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Globe and Mail
2 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Toll Brothers Apartment Living® and Willton Investment Management Announce the Opening of Lumara, a New Luxury Apartment Community in Phoenix
PHOENIX, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers Apartment Living ®, the rental subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, in partnership with Willton Investment Management, is pleased to announce the opening of Lumara, a new luxury apartment community in North Phoenix, Arizona. Lumara, which welcomed its first residents this past week, sets a new standard for refined desert living with modern apartment homes and resort-style amenities. The four-story community offers 456 apartment homes with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Residences include gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and spacious kitchen islands. Additional features include bathroom vanities with integrated LED lighting and smart home technology. Select residences feature built-in work-from-home spaces and private patios or balconies with desert views. 'We are thrilled to introduce Lumara to North Phoenix, marking our fourth multifamily community in Arizona,' said John McCullough, President of Toll Brothers Apartment Living. 'Lumara represents our commitment to delivering exceptional living experiences with thoughtful design and unparalleled amenities. This community offers a lifestyle of comfort, convenience, and connection and we are proud to be part of the exciting growth of the North Phoenix region.' Lumara's extensive amenity offerings include two resort-style pool decks with private cabanas, dual state-of-the-art fitness centers with yoga studios and on-demand fitness programming, a rooftop lounge with grills and firepits, and a sports lounge featuring an interactive simulator. Residents can also enjoy a clubroom with demonstration kitchen and private wine cellar, an Excursion Pub with a bar and gathering spaces, a coworking suite with individual and collaborative workspaces, a two-thirds-mile jogging trail, two dog parks and a pet spa, a maker space for creative pursuits, and various gaming lawns and outdoor lounge areas throughout the community. Additional conveniences include a package system with cold storage, rentable storage spaces, and a mini market. 'Lumara offers a unique blend of luxury and convenience, providing residents with a vibrant community in the heart of North Phoenix,' said Todd Bowden, Managing Director of Toll Brothers Apartment Living in the Southwest region. 'Its location near major employers and retail centers makes the community the ideal choice for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle.' Located at 25255 North 19 th Avenue, Lumara seamlessly connects residents to everyday adventures and the best of shopping, dining, and entertainment in North Phoenix. The community's location offers easy access to I-17, The Shops at Norterra, and Happy Valley Towne Center, as well as regional employers. Lumara is a short drive from downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, and outdoor recreation, including the Sonoran Preserve and Lake Pleasant. Lumara is Toll Brothers Apartment Living's fourth multifamily community in Arizona after Navona in Mesa, which opened in 2024; Callia in Phoenix, which opened in 2022; and Haverly in Phoenix, which was sold in 2023. For more information about Lumara, visit ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS APARTMENT LIVING ® Toll Brothers Apartment Living ® is the apartment development division of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), an award-winning Fortune 500 company, and the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. Toll Brothers Apartment Living brings the same quality, luxury, and service for which Toll Brothers is known to its exceptional rental and mixed-use communities in select markets, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, DC. Toll Brothers Apartment Living communities combine the energy of vibrant locations with unparalleled amenities, resident services, design, and the expertise of America's Luxury Home Builder®. In 2024, Toll Brothers Apartment Living was named to the National Multifamily Housing Council's Top 25 Largest Developers list, the fifth year it has been so recognized. The firm has completed over 10,000 units nationally, with more than 18,000 units in production. For more information visit ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TOL.' The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- General
- Extra.ie
