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W*: How have the pandemic and upcoming lockdown impacted The Emerson’s progress?
MK: The pandemic and subsequent building closure set us back for a few months, but it really gave us time to compare the fitness and wellness features of the building. We found that many of the existing features (floor-friendly windows, personal outdoor space, boutique nature of the structure with only 8 apartments, one floor-friendly apartment, personal trash chutes, and more) made it a chore. would be more desirable in this time of heightened crisis. fitness awareness. And we were able to upgrade the air filters in the HVAC units, as well as more antimicrobial features in the lobby and elevator.
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