Which MF Amenities are Indispensable?

SAN DIEGO—Indoor/outdoor space, smaller gathering areas, rooftop decks and pet-friendly amenities are among the elements that leading-edge apartment developments are offering today, said speakers on the “Multifamily Momentum” panel during RealShare San Diego here last week. Offering these amenities has become a necessity in order to remain current, they said.

Moderator Bree Wong, VP, business development, for SWS Engineering Inc., asked the panelists what residents are seeking. Thomas Cox, CEO of TCA Architects, said, like many markets across the country, San Diego is seeing a huge push to urban development and transit. Branden Wermers, director of development for Wermers Properties, said, “People want to live in a downtown environment. Walkability is always key for projects.”