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Top 10 Reasons Why You Need to Add a Sky Lounge to Your Next Project

August 19, 2024BlogStacey

Aesthetics: Sky lounges not only offer residents breathtaking views but also allow apartment and multifamily buildings in compact city areas to provide a beautiful outdoor space that draws everyone’s eyes.

Community: Creating a space where residents can gather and socialize fosters a sense of community. Hosting events like pool parties on the weekends helps residents form tight-knit groups, enhancing both their home and social lives.

Health and Wellness: A sky lounge offers residents a tranquil place to relax, unwind, and enjoy time with friends, contributing to their overall well-being.

Luxury Experience: In densely populated cities, a sky lounge gives residents a luxurious urban living experience, attracting them with the overwhelming feeling of being connected to the cityscape.

Increased Property Value: Including a sky lounge can significantly boost the property’s value, making it more attractive to potential buyers and investors.

Competitive Edge: Go the extra mile and make your next project the place to be. Adding a sky lounge keeps your property up to date with trends and allows you to attract future residents with this desirable amenity.

Space for Events: Cultivating a space that can bring the community together enhances the appeal of your building’s amenities. Offering residents the ability to book the sky lounge for events or parties brings the party to them. Additionally, you can host community-building events like wine tastings or morning yoga, in collaboration with other companies, to strengthen the resident community.

Untapped Potential: Take advantage of unused space on top of buildings. Why leave an ordinary slab of concrete when you can transform it into something extraordinary?

Environmental Benefits: Consider adding a zen garden, greenhouse, or vegetable garden to the sky lounge. This provides residents with an eco-friendly space, contributing to sustainable living.

Potential for Revenue Generation: A well-designed sky lounge can be rented out for private events or functions, creating an additional revenue stream for the property. It can also be used to invite local restaurants, bars, and businesses to host pop-up shops for your residents.

Too Much Space, Not Enough Revenue?

August 11, 2024UncategorizedStacey

August 11, 2024

Trends come and go but making money and finding creative ways to boost your bottom line never go out of style. With square footage to spare, apartment and building complexes often find themselves with intriguing possibilities in underutilized spaces that do neither them nor their residents any good.

Instead of residents staring into empty spaces while walking through the lobby, consider a newer approach gaining popularity with our clients when designing or redesigning lobbies.

At CDG, we focus on the niche market by creating spaces that provide residents with opportunities and services they didn’t know they wanted until they saw them. Imagine a pet grooming shop in a pet-friendly apartment complex or a juice bar in the lobby. These amenities allow residents to sleep in later or take more time getting ready, as they can conveniently visit these shops on their way out. Not only do the apartment and building complexes enhance their budling but also foster a better living experience, not to mention generate additional revenue from the businesses operating in the lobby. This unique approach ensures the complex remains a desirable place to live while at the same time boosting its bottom line.

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3 reasons to have advanced technology in apartment living

July 30, 2024UncategorizedStacey

ONE: Enhanced Convenience and Efficiency: Advanced technology in modern living allows residents to easily manage mundane tasks in their daily lives. Whether it’s turning off the lights, having high-speed internet that allows security systems to work more efficiently, or controlling the heater or AC during cold freezes or heatwaves, these simple yet irritating inconveniences are replaced by ease and convenience.

TWO: Blazing Internet Elevates Daily Experiences: Integrating high-speed internet for all the residents in the building significantly enhances their lives, whether they are working remotely or enjoying leisure time. With high-speed internet connected to a central hub, residents can work from home with ease, completing daily tasks and responsibilities without needing to leave the building. As remote work and online schooling continue to rise, offering and implementing high-speed internet is essential to keep up with the times and ensure the community amenities are the best they can be.

THREE: Top-of-the-Line Appliances Are Essential: When it comes to appliances, no one wants outdated, unreliable equipment like a microwave on the fritz or a washing machine that leaves clothes smelling unpleasant. Top-of-the-line appliances offer cutting-edge technology that enhances convenience and efficiency. For instance, modern ovens and washing machines can be controlled remotely via a tap on a smartphone app, making it safer and easier to run errands at the same time. Additionally, advanced security systems provide peace of mind by allowing residents to monitor who is approaching their door. Investing in high-quality appliances not only boosts property value but also supports eco-friendly practices, as these appliances are designed to be more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious.

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The Importance of Outdoor Living Spaces in Community Living

July 29, 2024BlogStacey

One of the primary reasons for adding outdoor living spaces to community settings is the promotion of wellness and serenity. These areas go beyond aesthetic appeal, offering residents environments that foster mental and physical well-being.

