The first of several new housing projects near Purdue University’s campus is now open and ready for renters. City leaders hope this family owned and operated apartment complex will help resolve some issues in West Lafayette.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The first of a few new lodging activities close Purdue University’s grounds is currently open and prepared for leaseholders. City pioneers trust this family claimed and worked apartment complex will help settle a few issues in West Lafayette.
Greetings Vine situated on Vine Street, is a blended use building. The base dimension is held for neighborhood organizations including AJ’s Burgers and Beef, Village Bottle Shoppe and Copper Moon Coffee. The remainder of the floors are loaded up with completely outfitted apartments.
“This is our greatest task, yet it’s unquestionably not our first venture,” said Amy Karlaftis.
Karlaftis alongside a large portion of her family has been in the lodging and rental game through their privately-run company Weida Management, for quite a while.
“We are family possessed worked, so we’re ready to cut our expenses,” Karlaftis said in spite of the fact that they cut costs, they didn’t compromise.
Every apartment comes completely outfitted with an in-unit washer and dryer just as a completely prepared kitchen. That is by structure, subsequent to working with the city to figure out what was required.
“We go to neighborhoods, what they need is families to move into their neighborhoods. They are somewhat exhausted with the understudies doing what they normally do which is run of the mill for that age gathering,” said Mayor John Dennis.
He trusts the apartments won’t just assistance with Purdue’s lodging deficiency, they’ll likewise get understudies out of neighborhoods and closer to grounds.

“It’s extraordinary having a nearby family complete an advancement like that, it truly helps since they’re comfortable with the rental market, they’re acquainted with the understudy populace and that truly is a reward for putting an item there so near grounds,” Dennis said.
It’s a relationship Karlaftis and her family appreciate.
“We generally need the city to be upbeat since we need it to keep going forever and they generally have our best enthusiasm on a basic level with the best structure and what their arrangements are for the future,” she said.
As the city keeps on developing, Dennis said working for what’s to come could really compare to ever.
“We should be prepared and ready to suit the populace that is coming here, to instruct the populace that will come here and ensure that they have space to do what they have to do.”