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We’re thrilled to welcome 30 new residents to First Place–Phoenix since our opening last month and plan to welcome many others in the weeks and months ahead. Needless to say, it’s been a time of …
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Natural light shines brightly into First Place–Phoenix. Every apartment has multiple windows, including one in each of the 79 bedrooms. Natural light is just one of the important features thoughtfully incorporated into the design of First …
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The next time you’re at the grocery store, spend a few extra minutes in the bread aisle and take note of the seemingly infinite selection. As kids some 50 years ago, our choices were pretty …
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Leasing activity for the First Place Apartments has been underway for the past several months leading up to this month’s opening of First Place–Phoenix. A limited number of our 55 apartment units are being released …
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First Place–Phoenix is buzzing with 30 new apartment residents and First Place Transition Academy students. A full range of emotions is ever-present, along with the excitement, adrenaline and to-do lists that have us all bustling nearly 24/7. We’re …
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Just saying those words gives me a big case of the butterflies! In preparation for this momentous time in our family history, I've been reviewing lists upon lists, including reports, goals and objectives and a …
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Managing expectations is important for us all. As much as we’ve been preparing for the reality of First Place® AZ for nearly two decades through research, planning and design, our family also appreciates that transitions …
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By Denise D. Resnik, Matt’s Mom Co-Founder of SARRC and Founder/President/CEO of First Place®AZ Our son Matt just celebrated his 27th birthday. Times like these make us pause and reflect on his progress, can-do spirit, kind heart …
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Dear First Place Residents, My name is Lindsey Eaton and I am a member of First Place Resident Advisory Committee.  I will also live at First Place Phoenix. What drew me to First Place were the …
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After an exciting, jam-packed week, the very first Transition Academy participants can now call themselves graduates! Last Wednesday, the graduates were honored at a special convocation ceremony and lunch at GateWay Community College in Phoenix. …
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