See full version: An Update on Bill Gates’ New Smart City in Arizona
A few years ago, Bill Gates has announced plans to build a smart city outside of Buckeye in Arizona. Through his subsidiary Mt. Lemmon Holdings, the billionaire spent $80 million to purchase more than 24,000 acres of land with plans to build a smart city, which will include housing, schools, offices and retail. Since the purchase, there has been limited information on the development of the project. more
“In November 2017 the media reported that a company associated with Bill Gates purchased 24,800 acres in the Southern Valley between Buckeye and Tonopah for $80 million,” James DeCremer, principal at Avison Young in Phoenix, tells GlobeSt.com. “Gates’ company plans to create a “smart city” called Belmont on the site, which will be similar in size to Tempe, Arizona. According to the Arizona real estate investment company involved in the deal, Belmont Partners it will be ‘a forward-thinking community with a communication and infrastructure spine that embraces cutting-edge technology, designed around high-speed digital networks, data centers, new manufacturing technologies and distribution models, autonomous vehicles and autonomous logistics hubs.’”
In addition, the company has also acquired additional acreage in Buckeye. “In October, Gates was also a recent investor in more than 2,800 acres of land in Buckeye,” says DeCremer. This could be an addition to the firm’s current plans in the market.
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Earlier this month, we reported the philanthropic power couple’s purchase of a nearly $16 million, 124-acre horse farm for Jennifer in Westchester, which is fitting given her history of equestrian competition. [links]
Another apartment at 1212 Fifth Ave., several floors below Jennifer’s, is currently on the market for $4.9 million. The three-bedroom measures 2,389 square feet and also boasts Central Park views. There’s an eat-in chef’s kitchen and a corner master suite with oversize windows. Other details include solid oak floors and recessed LED lighting.
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Don’t be surprised if you see accomplished equestrian Jennifer Gates horsing around uptown. Her billionaire parents, Bill and Melinda Gates, have bought her a $5 million condo at 1212 Fifth Ave., Gimme Shelter has learned.
The three-bedroom condo, which is 2,389 square feet with stunning Central Park views, was last asking $5.25 million. Features include a living/dining area that faces west to the park and a master bedroom with a spa-style ensuite bathroom. The building was constructed in 1925 and designed by architects George and Edward Blum. Gut-renovated in 2012 and once home to Carmelo and La La Anthony, the building has a gym, a residents’ lounge and a children’s playroom. here
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Don’t Be Afraid of Risks
One of the key milestones in the education of Bill Gates happened when he took a major risk to leave Harvard and work towards creating a computer program for the Altair. If he hadn’t taken that risk, the invention of Microsoft would not have followed that. So, taking risks can not only make you learn something new but will also teach you to always strive towards the extraordinary things in life. [links]