Design: Page 2

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    Q&A

    The evolution of build to rent

    As he embarks on a new role as CEO of ARK Homes For Rent, John Isakson sees an opportunity to define the BTR sector.

    By • Jan. 16, 2024
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Developer buys $7M Seattle office building for residential conversion

    Queen Anne Plaza will be the city’s first post-pandemic office-to-multifamily project.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Dtmliving

    A roundup of some of Dtmliving’s top stories of 2024.

    By Dtmliving staff
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    2024 OUTLOOK

    Top multifamily design trends for 2024

    Here’s what renters are looking for and designers and developers aim to highlight in the year ahead.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Nature-inspired property takes root in New Jersey suburbs

    Developed by BNE Real Estate, The Ivy offers 245 units within a 50-minute commute to Manhattan.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    ImageFiction

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Tishman Speyer prepares to break ground on the first of 2 towers in Jersey City

    55 Hudson and its upcoming second phase will add over 2,000 units total on a new public waterfront plaza.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
  • An ornate lobby room with a high, gold-leaf filigree ceiling.
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    Nicholas James Photography

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    Q&A

    Chicago’s Belden-Stratford reopens after extensive renovation

    The transformation of the 100-year-old building happened despite challenges from COVID-19, a lack of lobby space and stringent NRHP requirements.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
  • An outdoor pool and lounge area.
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Bainbridge opens 252 units near Orlando’s Lake Nona

    Bainbridge Nona North is located next to the Orlando International Airport.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Thought Leaders: November 2023

    An apartment owner, a CRE expert, a design pro and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Dtmliving Staff • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Surette Media Group

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    Q&A

    Luxury condo owners want ‘full-service homes’

    Cocktail bars, coffee lounges, curated furniture packages and more are in demand with high-end buyers, according to designer Linda Zarifi.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Opinion

    NMHC survey reveals renters’ top preferences

    Prospects are most drawn to practical features such as air conditioning and in-unit washers and dryers, according to a new report.

    By Sarah Yaussi • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Tom Harris

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    How to integrate the arts into new multifamily projects

    Developers are engaging current and potential residents by featuring original work from local artists and offering creative amenities.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Automaker Fiat lends name to New Jersey apartments

    Fiat House, located across the Hudson River from Manhattan, will offer electric vehicles for resident use.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    For model units, demographic appeal is key

    Here’s how apartment owners can zero in on the look that best fits their property.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Salvi Media

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Cleveland high-rise spotlights education, wellness

    The 298-unit Artisan tower features a gear room for outdoor equipment rentals and a rooftop guest lecture venue.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    © 2023 Hilton

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    Related Group partners with Hilton on Waldorf Astoria-branded condos

    The 92-unit Florida property is the hotel brand’s first all-residential development.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
  • A midsize glass apartment building, angled toward the rooftop, with solar panels and a deck in view.
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    273 new units open at mixed-use development in Madison, Wisconsin

    EO Madison Yards incorporated a post-tensioned concrete structure that allowed for a streamlined approval process.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
  • A modern apartment building situated next to a Colonial-style structure.
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    D.C. aims to attract sustainable office-to-multifamily conversions

    While the pace of adaptive reuse projects has slowed, the city is offering incentives to bring more housing to the urban core.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    iStock.com/skynesher

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    Sponsored by Multifamily Impact Council

    The Multifamily Impact Framework™: An operating system for multifamily impact investing

    Multifamily Impact Framework™ is designed to help investors and property owners focus on building stronger ESG and impact investment strategies.

    Oct. 16, 2023
  • A long, jagged building with a colorful mural on one side.
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Mid-century modern mixed-use opens near Fort Lauderdale

    Oaklyn in Oakland Park, Florida, developed by Newrock and managed by Bozzuto, sits near the Atlantic oceanfront.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Cordish Cos. opens third high-rise in Kansas City, Missouri

    Three Light, the latest addition to the $9.7 billion Power & Light District, includes visual tributes to local jazz legends.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Q&A

    Inside former Fannie Mae CEO’s plan to fix housing

    Hugh Frater, also a founding partner at BlackRock, thinks a pre-constructed housing system can help close the affordability gap.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Study: Unused parking adds over $2M to typical multifamily projects

    A new white paper from Rutgers University found that reducing parking spaces could save money and minimize environmental impact.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Champlain Towers investigation yields more clues

    A preliminary NIST report points to deviations from design in the Surfside, Florida, condo’s pool deck construction.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Ford Photographs

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    Q&A

    Building neighborhood-scale density at Nashville’s Clay Street Commons

    The Bradley Projects’ latest development aims to emulate the commercial street corners found elsewhere in the city.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    New single-family rentals open north of Sacramento

    Cyrene at Meadowlands is Curve Development’s latest addition to what the company considers a growing market.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023