Design: Page 5

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    PRODUCTS

    April 2023 roundup: New multifamily products

    Durable and energy-efficient building supplies are among this month’s highlights.

    By • April 26, 2023
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    Size, location matter most to wealthy renters

    Affluent tenants expect that their larger rent payments will translate into larger units, multifamily developers say.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 24, 2023
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    How to rent to a millionaire

    High earners are flooding the rental market, and they never settle for less.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 17, 2023
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    3 modular apartment projects lauded for their design

    These buildings were recognized by the Modular Building Institute for innovation, sustainability and cost effectiveness.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Madison Avenue tower’s quadruplex penthouse sells for $67.8M

    The Bellemont, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, comprises 11 sold-out units on New York’s Upper East Side.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Q&A

    Curved condo tower opens in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood

    Thanks to the tower’s twisting sailboat shape, no two floors at Olympia have the same layout.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    NYC’s McGraw-Hill building slated for residential conversion

    The $100 million project will transform the office tower’s upper floors into 224 luxury units, among other improvements.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Abandoned mall from ‘The Last of Us’ to gain new life as mixed-use destination

    Northland Village Mall in Calgary, Alberta, will be converted into an open-air shopping center and 229-unit multifamily development.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Miami developer laid off 25% of its workforce

    The cuts came at the end of last year as workforce housing producer Resia adjusted its overhead to “new macroeconomic conditions.”

    By • March 22, 2023
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    How apartment managers can crack the TikTok code

    The controversial app has become the newest frontier in multifamily marketing as its core user base — Gen Z — comes of age.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    3 award-winning multifamily projects highlight excellence in design

    The developments received top awards from the National Association of Home Builders.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    Opinion

    Architect transforms DC-area office into sustainable apartments

    The conversion repurposed a concrete jungle into dwellings embracing indoor-outdoor living.

    By David Haresign, FAIA • March 2, 2023
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    Developer unveils 1.5M-square-foot mixed-use plan in Detroit

    Cadillac Square will include up to 280 residential units and the revival of the National Theatre.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    The average apartment size is shrinking

    Studios and one-bedroom units make up a growing share of deliveries, according to a new study.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Communities next to nature

    These seven apartment developments boast easy access to biking, walking and other outdoor recreation opportunities.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Trails, open space attract outdoor-loving renters

    Many residents see nature as a premium amenity, making the extra investment and red tape worth it, developers say.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Feb. 24, 2023
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    February 2023 roundup: New multifamily products

    A number of new options hit the market at the International Builders’ Show earlier this month.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Q&A

    Appealing to the ‘life is short’ demographic

    Architect Jared Bradley shares the features and amenities winning over Nashville’s young renters.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Housing Trust Group opens second upscale community in Phoenix metro

    Aviva – Goodyear in Arizona is 78% leased as of its opening.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    The amenities that renters prefer most

    Potential tenants crave green features — among many others, according to MRI Software.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    37-story tower adds allure to Miami’s skyline

    The 421-unit Cascade is adjacent to a Metrorail station and The Underline public park.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Modern high rise opens its doors in downtown Boston

    212 Stuart Street is described by designer Sasaki as a link between historic and modern neighborhoods.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Cortland opens first phase of mid-rise project near Tampa

    Cortland Riverview can support up to 113 electric vehicle chargers across several parking garages.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    OUTLOOK 2023

    Design trends: Flexible, creative spaces draw renters in

    Multifamily pros are on the lookout for changing preferences as Gen Z enters the market.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Q&A

    Architect says denser housing is key as interest rates rise

    KTGY principal Bryan Sevy also sees a move toward more work-at-home spaces and pocket offices.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023