Tiny stripes, big news: Rare Okapi calf debuts at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a rare and endangered female okapi calf, born on the morning of Good Friday, April 18, 2025. Both the calf and her mother Lumara, aged 10, are 'thriving' after months of 'beautiful care'. The young calf has been growing steadily, showing all the signs of good health and Dublin Zoo confirmed that her name will be revealed soon. The okapi calf was born on Good Friday. Pic: Patrick Bolger Photography She is just the third ever okapi calf born in Ireland which marks an important milestone in the conservation of the okapi species. Dalia and Leki, also offspring of parents Lumara and Kitabu, were previously born at Dublin Zoo. Like the earlier calves, this year's new female is 'settling into her home under the attentive care of her mother'. According to the zoo, infant okapis spend most of their time in their nest during the first few months of life but visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse in the coming weeks. Helen Clarke, Team Leader at Dublin Zoo, exclaimed: 'We're absolutely delighted to welcome our third okapi calf to Dublin Zoo. Each birth is a major step forward for the conservation of this endangered species. 'At the moment, the calf is nesting with her mother – typical behaviour for young okapis – but it won't be long before she begins exploring the outdoor habitat alongside her. 'The calf is thriving, and visitors exploring the African Plains area may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her in the coming days – and see just how much she has grown!' Visitors may catch a glimpse in the coming weeks. Pic: Patrick Bolger Photography Okapis are large, hoofed mammals closely related to the giraffe, with a reddish-brown, velvety coat and distinctive black-and-white stripes on their hind legs. They are herbivores, feeding on a diet of leaves, shoots, fruits, and fungi. To meet these dietary needs, the okapis at Dublin Zoo are provided with a variety of foliage, including rose leaves which is a particular 'favourite'. For added enrichment, Dublin Zookeepers create 'rose balls', which are hanging baskets filled with rose leaves that encourage the okapis to use their long tongues to nibble at the treats. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is endagered, with experts estimating that populations have dropped dramatically over the past two decades. This is due to habitat loss, hunting, deforestation and civil unrest with current population estimates range between 15,000 and 50,000 in the wild. Also known as the forest giraffe, Congolese giraffe and zebra giraffe, their natural habitat is the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Dublin Zoo reveal birth of ‘rare and endangered' Okapi Calf with adorable snaps as it marks important milestone
IT was a magical day at Dublin Zoo as they welcomed the birth of a "rare and endangered" animal. Proud mother Lumara gave birth to a rare and endangered female okapi calf on the morning of Good Friday, April 25. Advertisement 4 Dublin Zoo announced the birth of a baby animal at their sanctuary Credit: Getty 4 The endangered okapi calf was born on Good Friday, April 25 Credit: Patrick Bolger Photography 4 She is only the third okapi calf ever born in Ireland Credit: Patrick Bolger Photography The zoo confirmed that the mother, aged 10, is caring for her Over the past three months, the soon-to-be-named young calf has been growing steadily and showing all the signs of good They stated that the birth marks an important milestone in the conservation of the okapi species, as she is only the third okapi calf ever born in Dalia and Leki, also offspring of parents Lumara and Kitabu, were previously born at Advertisement READ MORE ON DUBLIN ZOO Like the earlier calves, this year's new female is settling into her home under the attentive care of her mother. Infant okapis spend most of their time in their nest during the first few months of life. Visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the growing calf as she begins to explore her outdoor habitat in the coming weeks. Helen Clarke, Team Leader at Dublin Advertisement Most read in Irish News Latest "Each birth is a major step forward for the conservation of this endangered species. "At the moment, the calf is nesting with her mother - typical behaviour for young okapis - but it won't be long before she begins exploring the outdoor habitat alongside her." 'Bittersweet day' as Dublin Zoo's 'vulnerable' baby orangutan rehomed at new sanctuary She added: "The calf is thriving, and visitors exploring the Okapis are large, hoofed mammals closely related to the giraffe, they have a reddish-brown, velvety coat with distinctive black-and-white stripes on their hind legs. Advertisement They are herbivores, feeding on a Much like its giraffe cousin, they have a long, dark tongue that helps them to pull leaves from branches. To meet these dietary needs, the okapis at Dublin Zoo have various foliage, including rose leaves - a particular favourite. For added enrichment, Dublin Zookeepers create 'rose balls,' hanging baskets filled with rose leaves that encourage the okapis to use their long tongues to nibble at the nutritious treats. Advertisement ENDANGERED SPECIES The okapi is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature under the Red List of Threatened Species due to habitat loss, hunting, deforestation and civil unrest. Experts estimate that the population have dropped dramatically over the past two decades, with the current population estimates ranging between 15,000 and 50,000 in the wild. The population trends are reported to still be decreasing and action recovery plan is in effect for the affected region. Their natural habitat is the dense forests of the Advertisement Under the red list of threatened species, over 169,000 species were assessed, and 47,187 species were threatened by their environment. 4 The calf is currently nesting with her mother Credit: Patrick Bolger Photography
