company and is independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.