The 2018 AAMD Economic Conference was the official kick of the Apartment Association’s 50th Anniversary, where over the course of the year several activities and celebrations are planned. The first ever “Golden Loyalty” Award was presented to Standard Interiors for 50 years of... Continue Reading
AAMD is proud to announce the following industry icons and Association leaders as our 2018 inductees to the AAMD Hall of Fame. The following individuals will be inducted and recognized at June Awards on June 21, 2018 at the Hyatt DTC. Karen Gladney Pat Hutchison Rick Kanas Peter Kudla DJ... Continue Reading
AAMD is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Education Conference and Trade Show, John O'Leary! John's book, "On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" was an instant #1 National Bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold and translated into 12 languages. John has... Continue Reading
Average rents in Denver fell for the second quarter in a row, dropping to $1,396 at the end of 2017 down from $1,420 three months prior. “After including average concessions valued at $65, the average effective rent for an apartment in Denver fell to $1,331 per month at the end of... Continue Reading
A parable is told of Arkad of Babylon. When his son reached adulthood and prepared to journey out into the world, Arkad gave the young man a bag of gold and a clay tablet containing the lessons Arkad had gained in his many years on earth. The son went forth and after ten years of toil,... Continue Reading
By Mark Montini Leadership is arguably the most valuable asset an organization can possess but yet, for some reason, it almost always seems to be in short supply. Countless organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, fall frustratingly short of achieving their full potential due to a... Continue Reading
As we (Denver Community Planning & Development) prepare to implement the Denver Green Roofs Ordinance beginning January 1, we have drafted a "rules and regulations" document to help guide CPD's administration of the ordinance. The draft rules and regulations aim to clarify key terms and... Continue Reading
By Terri Norvell The challenge of running an organization or property full of independent, smart, willing- to-learn people can be a bit overwhelming. After all, many of us jumped into a leadership role without having the benefit of ‘leading’ or ‘managing’ people. We may... Continue Reading
We are proud to partner with the City of Denver’s new LIVE Denver affordable housing program. The City of Denver has issued a “Call for Units” If you would like more information on how to participate in this one of a kind public private partnership, please click the logo below: Continue Reading
Vacancy Up, Rents Down Amid Record Construction Levels Average rents fell $8 between the second and third quarter of 2017 and average vacancy increased from 5.0% to 5.4% over the same period, according to the report. “Housing cost may be soaring in Denver’s single-family home and... Continue Reading
Legislative advocacy is one of the primary pillars of the association. From time to time, we have to call on our members to stand up and fight against bills or initiatives that would harm our industry, livelihoods and residents. Denver Ballot Initiative #300 is one of those initiatives. This... Continue Reading
In order for a multifamily developer to be successful, they must approach their target residents where they are. In the past, this meant placing billboards on their route to work or an advertisement on an apartment search site. As technology has radically evolved, digital marketing has changed the... Continue Reading
