DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The McKenzie, a luxury high-rise apartment community developed by StreetLights Residential, was recently recognized as the first certified Fitwel® multifamily development in Texas, according to the Center for Active Design. The Knox/Henderson-area 22-story residential high-rise was recognized for its focus on sustainability, and particularly health and wellness, with its design, development and operation. StreetLights is known for its boutique hotel-inspired communities that deliver a long-lasting positive impact on neighborhoods.
“Our strategic focus has always been about crafting beautiful multifamily communities that lift the human spirit. The Fitwel certification supports our vision and reinforces our design-centric approach to multifamily,” said Doug Chesnut, StreetLights CEO. “We believe how people live should influence design, and this includes making health and wellness a priority.”
Fitwel provides a new standard for the building industry and supports widespread adoption of health-promoting strategies in commercial real estate. Health has become increasingly important to tenants and multifamily owners and developers are responding with thoughtful health-centric communities. The McKenzie was named a Fitwel-certified space due to its location, building access, outdoor spaces, indoor environment, dwellings, shared spaces and more.
StreetLights and partner Tricon Capital Group Inc. recently completed The McKenzie, which features 183 luxury apartment homes that provide improved quality of air, water, light and sleep. These include enhanced ventilations practices, Lutron smart lighting, blackout shades, windows designed to minimize exterior noise levels, and a balcony in every residence, among other features built to support each resident’s lifestyle.
StreetLights worked with architecture firm Looney Ricks Kiss Architects. Linda Tycher & Associates served as the landscape architect and Waldrop + Nichols Studio was the interior designer.
About StreetLights Residential
StreetLights Residential specializes in new urbanist apartment homes and mixed-use developments. With in-house development, design, and construction expertise, the StreetLights team focuses on custom luxury communities which rival the experience, lifestyle and amenities of living in an urban boutique hotel. StreetLights has numerous urban infill projects throughout the country with more than 9,400 multifamily units completed, in progress or projected in 11 cities across six states. Since StreetLights' inception in 2011, the company has grown to more than 150 employees in its development and construction companies and has offices in Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, Orlando, Phoenix and San Diego. For more information, visit www.streetlightsres.com.
