Far Eastside (Indianapolis) Community Anti-Violence & Safety Day

Flaherty & Collins Properties was proud to be a part of and sponsor the Far Eastside (Indianapolis) Community Anti-Violence & Safety Day on Saturday, August 26.

The event, held at Amber Woods, had a great turnout for a wonderful cause! Thank you to all those who took the time to volunteer and support this event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arbuckle Breaks Ground in Brownsburg

BROWNSBURG, IN – Flaherty & Collins Properties has officially broken ground of The Arbuckle, a $40 million mixed-use, luxury residential apartment development at Arbuckle Park in downtown Brownsburg. In a ceremony held Wednesday, August 23, members of the Brownsburg Town Council, the Redevelopment Commission and Flaherty & Collins Properties came together to officially turn dirt on the new project.

The Arbuckle will consist of 208 luxury market rate apartment homes. Comprised of studios, one and two-bedroom apartment homes, the development will boast the finest amenities in the Brownsburg market.

“We are overjoyed that F&C has chosen to be a part of our community and our town of Brownsburg,” says Grant Kleinhenz, Town Manager of Brownsburg. “This public-private partnership will transform North Green Street into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly economic center and a more welcoming downtown. This is only the beginning.”

“This development will help take Brownsburg to a whole new level,” added David Flaherty, CEO of Flaherty & Collins Properties. “We wouldn’t be here if Brownsburg hadn’t been investing so greatly into its community. This vision of a walkable, bikable, connected society is what we’ve had, and today you see that vision coming to fruition.”

Residents will enjoy nearly 7,000 square feet of amenities, including a courtyard with fire pits, bar area, grilling station and saltwater pool with a large wet deck. Paved terraces will also be present throughout the property. Interior features include a coffee lounge, fireplace lounge, conference room, pet wash, bike storage and community demonstration kitchen. A gaming and study lounge will also be available to residents looking to relax and unwind. A 24-hour Fitness Center featuring Fitness onDemand® will be featured on the main ground floor, and the project will feature a guest suite.

Learn more by visiting ArbuckleApts.com or reach out to the site at TheArbuckle@flco.com.

It’s in the Bag: F&C Team Members Partake in Fundraising Event for Boys & Girls Club

Last week, several of our team members traveled up to Noblesville, IN for The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s 2nd annual Cornhole Tournament!

The event was held in anticipation for The Club’s upcoming school year, raising awareness and funds towards the development of its members. Serving youth from kindergarten to 12th grade, the BGCN provides positive and engaging programs that enrich the lives of over 2,000 members. Because of events like the cornhole tournament, no child was turned away because they could not pay the membership fee.

Over 30 teams showed up to play at BGCN’s 2nd annual Cornhole Tournament. The event was a double-elimination tournament with winners and a non-winners bracket.  All proceeds benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville.

Flaherty & Collins Properties sent five (5) teams to the tournament, and only one team made it to the quarterfinals—but everyone played valiantly and still had a blast!

 

Team Hotdog Water, Josh Marsh and Brian Outlaw, F&C’s best performing team of the day!

We’re looking forward to next year’s tournament, for sure! For more information in how you can get involved with The Boys and Girls Club, check out their website here.

Basic Emergency Kits for Apartments

In an Emergency: Expect the Best. Prepare for the Worst. 

An emergency kit is something that can come in handy at the most unexpected times. The goal is to be over prepared rather than under prepared. Now, you don’t need to have your underground bunker ready for some crazy disaster, but just some items to avoid any unnecessary panic. These are just a few things that you should have in your home at all times.

Food/Water: The basic rule of thumb is to have enough food and water to last you 3 days. A gallon of water per person per day is a good amount to go by for drinking and sanitation. When thinking about food make sure you use non-perishable items. Make it a point to check expiration dates of your food every once in a while and keep your stash updated!

Batteries: Make sure you have a variety of sizes to accommodate all of your devices.

Radio: If power is out (for a substantial amount of time), you won’t be able to watch television to catch up on the news so a radio will now become your main source of updates.

Flashlight: This is crucial if any power were to go out.

Candles/Lighters: Adds light without using all of your battery power if the electricity goes out.

Tool Box: This is will come in handy if you need to turn off utilities.

First Aid Kit: Make sure your first aid kit is updated every once in a while with any medication that you require!

Moist Towelettes: These will be used for sanitation purposes.

This is a very basic emergency kit that can be put together very easily and could come in handy if something were to go wrong, whether it’s a large storm or natural disaster. It’s better to be prepared rather than frazzled if something happens! Go put together your emergency kit and create a plan!

Quick Fixes to Make Around Your Home

Whether you are someone who can remodel a bathroom in one weekend or someone who has to look up tutorials to change a lightbulb, these are all simple fixes that everyone can do!

Squeaky Doors

  • One of the EASIEST problems to fix. Just get yourself some WD40 or petroleum jelly, find the offending squeaky spot, and you’re ready to go!

Peeling Wallpaper

  • You will want to smear wallpaper paste on a piece of printer paper and stick it under the peeling section to thoroughly reach all areas. Next, pull out the printer paper and smooth out the wallpaper to make sure there are no bubbles left behind.

Clogged Bathroom Sinks

  • Remove the drain cover, then pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain. After that,  measure out 1/2 cup of vinegar and pour that down the drain next. You’ll notice that it will start to bubble until all the unwanted blockage is finally gone! Rinse the remaining mix with water and you’re all set!

Dusty Lights

  • Very simple solution: glass cleaner! Apply it to a paper towel and clean away.

Stained Tub

  • Now we get creative! You want to mix together cream of tartar, baking soda and lemon juice into a paste. Apply that to the stained areas and let it sit for half an hour before you rinse it off.

Stuck Windows

  • Get some silicone spray lubricant and apply it to the edges of the window sill to make your windows easier to open and close.

Flattened Cushions

  • With flattened cushions, you want to set them in the sun for a couple hours (turning them half way through) to dry out the moisture that builds up in them.  Do not leave them out too long to avoid fading colors.

This is just a short list of small fixes to help make your home feel more put together. Now, it’s time to get to work!