FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Greystar Real Estate Partners, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high quality rental housing properties, announced it has welcomed the first residents to Laureat, a premier, cultivated residential high-rise located at 790 East Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
Laureat is comprised of 327 spacious residential units in a 25-tale high rise, with unparalleled views of the beach, New River and the City of Fort Lauderdale skyline. The luxury property is located near the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s central business district, easily walkable to the iconic Las Olas retail and entertainment corridor just three blocks to the south. In addition to Las Olas, the property is half a mile east of Fort Lauderdale’s historic Himmarshee Village, a thriving entertainment district with unique, locally owned bars and restaurant venues, and just two miles from the beach.
As one of the most diverse and culturally rich regions in the country, southern Florida continues to attract a growing amount of public and private investment for all types of projects designed to benefit and enhance the community, said Todd Wigfield, Senior Managing Director of East Coast Development at Greystar. Today, downtown Fort Lauderdale s central business district is home to a growing roster of blue chip companies across a wide range of industries. South Florida remains an vital region for Greystar and we are pleased that our team has delivered a best-in-class property to the local community.
Laureat boasts best-in-class finishes– including modern kitchens with Carrara marble countertops, GE® Energy Star® stainless steel appliances, tile floors, custom closets, wine coolers, and sleek wooden cabinetry – along with innovative Smart building and home technology (such as keyless entry and Nest programmable thermostats), high end concierge and hotel level service offerings, and cutting edge community amenities, including an incredible eighth floor skyline pool deck, fitness center, and co-working space. With a timeless and iconic curved exterior architecture and a modern, high-end interior, the property will stand the test of time and be an incredible addition to the City of Fort Lauderdale skyline.
We are excited to introduce South Florida s premier luxury residence that was designed to match the spirit and the live-work-play lifestyle that makes the downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas community the economic and cultural hub of Broward County. The location is incredible, and our residents will delight in walkability to world class restaurants, shopping, office space, cultural amenities, and service retail, as well as proximity to the beach. We are so pleased to be part of such a fantastic City, said Lewis Stoneburner, Managing Director of Development at Greystar. We bought this site in 2017 with the goal of making the leading luxury residential high-rise in the Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale community, providing residents with convenience, quality, service, and style. Our world class development and construction team has executed that vision perfectly, and we look forward to welcoming all residents to Laureat and providing them with services of the highest quality to make an unmatched living experience in such a vibrant community.
Mr. Stoneburner runs Greystar s development and construction business in the state of Florida. Throughout Florida, Greystar has closed 18 development deals totaling over $1.2 billion of development or approximately 5,100 units. Greystar has an active Florida development pipeline of over $400 million.
Having initially bought the site in May of 2017, Greystar started construction in the fourth quarter of 2017 and delivered the first units in the fourth quarter of 2019. Greystar will continue to manage the property through its leading property management services arm.
As the nation s largest apartment operator, Greystar currently manages over 33,000 units in Florida, including nearly 12,000 units in South Florida alone. Globally, Greystar owns over 167,000 rental units and manages 525,000 units.

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FORT WORTH, TX – Civitas Senior Living and PremCap Senior Living celebrated the grand opening of its newest senior living community, West Fork at Weatherford, with a Wild West themed party on January 23. Civitas brings its industry-leading management programming to West Fork, PremCap’s new helped living and memory care development.
“We are very excited to have this community open and ready for residents,” said Cooper Vittitow, President of Civitas Senior Living. “Both of our companies are passionate about providing the citizens of Weatherford with the finest senior living experience. West Fork is a gorgeous new addition to this thriving, vibrant city.”
Over 200 guests loved a fun-filled Western atmosphere full of live entertainment and guided tours of West Fork’s elegantly rustic community. The West Fork at Weatherford dining staff made a tasty, Texas-style feast featuring items like smoked turkey, wild boar sausage, and buffalo tenderloin — some of which were served up in a covered wagon.
West Fork at Weatherford’s approximately 75,800 square foot community offers 70 helped living apartments and 19 memory care suites. Light and airy neutral hues are accented by a Western motif. The reception area features a unique signature piece made with a vintage, industrial turbine vent. Horses are another prominent feature in the community’s design and a nod to Weatherford’s status as the Cutting Horse Capital of the World. Statues of a horse and foal are the centerpiece to one of the community’s gorgeous courtyards. “We wanted to capture the independent spirit of Weatherford through West Fork’s design,” said Senior By Design’s Reid Bonner. “Residents will want to take in the beauty yet still feel comfortable enough to kick off their boots and visit with their new neighbors.”
Located just minutes from Weatherford’s historic downtown and directly adjacent to Medical City Weatherford, West Fork offers spacious, perfectly appointed residences including one- and two-bedroom helped living apartments as well as private and companion accommodations for its memory care neighborhood. Helped Living apartments feature stainless steel appliances, private bathrooms, and walk-in closets. West Fork’s upscale amenities and services include an on-site, full-service salon, creative arts studio, men’s lounge, fitness center and numerous private and casual dining options, featuring deliciously nutritious, chef-prepared meals served daily.
Civitas Senior Living’s Passion Program provides West Fork at Weatherford residents rich, full lives brimming with social engagements, fun activities, and personalized experiences propelled by attentive caregivers, overall wellness, and tasty food. “We believe that life is best when days are filled with passion and lived with purpose,” said Wayne Powell, Civitas Founder and CEO. Civitas’s revolutionary Passion Program keeps residents active and involved by enjoying memorable moments and celebratory events. Civitas’ Passion Program is the cornerstone of the 41 senior living communities it manages across the U.S.

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CHICAGO, IL – CMK Companies, Greystar Real Estate Partners, and RL Accelerated announced that pre-leasing of units has begun at 717 South Clark Street, the future Imprint Apartment Homes.
Located along Chicago s South Loop, on the historic Printer s Row, the 349-unit high-rise apartment building offers a variety of luxurious floor plans ranging from 478-square-foot studios to 3,276-square-foot four-bedroom penthouses. The project is being developed by CMK Companies and property management services are being provided by Greystar. Pre-leasing services are available through RL Accelerated, the exclusive leasing and marketing partner for Imprint, which has already secured the property s first lease. The site is currently available by appointment-only hard hat tours, and first go-ins are expected in the spring of 2020.
We look forward to bringing such gorgeous and high quality apartment homes to Printer s Row, said Emily Carnes, Regional Property Manager for Greystar in the Greater Chicago Area. The development blends traditional luxury elements with appealing modern architecture and a first-class suite of amenities to offer. I have no doubt that the superior design and luxurious atmosphere of Imprint Apartment Homes will stand out as one of the preeminent options for Chicago s most discerning renters.
Expertly designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, 717 South Clark Street, Imprint, will be housed in the same location where the Palmer Printing building once stood. The development invokes elements of the building s printing history and offers residents a number of highly desirable amenities including a fitness center, resident lounge, co-working spaces, dog grooming station, bike storage, community terrace with fire pits, top floor observation deck, library and 24 hour concierge. The property has received certification by Green Globes in recognition of the building s various eco-friendly design features, which include a green roof, significant energy efficiencies, recyclable collection, air quality management and the use of renewable building materials.
The development at 717 South Clark Street brings a top-tier rental housing space to a fantastic neighborhood with abundant access to many of the things that renters care about most, said Colin Kihnke, President and CEO of CMK Companies. Not only is the development within walking distance of a number of public transportation options and public spaces, but it is also being delivered by a team of experts with unmatched experience. From the incredible design place forth by Hartshorne Plunkard to the best-in-class management services platform offered by Greystar, Imprint has and will continue to be in the best hands.

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