Articles from Units (September 1, 2005)

Title	Author	Type	Words
2005 NAA PARAGON Award winners.			3690
5 steps to embracing innovation: stifling creativity is a prescription for failure. Getting rid of the decision-making fear factor and encouraging an innovative-based workplace environment must become the top priorities of apartment industry leaders.	Lee, Christopher		1389
A curb appeal makeover story: one Arizona manager is leading a landscaping transformation that has residents and ownership buzzing.	Gajewski, Jeanine		1211
Apartment permit activity in 10 most active markets during first half of 2005.			392
AvalonBay Communities Inc.			54
Beyond billing residents for utilities: growth in technology and the systems that support resident utility billing have opened doors to new opportunities for cost recovery.	Radice, Michael D.		2864
Calendar.		Calendar	46
Condo conversion rate exceeds new construction.			415
David Spence makes good space: David Spence has rejuvenated a corner of Dallas through hard work, handiwork and a drive to save the world--one building at a time.	Keim, John		2481
Disaster planning: the calm before the storm.			1216
Emotions of team-building: successful management starts after a supervisor has developed a strong emotional bond with staff.	Bergeron, Paul R., III		919
Enhancing property values with affordable housing: Philadelphia Housing Authority's Carl Greene accomplishes what many thought impossible: a change in housing, value and attitude.	Dolan, Thomas G.		1534
Equity Residential, Archstone-Smith invest $1.5 million in NAA Education Institute.			567
First-class service the American way.		Advertisement	393
Fogelman Management Group.			48
For AMA's Melanie Morrison, success is more than high occupancy.			282
Highest and lowest priced rental markets.			137
How to handle the media: dealing with a hungry media in the fade of an emergency does not have to put an apartment community and its staff on the defensive. Learn some tips for getting the message out and avoiding bad press.	Keim, John		3091
Innovation and excellence.	Day, Tom		526
JPI.			49
NAA introduces 'Proud Member' Seal: use your membership as a competitive advantage.			276
NAAEI honors new designates.			1789
National Supplier's Council directory.		Directory	4667
NYC metro area continues to lead nation in new apartment construction.	Sheehan, Robert J.		224
Precedent-setting court ruling on mold benefits apartment firms.	Befus, Betsy Feigin		1405
Property Counselors Management Group.			35
SEER 10 unit clarification.		Correction Notice	62
Success through service: this new PARAGON Award category showcase what apartment living can be. At the 2005 NAA PARAGON Awards Ceremony, two communities tied for this prestigious award.		Cover Story	2295
SureDeposit.			43
The 99 cent apartment: Village Green allowed eBay bidders to set the value of one of its apartments.	Bergeron, Paul R., III		809
The Palladium Group.			55
Thwarting terrorism with planning.	Smith, Freeman		2487
Triad Apt, Assn, holds food drive.			96
Village Green Companies.			42
Wichita affiliate raises $10,000.			45