Luxury living has reached new heights in Scottsdale with the development of Optima McDowell Mountain. Designed by award-winning architects David Hovey Sr., FAIA, and David Hovey Jr., AIA, this mixed-use community is ideally situated in North Scottsdale and the Greater Scottsdale Airpark area. At its core, the development balances urban convenience, natural beauty, and lush, biophilic design.

Backdropped by the stunning McDowell Mountain range, the 22-acre Optima property will feature six concrete-framed, eight-story towers, totaling 1,330 residential units and 36,000 square feet of commercial space.

A testament to Optima’s design philosophy, 75% of the property is dedicated to open space, emphasizing the community’s connection to nature.

Biophilic Design Meets Sustainability

Optima McDowell Mountain embraces cutting-edge sustainable design. Highlights include the largest private rainwater harvesting system in the U.S. and a pioneering vertical landscape system, transforming the urban development into a verdant desert oasis.

Native plants cascade down residential terraces, providing vibrant pops of green against a desert-inspired color palette of bronze glass, warm brown railings, and earthy orange planters. Complex elevations step in and out across the property, echoing the natural forms of the McDowell Mountains.

Panoramic Views and Rooftop Decks

Rooftop decks offer premium, unobstructed views: the McDowell Mountains to the east, Pinnacle Peak to the north, Camelback Mountain to the south, and breathtaking sunsets to the west, providing residents with a true desert living experience.

Optima McDowell Mountain exemplifies a thoughtful fusion of urban sophistication and desert-inspired design, creating a luxurious and sustainable community that integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings.

Apartments and condominiums from Phase I of Optima McDowell Mountain are now available. The final phase for the property is anticipated to be complete by summer 2027. Visit optimamcdowellmountain.com to schedule a tour or submit an application. For more info, go to optimamcdowellmountain.com.

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