10 www.ctaahq.org Savol Pools, serving the swimming pool service needs of the apartment industry for over 40 years. 91 Prestige Park Circle East Hartford, CT 860-282-0878 www.SavolPools.com CT SP1 Lic 288171 • CT HIC Reg 584241 One Stop Source for All Your Swimming Pool Needs • Equipment Repair & Replacement • Tile / Coping • Painting • Plaster • Leak Detection & Repair • Openings / Closings • Safety Covers • Pool Chemicals Delivered to Your Door • Certified Pool / Spa Operator® Classes the leasing process, making the experience easier for both themselves and their residents. Electric vehicle charging stations As we’ve seen, the electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced rapid growth during the past few years and shows no signs of stopping. Eighteen car companies have all been vocal about their plans to offer EVs by 2030 – while the investment bank UBS forecasts that all new cars sold in the United States will be electric by 2040. With the rising popularity of EVs, many housing providers are installing electric charging stations in their communities. This move allows them to keep up with residents’ needs and provide them with the convenience of charging their car at home. Some urban apartment communities are even starting to offer EVs as an amenity, allowing residents to reserve and rent a vehicle for several hours to use around town. Installing charging stations also demonstrates providers’ commitment to clean energy, a topical push we’re increasingly seeing on a national and global scale. EVs produce no carbon dioxide Continued from page 9 emissions and are quieter than traditional vehicles, reducing air and noise pollution. Smart technology EVs parallel another critical trend in apartment living: More residents are interested in incorporating smart technology in their homes like remote thermostats, smart locks, key fobs and motion-detecting lights. Therefore, we can expect smart features to continue gaining traction alongside other advances in apartment-home technology. As we continue to navigate the challenges of the pandemic’s long-term impacts, the apartment industry’s flexibility and innovation will shape the future of housing. By communicating their needs and shifting with the inevitable changes of a progressing society, both housing providers and residents can work together to create apartments that innovatively adapt to the world as it will be – in 2022 and well into the future. Source: The Washington Post. Robert Pinnegar, president and CEO of the National Apartment Association in Arlington, Va.
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