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OLIVETTE, MO. — A.J. Brown Inc. has completed construction of Padel + Pickle, an indoor padel and pickleball facility in the western St. Louis suburb of Olivette. The 42,116-square-foot project marks the largest indoor padel and pickleball facility in the world, according to the construction firm. A.J. Brown converted a former whiskey distillery and manufacturing facility into the championship-level property, which features six European-style padel courts and eight pickleball courts along with a bar, lounge areas, big-screen televisions, locker rooms and a pro shop. Padel + Pickle offers clinic, private lessons, leagues, court rentals, open play and tournaments for all skill levels. The project team included Linea Design Inc. and Fixture Contracting. Padel is a mix between tennis and squash.

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CHESTERFIELD, MO. — The St. Louis Jewish Community Center has selected HDA Architects to complete a renovation design for its Marilyn Fox Building in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. Plans call for a new adult day center, locker rooms, lobby and gathering space. The gymnasium, fitness center and early childhood center, along with the building’s exterior, will also be revamped. Additional improvements will include expanded kitchen facilities, dedicated pickleball courts and infrastructure upgrades such as security and communications systems. Originally constructed in 1996, the 87,930-square-foot building previously underwent a minor renovation in 2008. Construction is slated to begin in mid-April and to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. ISC Contracting is the general contractor. Additional project partners include Avison Young, ODA studio, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Engenuity, Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers and Landscape Technologies.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has opened its $120 million home field, CPKC Stadium. The venue, which is located in the Berkeley Riverfront area along the Missouri River and seats 11,500 people, is the first soccer stadium in the world to be designed and built exclusively for women, according to the project team. Sports Business Journal reports the development of the stadium was privately financed by the team, although ownership eventually requested $6 million in state-issued tax credits to offset an escalated construction budget, according to the Kansas City Star. In April 2023, the Current announced that Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a railway operator whose U.S headquarters is located in Kansas City, had acquired the naming rights to the stadium as part of a 10-year deal. A host of Kansas City-based firms contributed to the design and delivery of the stadium, and many of these companies have design, engineering and construction teams that are led by women. They include: “Our vision was to create a player-first experience while equally prioritizing fans,” say Angie and Chris Long, founders and co-owners of the Kansas City Current. “Not only did our Kansas City-based …

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SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Merrill Gardens has acquired Mission Ridge, a 103-unit senior living community in Springfield, a city in southwest Missouri. The property features one- and two-bedroom residences offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed. Merrill Gardens, a privately held company, now operates 65 communities in 17 states.

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VALLEY PARK, MO. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $2.5 million sale of a restaurant property occupied by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Valley Park, a western suburb of St. Louis. The building is located at 2945 Dougherty Ferry Road. Zach Wright and Brandon Wright of Boulder represented the seller, a Midwest-based development company. The asset sold to an all-cash 1031 exchange buyer based in the western U.S. This Freddy’s location features a long-term lease with 10 percent rental increases every five years. The lease is guaranteed by M&M Custard, the third-largest Freddy’s franchisee. Freddy’s maintains approximately 500 locations nationwide.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — The NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs have announced plans for an $800 million renovation of the team’s Arrowhead Stadium.  Developed in 1972, the stadium most recently underwent large-scale renovations in 2010. Plans for the new renovation were created in collaboration with a team of experts from Populous, a locally based sports design and architecture firm.  The Kansas City Chiefs plan to pay $300 million of the $800 million total price tag, with the remainder coming from Jackson County taxpayers funded through the extension of a 3/8th-cent sales tax, according to reports by The Kansas City Star. County voters will go to the polls April 2 during a special election to decide the issue.  Plans for the project include the addition of a new turf-covered “activation zone” with tailgate areas and covered entertainment space at the current site of Kauffman Stadium, home to the MLB’s Kansas City Royals. The baseball team also recently announced plans to develop a new stadium in downtown Kansas City. The stadium’s upper concourse will receive a new connection bridge and canopy, providing weather protection for fans and additional space for food and beverage offerings. New VIP entry points and sideline clubs under the …

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By Kellen Cushing, Carmody MacDonald PC Commercial and residential construction projects are inherently complex undertakings involving numerous parties working under tight deadlines and limited budgets. Change is inevitable and unpredictable in these projects, most often due to changes in project scope, incomplete or incorrect design, and unforeseen physical conditions.   When something doesn’t go according to plan, it can impact the other parties’ abilities to perform their jobs in a timely manner and lead to litigation. Claims and litigation can be costly, time consuming and stressful for all parties, and may damage the relationship and reputation of the parties involved. Proper contractual planning among project owners and contractors can reduce the likelihood of litigation. Making preliminary management plans and incorporating them into the project’s contracts provides effective ways to address changes that can occur during a project and keep things moving forward. While preparation cannot always prevent roadblocks in construction projects, preemptive planning can make for much smoother sailing, even in the face of unpredictable circumstances.     The best ways to avoid or minimize costly and time-consuming lawsuits include the following: Know your contract. Create a clear and comprehensive contract that defines the scope, schedule, budget, quality and responsibilities of …

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ST. LOUIS — McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. has completed construction of the O’Loughlin Family Champions Center at Saint Louis University in St. Louis. The $20 million, 25,000-square-foot athletic center is connected to the 10,600-seat Chaifetz Arena. The three-story project will provide support services for the university’s 400-plus Billiken student athletes with programming related to academic advising, spiritual development, sports performance, nutrition, and wellness and sports psychology. The building recently earned LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The project team included Hastings+Chivetta and Perkins+Will. Construction began in May 2022. The $20 million center was privately funded with a lead gift by the O’Loughlin Family Foundation. Bob O’Loughlin is chairman and CEO of Lodging Hospitality Management.

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ST. LOUIS — BWE has arranged $18.5 million in permanent financing for One Loop Apartments, Broadway Park Apartments and Park Vue Flats in St. Louis. The three workforce housing communities total 247 units across 23 buildings. Dan Baker of BWE secured three loans on behalf of the borrowers, Affinity Capital LLC and a St. Louis-based housing developer. The loans for Broadway Park and One Loop were originated through Fannie Mae’s Sponsor Dedicated Workforce Housing program, which enabled the borrowers to receive a lower interest rate, according to BWE. All three loans feature fixed interest rates with five-year terms and full-term interest-only payments. Having been financed through the Sponsor Dedicated Workforce Housing program, 50 percent of the units in Broadway Park and One Loop will be restricted to residents earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), with 20 percent of the units having a 60 percent AMI requirement. The borrowers will use the financing to pay off existing rehabilitation loans, which were used to substantially upgrade the communities.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — Kennedy Funding has provided a $2.7 million land loan for a 420-unit multifamily development in Kansas City. The borrower, LOF GP LLC, acquired the 31.5-acre property, called Kimpton Falls, in April 2023 for $4.5 million and secured the loan from Kennedy Funding for working capital and cash-out. Steven Wilson of Barefoot Mortgage arranged the loan.

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