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Del Webb Unveils the Sun City Lifestyle in Georgia; Community to be Atlanta's Largest Master Planned.


ATLANTA -- An active adult oasis of unbelievable size and scope is emerging from the metro Atlanta landscape. Pulte Homes Pulte Homes, Inc (NYSE: PHM) is a Bloomfield Hills, MI based company founded by Bill Pulte. Pulte is the third largest (by units) builder of homes and residential community developers in the United States according to Builder Magazine's"Builder 100", and is the nation's , the nation's leading builder of active adult communities with its Del Webb Delbert E. Webb (May 17 1899 - July 4 1974) was an American construction magnate, real estate developer and sports-team owner who is significant for founding and developing the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona.  brand, today broke ground on Sun City Peachtree, a community designed to treat active adults like royalty Adv. 1. like royalty - in a royal manner; "they were royally treated"
like kings, royally
. Located just south of downtown Atlanta Downtown Atlanta refers to the largest financial district for the city of Atlanta.

As defined by the Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) organization, the area measures approximately 4 mi², and was home to 23,300 as of 2006.
, the development is the largest master-planned community in Atlanta with nearly 3,400 homes on 1,726 acres.

Sun City Peachtree will be a lifestyle destination community with countless amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a tennis complex, a 35,000+ sq. ft. amenity center and state-of-the-art recreational buildings. In keeping with Del Webb's commitment to the environment, nearly 50% of the community will be designated natural areas, open space, parks and recreation areas. Like neighboring Peachtree City, golf carts will be an integral part of transportation within the community. The concept has proven successful across the country in cities that include Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Phoenix, Chicago, and Hilton Head.

In the grand spirit of Del Webb himself, Georgia Representative David Knight David Knight may refer to:
  • David Knight (author & CEO), CEO of The Executive solution and author of the Yes! You can series
  • David Knight (motorcyclist), a motorcycle enduro racer from the Isle of Man.
, along with local elected officials, joined Pulte Homes executives Dave Schreiner Dave Schreiner (born March 5, 1921) was an American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955. , Vice President of Active Adult Business Development for Pulte Homes; and Alicia MacPhee, Georgia South Division President for Pulte Homes, for a groundbreaking like no other. Rather than opting for the more traditional shovel-style groundbreaking, officials operated a fleet of backhoes to move land, making the use of more traditional shovels seem like child's play child's play
n.
1. Something very easy to do.

2. A trivial matter.


child's play
Noun

Informal something that is easy to do

Noun 1.
.

"This groundbreaking is symbolic of the grand plans for Sun City Peachtree," said Alicia MacPhee. "It will be a baby boomer baby boomer also ba·by-boom·er
n.
A member of a baby-boom generation.

Noun 1. baby boomer - a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s; "they expanded the schools for a generation of baby boomers"
boomer
 utopia unlike anything in Georgia. This will be a lifestyle-driven community where aging with attitude will be the community mantra mantra (măn`trə, mŭn–), in Hinduism and Buddhism, mystic words used in ritual and meditation. A mantra is believed to be the sound form of reality, having the power to bring into being the reality it represents. ."

In typical Del Webb fashion, Sun City Peachtree will be a lifestyle destination community with resort-style amenities, including a 35,000+ sq. ft. Amenity Center and 18-Hole Championship Golf Course.

While amenities and lush landscapes will be the most visible differentiators for Sun City Peachtree, a variety of housing options to fit just about any active adult lifestyle will be abundant. Home collections that range from single-family to attached villas will be priced from the low $200s to the high $300s and will range in size from approximately 1,100 to 2,600+ square feet.

"Whether it is for the amenities, location, home styles and floor plans or the opportunity to become part of an engaging community of like-minded, active residents, many people will find Sun City Peachtree to be the perfect setting to embark on the best years of their lives," explains MacPhee.

Regardless of which home style and floor plan home buyers select, Sun City Peachtree residents will live like royalty in a resort-style environment built exclusively for the needs and desires of active adults. From swimming and golf to planned activities and social groups, the adults who choose to make Sun City Peachtree their home will find a metro Atlanta oasis that fits their active lifestyle.

The grand opening for Sun City Peachtree is expected to take place in early 2007.

For more information and to join the Priority Customer List, visit www.liveon-atlanta.com or call toll free 877-242-9322.

About Pulte Homes

Pulte Homes, Inc., (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is a FORTUNE 150 company with operations in 53 markets and 27 states. In 2005, the company delivered 45,630 homes in the U.S. and generated consolidated revenues of $14.7 billion. During its 56-year history, the company has constructed more than 450,000 homes. In 2005, Pulte Homes received the most awards in the J.D. Power and Associates New Home-Builder Customer Satisfaction Study(SM), marking the sixth-straight year Pulte achieved this distinction among America's largest homebuilding companies. Under its Del Webb brand, Pulte is the nation's largest builder of active adult communities for people age 55 and better. Its DiVosta brand is renowned in Florida for its Built Solid(TM) building system and distinctive master-planned communities featuring a town-center concept. Pulte Mortgage LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 is a nationwide lender and offers Pulte customers a wide variety of loan products and superior customer service.

Websites: www.pulte.com; www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com; www.liveon-atlanta.com
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