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Lexington at Dilworth in Charlotte, N.C.

COVID-19 has forced architects to deliver apartment features that are hyper-customized to regional trends and renter demographics.   — By Ryan Carver, SGA|NarmourWright Design — As strange as it may seem, the enduring COVID-19 pandemic is creating an opportunity for innovation in the multifamily industry. These days, my colleagues and I at the architectural design and planning firm of SGA|NarmourWright are sharpening our pencils, fine-tuning the services we deliver during this pandemic era and beyond.  Our clients need the right product for the right target demographic. We study trends by talking …

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Waterline Square pool in NYC

Ground-up developers and owners evaluating value-add projects should consider bulking up their fitness amenities to support a wide range of active lifestyles. — By Sarah Yaussi, National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) — The health and fitness industry has undergone tremendous transformation in recent years. Specialized fitness centers like CrossFit gyms and spin studios have challenged traditional fitness centers as the workout destination of choice for many. TRX straps, kettle bells and resistance bands have claimed real estate on the weight-room floor. And the growth of on-demand classes and in-home gyms …

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