Operations & Technology
Multifamily High-Rises Now Eligible for Energy Star
Washington, D.C.–When it comes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star, a highly coveted green stamp of approval, multifamily high-rises are now on equal footing with low-rise multifamily structures and single-family homes.
Wythe Confectionery Apartments Completed in Brooklyn
New York–Caro Enterprises has completed work on the 69-unit Wythe Confectionery apartment property (390 Wythe Ave.) in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The project, which originally started as condos, is an adaptive reuse of a former factory.
Editor’s Note: Your Ounce of Prevention
A look at disaster recovery plans, investment opportunities and renters insurance.
Building the ‘Bell’ Brand: Why Bell Partners Left the Senior Living Markets
Lessons learned during the downturn, the decision to exit the commercial real estate and senior living markets, retaining top operations talent, and the importance of branding are among the topics explored by Bell Partners.
Harbor Group Expands Apartment Management Portfolio
Harbor Group Management Co. has taken over the property management business of Great Atlantic Management. Great Atlantic’s portfolio of 21 properties includes 3,880 apartment units and about 116,000 square feet of commercial space in Virginia.
Tuscaloosa Tornado Spurs Relief Effort by Education Realty Trust
How Education Realty Trust and Edwards Companies joined forces to earn $22,000 in tornado relief efforts for the University of Alabama.
New USC Property to be First LEED Platinum Student Housing
Los Angeles–A new student housing property at the University of Southern California opened with the distinction of being the only student housing in the country to be on track to earn LEED platinum certification.
KTGY Designs Eco-Friendly Foursquare Senior Living Property in Portland
KTGY Group is designing a green senior living community just outside of Portland, adding 132 units of affordable housing for active seniors.
KTGY Designs Eco-Friendly Foursquare Senior Living Property in Portland
Portland, Ore.–KTGY Group is designing a green senior living community just outside of downtown Portland. The $29 million apartment community will add 132 units to the city’s pool of affordable housing for active adults of 62 years and over.
New Jersey’s Sub-Metering for New Multi-Housing Units an Environmental Win
The NJ Board of Public Utilities has approved a petition submitted by the NJAA for approval of water sub-metering in newly constructed multifamily buildings.