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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to put on your thinking cap and start figuring out how you’ll want to spend your night. Whether you prefer staying in for a nice home-cooked meal or heading out on the town, Dallas has plenty of options to keep you busy and in the spirit of love. For those looking to try something new and spontaneous, we’ve picked out a few options for you to give a try. So grab your significant other, grab your friend and head out on the town! Reunion Tower Looking to fall in love as […]

Looking for activities to do with the little ones? While the Windy City is brewing with plenty of attractions for people of all ages, it’s a relatively an easy area to navigate with children. So, when your kids are tired of being cooped up in the apartment and ready to get out and explore, make sure to take them to these places! Willis Tower Skydeck A short 20-minute walk from our Printers Row apartments will bring you to Willis Tower (or Sears Tower if you’d prefer). It’s the second tallest building in the United States and stands at 1,353 feet above the […]

With the new year underway, everyone has a resolution that they are trying to stick to, or a habit they’re trying to kick. Whether it’s getting in shape, saving money or going on that dream vacation—we all have a goal we are looking to works towards. For some, that means giving back to the community. Atlanta provides countless ways to give back to those in need, ranging from helping the homeless to protecting Atlanta-area forests. By volunteering, you will be gaining insight, making new friends and helping others. Check out some of Atlanta’s most popular organizations below, and get hands-on […]

February is rolling in, love is in the air and AMLI has got your monthly itinerary covered. So, grab your pen and planner and start making things happen. Here’s a list of what to do around AMLI’s apartments for this month! Atlanta Feb. 2: Family Reggae Musical Featuring music from Bob Marley, make your way out to the Synchronicity Theatre, where you can learn the tale of Ziggy, an island boy learning to overcome his fear of evil spirits and tropical storms so he can step outside, enjoy the sun and learn that “every little thing, gonna be alright.” Tickets start […]

When it comes to finding some of the best Tex-Mex Houston has to offer, you may be pleasantly surprised (or already in the know) that there are more than a few hot spots close to many apartments in Midtown Houston. All within a 20-minute drive, these restaurants range from laid back and relaxed, to upscale and unique. By definition, Tex-Mex is the hybrid of American and Mexican dishes, often times adding a flare and flavor to your palate that will keep you coming back for more. Using the main ingredients from Mexican cooking, Tex-Mex includes more emphasis on meat, leaving you with […]

There’s no denying it—much of living in Seattle is learning to live with dampness and rain when you’re not in the sunny stretch of summer that might’ve made you move here in the first place. Even though and noticing the familiar rainfall that has once again gotten in the way of your outdoor festivities for the day. Now what? While the rain in Seattle might put a damper on your day (pun intended), there are still plenty of activities that you can busy yourself with. Museums It doesn’t matter whether you’re interested in fine art or fossils from the dinosaur age, […]

When first moving into your apartment, the goal is to decorate and design it in a way that makes it feel like home. With apartments, there are often a lot of restrictions on changes you can and cannot make. However, there are still plenty of easy upgrades you can make to your place that will make your space feel personalized all while abiding by the rules set forth by your landlord. Always ask your landlord before you go swapping out fixtures and other semi-permanent items, though! Lighting Sometimes, changing up the appearance of your apartment can be as simple as […]

As time goes on, AMLI is making greater strides in building apartment communities with more of an emphasis on sustainability. And not only as it pertains to the environment, but also the health and wellness of the residents living in our communities. Last year, AMLI partnered with architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) and Multifamily Executive to work on a concept community that would reimagine AMLI 900, our first foray into the green building sphere more than a decade ago. We branded the concept community as AMLI 900+, researched various new green and wellness technologies and implemented them in a plan that examined […]

As the snow begins to fall in Denver, one thing becomes typically prominent in everyone’s mind: hitting the slopes. And while skiing and snowboarding may be the most popular winter sports in Colorado, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. For those of you who aren’t interested in booting up, there are plenty of other activities to help in keeping you occupied. Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre A favorite for local and out-of-state concert goers alike, Red Rocks Ampitheatre is a great venue and park that you can enjoy with friends and family year-round. Open daily from 9am-4pm, walk the […]

Well known by the locals and a popular spot for those visiting, Sixth Street in Austin is a downtown historic district that includes nearly unlimited options for dining, live entertainment and drinking to your heart’s content. With everything from rooftop lounging to stuffing your face at the nearest food truck and knocking a few back at the local dive, this is the place to go if your primary goal includes good times and bottomless fun. As a local, whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Sixth Street is one of the most iconic spots in downtown […]