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It’s never too soon to sign your lease for Fall 2021! Get ahead of the coming year and sign your lease early to lock in the current rental rate. Our leasing team is ready to assist you anytime. Contact Vie at University Downs today at 205-847-5957 . Don’t wait! Take advantage of this offer before rates increase. *Price and availability subject to change without notice.     Apply Now

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Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (March)-image

  MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: Continue reading to find important community updates, reminders, maintenance tips, resident event dates, and more!   RESIDENT HAPPENINGS: Tuesday, March 16 - Breakfast on the Go Starting at 7:30 am we will be distributing Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuits at the bus stop!  Wednesday, March 17 - Wing Wednesday Stop by the office between 12 pm and 4 pm for some mouth-watering chicken wing from our local Wingstop.  Thursday, March 18 - Trivia Night   Let’s get quizzical! Join us upstairs in the Social Lounge between 6:45 pm and 8 pm for a Trivia Night based on Cartoons from Toon Tuesday for a chance to win prizes. Drinks and snacks will be provided! Space is limited, so please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.  Friday, March 19 - Free Slice Friday  Stop by the office between 12  pm and 4 pm for some delicious pizza from our Tuscaloosa favorite "Broadway"!    RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or call 205-752-3232.    TRASH INFORMATION: Please remember that as a resident it is your responsibility to take your trash to the trash compactor located at the front of the community. Leaving trash outside on the sidewalk causes disruption, unwanted smells, and potential pest issues.     AMENITY UPDATES:  All residents and guests must have their amenity band in order to access and utilize the community amenities. A mask is required at all times in and around the community, including while working out in the fitness center. Residents and guests not wearing a mask or face covering will be asked to leave immediately.  UA BASEBALL SCHEDULE:  March 2  -   UA @ UAB March 3  - Troy @ UA March 5-7 - UA @ CofC March 9  - South Alabama @ UA March 10  - Jacksonville @ UA March 12-14  - Stetson at UA March 16  - Troy @ UA  March 19-21  - UA @ Arkansas March 23  -   USM @ UA March 25-27  - UA at Ole Miss   CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieAtUDowns on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates, giveaways, and upcoming events!

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Best Smartphone App for Self-Guided Tours | Download ForShow Now!-image

ForShow is an interactive and immersive smartphone app that turns your smartphone into a personal tour guide so you can tour our community at your own pace. Use ForShow to skip, pause, and repeat your favorite parts of the tour! To get started, download ForShow in the App Store , then follow the step-by-step instructions below. Find helpful information along with detailed photos and videos as you explore our model unit in real-time and discover all of the exciting amenities our community has to offer.      SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR Go online or call the leasing office to schedule your ForShow tour. Once scheduled, you will receive confirmation of your reservation details.     DOWNLOAD FORSHOW Download ForShow from the App Store . Inside the app, choose Vie at University Downs . You must register using a government issued ID to receive a one-time access code. Your smartphone is now an interactive tour guide! CHECK IN Visit our community and check in with the Leasing Manager in the Office. Remember, a face mask or covering is required at all times during your visit.     TOUR AT YOUR LEISURE Explore our community at your own pace.   Use our fully interactive smartphone app to skip, pause, and repeat the tour!      GET ANSWERS ON DEMAND Chat with a leasing specialist to ask questions and get answers in real-time.     WATCH VIDEO

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Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (February)-image

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: There’s a lot to see and do during the month of February! Get involved with weekly resident happenings and find out how you can give back to our local community.   RESIDENT HAPPENINGS: Feb 1 to 28 - Feeding America Food Drive February is National Canned Food Month! To make a contribution, stop by our leasing office before the end of the month. We’ll be accepting canned goods and non-perishable donations to support our local food bank.   RESIDENT EVENTS: Wednesday, February 3 - Trivia Night Let’s get quizzical! Join us upstairs in the Social Lounge for a special edition of Black History Month Trivia Night from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. Get the chance to win fun prizes with drinks and snacks on us! Email  [email protected]  to RSVP.    Thursday, February 11 - "Vie" Our Valentine Card Decorating Get ready for an evennig of hearts and crafts! Join us upstairs in the Social Lounge from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. Drinks and snacks will be provided! Email  [email protected]  to RSVP.   Tuesday, February 23 - Grocery Bingo Grocery Bingo is back! Stop by the Social Lounge between 6:45 pm and 8:00 pm for the chance to win exclusive prizes. Space is limited, email  [email protected]  to RSVP.   Wednesday, February 24 - Tortilla Later   In need of a midweek pick-me-up? Visit the office for tortilla chips and dip on us from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.    Thursday, February 25 - National Pancake Day Pancakes are the most important meal of the day! Visit the social lounge between 7:00 am and 11:00 am for freshly made pancakes. Provisions are first come, first serve so get there early.   RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Accounts Manager at  [email protected]  or call 205-752-3232.    SPECIAL OFFERS: We'd love to meet your friends! For a limited time, get a $10 e-gift card when you refer a friend to take a tour of our community and they complete an application within 48 hours. Plus, we'll waive their application fee as a special bonus!   TRASH INFORMATION: Please remember that as a resident it is your responsibility to take your trash to the trash compactor located at the front of the community. Leaving trash outside on the sidewalk causes disruption, unwanted smells, and potential pest issues.     AMENITY UPDATES:  All residents and guests must have their amenity band in order to access and utilize the community amenities. A mask is required at all times in and around the community, including while working out in the fitness center. Residents and guests not wearing a mask or face covering will be asked to leave immediately.  UA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE:  Wednesday, Feb 3  - LSU at UA Saturday, Feb 6  - UA at Missouri Tuesday, Feb 9  - UA at South Carolina Saturday, Feb 13  - Georgia at UA Wednesday, Fed 17  -UA at Texas A&M Saturday, Feb 20  - Vanderbilt at UA Wednesday, Feb 24  - UA at Arkansas Saturday, Feb 27  - UA at MSU   CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieAtUDowns on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates, giveaways, and upcoming events!

