As Homes Become Offices, Gyms And More, COVID-19 Has Upended How We Think Our Living Spaces Should Work
It’s no surprise COVID-19 has changed the features people want and need in their homes, but just how multifamily developers were meeting this new set of standards was a story we thought should be told. Based on real-time insights from Taylor Johnson clients Optima, Inc. and Related Midwest, we pitched a story to the Chicago Tribune about today’s most in-demand building attributes and how certain living spaces are working double time to serve multiple purposes. The resulting cover story detailed how Chicago’s leading apartment communities are catering to an expanding list of renter needs, from generous square footage, a home office and available outdoor space to amenities accessed by appointment, among others. Read the full feature here to learn more.
Providing a respite from remote work and e-learning, outfitted recreation spaces, such as the outdoor kitchens at One Bennett Park shown here, extend living space and provide a breath of fresh air for multifamily residents.