Deseo Grande is American Landmark’s first ground-up, new-build apartment

ORLANDO  – A joint venture between American Landmark Apartments, one of the fastest-growing multifamily owner-operators in the country, and Dezer Development, developer of high-end residences such as the Porsche Design Tower and Residences by Armani/Casa, held an official groundbreaking ceremony today for Deseo Grande, a new $78 million, luxury Class A apartment community in one of the most desirable markets in the country.

Located at 5250 International Drive in Orlando, directly adjacent to Dezerland Park Orlando (formerly the Artegon Marketplace), Deseo Grande will deliver 365 spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes featuring elegant finishes, state-of-the-art technology, and resort-style amenities. The community is scheduled for completion in April 2022, with rents likely to range from $1,500 to $2,400 per month.

Deseo Grande is American Landmark’s first ground-up, new-build apartment community. The company currently owns and operates over 33,000 garden-style apartments throughout Florida and the Southeastern U.S.

“We had an unprecedented opportunity to partner with Dezer Development to build our first ground-up apartment community on a one-of-a-kind site in the heart of Orlando, and to be a part of Dezer’s visionary repositioning of the former Artegon Marketplace into a dynamic 24-hour, mixed-use community,” said Lubeck. “Deseo Grande will be the crown jewel of our portfolio and will marry all the best design, technology and amenities that have been successfully implemented at our other high-performing multifamily properties.”

Added Michael Dezer, Principal, Dezer Development, “We’re pleased to partner with America Landmark Apartments once again. Deseo Grande’s high-end rental residences will provide a perfect complement to the attractions and retail at Dezerland Park Orlando.”

 Deseo Grande will consist of a five-story, elevatored building and a four-story parking garage, on a 6.5-acre site. Apartment units will range in size from 754 square feet to 1,250 square feet, with all featuring 9-foot ceilings, walk-in-closets, patio or balcony and in-unit washer/dryer. Kitchens will offer elegant stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. The pet-friendly community will also offer a central courtyard with resort-style swimming pool, summer grill, 24-hour fitness center, pet spa and bark park.

The design team for Deseo Grande is general contractor BCC Construction Group of Orlando; architect Baker Barrios Architects of Orlando; and VHB Engineering of Orlando.

Pre-leasing for Deseo Grande will begin in July 2021. For more information, please visit www.alapts.com.

Beverly Hills, CA (October 9, 2018) -- TruAmerica Multifamily has been awarded the inaugural Pet Pawsitive Award by the non-profit social enterprise Michelson Found Animals Foundation for its pet friendly policies and initiatives across its 37,000-unit portfolio.

The Foundation annually celebrates the efforts of local officials, businesses, individuals and organizations focused on improving the lives of pets and their people, and a recognition of the joy pets bring to our lives. The Foundation expanded its awards program, now in its seventh year, to include the inaugural Pet Pawsitive Award to recognize organizations with pet friendly policies that benefit their employees and customers, enrich the community and make a positive impact on pets and their people. 

“Each year, I look forward to meeting the impressive individuals and organizations who are doing incredible work for pets in their communities and across the country,” said Dr. Gary Michelson, founder of Michelson Found Animals Foundation. “Whether spearheading animal rights legislation or making the world a little more pet friendly, their combined efforts play a huge role in the future of animal welfare. I am grateful for what they do and am honored to work beside them to further our mutual goal of saving animals and enriching lives.”

TruAmerica was recognized for providing people and their pets with a great experience at home. With 37,000 apartments from coast to coast, TruAmerica operates pet friendly communities which include award winning dog parks, dog centers, dog spas and more. Many of TruAmerica’s apartment communities regularly host special events and activities tailored toward pet owners and prospective owners including ‘Yappy Hour’ and adoption events. 

“Pets are an enriching part of our lives that add a positive element to family life, which is why we adopted welcoming policies related to pets and their owners who reside in our safe pet friendly communities within our entire 37,000-unit apartment portfolio,” said TruAmerica President and CEO, Robert Hart.  “It is an honor to be recognized by Michelson Found Animals which does so much to enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them.”

About TruAmerica Multifamily

TruAmerica Multifamily is a vertically integrated, value-add multifamily investment firm based in Los Angeles. Founded in July 2013 as a joint venture between Robert Hart and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, TruAmerica has been one of the country's most active multifamily investors and manages a $7.9 billion portfolio of approximately 37,000 units across prime locations throughout Northern and Southern California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Maryland and Florida. For more information on TruAmerica Multifamily, visit http://www.truamerica.com or call (424) 325-2750.

About the Michelson Found Animals Foundation:

Michelson Found Animals Foundation is a leading animal welfare non-profit organization committed to keeping pets safe at home with the pet parents who love them. With a mission of Saving Pets, Enriching Lives, Found Animals is advancing the health and safety of pets through the first free, national microchip registry, solutions-based programs addressing pet adoption, microchipping, low-cost spay neuter services and grants for research into non-surgical spay and neuter methods. The foundation provides educational resources for pet parents and support for a variety of animal welfare organizations and is also supporting start up innovation in the pet care industry with the Leap Venture Studio. Generously funded by Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson, Found Animals has helped more than 1.5 million pets since it was founded in 2005. Follow our progress online at www.FoundAnimals.org, or via social media at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.