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Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (January)-image

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS:  Happy New Year! Take a sneak peek at our resident happenings and explore all the wonderful things to see and do this month.   RESIDENT HAPPENINGS:  Jan 11 to 15 - It's a Pizza Party  Celebrate National Pizza Week with us! We're giving away the chance to win a pizza party for your unit! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @VieAtUDowns and tune in starting Monday, Jan 11th to see how you can win. Two winners will be chosen on Friday, Jan 15th. Invite all your friends!    Tuesday, January 19 - Toon Tuesday  Join us at 6:45 pm in the clubhouse as we travel back in time to watch all of our favorite childhood cartoons! If you cannot attend, be sure to check your email for a zoom link to join the watch party. Space is limited. Please email  [email protected]  to RSVP.    Wednesday, January 20 - Welcome Back Wings  In need of a midweek pick-me-up? Stop by the office between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm for some mouth-watering chicken wings from our local Wingstop.  Thursday, January 21 - Toon Trivia Night   Let’s get quizzical! Join us upstairs in the Social Lounge from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm for Toon Trivia Night. Be sure to pay close attention to the cartoons from Toon Tuesday for the chance to win prizes. Drinks and snacks will be provided! Please email  [email protected]  to RSVP, space is limited.  Friday, January 22 - Free Slice Friday  Our favorite day of the week just got better! Stop by the office between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm for a slice of heaven from our favorite pizzeria in Tuscaloosa  Broadway !  UA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE:  Saturday, Jan 2  - UA @ Tennessee Tuesday, Jan 5  - Florida @ UA Saturday, Jan 9  - UA @ Auburn Tuesday, Jan 12  - UA @ Kentucky Saturday, Jan 16  - Arkansas @ UA Tuesday, Jan 19  - UA @ LSU Saturday, Jan 23  - MSU @ UA Tuesday, Jan 26  - Kentucky @ UA    RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Accounts Manager at  [email protected]  or call 205-752-3232.    SPECIAL OFFERS:  Early bird gets the worm! Pay your rent on or before Friday, Jan 22nd and you'll be automatically entered to win $300 off your rent for the month of March 2021. One winner will be chosen on Friday, Jan 29th. All pre-paid and pay-in-full residents are automatically entered!    TRASH INFORMATION: Please remember that as a resident it is your responsibility to take your trash to the trash compactor located at the front of the community. Leaving trash outside on the sidewalk causes disruption, unwanted smells, and potential pest issues.     AMENITY UPDATES:  All residents and guests must have their amenity band in order to access and utilize the community amenities. A mask is required at all times in and around the community, including while working out in the fitness center. Residents and guests not wearing a mask or face covering will be asked to leave immediately.    HOLIDAY HOURS:  In observance of the New Year, our office will be closed on Friday, January 1st. We will resume back to normal business hours on Monday, January 4th.    CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieAtUDowns on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates, giveaways, and upcoming events!

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Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (December)-image

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS:  The holidays are here and they're full of festivities and cheer! Take a sneak peek at our resident happenings and explore all the wonderful things to see and do during the month of December.    RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal.    If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 205-752-3232.  RENEWAL DEADLINE: Don't say you're through, just renew, renew, renew! Pass by the office before Thursday, December 31st to lock in our lowest rate and keep the same room assignment. For more info, call us or email [email protected].   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Early bird gets the worm! Pay your rent online before Monday, Dec 28th and you'll be automatically entered to win $100 off your rent for the month of February 2021. Two winners will be chosen at random on Thursday, Dec 31st. All pre-paid accounts and pay-in-full residents will be automatically entered!    AMENITY UPDATE:  All residents and guests must have their amenity band in order to access and utilize the community amenities. A mask is required at all times in and around the community, including while working out in the fitness center. Residents and guests not wearing a mask or face covering will be asked to leave immediately.  TRASH INFORMATION: Please remember that as a resident it is your responsibility to take your trash to the trash compactor located at the front of the community. Leaving trash outside on the sidewalk causes disruption, unwanted smells, and potential pest issues.   HOLIDAY HOURS:  In observance of the holidays, our office will be open from 11 am to 3 pm on Thursday, December 24th. We will be closed on Friday, December 25th. The office will have limited hours on Friday, Dec 31st, and will remain open from 11 am to 3 pm. RESIDENT HAPPENINGS:  December 1 to 4 - Resident Application Week & Raffle Contest Enter to win a $25 Visa Gift Card when you attend an event during Resident Appreciation Week! As a special bonus, renew your lease before Friday, Dec 4 to earn an extra three entries in the raffle. Four lucky winners will be announced on Monday, Dec 7.   Tuesday, December 1 -  Breakfast-On-The-Go 'Tis the season for giving! Starting at 7:30 am, we'll be handing out Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits at the bus stop. Supplies are limited so get there early! Wednesday, December 2 - Grab N' Go Coffee and Donuts Stop by the office between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm for hot and ready coffee and glazed donuts served fresh from Krispy Kreme. Arrive early, supplies are limited!  Thursday, December 3 - Make An Ornament Day Join us upstairs in the Social Lounge from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm for an evening of yuletide cheer. Create your own ornament and indulge in holiday treats! Space is limited. Please email [email protected] to RSVP.    Friday, December 4 - National Cookie Day Friday just got a little more festive! Homemade cookies from Insomnia Cookies will be available in the front office between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. You'd better come hungry!    CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieAtUDowns on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates, give-a-ways, and upcoming events!

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