Summerlin focuses on streetscape design

Plum trees are beginning to flower along the tree-lined sidewalks and thoroughfares of Summerlin, a sign that spring is on its way.

Landscaping has been a priority for the community since its inception, according to Stewart Gibbons, executive vice president of The Howard Hughes Corp., the developer.

"Attractive streetscapes go a long way in creating the feel of the community. When you drive down Hills Center Drive, you know you're in Summerlin," Gibbons said.

Aligning the western valley, the community is being developed in villages. It is home to two Tournament Players Club golf courses, the Bear's Best course designed by Jack Nicklaus, and five other courses.

Also featured are 16 major parks, more than 45 neighborhood parks, more than 45 miles of trails, 16 public and private schools, houses of worship, business parks, shopping centers, medical centers, and more than 150 model homes.

Houses, townhomes and condominiums are priced from under $100,000 to more than $700,000. Custom lots from one-quarter acre to three-quarters of an acre are priced from $100,000 to more than $1 million, and predesigned custom homes range from $500,000 to more than $1 million. Monthly apartment rent starts from the $700s.

To visit the home finding center, take Sahara Avenue west, past Hualapai Way, to Town Center Drive. Or, take Interstate 215 to Sahara. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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