We are excited to feature some fresh faces here at CityWay. See their Q&A below!

How long have you lived at CityWay?
We have lived here for 3 months!

What floor plan did you choose and why?
We chose the Crimson! We loved the location of the apartment and the floor plan fit exactly what we were looking for!

What is one thing no one knows about you?
Rachael has a twin brother and Lauren played golf in high school.

What is your favorite thing about the city of Indianapolis?
We love the restaurants and the ability to walk to almost all of them!

Thanks, Lauren and Rachael, for sharing with us! We are thrilled to have you new to our community and can't wait to hear more about your adventures around the city!

Want to be featured as our next resident of the month? Contact Danielle today!

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Check out their latest feature in IBJ here.

By: John Russell

Russel states, “The newest park in Indianapolis is springing up in a booming area on the south side of downtown, a district quickly filling up with apartments, offices and retail—and a noticeable shortage of public green space. It’s a three-acre parcel on the northern edge of Eli Lilly and Co.’s corporate headquarters and just across South Street from CityWay, a development that includes 650 apartments and tens of thousands of square feet of office and retail space built over the last decade. Lilly, which owns the land, is donating it to the city and is creating a public park, to be called South Street Square. The pharmaceutical company also will maintain the park. Work began last fall, but Lilly said it doesn’t have a timetable for the park’s completion. South Street Square will feature walkways, flowers, shrubbery and more than 200 trees. It will also provide an assortment of conveniences—including benches and USB and power outlets for people who want to stay plugged in outside—and 50 light poles to provide safety after sunset. Workers have already built concrete walkways around and inside the park.”

This park will add much needed community green space to the area near CityWay in Downtown Indianapolis. With the expansion of CityWay 2.0, the residential population in this area will double in the upcoming year.

Russel continues, “It will also add a much-needed oasis to a bustling district that has sprung up in recent years as part of Buckingham Cos.’ CityWay project, a mixed-use development that includes The Alexander boutique hotel, the Irsay Family YMCA, a Franciscan Health urgent care center, restaurants and shops. The development’s 650 apartments make it by far the biggest apartment project downtown.”

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This fun-loving couple sat down with us to share a little bit about them!

How long have you lived at CItyWay? What floor plan did you choose and why?
We've been happily living at CityWay for 3.5 years. We initially chose the Onyx floor plan because of its large open living space and all of the natural light that the corner unit provides. We recently moved to an Olivine floor plan to take advantage of the extra space and its huge rooftop patio with a city view!

What is your favorite thing about the city of Indianapolis?
We love all of the great restaurants, bars, breweries and sporting events that are all within walking distance. Our favorite thing to do is attend Pacers games and we really enjoy having Bankers Life Fieldhouse just steps away from our home at CityWay.

What is one thing no one knows about you?
While we went to the same college at the same time (and had the same major), we actually never met until a few years after we graduated!

Thanks for sharing and thank you for bringing your adorable pup, Lilly!
If you're interested in being our next Resident of the Month, contact Danielle today!

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These friends sat down to share their unique renting experience here at CityWay.

How long have you lived at CityWay? What floor plans did you choose and why?
We have both lived here for about 10 month. We were best friends prior to moving to Indianapolis. Ryan lived on the west side of Michigan and I lived in Northwest Ohio. We kept in close contact throughout the years and found out we both had job opportunities here in Indy. Last summer we applied for our jobs and as our interview processes continued we found out about a week apart from each other that we both were accepted! We didn't know anyone living in Indianapolis, so we decided to live close to one another and both decided on CityWay. Ryan chose the 2 bedroom Noir for extra space for guests and family. I chose the one bedroom Azure floor plan. We wanted to live on the first floor and near one another and were pleased to find out that CityWay had 2 units on the first floor, just down the hall from each other!

What are your favorite things about Indianapolis?
There is a lot going on in Indianapolis. We really like the restaurants, concerts, sporting events, etc. Also everyone is very friendly.

What are your favorite things about the CityWay community?
We love the friendly neighbors. The apartments and community are nice and clean and the proximity to restaurants and sporting events is great. We also think the staff is great!

Thank you, Ryan and Lucas, for sharing your story! Want to be the next Resident of the Month? Contact Danielle in the leasing office today!

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Financial

The biggest benefit of renting instead of owning is the financial aspect of renting. The fact is that rent is generally cheaper than a mortgage. In addition to an overall lower monthly payment, upkeep and utilities are lower due to less square footage.

Maintenance

When renting, maintenance is taken care of, making this a financial benefit and a timesaver. No worrying about watering the lawn or shoveling snow and no stress over a clogged sink or broken air conditioner. Fixing these items in an apartment is easy, because it’s someone else’s problem!

Community

A sense of community is an underrated benefit to apartment living and being steps away from neighbors can provide an excellent atmosphere for creating life-long connections. Some complexes even regularly host resident events to encourage community engagement.

Amenities

Unlike houses, apartment complexes are often built with amenities on-site such as clubhouses, pools, and fitness centers. Some apartment communities offer discounts to local gyms, shops, and restaurants as an added resident perks program.

Size and Style

Apartment units are built for convenience. Often, apartments are spacious but not overly large. They are built to be functional while the personal touches and décor are in your hands.

Short-term

When looking for short-term living options, renting is by far the superior option. Buying a house is a much longer time commitment and is a major life decision. Whether you are working on your credit score, saving up funds, or slowly preparing for the responsibility of owning a home, an apartment is the best option in the meantime.

Savings

Renting is the perfect time to invest in a long-term future. While spending less on your living arrangements, this is an ideal time to save extra earnings.

Lower Responsibility

Homeownership comes with stresses and responsibilities that you can avoid entirely if you rent. Homeowners must deal with up-keep, unexpected damages and replacements far more than a renter would.

Accessibility

One of the major perks of apartment home living is the convenient proximity to everything you need. Apartments are much more likely to be located in communities that offer shopping, restaurants, art galleries, parks and more as opposed to a house that is tucked away in a neighborhood.

Convenience, cost, and safety are just a few of the unbeatable perks of choosing to rent an apartment home instead of owning a house. When considering the options, we hope that you can find a place you are proud to call home. 

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