Outdoor amenities are surging in importance as renters seek unique community spaces to gather and engage. Make sure your property can meet the evolving needs of your residents. Here are some ways to make your property stand out this fall.
Keep connected
Working-from-home either full-time or part-time has become a normal way of doing business, increasingly renters are interested in expanding outside of their space and into common spaces to work. Expanding your property WIFI to function consistently and reliably across your outdoor common spaces helps to bring a collaborative workspace for the community.
Charged up
The lines between work and home are increasingly blurred. A good outdoor space has opportunities for residents to plug in and charge up so they can take advantage of an outdoor amenity without having to break for a drained battery. Walter Electric can help with additional outlet installations in your outdoor spaces.
Head to the roof
Rooftops are a popular trend in social spaces. Buildings that can accommodate social space on the roof benefit from the added views and “wow” factor.
Light Up
It’s not enough to simply provide outdoor amenities such as a sport court or lounge area. Proper lighting for the area will provide a sense of welcome and safety. Simple café lighting or string lights can add ambience to an area. High mast flood lights are important for sport courts.
Light the Way
Tenants can’t enjoy an outdoor social space they can’t find. Use landscape lighting and walkway lighting to help your tenants navigate your outdoor areas. Walter Electric can help make sure your outdoor lighting is sufficient for the additional foot traffic.
Seating arrangement
It may be some time before large gatherings are comfortable and encouraged. Find areas within your outdoor spaces to create small pockets of seating or spread seating out to invite safe social interaction. Adjust the outdoor lighting to make sure each new pocket is visible.