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North Hollywood, colloquially as NoHo Arts District, is a neighborhood Angelenos tend to either love or love to hate. The artsy community is located in the San Fernando Valley. For those who absolutely must live within a mile of a beach, this is a deal breaker. For others, NoHo’s Valley location is part of its charm. Here are a few other characteristics that make the Valley neighborhood a desirable place to live, work, and play. Great restaurants Dozens of restaurants have opened for business in NoHo over the past few years. The neighborhood’s once average dining scene is now top-notch. […]

Just about everyone is familiar with yoga, zumba, and spin. They’re offered at gyms in cities and towns across the country. Yoga and Pilates rooms are amenities available in many of AMLI’s luxury apartment buildings and instructor training sessions for these fitness practices are widely offered. Despite their current popularity, yoga, zumba and spin emerged in the country as niche workout trends, like these more recent arrivals to the fitness scene. Barre Hybrids and Spinoffs The ballet-inspired barre workout exploded in popularity about five years ago. Today, hot barre (think hot yoga, but a barre workout) and barre-cardio classes are growing more common. Barre’s […]

Houston’s thriving restaurant and nightlife scene is packed with high-quality standbys. The Bayou City’s service sector also regularly welcomes new bars, pubs, and clubs to it’s ranks. If you’re looking for a new happy hour to frequent or a trendy bar where you can unwind as it (hopefully) cools down this fall, here are several new places to grab a drink in Houston. Axelrad Beer Garden Midtown’s newest beer garden opened its doors to great fanfare last winter. Its expansive patio provides plenty of space for catching up with friends over good beer and nice weather. Axelrad has 31 brews on […]

Centennial is removed enough from the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver to be peaceful. And it’s close enough to give residents convenient access to all Colorado’s capital has to offer. But proximity to Denver is only one of several appealing attributes of the south metro community. Here are a few of the most compelling reasons to live in Centennial, ranked 13 on Time Money’s Best Places to Live in 2014. Natural beauty Rolling hills are a defining feature of Centennial’s topography. Stand atop one of them, and you’re almost sure to be afforded with stunning views of the Rocky […]

You’ve seen what one may call “bathroom mayhem.” There’s not enough space on the bathroom counter for you to set down your contact case. The shower has too many shampoo bottles, razors, and beauty products. The toilet looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in a month, probably because it hasn’t been. For a relatively small space, a bathroom can get a lot of use. Maintaining order in a bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult, but it requires a regular cleaning schedule and proper storage space for your toiletries and cleaning supplies. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your apartment […]

Chicago, long the nation’s third largest city, has never been a particularly difficult place to get around. At least as long as the weather is somewhat decent. According to two separate studies by Redfin, the city grows increasingly walk-friendly by the day. Here’s a look at some of the construction and development trends boosting walk scores throughout the city. Demand for walkable neighborhoods Millennials and Baby Boomers, the two generations moving into apartments at the highest rates, are shunning underserved and poorly connected neighborhoods for more walk-friendly ones. According to a Washington Post article written last fall, supply of walk-friendly neighborhoods is struggling to […]

Having your own balcony is a major perk for many apartment dwellers. No matter how small your balcony may be or what view it provides you, you can transform the space with some cute decor and a bit of elbow grease. Here are some DIY project ideas and purchase suggestions to help you make the most out of your apartment balcony space. Hang a hammock A hammock is a place to while away hours reading, soaking up sun, or watching scenes unfold on the street below. They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to mount or hang, and can be quickly removed to make […]

Throughout much of the country, breakfast burritos are a weekend morning favorite for Mexican food lovers. In Austin, it’s breakfast tacos that are all the rage. If you live in AMLI’s Brentwood apartments, you could try your hand at making your own breakfast tacos in one of our lovely kitchens. If not—no worries!— feel free to take advantage of this list detailing the numerous neighborhood joints serving up some of the best breakfast tacos in all of Austin. Republic of Sandwich Go to Republic of Sandwich for lunch or dinner, and you’re probably going to get a sandwich. Go for breakfast, and […]

Southern California received some rain this past El Nino season, but only some. The region is still mired in drought. As the nation follows the water crisis affecting Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties, it’s a reminder to all of us to curb our water consumption. There are several ways to save water without scrapping showers from your daily routine or risking constant dehydration. 1. Harvest shower water Before you turn the shower on in the morning, place a bucket under the faucet. Catch cool water in the bucket while your shower water is heating up. Use water collected in […]

Living in America’s coffee capital, you’re never far from a respectable coffee shop. Seattle’s rich coffee culture gives residents access to an array of world-class beans, roasted using innovative and flavor-optimizing techniques. Recent development in Ballard has seen stellar new coffee shops join the ranks of longstanding institutions. If you’re in the neighborhood and are looking to explore the neighborhood coffee scene, check out these cafes. Anchored Ship Coffee Bar This beautiful, skillfully designed Ballard coffee shop has received enough praise that people from throughout Seattle trek to Ballard to see what the fuss is about. If you live in AMLI Mark24, […]