This is what I call an apartment complex's USP. It is so rare in our "Me Too" Industry! "He and his team spent nine months investigating, engineering and testing a broad assortment of active and passive pain point solutions. What they finally created is a master class case study in community differentiation and engagement. The innovations include: • An 18,000-Square-Foot 100% Covered Dog Park. Just another apartment dog park? Not quite. This immense sun- and rain-protected facility features an overhead irrigation system that automatically washes the Astroturf below with an enzyme solution nightly. The entire covered dog park is constructed on top of an AirDrain system to keep the place hygienic and fresh. Plenty of bench seats make it a natural and inviting hangout for residents. • Unlimited Doggie Day Care. Residents that use the service pay a deeply discounted $150 per month. For an extra $100 per month, a customized Dane Park shuttle bus will transport your pooch to and from the on-site daycare headquarters. “Compare that to the $500 to $700 per month other doggie day care centers charge for their services, and you still need to drop off and pick up your dog on a tight schedule,” Bardack explains. • Doggie Doors. Every apartment has one. The opening allows a furry friend to enter either a private fenced yard or a dog-safe balcony or patio with a pet relief system in place that is connected to drainage. It’s a welcome Plan B for grateful owners. • No Weight or Breed Restrictions. Bardack’s team is focused on animal temperament. All dogs undergo a three-part temperament test before community acceptance. And up to three dogs are allowed per unit. • AI-Driven Tech Packages. Want to see what Spot and Fluffy are up to when you’re away? AI-driven tech packages are in every apartment that include three Wi-Fi-enabled video cameras, automatic text alerts if your dog is barking or in distress (the AI can tell the difference) and a treat dispenser for remote interaction and oversight. • Foster Care Opportunity. Both apartment communities partner with 85 area dog rescues and shelters. Residents are encouraged to become foster parents for up to four months, all expenses are paid by Dane Park Communities. “It’s our way of helping residents make a positive, humane impact,” Bardack reports. Bardack and his team didn’t stop there. They sponsor Yappy Hours and other social mixers for dogs and their parents to mingle and socialize. If you’re thinking the Dane Park concept spoils owners and pets, you’re right. “This is a unique and elevated resident experience. We don’t compete with other multifamily communities,” Bardack observes. “We’re blessed with a higher-than-average retention rate.” https://lnkd.in/ePRTGm6V