Greystar is expanding its active adult presence in Illinois with the groundbreaking of Everleigh Vernon Hills, a new amenity-filled community in a northern Chicago suburb. Everleigh will offer one- and two-bedroom units, as well as two-bedroom apartments with a den and separate cottage homes set to surround the apartment building. In total, the 317,000-square foot community will offer 175 apartments and seven standalone duplex cottages with private parking as well as 218 attached parking spaces.

Outdoor amenities will include a heated swimming pool and spa, event lawn, game lawn, outdoor lounge with firepits, pool cabanas and a space for pets. Inside, there will be a great room, demonstration kitchen, creative arts studio, movie theater, game room, business center, fitness center and group exercise room. Sitting on two acres, the complex is also within walking distance of dozens of restaurants. Meeks + Partners is the architect, and Focus is acting as the general contractor.

This news comes on the heels of Greystar’s operational takeover of Album Indian Lake, an active adult community in the Nashville, Tennessee MSA. Album Indian Lake is the first active adult community in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and is currently under development by Avenida. It is set to open soon, with an open house scheduled for early in December.