New Construction and Development
LMC, a leader in apartment development and management, today announced the start of leasing at The Whitney, a mixed-use apartment community located in the heart of eclectic Flagler Village.
Chicago-based Lexington Homes has announced the grand opening of two decorated models at Lexington Heritage at Arlington Heights, a new community of 48 townhomes and rowhomes in Arlington Heights, Ill. In addition, Lexington Heritage has two townhomes available for immediate move-in.
Located at 3216 N. Old Arlington Heights Road, near Arlington Heights Road, Lexington Heritage is located close to two Metra train stations and is just minutes from Route 53. The community offers homes in two styles. Homes in the Club Collection, which are two-story townhomes that are priced from $399,990 and measure from 1,649 to 1,950 square feet, have two to three bedrooms, 2½ to 3½ baths, attached two-car garages and unfinished basements. Both decorated models are from the Club Collection. Also available at Lexington Heritage is the popular Mews Collection of three-level rowhomes. Homes in the Mews Collection are priced from $359,990 and measure from 1,813 to 1,976 square feet with two to three bedrooms, 2½ to 3½ baths and attached two-car garages.
Mill Creek Residential, a leading multifamily investor and operator specializing in premier apartment communities across the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Modera Riverhouse, a luxury apartment community located along the Miami River in the Spring Garden Historic District.
Leading developer EDEN Multifamily has completed construction of Lazul, an 8-story, 349-unit apartment building at 2145 Northeast 164th Street in the heart of North Miami Beach. EDEN has obtained a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) from the City of North Miami Beach and is facilitating resident move-ins and property tours.
Port St. Lucie, Fla. - Construction has begun on the new amenity center at Del Webb Tradition, just a few months after the much-anticipated active-adult community opened for sales. Located in Port St. Lucie on Florida’s Treasure Coast, this new active-active adult community offers single-family homes and villas designed for today’s Baby Boomer.
Construction has begun on the new amenity center at Del Webb Tradition, just a few months after the much-anticipated active-adult community opened for sales. Located in Port St. Lucie on Florida’s Treasure Coast, this new active-active adult community offers single-family homes and villas designed for today’s Baby Boomer.
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, has announced that Artisan Apartment Homes of Dunedin, Fla. has achieved a Platinum-level designation as a “Florida Green” apartment community.
“Artisan Apartment Homes believes that style, substance and sustainability are the pillars of quality of living for residents,” said FGBC Executive Director C.J. Davila. “The unparalleled location, lavish collection of amenities, and caliber of services offers residents much more than an apartment community.”
Located at 966 Douglas Ave., the 201,404 square foot project features 65 residences in a four-story building centered around a stunning three-story lobby.
Amenities include professionally decorated common areas, 24/7 residents-only access control and secure parking, a comfortable and inviting residents lounge with game room, televisions, billiards and a bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center, bicycle storage, kayak storage, and a spectacular 18,000-square-foot elevated pool deck overlooking the Pinellas Trail and stunning sunsets.
Residents can relax in lounge chairs, grill at one of the two outdoor kitchens, or take in the vistas sitting by the natural gas fire pits.
One immeasurable contribution of the Artisan is its contribution to public art. Three murals and two sculptures seamlessly incorporated into the project not only serve to improve the quality of life of Artisan residents.
The public art program reinforces owner’s Joseph and Anna Kokolakis’ commitment to community-centric developments that people want to live in and everyone can enjoy.
The development also includes 11,700 square feet of retail shops, including a local grocer and café, Nature’s Food Patch, Salon Blonde, and Iberian Imports boutique.
A total of 361 parking spaces were created as part of this project, including 234 that are open to the public. The second floor of the garage provides 127 secure spaces exclusively for the Artisan tenants.
Dunedin is a FGBC certified local government and the first Platinum certified city.
Nate Ritter of GreenBuilt Solutions, Orlando, Fla. was the FGBC designated professional. Dr. Jennifer Languell of Trifecta Construction Solutions evaluated the project. Artisan Apartment Homes achieved 203 of the 105 required points, earning them Platinum-level status.
“There are a lot of reasons to live in a green certified apartment. They create less of an impact on natural resources, while conserving resources and work to sustain the environment,” noted Ritter. “Indoor air quality is better, homes require less energy and water usage, both are environmental and economic benefits.”
Some of Artisan Apartment Homes features include:
• Plants and trees are local drought tolerant
• Reclaimed water for irrigation
• Community wide recycling program
• Site is located close to public transportation access
• Low flow faucets and toilets
• 75 percent of all occupants have line of site view to exterior
• High efficiency air filtration system in common areas and individual units
• Hurricane Impact Resistant Openings
The success of Artisan Apartment Homes is attributable to the dedication, hard work and team effort of all parties involved. They include the following: Joseph and Anna Kokolakis, Owner/Developer; Ed Binkley of BSB Design, Architect; Jose Colmenero of Kokolakis Contracting, Construction Manager; Daniel Vickstrom of Vickstrom Engineering Services, Civil Engineer; Mike Costello of Emerald Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer; and Chris Anuszkiewicz of PlaceMaker Design Studio LLC, Landscape Designer.
The community is 100 percent smoke free and has direct access to the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail. This 38.2-mile linear park and recreation trail currently extends from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs and provides a unique, protected green space for walking, jogging, skating and biking.
FGBC certifications provide pathways to build green homes, developments, local governments, high rises and commercial buildings. The process, including low fees, is often more affordable than other certifications. The free market aspect of FGBC certifiers also keep costs reasonable.
Over 34 high-rise projects are currently certified under the Florida Green Certification Program. The intent of the FGBC Florida Green High-Rise Residential Building Standard is to encourage owners of high-rise residential projects to adopt green and sustainable strategies during the design and construction of their projects and to receive recognition for their efforts.
Going Green? In Florida you have a choice. For more information contact the Florida Green Building Coalition at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org call (407) 777-4919.
