Grand Opening of The Landing

February 20, 2014

Today, Flaherty & Collins Properties is proud to officially open The Landing, a mixed-use development in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Featuring fabulous views of the Ohio River, The Landing is a truly unique mix of 52 residential units, comprised of 46 affordable units and 6 market-rate units. The property also features nearly 8,000 square feet of retail space.

The Grand Opening ceremony will be held on the property – 111 E. Water Street in Mount Vernon – today from 12-1pm CST.

“The Landing has changed the landscape of downtown Mount Vernon by maximizing the tremendous location with a unique concept for mixed-use development,” says Duane Miller, Vice President of Community & Asset Management at Flaherty & Collins Properties. “Everyone involved in this project is thrilled with the result.”

Constructed by Flaherty & Collins and co-developed by 21^st Century Leadership Posey County and J. Higgs Development, The Landing is a a partnership between 21st Century Leadership Posey County, Flaherty & Collins, City Real Estate Advisors and Fifth Third Bank. Other project partners include the City of Mount Vernon, IHCDA and Myszak+Palmer, Inc. First Merchants Bank provided the construction bridge loan for the development.

Units range from 700 square feet to 2,175 square feet and are equipped with energy efficient appliances, washer and dryer units and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. The community features several amenities, from the roof top terrace with breathtaking views of the Ohio River to a spacious courtyard and 1,200 square foot community room with TV and fish tank.

Bliss Artisan (ice cream, sandwich, and coffee shop) has committed to retail space and will be on-hand to provide samples of their handmade ice cream to attendees of the ceremony. If you are around, stop in and say hello, pick-up some ice cream and check out The Landing!

The Snow Must Go On…

February 13, 2014

Perhaps you are of the opinion that this has been a particularly harsh winter. Perhaps you are ready for spring, with all it’s warmth, green grass and temperatures slightly in an acceptable range for being outside longer than 3.4 seconds without your fingers feeling like frozen popsicles?

Well, so are we.

While the snow and ice can appear beautiful from inside the comfort of your cozy dwelling, it can be quite treacherous to travel in and difficult to keep cleared.

Flaherty & Collins employees have spent over 3,000 hours on snow-related removal since November 1, covering 92 apartment communities and 13,053 units. That’s a 70 percent increase from last winter. Our hard working staff has also dealt with 48 broken pipes and issued 25 Weather Advisory Notifications.

Just inside the greater Indianapolis Metro area, which includes 41 Flaherty & Collins Properties apartment communities, our diligent crew has spent 1,987.5 hours on snow related removal and maintenance. That’s an increase of 75 percent since last year.

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At Ninety7Fifty on the Park in Orland, Illinois, 20 more inches of snow than the anticipated 38-inch average. In South Bend, 126 inches of snow has been recorded since November of last year – 42 inches of snow per month. And at The Residence at The COR in Ramsey, Minnesota, temperatures of -37 degrees have been recorded.

None us need those stats to know what a harsh winter it has been, but they give clarity to just what Mother Nature has dealt us this season. And we cannot thank our crew enough for their energy and efforts to make our communities safe and clean. We want those who call Flaherty & Collins Properties apartment communities home to remain as active as possible – no matter the forecast.

Big Game, Big Fun

January 31, 2014February 2, 2014

It’s that time of year again – time to plan your Super Bowl parties! If you’re just now starting to plan for Sunday, never fear. We’ve got you covered with some of our favorite recipes and games to go with the big event.

Everyone knows that one of the best perks of the Super Bowl is the great food; even those not watching the game can appreciate the snacks that they get to enjoy. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for this weekend:

Crispy Loaded Buffalo Oven Fries: Fries, wing sauce, and lots of cheese? Don’t mind if we do!
Pizza Dip: Ordering pizza on game day is a wait that you won’t want to sit through. Calm your pizza craving by make this dip instead.
Crispy Baked Ravioli: Pasta is messy. Keep the apartment a little cleaner with these ravioli bites.
Individual Seven Layer Dips: 7 layers of goodness in one cup; the perfect snack to enjoy without having to sit at the table while everyone else is watching the game.
Sweet BBQ Wings: You can’t do game day without the wings! These are a little sweet and a little spicy, the perfect combination.
And you can’t forget the dessert! If you’re looking for something sweet, try out one of these recipes.

Another fun part of the big game are the games you can play at home. Here are some of our favorites:

Do you watch the game, or are you really there for the food and commercials? If you’re a fan of all the new ads, you need to check out these games, which include Super Bowl Bingo, a score card for the best ads, and the chip on your nose game.
If you’re a commercial pro, give this ad trivia a try.
Bingo is not for the faint of heart on game day. This printable Bingo square covers all the categories – including player with a ponytail.
If you’re a fan of trivia and think you know a lot about Super Bowl history, then you’ll want to print this game.
For the legal adults only, here are drinking games for both the Puppy Bowl and the Super Bowl. Print off these guides to know when to drink. (And watch out, those keywords like 12th man are sure to be a knockout in this game!)

Now you’re ready to enjoy the party!

Building new “Heights” at Linden Square

January 28, 2014August 14, 2014

In Gladstone, Missouri, our new development – The Heights Linden Square – continues to forge ahead despite the frigid weather. Our construction team continues to battle the elements as the anticipation and excitement grows over The Heights.

The photos above, taken in late December 2013, shows just how much progress is taking place on The Heights Linden Square. The essential elements are coming together quite nicely, and Flaherty & Collins is looking forward to what this property will offer residents.

Combining the excitement of metropolitan Kansas City and the splendor of luxury apartment living, The Heights Linden Square is positioned just north of downtown Kansas City, thus providing easy and convenient access to all your home, work and leisure destinations. This prime location, coupled with outstanding amenities, makes The Heights Linden Square a desired home for anyone looking to enjoy Kansas City.

Once complete, residents will be able to choose from a variety of floor plans that include studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments or stake claim a two bedroom townhome. Just some of the apartment features include granite countertops, patios/balconies, Roman soaking tubs, 9′ ceilings, Stainless Steel / Energy Efficient Appliances and ceramic tile and wood-style floors.

Learn more about The Heights Linden Square at http://theheightslindensquare.com/

Mayor’s Diversity Awards Lunch

January 23, 2014

Last week, Flaherty & Collins was honored as a finalist for the Workforce Diversity Award, one of the six prestigious awards handed out at the 13th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards.

At the luncheon on Tuesday, Flaherty & Collins was a silver sponsor of the program and was honored to be nominated by Mayor Ballard and his team. Flaherty & Collins was proud to be included in a room of so many distinguished Indianapolis-based companies and corporations.

Flaherty & Collins was nominated for a series of trainings that took place last fall to all interested individuals of construction related fields. Flaherty & Collins sponsored and paid for the series of classes, which covered five modules and discussed tips for securing jobs and finding work with subcontractors within the construction field. These modules included HVAC, dry walling, painting, masonry and flooring.

In all, a total of 93 individuals attended these classes, which brought in experts from the Indianapolis-area to teach the courses and provide career advice to attendees. Flaherty & Collins plans to continue the program in 2014 as well.

“We were honored just to be nominated for such a prestigious award,” said Jerry Collins, President of Flaherty & Collins. “Yet we never set out to win awards; we do our best work when keeping our ultimate goals in mind, and this program is a prime example of how we continue to play an active role in education and diversity in the Indianapolis-area.”

For more information on the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards, click here.