., and have tried to expand their outdoor summer activities (like a mountain coaster/and possibly zip line by now)  and like any other mountain, trails/hiking/biking are summer activities, but there isn't much else. 

Go view 10 houses a day....when you're in the neighborhood pass out door hangers to 5 homes on either side and 10 across the street. 

No one wants the high desert to turn into a traffic-laden, outdoor music blaring, night-time string lights shining disco ball town and it's these regulations that will keep the desirability of the high desert in-tact.

They are all electric and energy efficient and some models offer heat to very low outdoor temps. 

The city is attracting young professionals and families due to its outdoor recreation opportunities, mild climate, and affordable cost of living.Phoenix, ArizonaNestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix, Arizona, is a real estate market that is heating up in more ways than one.

Spacious deck with views and additional outdoor patio.

My thoughts are to put river rock down around the roof line, add small shrubs on top with outdoor lights in between each.

You could tie it into a nice open trellis arbor over the top that ties into the house if you want to get fancy and make it a nice outdoor living space.

With respect to utilities, a multi-family property typically has a house electric meter for any common area electric supply (hallway lights, outdoor lights, etc).

There's all kinds of light houses and outdoor recreation including ATV parks, sand dune tours, hiking, bicycling trails, and popular disc golf courses.