Flaherty & Collins Countdown: Highlights of 2013

December 31, 2013May 16, 2016

It’s that time again, to celebrate the accomplishments of the year nearly complete (just a few more hours left in 2013!) and begin to look forward at the excitement, hope and optimism that 2014 will bring. At Flaherty & Collins, we had quite the busy year. Here are some of our highlights of 2013:

Awards

From the three Prodigy Awards at the IAA President’s Dinner in October, to the CAMME Award presented to Ninety7Fifty, we were honored to be recognized throughout the year. Romweber Flats was awarded the prestigious Rosemary Prentice Award for Historic Preservation in August. In November, we were named the Mozel Sanders Foundation Company of the Year and were named second on the IBJ’s 2013 Year in Review Top Stories for the announcement of the proposed development at Market Square North. And, the Indy Chamber also gave F&C a similar distinction as a top-10 story of the year.

Digging in the Dirt

In February, we officially broke ground on Axis in downtown Indianapolis, featuring a Marsh grocery store, state of the art amenities and beautiful views of the heart of downtown. Axis will open late Spring 2014. We also announced an exciting new project in Gladstone, Missouri – The Heights at Linden Square. Construction began in July and will open Summer, 2014. In October, we broke ground on The Depot at Nickel Plate, a wonderful new development in downtown Fishers, Indiana.

Giving Back

In November, F&C donated over 2,600 canned foods and assisted the Mozel Sanders Foundation for the organization’s annual Thanksgiving Day campaign, in conjunction with a $3,000 donation from Vision Communities, Inc., a not-for-profit organization.

New Development Announcements

This year, we announced two new, large scale development deals in Indianapolis and Cincinnati: Market Square and 4^th and Race, respectively. Groundbreaking for both are scheduled in 2014.

Flood at Black Bear Creek

Though the natural disaster, we were humbled and honored with the amount of partnerships and relationships forged that came together to assist those affected in the Fort Wayne area. Pierre’s Entertainment, Mustard Seed, Pastor Carlton Lynch of New Beginning’s Church, Giving Tree Ministry, Steve Soots of Comcast, Jay Walker of The Eagles Nest, Happy’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Meijer, Aunt Millie’s, DuWayne Porter, Rachel Gaston, Coliseum Park Apartments, Woodview Manor, Lowe’s, Lake Forest Village Apartments, Ted Ballard of Abundant Life Clothing Bank Ministries, Archer’s Point, Beth Wyatt of the Apartment Association of Fort Wayne, SCAN, Windsor Oaks, Autumn Creek Apartments and Wilmar all played key roles in assisting in the recovery.

Grand Openings

We opened several new properties under the Flaherty & Collins umbrella in 2013: Cambridge Square (Columbus, IN), Ninety7Fifty (Orland Park, IL) and The Residence at The COR (Minneapolis, MN).

From all the Flaherty & Collins team, we hope your 2014 is filled with prosperity, goodwill and fun! Join us on Twitter beginning at 12pm EST for a countdown to midnight with more highlights and pictures from 2013.

Happy New Year!

Merriment at Meadowlark

December 27, 2013

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Last Friday, the staff at Meadowlark pulled off an exciting Toy Give away to make the holidays brighter for local families. Due to the tremendous support of the Indianapolis Colts, IMPD, Crime Watch Specialist Steve Talley, Indy Parks & Recreation, MPs Towing, Gold Seal, Councillor Michael McQuillen, LeDeana Brown of Midwst Leak, Young Kano, MRC ent., REV-UP Volunteers, over $4,000 worth of toys, food, clothes and stuffed animals were distributed.

On Christmas Day, Kountry Kitchen donated 100-plus meals to residents and guests.

Meadowlark passed out 350 toys at the event. The Colts donated $2,000 in Meijer gift cards that were used to purchase gifts and clothing for children. Leak Magazine provided toys, refreshments and took professional quality pictures for residents who posed with Santa. Meadowlark will receive a CD of the event as well!

Special Task Force, Avachino Reves, Gold Seal, IMPD, Steve Talley, Indy Parks & Recreation, MPs Towing, Councillor Michael McQuillen, Young Kano, Liz’s Kids and MRC ent. all donated several gift cards, a plethora of toys and entertainment for the event. Jorge Gomez, Meadowlark’s Groundsman, also brought in his DJ equipment to play holiday tunes and provide a party atmosphere.

