JERSEY CITY, NJ – A new, two-tower residential development, Parkview Apartments, will soon break ground in the Lafayette section of Jersey City, adjacent to Berry Lane Park, the city s newest green space. New Jersey-based firms, Dresdner Robin and Monteforte Architectural Studio, are providing essential engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, surveying and plotting services for the project.
Parkview Apartments includes two 89-foot buildings that will each rise seven tales over two floors of parking. The towers, which will break ground in days and complete construction by the end of 2021, will overlook Berry Lane Park, with unique architecture angled toward the recreational space and reflective glass that returns light to the areas below. The complex will include 170 rental units (65 one-bedroom, 95 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom).
Jersey City-based land development design firm, Dresdner Robin, secured project approvals for a range of local and regional regulatory review agencies. The complex was designed by Ocean Township, N.J.-based Monteforte Architectural Studio.
This project modernizes an entire city block, bringing infrastructure and community improvements to the area surrounding the Garfield Avenue Light Rail station, said Joseph Mele, director of civil engineering at Dresdner Robin. Our firm has worked closely with the developer and community stakeholders to ensure that this project becomes a worthy complement to nearby Berry Lane Park and the city s overall growth.
The residential buildings at 87-99 Van Horne Street and 72-78 Woodward Street are a vision of developer Wallabout Realty Holdings.
Dresdner Robin, which has led the permitting process since 2017, worked with the Jersey City Plotting Board to make one contiguous tract of land, allowing for a unified, larger-scale development. A new road will connect the dead ends of Woodward Street and Van Horne Street, improving circulation and access in the area. A new streetscape will complement the roadway and pedestrian connectivity will be provided for the nearby Garfield Avenue Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Station.
The typology of this project had to complement its surroundings, rather than becoming an obstacle, said Principal Architect James Monteforte. To do so, we designed two towers emerging from a base that holds the unit together. The essential aesthetic of the Parkview Apartments is to be a beacon of life and vibrancy to the surrounding community.
To address active underground utilities which bisected the proposed site, Dresdner Robin worked alongside the city s Engineering Department and Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) to make a multi-phase design that relocated the active utilities around the site and accommodated the building s new connections.
Since its opening in 2016, Berry Lane Park has provided much-needed recreational space for New Jersey s second most populous city. The park, which was made on a 17.5-acre former brownfield site, includes basketball and tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, a playground, rain garden, 600 trees and a splash pad water park.
Dresdner Robin performed an array of design services for the park, including site-civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying and environmental, as well as bid support and construction administration for each of the project s four phases.
Jersey City had an extraordinary vision for Berry Lane Park, which has been instrumental in stimulating a largely underdeveloped area, said Mele. Upon completion, Parkview Apartments will inspire continued growth as it overlooks the vibrancy of the park.
Parkview Apartments will also include 18 units of moderate-incoming housing.

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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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