F&C, The Breakwater Thank New Albany Fire Department

This week, Flaherty & Collins Properties hosted a Thank You Lunch for the New Albany Fire Department for their hard work and efforts in battling a blaze that effected part of The Breakwater project in February.

“On behalf of our development, construction and management teams, and on behalf of David Flaherty and Jerry Collins, we wanted to express our gratitude for all you the surrounding area fire departments did in helping us through the fire,” said Michael Collins, Regional Property Manager of The Breakwater.

Every New Albany Fire Department crew helped in fighting the fire, and crews from Jeffersonville, Clarksville and Georgetown fire departments responded to assist, making a combined force of approximately 90 firefighters.

“We know the job you have is not an easy one, and we appreciate your service,” said Collins. Lunch was provided by The Exchange in New Albany, and the department was kind enough to provide a tour to the Flaherty & Collins Properties team members at the luncheon, which included executive team members from Construction, Development, Marketing and Property Management.

Tim Bailey, Vice President of the #410 chapter, showed our team members some of the new equipment that help them better fight fires.

The Breakwater’s Property Manager, Darla Cameron, helped arrange the luncheon.

Union Berkley Riverfront Park Breaks Ground in Kansas City

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On Tuesday, Flaherty & Collins Properties broke ground on Union | Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City, Missouri. The exciting project, developed by Flaherty & Collins Properties, is a mixed-use development along the Missouri River just blocks north of Downtown Kansas City.

You can read more about the project in our press release. And visit www.unionbp.com for more about the features and amenities of the project.

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We set up the site and prepared for a great morning with our project partners from Port KC, TCF, First Merchants Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Parse Capital, Landform and Cuningham.

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“We are excited to begin construction on this transformative property for Berkley Riverfront Park and Downtown Kansas City,” said Ryan Cronk, Vice President of Development for Flaherty & Collins Properties. “We believe this project, with quality housing that supports the growing Riverfront area, is another component that will continue to build on the thriving downtown of Kansas City. We have great partners with the Port KC team and can’t wait to showcase this project.”

The $72-million mixed-use development consisting of 410 luxury apartments and 12,400 square feet of retail space. A secure parking garage featuring 400 parking spaces, to be used by residents and retail customers, will be housed on property.

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Former Mayor Berkley (which Riverfront Park is named after) joined the festivities and celebrated the project. The development is just the beginning for the plans the Port KC team have envisioned for the Riverfront area.

“Port KC is very excited to have such tremendous partners in Flaherty & Collins Properties, building our first mixed-use development at Berkley Riverfront Park. Our partnership, from day one, has been focused to on fulfilling the vision of creating a vibrant new community along our waterfront,” said Michael Collins, President and CEO of Port KC.

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“It’s truly humbling knowing we can address so many desires today,” Collins said at the event. “We’re building a story.”

The project is chalk full of cool amenities and features – just check out the design and open space in the Club Room area:

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Residents of Union will enjoy features and amenities that include a 1st floor bar/coffee shop, high speed Wi-Fi throughout, and a state-of-the-art 1,600 square foot Fitness Center with yoga studio. Also included in fitness options is a Group Cycling Studio. Union will showcase a year-round, resort-style, heated saltwater pool with wet deck and hot tub, plus 35,000 total square feet of outdoor courtyard space with an Outdoor Living Room featuring fire pits, commercial grade grills and outdoor furniture. A pet-friendly community, Union features a 1,600 square foot private and elevated Bark Park with a Dog Park Express Course that includes a water station and waste area. The Bike Shop amenity features bike storage with repair tools, stands, TVs, post work-out relaxation area, ping pong, and beer tap.

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And Union will offer residents and guests gorgeous, panoramic views of downtown and the riverfront park area. These amenities will support and activate the Berkley Riverfront Park space next to the Missouri River and meets the goals that Port KC had in mind when they identified the project.

Apartments will include LED lighting, with luxury wood-style flooring in kitchen, entry and living area. Kitchens feature oversized, flat slab cabinets with custom hardware. In addition, apartments will feature premium carpet in bedrooms, oversized energy efficient windows, front load, full size Energy Star rated washer and dryers, and quartz countertops, plus luxury features including Nest® thermostats, frameless shower doors and recessed/decorative patios or balconies. Union will also include three furnished guest suites.

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Construction will occur over an 18-month period. Union expects to see first residents move-in mid-2018.

Learn more about the project at www.unionbp.com!

The Heights Linden Square Wins Big at Crystal Merit Awards

 

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On Saturday, the Apartment Association of Kansas City (AAKC) hosted the 19th Annual Crystal Merit Awards that recognize excellence in the mulitfamily industry in and around the great Kansas City area.

One of Flaherty & Collins Properties newest developments, The Heights Linden Square, earned distinction that made our team in attendance quite happy.

Ryan Cronk, Flaherty & Collins Properties Vice President of Development, was named “Owner of the Year”, while The Heights was named “Property of the Year – Under 2 Years”.

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Check out some more celebration photos of our team at the banquet:

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Ryan Cronk, left, and Heights Property Manager Kourtney Cowell, right, celebrate the big night.

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Regional Property Manager Michael Collins, left, and Kourtney Cowell enjoy the moment.

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Hands-in for teamwork! Way to go!

 

 

The Depot Welcomes First Residents

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A lot of excitement around the office this week, as yesterday saw our first residents move in at The Depot at Nickel Plate, a mixed-use development in Fishers. Our team has been working hard on the project and we’re proud that new residents can officially call The Depot “home.”

The Depot at Nickel Plate, which broke ground in October 2013, provides an upscale blend of residential and retail uses in a pedestrian friendly, mixed-use development set in the emerging heart of downtown Fishers. With 242 units and 17,000 square feet of retail space, construction is to be completed in April 2015. The Depot also includes approximately 430 structured parking spaces.

New residents of The Depot at Nickel Plate will enjoy incomparable amenities, including a health club with Fitness OnDemand and a Pilates studio, screening lounge, cyber cafe, gaming lounge, a pet wash, secured bike storage, with a bike wash and repair shop to complement the new Fishers Bike Share program. In addition, two courtyards will create a relaxing and entertaining environment with grilling and dining areas, extensive landscaping, an outdoor TV lounge, fire pit, and a resort style pool with cabanas and a sun shelf.

Depot Pool Courtyard - Small Depot - ClubroomApartments feature 9-foot ceilings, 42-inch kitchen cabinets, wood-style floors throughout, glass-tile kitchen backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel energy efficient appliances and full size washer and dryers. Select units will include Nest® thermostats, Bluetooth® Surround Sound, an upgraded appliance package and rooftop terraces for penthouse units.

 

Depot First Resident_12.8.14Our onsite team, Michael Collins, Crystal Gray and Lizzy Robertson were all smiles in welcoming our first residents.

 “We are very excited that The Depot at Nickel Plate is becoming home for several new residents this week,” said Michael Collins, Regional Property Manager at Flaherty & Collins. “The apartments look fantastic, and with more units scheduled for completion over the next few months and the addition of Brixx early next year, the area will really be active.”

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, which will serve as the anchor tenant of The Depot, will occupy the 3,824 square feet of retail space, with an additional outdoor dining patio, on the southeast corner of Municipal Drive and 116th Street at The Depot. In addition, Dottie Couture, a chic boutique carrying high quality, affordable and trendy accessories for women, plans to open in early 2015 as well.

For more information on The Depot at Nickel Plate, please visit www.dnpinfo.com.