A Major Turf Conversion Project

An Arizona homeowners association wanted to reduce water costs and improve the long-term sustainability of its common-area landscaping. The Board approved a major turf conversion project that would replace approximately 17,295 square feet of grass with decomposed granite, drought-tolerant plants, trees, and updated irrigation systems. 

The project was approved through the City of Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Incentive Program, which required compliance with city guidelines and deadlines to maintain eligibility for reimbursement. What initially appeared to be a straightforward landscaping project soon became more complicated, with severe weather, drainage concerns, vandalism, irrigation challenges, and coordination among multiple contractors and city representatives. 

Our community manager took the lead in coordinating the project, serving as the central point of contact for the HOA Board, contractors, city officials, and affected residents. 

When vandalism affected project areas, our community manager coordinated incident reporting, vendor visits, repairs, communications, and the necessary police reporting process to help protect the community’s investment. 

Weather-related setbacks created additional challenges, including stormwater accumulation and debris that threatened completed work and ongoing construction. By coordinating specialized vendors to clear storm drains, remove debris, assess damage, and restore safe site conditions, the community manager helped minimize delays and keep the project moving forward. 

The project also required coordination among multiple service providers responsible for turf removal, irrigation modifications, granite installation, drought-tolerant landscaping, storm drain clearing, and site restoration. Throughout construction, the community manager maintained communication with City of Mesa representatives, addressed questions, provided updates, and worked to ensure the project continued to meet applicable requirements for incentive fundin

Our community manager took the lead in coordinating the project, serving as the central point of contact for the HOA Board, contractors, city officials, and affected residents. 

When vandalism affected project areas, our community manager coordinated incident reporting, vendor visits, repairs, communications, and the necessary police reporting process to help protect the community’s investment. 

Weather-related setbacks created additional challenges, including stormwater accumulation and debris that threatened completed work and ongoing construction. By coordinating specialized vendors to clear storm drains, remove debris, assess damage, and restore safe site conditions, the community manager helped minimize delays and keep the project moving forward. 

The project also required coordination among multiple service providers responsible for turf removal, irrigation modifications, granite installation, drought-tolerant landscaping, storm drain clearing, and site restoration. Throughout construction, the community manager maintained communication with City of Mesa representatives, addressed questions, provided updates, and worked to ensure the project continued to meet applicable requirements for incentive fundin