Apartment Amenities
Flexible Work Space Amenities – Pros & Cons
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The Benefits and Considerations of Incorporating Subdivided Flexible Workspaces in Multifamily Apartment Communities
Flexible workspaces have become increasingly popular in recent years, and developers are finding new and innovative ways to incorporate them into multifamily apartment communities. One solution that has gained traction is the concept of subdivided flexible workspaces.
What are Subdivided Workspaces?
Subdivided flexible workspaces are shared office spaces divided into smaller, more private areas within a larger space. Multiple people or businesses can use these spaces but offer a level of privacy and separation not typically found in traditional co-working spaces.
In multifamily apartment communities, these subdivided flexible workspaces can be located within a dedicated building area, such as a shared space or amenity room. Alternatively, they can be incorporated into individual apartment units, providing residents with a private workspace within their homes.
Benefits of Subdivided Workspaces
There are several benefits to incorporating subdivided flexible workspaces into multifamily apartment communities.
First and foremost, these spaces offer convenience for residents who work from home or need a dedicated space to work regularly. With a private workspace within their apartment community, residents can easily access a professional setting without having to leave the building or pay for a separate office space.
Subdivided workspaces can also be an excellent amenity for apartment communities, attracting potential residents who value the convenience and flexibility of a shared workspace. In addition, these spaces can create a sense of community within the apartment complex, as residents who work in the same space may have the opportunity to connect and collaborate.
Finally, subdivided flexible workspaces can be a cost-effective solution for developers and residents. By sharing the space with multiple users, the cost of the workspace can be spread out among all who use it, making it more affordable for everyone.
Considerations for Implementing Subdivided Flexible Workspaces
While there are many benefits to incorporating subdivided flexible workspaces into multifamily apartment communities, there are also a few things to consider when implementing these spaces.
First, it’s essential to consider the users’ desires and ensure that the flexible workspace meets their size, privacy, and amenities. It may also be necessary to establish rules and guidelines for using the workspace, such as quiet hours or protocols for reserving the space.
Developers must also consider the cost of implementing and maintaining the workspace and potential liability issues. In some cases, seeking legal advice or insurance coverage for the shared workspace may be necessary.
Subdivided workspaces can be a valuable amenity, offering residents convenience, flexibility, and a sense of community. While there are a few considerations to consider when implementing these spaces, the benefits can make it well worth the effort for both developers and residents.
Multifamily Monday: What do to Today
It is another Multifamily Monday! And, it will likely be a crazy mad rush to get things addressed that came in over the weekend. In that mad rush of things to-do, don’t forget to foster a new relationship.
What to do Daily
Who could you reach out to today that would help your business down the road? A local community center? A local boys/girls club? A local restaurant? Any local business owner? Think about the eco-system that exists right around your community. The eco-system that is an extension of your community. Think about how you can create real-ationships with those people. Real – built on help them with real issues and problems they may have.
Don’t Ask For Anything in Return
Call anyone of these people up today and ask them what their number one problem is. Don’t try to solve it over the phone but do try to understand what it is. And, ask if he/she minds if you take a stab at offering up some solutions. Then take time during your weekly team meeting this week to brainstorm with your team. Come up with ideas that would be valuable to that owner. Then package those solutions in a brief, call ahead and then deliver via email. No strings attached.
Tomorrow
Do it again.
Your reaching out and providing value to your extended community multifamily maniac,
M
Apartment Community Amenities: Promote Mystery
About two months ago we decided to install a dog park at Brookside Apartments – one of our student properties in Carbondale, Ill. In lieu of printing, posted and plastering the thing all over our social media streams – we just let the process play out.
Power in Mystery
After working through the logistics and contract negotiations we settled on a spot and let the construction begin. What happened next was pure entertainment – are you building a pool? Are you building a new building? Volleyball courts? – Wait, it’s too big to be a pool! Arg, what is it? All the common questions begin to filter through the wifi lounge, the community and into our leasing center. That is until we could not take it any more and we disclosed.That said, we learned a real time lesson as it relates to WOM.
Apartment Marketing Stimulants
Tell them but don’t tell them. We have a number of other amenities and improvements that we are doing to this property over the next one to three years with each one major in scope. Taking the lesson from the dog park mystery – we will leave the community to – guess it out – if you will. I can see some cool social media apartment amenity mysteries playing out over Facebook and other social platforms. In the spirit of – give them something to talk about – mystery takes a front seat. And, besides who doesn’t like a great guessing game or mystery? Who can resist talking about it with their friends, family and otherwise? Which is part of the point, right?
Apartment Amenity
The U-Socket Charges USB Devices Without an Adapter
I am thinking this is a must have – must install in at least one to two places in our apartments. I think for student properties – you at have a least one per bedroom – plus any and all common areas through out your community.
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Tell Them How Much You are Moved by the Neighborhood
Don’t tell prospects and residents how much your apartments are – tell them how much you are moved by the neighborhood.
Tell them about waking up on a crisp fall morning and taking a run in Forest Park just one block over from your apartment. Tell them about stopping back by Velocity Coffee Shop to have a cup of coffee – served by a friendly Barista named Tracy who rarely smiles but wants to. Tell them about the free copies of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the St. Louis Dispatch. Tell them about the free wifi. And, oh – it’s a bike shop too with cool bike motif everywhere. The bathroom even has a cool chalkboard where you once drew a giant dragon that looked as if it were eating the giant flower someone else drew.
Tell them about Papa John’s pizza and Subway at the end of the block where Tony and Charles remember your name and serve you with a smile. Tell them about Atlas Restaurant located in the heart of the neighborhood and the amazing food and desserts that they serve. Tell them about The Loop and The Central West End [very cool Saint Louis neighborhood hangouts] being just one mile away and don’t forget to mention the friendly cab driver resident who will drive you over while entertaining you with great conversation. Tell them about all the fun nights you had in those neighborhoods.
Tell them about Mr. and Mrs. Wang who own the dry cleaners right next door to Papa John’s and how they wash and fold clothes for $0.75 a pound. Tell them how much you love the fact that each Christmas they give your children big canisters of candy as a thank you for your business.
Tell them about the dog park even if you are not a pet lover – not even in the least.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, this is the neighborhood that I fell in love with in Saint Louis. Oh yeah, and I lived in a great apartment that overlooked a tree lined street that looks amazing in the fall.
Tell them with conviction how much you love the neighborhood the rest will fall right into place.
