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Irvine Apartment Communities’ University Collection completes renovation project
Leasing offices were transformed into a new study hall for UCI students, among other improvements.
By Kirsti CorreaPublished: February 06, 2012 07:15 AM
Irvine Apartment Communities, located near UC Irvine, completed a major renovation project that will enhance apartment living for its residents and give them access to all the amenities at each of the seven communities.
The leasing offices were transformed into a new Study Hall with a Smartboard and a private study room; a Project Center with an industrial-sized printer, a drafting table and computers; and an Activities Center with flat-screen TVs, pool and shuffleboard tables, iPod docking stations and a kitchen.
“We have fewer vacancies than we’ve had there in a decade,” said Kevin Baldridge, Irvine Apart Communities’ executive vice president. “We did our homework, and our residents are giving us high marks for creativity, innovation and responding to their needs and desires.”
The University Collection consists of Berkeley Court, Columbia Court, Cornell Court, Stanford Court, Harvard Court, Dartmouth Court and Ambrose, and while each community has its own features, such as pools and study rooms, all are open to every resident.
A new UCI-Living website, Facebook fan page and texting program were set up to promote interaction among residents. In addition, the new general manager, Lisa Mason, is working with the activities director, Chloe Nario, to create special events for residents.
Apartments in the communities also received upgrades to the counter tops, cabinetry and flooring.
“This new way of thinking about apartment living maximizes opportunities for our residents to enjoy their lives,” said Baldridge. “With seven outstanding properties so close together, we decided to invite residents to enjoy all the amenities while bringing in staff dedicated to enhancing social opportunities and making their daily lives better.”
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The leasing offices were transformed into a new Study Hall with a Smartboard and a private study room; a Project Center with an industrial-sized printer, a drafting table and computers; and an Activities Center with flat-screen TVs, pool and shuffleboard tables, iPod docking stations and a kitchen. “We have fewer vacancies than we’ve had there in a decade,” said Kevin Baldridge, Irvine Apart Communities’ executive vice president. “We did our homework, and our residents are giving us high marks for creativity, innovation and responding to their needs and desires.” The University Collection consists of Berkeley Court, Columbia Court, Cornell Court, Stanford Court, Harvard Court, Dartmouth Court and Ambrose, and while each community has its own features, such as pools and study rooms, all are open to every resident. A new UCI-Living website, Facebook fan page and texting program were set up to promote interaction among residents. In addition, the new general manager, Lisa Mason, is working with the activities director, Chloe Nario, to create special events for residents. Apartments in the communities also received upgrades to the counter tops, cabinetry and flooring. “This new way of thinking about apartment living maximizes opportunities for our residents to enjoy their lives,” said Baldridge. “With seven outstanding properties so close together, we decided to invite residents to enjoy all the amenities while bringing in staff dedicated to enhancing social opportunities and making their daily lives better.” Related headlines Irvine Co. Unveils New Book Documenting Open Space Irvine Pacific opens new neighborhood in Stonegate New hotels would bring jobs, revenue to Anaheim |
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