Having a space to step outside and feel the sun on your face for just ten minutes can rejuvenate you after a stressful day. Enjoying a relaxing Sunday lounging by the pool allows residents to forget about daily worries, promoting happier and healthier lifestyles.

Outdoor spaces that create experiences and opportunities for residents to feel more than just at home but in paradise add immense value to the community. Allowing residents to host a Saturday BBQ dinner creates spaces of happiness that allow residents to proudly show their family and friends the positive aspects and reality of living in multifamily buildings or student apartments, where every element is designed to showcase the best life has to offer. These spaces offer residents happiness and the chance to showcase the advantages of living in a multifamily building or student living apartments. They become destinations where luxury, comfort, and natural beauty intersect.

Imagine yourself sitting around a fire pit, laughing and connecting with other residents. By incorporating outdoor living spaces, you create a place where residents can come together, share experiences, and make memories. This, in turn, enhances both their social and personal lives, creating a sense of community and well-being.

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Top Things Students (And Parents) Want In Student Living

June 19, 2024UncategorizedStacey

THE STUDENT:

Privacy: When students hunt for an apartment, one of their top priorities is having their own space. This means a private bathroom, a personal room to relax in, and a separate area to host friends. College life can be hectic, with constant interactions and activities. After a long day of classes, work, and events, nothing is more important than coming home to a personal sanctuary. A place where you can close the door, lock it, and enjoy your own space. No need to trek to a communal bathroom to wash your face—you have the convenience of your own private bathroom just steps away. This personal space extends to your own room, where you can keep things clean and organized, ensuring it’s always a comfortable retreat from the chaos.

Convenience: In student living, convenience is everything. It means living close to campus so you can walk to class, saving on gas money, or having a dedicated bus from your apartment complex to campus every day. It’s about having everything you need at your fingertips—a cozy spot to hang out with friends, study rooms for those intense study sessions, and amenities like a gym to keep your life balanced. These conveniences make it easier for students to juggle their academic, social, and personal lives, ensuring a smoother, more enjoyable college experience.

Top-Notch Wi-Fi and Internet Connections: Reliable and fast internet access is a non-negotiable for today’s students. Imagine the panic of trying to submit a paper at 11:55 PM, only for the Wi-Fi to crash with only 4 minutes to spare. Or the frustration of logging into a mandatory Zoom class and being marked half an absence because the Zoom connection was buffering. Reliable internet isn’t just about schoolwork; it also impacts your downtime. After a long day, the last thing you want is for your Wi-Fi to go out in the middle of a show or while you’re scrolling through TikTok to decompress before diving into homework, work, or going to plans for the night.

THE PARENT:

When it comes to being a parent, safety is always at the forefront of their minds, especially when their child leaves for college. When parents are assisting in finding places for their students to live, the primary concern is often about safety. Questions arise: Is it a gated community? Are there security guards at night? What systems are in place to enhance my child’s safety, and what protocols ensure that only residents and approved visitors have access to the building?

The latest trend in student living focuses on safety, with key fobs playing a crucial role. These key fobs allow only residents access into the building, their designated apartment, and even their specific room. Functioning as transmitters, these key fobs communicate with locks, granting access only if it’s assigned to a certain lock. Research shows that
“KEY FOBS PROVIDE A HIGHER LEVEL OF SECURITY COMPARED TO PHYSICAL KEYS, AS THEIR LOCKS CANNOT BE PICKED. ADDITIONALLY, IF A
KEY FOB IS MISPLACED OR LOST, IT CAN EASILY BE DEACTIVATED, PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE APARTMENT.”

This system adds an extra layer of security and peace of mind for both parents and students alike.

Lifestyle Expectations

June 19, 2024UncategorizedStacey

Young Professionals: Transitioning from the convenience of student living to the complexities of finding a suitable place in the real world….in search of accommodations that reminisce of their student housing experience while meeting the demands of their new lifestyle.

In their search for the perfect living space, young professionals seek out amenities that they have become accustomed to. This includes fitness centers, communal areas, modern technology infrastructure, and stylish interiors that cater to their desire for convenience and elevated living standards.

Community and socialization play a crucial role in their housing decisions. They look for co-working spaces, and outdoor areas with amenities like barbecues, fire pits, and pools, where they can connect

Prioritizing wellness and work-life balance, young professionals seek living spaces that support their mental and physical well-being. They desire areas dedicated to relaxation, exercise, and personal growth within their communities, allowing them to maintain a healthy work-life balance while addressing their everyday needs and challenges. With like-minded residents and foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity.