A Community George Jetson Would Appreciate

Growing up, I spent my fair share of time watching “The Jetsons.”
Set in the year 2062, the cartoon imagined a world of incredible luxury and technology. The Jetsons traveled in a flying car. George Jetson worked a whopping nine hours a week, and the family had a robot maid and a machine that produced every conceivable kind of meal with the push of a button. The show also accurately predicted the emergence of video calls as a common way to connect with friends and family. 
When I think of the future of smart home solutions and other technologies in the multifamily industry, George and his family aren’t far from my thoughts. In many ways, we’re headed for a world they would definitely recognize.
With that in mind, here are five technology-related predictions I have for multifamily after gazing into my crystal ball – and maybe even watching a few old episodes featuring good ole George, Judy, Jane, Elroy, Rosie, Astro and Mr. Sprocket:
1) Apartment homes will feature more advanced appliances. I recently bought a smart washer and dryer. They may be smart, but I still have to put the clothes in the washer, fill the detergent tray, take the clothes out, put them in the dryer, fold them and put them away.
I foresee a time when, à la “The Jetsons,” appliances are able to eliminate many of the mundane chores in life. In the future, I think people will be able to literally throw clothes into an appliance ……