Aliante community rings dinner bell

Aliante offers a myriad of opportunities for fine and casual dining, most notably in the restaurant corridor of the 20-acre Aliante MarketPlace, at the southwest corner of Interstate 215 and Aliante Parkway, according to Dan Naef, senior vice president of North Valley Enterprises LLC, developer of the master-planned community.

Naef said on any given day, families of all sizes can be seen patronizing their favorite Aliante eateries. He noted that the restaurant corridor in Aliante MarketPlace is also a popular pre- and post-game destination for players, coaches and spectators attending the various youth sporting events held across the street in the 20-acre Nature Discovery Park.

"Full-course meals, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, barbecue, Asian dishes, dessert specialties and a host of other delicious treats are being served daily at Aliante," Naef said. "Having so many dining choices is a great benefit for Aliante residents, many of whom lead busy lifestyles and especially appreciate the convenience of takeout and delivery service."

Aliante MarketPlace features 29,000 square feet of restaurants, 43,000 square feet of retail stores (including a Smith's Food & Drug), 28,000 square feet of banking and financial institutions, and a City Stop convenience store with a car wash.

The Grille at Aliante, located at the Aliante Golf Club is another popular dining spot in Aliante, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Patrons can enjoy casual dining while taking in mountain vistas, sunsets and scenic views of the golf course.

North Valley Enterprises LLC, is an affiliate of American Nevada Co. and Pulte. Encompassing more than 1,900 acres, the community will collectively have as many as 7,500 homes, with an anticipated population of about 20,000.

Home builders at Aliante include Astoria Homes, Del Webb, KB Home, Lennar, Pardee Homes and Pulte Homes. Homes prices range from the mid-200,000s to the low $500,000s. In addition, Del Webb is building the age-qualified Sun City Aliante community.

Aliante is bordered roughly by Grand Teton Drive, Centennial Parkway, Decatur Boulevard and Clayton Street. The I-215 intersects Aliante, providing easy access to Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 95, as well as a quick commute to major destinations in the valley.

About 428 acres in Aliante are designated for recreational and public purposes including the Aliante Golf Club, the 20-acre Nature Discovery Park, Deer Springs Park, Aviary Park, more than 24 miles of lighted concrete trails and linear parks, and a natural arroyo.

Proposed plans for Aliante include two elementary schools and a middle school, all of which would be built by the Clark County School District. The community's first school, the Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary School, opened in August 2005. A new fire station was opened in April 2004 and the Aliante Library, located adjacent to the Nature Discovery Park, opened in May 2006.

About 100 acres in Aliante are allocated for commercial development. Residents currently have access to shopping, dining and professional services at the community's various retail centers and the Aliante Corporate Center office park. Ground was broken during the first quarter of 2007 for the Aliante Station hotel and casino, which will bring even more dining and entertainment attractions to the community. The resort will be located on a 40-acre parcel at the northeast corner of I-215 and Aliante Parkway.

Information regarding new homes and neighborhoods in Aliante can be obtained at the Aliante Information Gallery. To visit, take U.S. 95 north to the I-215 Exit East. Head east on the I-215, exit at Aliante Parkway and proceed south. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Information can also be obtained at AlianteHomes.com or call 866-787-2951.