Cool article in the Washington Post today on a rental complex called Camden College Park. They are offering some amenities that are not the norm: WiFi, W ii, ipod docks in fitness center, a croquet and bocce ball set up (although they spelled it boccie which I think is wrong, anyone know? lol).
Would you like a game room with a poker table? Flat screen televisions in the community room? Fitness rooms are de rigeur now but having a W ii game is not! When I first moved to Maryland in my twenties, one of my neighbors invited me to a Summer party and they had bocce….it was totally new to me and I loved it (I’m saying this because this Camden College Park complex does not seem to be geared towards older people but rather people of all ages….albeit ones with enough money to live there).
What about a climbing wall? On my wish list would be a coffee house. Starbucks or a cool independent (translation: one with really good coffee). They could offer WiFi as well. And I have to admit the poker table appeals to me.
This is discussed as a luxury building. Could some of the amenities be included into moderate apartment complexes? I’d say the climbing wall probably costs a bit of money but an Internet Coffee house would bring in money to the owner of the building so it shouldn’t drive up rental prices. Any developers reading? If so, your expertise would be appreciated.
What else would float your boat that hasn’t been mentioned? I’d add only one more thing: how about instead of underground parking it had a light rail stop underground so I never had to get wet or snowed on while waiting for it.) (okay that one’s a bit pricey; how about a light rail stop across from the complex? Good compromise?) And yes, Camden will have what I want:
“….Other conveniences include a car-wash station; proximity to the University of Maryland shuttle bus and Metrobus; and an adjacent new shopping center that includes a Potbelly sandwich shop, a Starbucks, a FedEx Kinko’s and a Mexican restaurant. This summer, the complex will begin its own shuttle service to the Greenbelt Metro during rush hours….”
What say you? Peace Out – 3C
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1 blog440 // Mar 14, 2008 at 12:24 am
I’m totally serious when I say this. The world needs more bocce courts. (I’ve seen it as “boccie”, too.)
Bocce is not just for your grandfather anymore. A lot of younger people are playing it.
Check out the annual bocce tournament in August in Wickliffe. You’ll be amazed.
More bocce courts in Cleveland+, please.
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2 Carole Cohen // Mar 14, 2008 at 8:14 am
Hi 440 I love that phrase ‘bocce is not just for your grandfather anymore!’ Just added an Outlook reminder for July to check out the bocce tournament. Thanks!
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