Issue link: https://www.cominghomemag.com/i/1190140
23 HT'S TRENDING IN COMMUNITY SSOCITIONS CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES Millennial Modernization & Going Green "Millennials are the newest demographic moving into condominium associations. This group is tech-savvy, and they're looking for an association and management company that offers technology that allows for self-service, online payments, and online communication. Millennials are also seeking transparency, so having online access to board decisions, finances, elections, and the like is also important. They're also interested in amenities that fit their lifestyle, so boards need to be thinking about short and long-term plans to modernize their amenities to attract these buyers, like Wi-Fi, modern fitness centers, yoga classes, etc. Additionally, as local cities and towns move toward a single-stream waste collection, I've seen 'Going Green' committees pop up at condominium associations. These committees look for ways to save the association money and help the environment. Rain gardens, composting, solar lighting, LED conversions, and more are on the project list for many communities." Jenniffer Harrington Business Development Manager Associa Mid-Atlantic CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES Pet Perks "More and more people view their pets as an extension of their family. Because of this, developers are building pet-friendly condos with amenities just for pets. I've seen buildings with pet-washing stations, leash-free running areas or parkettes, pet-sitter areas, and pet-waste areas with waste bags, disposals, and water stations. Developers have also stopped limiting the size and weight of pets within condos, although management does suggest limiting the number of dogs to two per unit. Stacey Kurck, RCM, CMCA Vice President Maple Ridge Community Management ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES Conscious Connections "I've noticed that more homeowners and residents in active-adult communities crave connection. From a simple mixer to large-scale community events, people want to meet and get to know their neighbors. In our active adult communities, we've started to offer line dance classes for residents looking to get a fun and easy workout. We've also implemented children's storytime, where residents can bring their grandchildren to a story book reading. The storytellers are residents themselves, and it's been such a hit! It's a low- cost yet intimate activity, and an opportunity to bring multi-generational experiences that the whole family—from grandparents to grandchildren—can enjoy together!" Marc Evangelista Director of Lifestyle and Events Professional Community Management