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Vi (formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt) is a national developer, owner and manager of high-end retirement communities across the United States.〔http://www.viliving.com/communities〕 It is a privately held corporation founded in 1987 by its former Chairman, Penny Pritzker.〔“Billionaire rich with compassion,” The Denver Post, Oct. 30, 2005.〕 As of September 2012, the company houses over 4,000 residents and employed 2,621 workers.〔http://www.viliving.com/company〕 Senior Housing Properties Trust purchased Vi's rental portfolio in December 2011.〔(Form 8-K )〕 After serving for 25 years, Pritzker left Vi in early January, 2012, to focus on her new investment firm. Pritzker family business interests continue to own the company.〔(Founder Penny Pritzker exits as chairman of Vi, a high-end retirement community chain, with focus on new investment firm PSP Capital Partners ), ''Chicago Tribune'', January 5, 2012.〕 Vi is a distinct business entity from Hyatt hotels and Global Hyatt Corporation. == History == For over twenty years, Classic Residence by Hyatt built its reputation on its relationship with the Hyatt hotel brand. In 2007, company president Randal Richardson said that "Classic Residence by Hyatt has really translated the quality of the Hyatt brand into luxury senior living."〔(Classic Residence by Hyatt Gives Cache to Seniors Housing ), ''National Real Estate Investor'', February 26, 2007.〕 In 2008, Classic Residence by Hyatt sold its trademark and agreed to discontinue use of the Hyatt name. When the new name - Vi - was revealed to residents at its Palo Alto community in June 2010, there was reportedly "an audible escape of air from the aged crowd" that included "murmurings of disbelief".〔"It's 'Vi' as in vitality, we think," ''San Jose Mercury News'', June 13, 2010.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Vi Senior Living, Classic Residence」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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