{"id":12566,"date":"2015-05-01T05:00:02","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=12566"},"modified":"2015-05-01T10:19:38","modified_gmt":"2015-05-01T17:19:38","slug":"making-a-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/making-a-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Major metros are great, but the U.S. is\u00a0 also home to dynamic second and third-tier cities that offer strong economies, booming job markets and unique local culture. Many of the nation\u2019s smaller metro centers are brimming with business opportunities and the chance to be part of positive change. The Huffington Post<\/em><\/a> recently nominated five such cities as the it<\/em> travel destinations of 2015: Portland, Ore.; San Antonio, Texas; Raleigh, NC; Albuquerque, NM; and Denver, Colo. Of course, the movers and shakers of the multi-family industry have already taken note, so Portland, San Antonio, Raleigh, Denver and Albuquerque boast excellent apartment communities.<\/p>\n

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  1. Raleigh<\/strong>\n

    \"Amelia<\/a>
    Amelia Station Apartments<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With over $2 billion in apartment sales and $3.6 billion in commercial sales, according to Colliers International<\/a> data, it\u2019s no wonder the Research Triangle is a hot place to be. Among the hot new tickets in town is the 216-unit Amelia Station Apartments<\/a>, which had its grand opening in December 2014. Part of the Drucker & Falk Real Estate<\/a> portfolio, this luxury apartment community comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging between 700 and 1,300 square feet. Amenities include a resort style pool complete with poolside entertainment plaza, outdoor grilling pavilion, 24-hout fitness center, 24-hour business center, 24-hour billiards room, children\u2019s playground, leash-free bark park, concierge services and a car wash station.<\/p>\n

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    1. Portland<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \"Block<\/a>
      Block 17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      Banking on Portland\u2019s growing popularity, Wood Partners<\/a> entered a development partnership with Hoyt Properties in late 2012 to develop Block 17, the newest addition to Portland\u2019s LEED-certified Hoyt Yards neighborhood. Set to open in fall\/winter 2015 in downtown Portland\u2019s Pearl District, the 281-unit luxury community is steadily rising near the three-acre Fields Park, which will provide ample outdoor green space for future residents. Comprising a 16-story high-rise and a five-story mid-rise and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, Block 17 will provide panoramic views of Mount Hood and the Willamette River. Community amenities will include a 1,000-square-foot rooftop clubhouse, 1,500-square-foot rooftop deck, 3,000-square-foot plaza courtyard, 800-square-foot lobby and entertainment area, two levels of below-grade parking and 422 bicycle parking<\/a> spaces. As an added bonus, residents will also enjoy easy access to mass transit, such as streetcar, MAX and Amtrak.<\/p>\n

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      1. San Antonio<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"The<\/a>
        The Landings at Brooks City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Opened just over two years ago in Brooks City-Base, the<\/em> up-and-coming San Antonio neighborhood, the 300-unit The Landings at Brooks City Base Apartments<\/a> boasts proximity to high-tech research and medical facilities as well as name-brand shopping. The community comprises one- and two-bedroom units ranging between 571 and 1,044 square feet. Amenities include a 4,166-square-foot hangar-style community center, state-of-the-art fitness center, a full demonstration kitchen, gaming area, pool table, cyber caf\u00e9, a resort-style swimming pool and a pool with fountains and LED lighting. The Landings at Brooks City Base also features bike racks and parking ranging from breezeway garages to carports.The community is managed by BH Management Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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        1. Albuquerque<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \"Casitas<\/a><\/p>\n

          Undoubtedly one of the coolest cities in the U.S. and not just because of Breaking Bad<\/em>, the ABQ features a mix of apartment communities. A notable project is the $16.3 million Casitas de Colores, a 71-unit mixed-income, affordable, green community developed by Jonathan Rose Companies<\/a>. The community targets families with children earning 30, 40 and 50 percent of the area median income as well as market-rate renters. Casitas de Colores features amenities such as a fitness center, learning center, below-grade parking and courtyards. A notable feature of Casitas de Colores is the prevalence of green features, including Energy Star-appliances, water efficient fixtures, solar panels, rainwater collection and recycling system. In fact, the community is expected to earn Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities and LEED Platinum certifications. The Dekker\/Perich\/Sabatini-designed project has already earned the American Institute of Architects\u2019 New Mexico Chapter General Design Award of 2014 as well as the 2014 NAIOP Annual Award of Excellence in the Multifamily Residential Category.<\/p>\n

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          1. Denver<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
            \"Elan<\/a>
            Elan Union Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

            Greystar<\/a>\u2019s Elan Union Station<\/a> is one of the most anticipated apartment projects in Denver. Currently under development, but already leasing, this downtown apartment community will entice renters with a swimming pool, fitness center complete with yoga\/barre studio, bocce ball court, bike and ski maintenance shop, work stations and a pet washing station. Apartments will be decked out with nest thermostats, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom closets and frameless showers complete with benches. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations and range between 715 square feet and 1,463 square feet. Rents start at $1,420 and hit $3,750.<\/p>\n

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