REAL MODERN TERRAIN ART UNVEILS VISION FOR "CAMINITO HILLSIDE": A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF MODULAR LIVING AND DESERT-PRESERVATION HOSPITALITY IN PHOENIX

Conceived by developer Ben Brosseau, this ambitious project gracefully marries state-of-the-art sustainable design with strict desert conservation standards to deliver a lifestyle concept that feels entirely native to the Arizona landscape.

The Vision: Modern Architecture Meets Desert Preservation
Caminito Hillside represents a bold step forward in low-impact, high-design housing. Spanning an iconic hillside parcel near 12th Street and Butler Drive, the master plan is designed to celebrate and protect the natural topography of the North Mountain area.

Rather than reshaping the mountain, RMTA's architectural philosophy emphasizes blending structures seamlessly into the natural grades, utilizing carefully selected textures and a color palette that mirrors the surrounding desert stone and rugged ridges.

“Buildings in hillside areas should be sensitive to and blend with the site... minimizing the size, massing, and bulk of visible portions of the structure.”
— Phoenix Planning and Development Guidelines

Key Highlights of the Development
Eco-Friendly Modular Dwellings: Phase 1 of this 10-acre community will feature highly anticipated modular homes from ZenniHome, showcasing their precision-engineered Citizen and Denizen models. These structures offer space-maximizing, smart-home technology with a minimal construction footprint.

An Iconic First Act — Interim Airstream Hospitality: In a brilliant fusion of modern design and wanderlust culture, the project will feature an interim luxury Airstream hospitality experience. This micro-resort will allow guests to experience the beauty of the desert hillside in style while the permanent residences are meticulously phased in.

Rigorous Environmental Stewardship: RMTA is working hand-in-hand with the City of Phoenix on a comprehensive Hillside Inventory and Salvage Plan to protect, transplant, and preserve native desert cacti and trees, ensuring the natural ecosystem remains vibrant and intact.

Seamless Connectivity: The site features carefully planned pedestrian walkways, custom landscaping with low-water-use desert flora, and designated common open spaces to cultivate an active, outdoor-focused community.

Forward-Thinking Urban Design
Caminito Hillside is zoned R-3 (Hillside HL). By choosing prefab construction methods and focusing on minimal earth disturbance, RMTA is setting a new benchmark for how modern luxury and environmental responsibility can coexist in delicate ecological zones.

With modern engineering, sustainable infrastructure upgrades (including undergrounded utilities and updated public rights-of-way), and a deep respect for the land, RMTA is crafting a true desert sanctuary.