Pablo Ferrer of El Caribe reports that the DR may soon have its own Asimov-inspired
\n ecotourism vacation and residential community located in the mountains of
\n Yamasá, north of Santo Domingo. Legacy International, a Miami-based
\n US corporation, is behind the US$620-million investment in a co-venture with
\n Rancho Verde, belonging to Dominican entrepreneur Maximino Brito. The plans
\n call for the construction of a retirement and residential community, complemented
\n by sports venues, educational centers (hotel and business schools), 300 villas
\n and an apartment complex in the mountain area. The hotel would also include
\n a golf course, tennis courts, and an equestrian center.
\nAs reported, Legacy has contracted the preliminary designs to world-acclaimed
\nUS architect John Randall McDonald, a disciple of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
\nMcDonald visited the area last month and is quoted in El Caribe saying, “I
\nhave designed many hotels in many places around the world, and on many islands,
\nbut I had never seen anything so beautiful.” He promised outstanding views
\nfrom all vantage points. The first phase of construction is set to start on 15
\nNovember.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pablo Ferrer of El Caribe reports that the DR may soon have its own Asimov-inspired ecotourism vacation and residential community located in the mountains of Yamasá, north of Santo Domingo. Legacy International, a Miami-based US corporation, is behind the US$620-million investment in a co-venture with Rancho Verde, belonging to Dominican entrepreneur Maximino Brito. The plans … <\/p>\n