Pictures, Thank You posters and Thank You cards will be sent to each of the organizations and individuals that participated in making this event successful.

We are proud of our Flaherty & Collins team, as many Meadowlark staff members spent their Christmas at the property with their families and the residents.

Thank you to all of you for generous support and dedication to the residents and property!

Holiday Fun at F&C

December 19, 2013December 19, 2013

Yesterday, in the midst of all our development, construction and management work, the Flaherty & Collins Properties corporate office in Indianapolis took some time throughout the day to celebrate the holidays and the friendships we’ve made throughout the years.

After our Secret Santa reveal in the morning, many of the guys hit the Noblesville YMCA for a corporate office basketball tournament organized by Ryan Cronk, Vice President of Development. As you can tell from our photographic evidence, the teams were loaded with talent, heart and gave great effort. Sweat and tears blanketed the hardwood for over two hours. At the end of the day, the team of Michael, Paul and Q came away victorious.

Later in the afternoon, we shut down the corporate office a few hours early to head down to Fountain Square for Duckpin Bowling. A fun and fabulous event organized by our very own HR Director, Gene Buerrosse.

CEO David Flaherty and President Jerry Collins both took a few moments to highlight the key accomplishments of our company and the individuals who make F&C a special place. From there, the duckpin bowling tournament commenced for the prize of a Turkey Trophy! After a close tournament, our winners were Jerry Collins, Ryan Cronk, Derek Miller and Jason Schoettle (with pitch-hitting in the final rounds by Kathy Desautels).

From all of us at Flaherty & Collins Properties, we hope you have a wonderful, festive, fun and safe holiday season. We’re proud of our team and accomplishments in 2013 and are looking forward to all the great things to come in 2014!

Community Spotlight: the blvd at Anson

December 17, 2013

Last month, I had the privilege of spending time with the wonderful staff of the blvd at Anson. Located just off I-65 on SR 334, the blvd is just a few minutes from the charming shops and growing area of Zionsville. In addition, the property has easy access to downtown Indianapolis. If you are looking for luxury on the northside of Indianapolis, this is the place!

Once you visit the blvd at Anson, you immediately notice what sets is apart from other communities: the quality and luxury, with an urban lifestyle found. Take the kitchens, which are chef-quality, including islands, granite counter-tops and wine racks. Balconies with great, nature-laden views, attached garages and spacious floor plans also jump out in this nestled development, part of Duke Realty’s 1,700 acre master-planned community, providing you with the chance to unwind after a long, hard day at the office.

When the weather gets warm, residents enjoy the salt-water based heated swimming pool with sun deck, barbecue grills and picnic area. The gas fire pit provides a perfect location to relax and catch-up with friends. The resident clubroom is a great spot to hang-out and catch a ball game – right after hitting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout!

Should you need to burn the midnight oil, or just enjoy working from home, each residence has dual cable and satellite capabilities, and all amenity areas are wireless. Need a break? Well, then enjoy walking the trails through Willey Square Park or stroll around Anson Lake – and feel free to take your pet, as pets are welcome at the blvd at Anson (there’s even a bark park)!

The staff are accommodating, resourceful and helpful – reach out to them and see if the blvd at Anson is your next home! Make sure to ask about our special; for a limited time, enjoy one month of free rent when you sign your lease!

www.theblvdapartments.com

6185 Gateway Drive
Whitestown, IN 46075

Phone (317) 769-5222

Caring on the Canal

December 13, 2013

During the holiday season, many of our Flaherty & Collins communities are engaged in activities and events to benefit our local areas. It is a proud tradition at F&C to give back, share and be proud partners in our communities.

In Indianapolis, Cosmopolitan on the Canal reached out to the St. Mary’s Child Center to adopt a family in need. St. Mary’s has a long history and mission of serving children whose families live in poverty. According to recent research, one in four Indiana children live in poverty.

Located just a few blocks from Cosmo, St. Mary’s made a perfect fit for residents to be able to stop in for a visit. Cosmo adopted five children from different families, ranging in age from 9 months to 17 years. Flyers were posted throughout the building and delivered to residents. With a goal of $100 per child, the residents of Cosmo went above and beyond, donating nearly a room full of gifts and personalizing items for the children adopted.

We are proud of our residents, not just at Cosmo, but throughout the Flaherty & Collins Properties portfolio, for sharing their kindness this season.

To learn more about the St. Mary’s Child Center, click here.