While Specialized is most known for creating habitats for humans, we’ve also created a haven for our feathered friends. This year, the Arkansas Audubon Society certified Eco Modern Flats a Bird Friendly Yard. Eco is the first multifamily property to...
Green and health-oriented building practices are only the first step — it’s up to building occupants to choose the most sustainable practices each day. We asked Meredith Hendricks, our sustainability consultant for Brick Avenue Lofts, what each of us can...
In some ways, this looks like a typical busy construction site, but there’s something different about Brick Avenue Lofts. Like each of the apartment communities Specialized has developed, Brick Avenue is registered for LEED Certification. But what does that mean,...
We have expanded our senior leadership team with the hire of two seasoned executives. Vice President Lawrence Finn heads Real Estate Development, and Vice President Rebecca Burkes leads Internal Operations....
Sustainability demands a triple bottom line: positive outcomes for society, the environment, and profit — People, Planet, and Prosperity. Like every business, we regularly report financial performance: the following annual report provides a more holistic view of Eco Modern Flats’...
Cultivating inspiring spaces is both an art and a science, and original art is the magic factor that can weave discovery and delight into every corner. In the past few years, we’ve realized the power of art to enliven spaces...
There's a new shop that brings the simple joy of the beach to Fayetteville. Meet KK Hudson, founder of Mamaka Bowls....
Our renovation includes an updated front entry and a fourth floor balcony overlooking the square. Previously vacant basement spaces are now revitalized as a yoga studio and a intimate bourbon bar with a patio and herb garden....
Julia Sampson, a neighbor at Willow Park Apartments, is a cornerstone of sustainability in Northwest Arkansas. She works for Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, where she helps to create innovative solutions for local farmers...
When Stephanie and Kyle Farmer moved back to Fayetteville last summer, they knew they wanted to live at Wilson Park Apartments. “The community garden was the selling point for us,” Stephanie says. “It honestly felt kind of magical to find...
