Do you love it or do you hate it? There is a new apartment complex open to the public today, built almost completely like a hotel resort. Although, now that I think about it, it’s more like it’s own little world. Think of it like M. Knight Shyamalan’s movie The Village, but with first class dining and huge fake Renaissance fountains.
So what creeps me out about this place so much is the following: First of all it was was built by the same people who built The Grove. It comes complete with 100 condos, 238 apartments, and all the food, entertainment, and hotel amenities you could want. Basically it’s like living at a mall.
Within this 15.5 acre little world you have a bunch of restaurants to choose from, including Katsuya, The Cheesecake Factory, Jody Maroni’s and of course a Coffee Bean and a 50’s Diner. You have your H&M and LaCoste stories, plus specialty shops like The Art of Shaving and Australian pajama-ist Peter Alexander.
But that’s not all! Each unit comes complete with a private fitness club, pool/spa, concierge, room service from the AAB’s restaurants, and the ability to pay for some items and services with a swipe of your key card. Home sweet home! Can’t see any problems there can you?
I hate to say it but what ever happened someones home being there home? Not there view of the mall? This is going to turn into one of those small creepy, in-breed towns, I can just feel it. Can you?
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1 Devon // May 2, 2008 at 12:32 pm
where is this and what is it called?
2 christianne // May 2, 2008 at 2:57 pm
It’s called Americana at Brand in Glendale. It’s the newest Caruso property to open - across the street from Glendale Galleria.
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