Four new projects underway at Mesa del Sol
Damon Scott
Reporter-
Albuquerque Business First
While Mesa del Sol’s co-developer, Forest City Enterprises, may be looking to sell its interests in the master planned development, projects are still moving forward.
Three projects are in the works as the residential piece moves into its second phase, according to Mesa del Sol Residential Development Director David Newell.
The Portrait Park Pool, a 7,700 square-foot outdoor pool that is large enough for 76 people, is under construction. It was designed by Albuquerque’s slagleHERR Architects and should be completed by July 4.
The community pool is located next to Portrait Park, a 1.43-acre park that features turf area, a “founders wall” with the names engraved of the first 100 homeowners at Mesa del Sol, a shade structure, picnic tables, walking path and playground. The park is being developed by Head’s Up Landscaping and will cost about $1.1 million.
The $25,000 Aperture Bark dog park covers one acre and will be located adjacent to the Aperture Center. It is set to be completed in early May.
Newell said work on the second residential phase of 109 home lots is in progress and will be completed by the end of May. All three of Mesa del Sol’s homebuilders are involved — Rachel Matthew Homes, Pulte Homes and RayLee Homes.
“Things are great, builders are excited and we’ve had great traffic and people are coming out to look at what Mesa del Sol has to offer,” Newell said. Newell added that he expects about 500 people to come to a May 18 “Beer, Wine & Chocolate” celebration in partnership with the American Lung Association.
Mesa del Sol is a 12,900-acre mixed-use master planned community located on Albuquerque’s south mesa. In addition to Forest City, the project is being developed with other partners, including the New Mexico State Land Office and the University of New Mexico.
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