The pandemic introduced several new trends of note to apartment developers. At the time it was unclear whether these trends would be permanent and while the jury is still out on that, it is clear, though, that these trends have become a key part of renters' expectations.

Carol Enoch, CEO, Enoch & Company; Lynn Bora, EVP, WinnResidential; Wende Marshburn Smith, EVP, Bell Partners; were panelists who spoke on this topic on Wednesday during National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize Conference in Atlanta.

Bora said space became much more desirable during the pandemic with renters being confined to their homes. That carried further into the recovery, and with the remote work environment that normalized for many renters.