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Amenities Race: What’s Driving Multifamily Design Through the Roof?

Century West Partners is taking amenities to a new level at Next on Lex in Glendale, CA. Connect Media asked Randy Fifield, principal of the firm, and Chair of Fifield Realty Corp., to share what’s behind the planned amenities at the mixed-use community. The asset at 275 W Lexington Dr. is anchored by Citibank, and is the largest apartment community built in the Los Angeles area since 2016. The 494-unit community will include the new concept store that Citibank is rolling out across the nation. Check out what Fifield says is driving the amenities race today.

“Next on Lex is different than other apartment communities in Glendale. It is built around the Paseo and the shared green space, views and walkability make it more of a green neighborhood experience. Local people and businesses essentially share in the park and experience of the community alongside residents.”

“Next on Lex interiors offer unparalleled work, live and play experiences. The sky deck features a fireplace and multiple areas to entertain. These restful onsite destinations make Next feel more like a resort.”

“From the moment you walk into Next on Lex you feel like it’s your home. Major amenity attractions include “The Playground” which features monkey bars in the gym, along with a game room, and private and public co-working space for a true live, work, play community.”

“The finishes of the Next on Lex apartment homes are more akin to what you would find in a private luxury home. These include built-out closets to help residents organize better, large bathrooms with double bowl vanities, and chef sinks in the kitchen along with faucets that have dual purposes. Our stoves also have a griddle for pancakes and eggs, in addition to four burners for a heightened cooking experience.”

“Many current and prospective renters are looking at Next on Lex as a home with robust benefits. The pool, green space and interiors being professionally managed provide a seamless experience. We have essentially created a luxury community where tenants do not have to do the chores a regular home would require.”

“We have designed a community where everything has been taken care of for residents. Your packages can be signed for, the kids and dogs are welcome, and the staff at Next on Lex spoils you with events. Wine tastings, pool parties, even private event space can be accommodated because there are so many places to entertain within the community.”

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About Dennis Kaiser

Dennis Kaiser is Vice President of Public Relations and Communications for Connect Creative. Dennis is a communications leader with more than 40 years of experience including as a journalist and in corporate and agency marketing communications roles. He is responsible for Connect Creative’s agency client services and is involved in a range of initiatives ranging from public relations and content strategy, communications and message development, copywriting, media relations, social media and content marketing services. Prior to joining Connect Media in 2015, his most recent corporate communications roles involved leading a regional public relations effort across Southern California for CBRE, playing a key marketing role on JLL’s national retail team, and directing the global public relations effort at ValleyCrest (BrightView), the nation’s largest commercial landscape services company. He has worked on marketing communications assignments for such CRE companies as Blackstone/Equity Office, Carlyle, Caruso, Disney Resorts, GE Capital, Irvine Company, Hines, Howard Hughes Corp., Jeffries, Lennar, MGM, Marcus & Millichap, Prologis, Raleigh Studios, Simon, Starwood, Trammell Crow Company, Transamerica, UBS and Wynn Resorts. Dennis has also worked on communications and launch strategies for a number of consumer electronic, media and tech brands including SlingMedia, Channel Master, Deluxe Media Entertainment, BeIn Sports, EchoStar and Sprint. Dennis’s agency background included firms such as Off Madison Ave., Idea Hall and Macy + Associates. He has earned an outstanding reputation with organization leaders as a trusted advisor, strategic program implementer, consensus builder and exceptional collaborator. Dennis has developed and managed national communications programs for Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, both public and private. He’s successfully worked with journalists across the globe representing clients involved in major-breaking news stories, product launches, media tours, and company news announcements. Dennis has been involved in a host of charitable and community organizations including the American Cancer Society, Easter Seals, Boy Scouts, Chrysalis Foundation, Freedom For Life, HOLA, L.A.’s BEST, Reach Out and Read, Super Bowl Host Committee, and the Thunderbirds Charities.

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