News
11 Mar Eco Modern Flats Named Bird Friendly
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in Embracing Nature
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...
25 Feb Living up to LEED
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...
19 Feb The Power of Little Things
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,...
12 Feb New Faces Bring Expertise
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in News
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....
31 Jan 2018 ECO Modern Flats Impact Report
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’...
26 Nov Placemaking with Art
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...
25 Oct Bringing the Beach to Fayetteville
There's a new shop that brings the simple joy of the beach to Fayetteville. Meet KK Hudson, founder of Mamaka Bowls....
29 Aug 112 West Center Transformation
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....
16 Jul One Year, One Bag of Trash
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...