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- General
- RTÉ News
Dublin Zoo celebrates birth of endangered okapi calf
Belated congratulations are in order for Dublin Zoo! It was revealed today that a baby okapi calf was born on the morning of Good Friday, 18 April, 2025, making her the third okapi calf ever born in Ireland. Over the past three months, the soon-to-be-named young calf has been growing steadily and showing all the signs of good health. The birth marks an important milestone in the conservation of the okapi species, and it's all thanks to proud parents Lumara and Kitabu. Lumara, aged 10, is caring for her calf beautifully, having birthed Dalia and Leki previously at Dublin Zoo. Like the earlier calves, this year's new female is settling into her home under the attentive care of her mother. Infant okapis spend most of their time in their nest during the first few months of life, but visitors to Dublin Zoo may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the growing calf as she begins to explore her outdoor habitat in the coming weeks. Also known as the forest giraffe, Congolese giraffe and zebra giraffe, okapis are an artiodactyl mammal native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Much like its giraffe cousin, the okapi has a long, dark tongue that helps them to pull leaves from branches. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is endagered, with experts estimating that populations have dropped dramatically over the past two decades. Helen Clarke, Team Leader at Dublin Zoo, expressed her excitement about the new arrival: "We're absolutely delighted to welcome our third okapi calf to Dublin Zoo. Each birth is a major step forward for the conservation of this endangered species. At the moment, the calf is nesting with her mother - typical behaviour for young okapis - but it won't be long before she begins exploring the outdoor habitat alongside her."
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Rare and endangered okapi calf is ‘thriving' at Dublin Zoo
A rare and endangered okapi calf that was born on Good Friday is 'thriving', Dublin Zoo said. The birth marks an important milestone in the conservation of the okapi species, as she is only the third okapi calf ever born in Ireland. Advertisement The zoo said that its mother, Lumara, aged 10, is caring for her calf 'beautifully', and both are thriving. Over the past three months, the soon-to-be-named young calf has been growing steadily and showing all the signs of good health. Her name will be revealed soon, the zoo said. Dalia and Leki, also offspring of parents Lumara and Kitabu, were previously born at Dublin Zoo. The zoo said that this year's new female is settling into her home under the attentive care of her mother. Advertisement Infant okapis spend most of their time in their nest during the first few months of life. Visitors to Dublin Zoo may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the growing calf as she begins to explore her outdoor habitat in the coming weeks. Helen Clarke, team leader at Dublin Zoo, said: 'We're absolutely delighted to welcome our third okapi calf to Dublin Zoo. 'Each birth is a major step forward for the conservation of this endangered species. Advertisement 'At the moment, the calf is nesting with her mother – typical behaviour for young okapis – but it won't be long before she begins exploring the outdoor habitat alongside her. 'The calf is thriving, and visitors exploring the African Plains area may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her in the coming days – and see just how much she has grown.' Okapis are large, hoofed mammals closely related to the giraffe. Okapis, pictured at Bristol Zoo, are classed as endangered (Ben Birchall/PA) They have a reddish-brown, velvety coat with distinctive black-and-white stripes on their hind legs. Advertisement Okapis are herbivores, feeding on a diet of leaves, shoots, fruits and fungi. To meet these dietary needs, the okapis at Dublin Zoo are provided with a variety of foliage, including rose leaves, a particular favourite. For added enrichment, Dublin Zookeepers create 'rose balls', which are hanging baskets filled with rose leaves that encourage the okapis to use their long tongues to nibble at the nutritious treats. The okapi is listed as Endangered by the IUCN list – a critical indicator of the health of the world's biodiversity – due to habitat loss, hunting, deforestation and civil unrest. Advertisement Current population estimates range between 15,000 and 50,000 in the wild. Their natural habitat is the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa. Dublin Zoo has supported okapi conservation since 2012, with financial contributions to support rangers and community services in and around the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the DRC. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve monitors and protects okapi populations in the DRC.
