No longer are outdoor amenities such as parks and rooftops being used just for the warmer seasons. Because of COVID and the need for access to fresh air, developers are now turning these coveted spaces into year-round amenities that residents and the surrounding community can use to stay active, safely socially distance and feel connected with friends or neighbors. Fitness classes like yoga and kickboxing, to running clubs and jazz concerts or plant-your-own herb classes (+more) are becoming the norm at today's new residential developments. Below are some properties we plan to check out soon.

Waterline Square

At Waterline Square on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the three-tower starchitect-designed mega-development, residents have access to a variety of outdoor activities that are planned through the in-house lifestyle director. Taking place within the 2.6 acre park that connects all three buildings, premier yoga and HIIT trainers will get your blood flowing in the morning, while Grammy-nominated jazz musicians like Pat Bianchi and Paul Jones' jazz trio will play Bach and more melodic tunes in the evenings. Residents can also learn about gardening and planting and cultivating their own herbs. These new and unique in-person experiences are designed to foster a sense of community and engagement for residents and help them connect while at home, with some even fostering new friendships since moving into the development.

Quay Tower

Across the bridge in Brooklyn, residents of waterfront condominium Quay Tower can walk just downstairs and head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6. Partnering with top gyms and institutions in the neighborhood through the fall, Pier 6 provides fun, free classes for all such as Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness, Zumba and Pilates with Dodge YMCA, and Barre with the YMCA of Greater New York. As outdoor exercise becomes the new norm, this one-of-a-kind amenity grows more alluring to residents seeking a new workout routine.

Avora

At Port Imperial on New Jersey's Gold Coast, Avora is a residential oasis that offers the optimal outdoor experience that complements a post-pandemic lifestyle. With endless green space and breathtaking waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline, exercising safely is not only possible, but enjoyable. Avora residents can walk or jog along the Hudson River Promenade, a path that travels alongside the Port Imperial coast, or venture to the running track at nearby Weehawken Waterfront Park.

The Smile

A new rental building designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, features an expansive rooftop terrace with an outdoor movie theatre. In addition to the panoramic views of the Harlem River and Manhattan skyline, the beautifully landscaped rooftop boasts a rooftop plunge pool, three whirlpools, and barbeques and dining areas.

111 Varick

Hudson Square's newest luxury rental 111 Varick features a sprawling, landscaped rooftop terrace where residents will find a jumbo screening area for movies under the stars accompanied by a grilling station and dining table.

Front & York

Residents can enjoy watching a movie on the theater-quality screen at the development's outdoor screening lounge. Ideal for get-togethers all year long, the plush space is warmed by integrated heat lanterns and a grand fireplace. Residents can bring their own popcorn and candy for a truly unique high-definition experience.

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