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Jan 14 2016

4 Reasons Why the Neighborhood Around Your Apartment Matters

Are you hoping to move into a new home, condo, or apartment? There are many factors to consider in the decision-making process including price, quality, style, and more. You may not have considered how important the neighborhood around your living space is. When looking into downtown Madison, WI, apartments, 306 West knows that the neighborhood makes all the difference.

Style

Everyone looks for style points inside the living space, but how often do you look outside? Neighborhoods are not all created equal. Just because you like a house or apartment’s style doesn’t mean that you will like how the neighborhood looks. A nice neighborhood with well manicured yards does wonders for your property value and comfort.

Safety

A neighborhood with less crime is always a plus. You can find neighborhoods with lower crime rates with a little bit of online research for greater peace of mind. You can even visit the neighborhood at different times of day and night to see what goes on and how safe it is before signing up to live there.

Food

If you love to eat out, then look at the food options in your neighborhood for conveniently located and exciting foods to try. Downtown Madison, WI, apartments are near many fine restaurants where you can try great food from around the world. There are also great markets, including farmer’s markets, within walking distance to satisfy your inner foodie.

Entertainment

For a night out, wouldn’t it be great to have fabulous entertainment within walking distance of your home? Depending on what you like, you could live near theaters, art galleries, historical sites, museums, clubs, and more. Living near the hustle and bustle is both exciting and convenient.

Dec 02 2015

December’s Top 306 West Instagrammers

Being a part of the Madison Instagram community is a magical thing, even more so this time of year. Searches for #capitolsquare and #madisonwi present an endless stream of beauty and the local culture we all know, love, and cherish.

We’re starting a new tradition of honoring the top Instagram posts taken at 306 West, starting with the four below.

Here we have a photo provided by b_jtrapp featuring his calm and cozy living space. We’re jealous! That couch is just begging to be curled up on with a book.

The above was taken by Isthmus from your apartment community, showcasing the Capitol view at dusk. Some prefer a Capitol view, some prefer a lake view, some prefer a city view – either way, you win.

We can’t get enough of this black and white shot taken by glookhov in the lobby of your community. The caption couldn’t be more perfect.

Last but not least we have a group celebration shot provided by marlynpav, capturing friendship, happiness, and everything else warm and fuzzy.

So what are you waiting for? Share life at 306 West on Instagram.

Nov 17 2015

Meet Jake: a Resident of 306 West

Say hello to Jake, a 7-year-old lab mix living at 306 West.

Jake is something of a travel buff and even has his own passport – a necessity for this rescue pup to travel from Ireland to Madison, where he’s lived for the last year and a half.

Things Jake loves: his neighbor Pugs-Lee, un-stuffing his toys, cuddling, hide-and-seek, and the snow.

Thing Jake does not love: wearing booties. Not even a little bit.

If you run into Jake around the apartment community, be sure to strike up a conversation with him – he loves to speak. He even uses different “tones,” depending on what it is he wants.

Oct 29 2015

How to Get the Most out of Your Apartment’s Gym

Having access to an apartment gym is a great way to make your health and fitness a priority. Because of the convenient location, working out doesn’t have to be such a big time commitment, and there is really no excuse for not getting in the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Read on as we explain how to get the most out of the gym at luxury apartments in downtown Madison.

Have a Plan

When checking out our luxury apartments in Madison, WI, scope out the fitness center area to see what kind of equipment you will have to work with. Once you have seen the area, you can formulate a plan as far as cardio, weights, and workout programs go. By walking in with a plan, you can get the most bang for your buck, getting in a great workout in a shorter amount of time.

Although we are open 24 hours a day, it can be beneficial to work out at a few different times so you can find out when peak times are and, if possible, try to find a time when there are no crowds.

All about the Intervals

If you find yourself running low on time, interval training can be a great way to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. Alternating between lower- and higher-intensity exercises keeps you working hard, and you can alter them to fit your needs. Whether you are running, lifting, jumping rope, or anything in between, try keeping your intensity high for 30-60 seconds, then allow a recovery period of 30 seconds, and repeat the process several times.

Set Up Circuits

Circuit training is another great way to maximize your time and equipment to get in a killer workout. Choose 3-5 exercises, preferably ones that work similar muscle groups, and set up a station for each. Determine how many repetitions of each you want to perform, then go through each station once with minimal rest in between. Rest for a few minutes once you are done, then repeat the process.

Oct 28 2015

Meet Fred&Louis: Residents of 306 West

Meet Louis and Fred, two roommates living at 306 West in downtown Madison, WI.

Louis is an 8-year-old Pomeranian Shih Tzu, and something of a little firecracker.

While Fred, a 3-year-old retired Greyhound, has a more lackadaisical way about him.

Rescued through Greyhound Pets of America – Wisconsin, having been a professional racer for the past three years, Fred is learning from Louis what it means to simply be a dog again.

Fred loves to quietly reflect out on the balcony and take in the lake views, and Louis spends his time obsessing over anything that squeaks.

The two make the perfect pair.