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Glenstar Unveils Renderings for $25M Redevelopment of 40-Story Office Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Glenstar, together with a private investor, has unveiled renderings for the $25 million redevelopment of 200 South Wacker, a 40-story office tower in Chicago. A new amenity experience will span five levels of the 761,775-square-foot building. For the first time since the property’s completion, the entire lobby level and amenity spaces will be redeveloped. A new sculptural staircase will connect the lobby to the river level and second floor. Mojo Coffee will get a refreshed design and remain in its current first-floor location. At the river level, a golf club will feature two simulators, a putting green, lounge seating and ample space for entertaining. The riverfront lounge on the lobby level will feature a full-service bar and grand fireplace that opens directly onto a newly expanded patio with a fire pit and seating area. On the second floor, tenants will find a parlor gaming area, enclosed library and listening lounge. The third floor will offer a new health and wellness club overlooking the river, with dedicated areas for free weights, strength and recovery training, cardio and a group fitness studio offering regularly programmed classes. This area will also include locker rooms, cold plunges and infrared saunas. The entire …

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The Coven Opens New Coworking Space in Richfield, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

RICHFIELD, MINN. — The Coven, a network of coworking spaces, has opened its ninth location. The Coven Richfield marks the company’s sixth location in Minnesota and its seventh franchise-owned space. Located at 6440 Nicollet Ave., The Coven Richfield offers a membership-based workspace for entrepreneurs and professionals. The space is designed to support remote and hybrid workers while strengthening local business communities through connection and shared resources. The locally owned location includes community workspace, conference rooms for up to 14 people, private offices for teams of up to six, private phone rooms, bike storage, gender-neutral restrooms, a parent and prayer room, kitchen space, printing and office supplies, coffee and snacks, and a dedicated parking lot with additional free street parking. Members will also have access to The Coven’s digital community and Nice Healthcare telehealth services. Unique to this location are local art installations, event space and onsite storage. The Coven Richfield is owned by Lori Godding, a wealth management expert; Breanne Kennedy, founder and president of Thrive; and Nadia Siddiqui, vice president of advancement at Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.

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Multifamily Is Needed for All Income Levels in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

By Doug Stockman, Helix Architecture + Design Straddling two states, Kansas City is one of the country’s most distinctive real estate markets. Since 1992, our firm has designed workplace, cultural, higher education and multifamily projects of all types in the city, with specialized expertise in adaptive reuse. We see multifamily as the most active segment in 2026.  Compared with other states, Missouri’s support for new housing projects is about average. Kansas is near the bottom, because the state lacks the revenue to incentivize housing. Inventory on the Kansas side is also less, with most multifamily housing located outside the city. Looking ahead, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) incentives will ideally accelerate Kansas City’s biggest market demand — affordable housing. The Kansas City Affordable Housing Set-Aside Ordinance presents some obstacles. To receive city subsidies, multifamily developments must have 12 or more units, 20 percent of which need to be affordable for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). Alternately, developers can pay $100,000 into the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.  Further, developers must navigate a complex process of zoning approvals and community engagement meetings that culminates with a city council hearing. If approved, developers on the Missouri …

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Acclivity Capital to Develop 58-Acre Clare Crossing Mixed-Use Project in Gardner, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow

GARDNER, KAN. — Colorado-based developer Acclivity Capital is building Clare Crossing, a 58-acre mixed-use project in Gardner. Block & Co. Inc. Realtors is handling retail leasing. Plans call for drive-thru and sit-down restaurants, small-shop and multi-tenant retail and complementary uses such as truck stops, gas stations, hotels, medical offices, automotive services and financial institutions. All pad sites are available for lease, sale or build-to-suit. Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC will develop the residential component of Clare Crossing. Plans call for a 247-unit build-to-rent townhome community featuring two-, three- and four-bedroom residences with private entrances and attached garages. Homes will average 1,727 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, clubhouse, fitness studio, landscaped courtyards, controlled-access guest technology and high-speed internet service. Additional project partners include All Pro Capital LLC and Arvest Bank. Grant Summers and Daniel Brocato of Block & Co. are the retail leasing agents.

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Northwind Group Provides $58.5M Acquisition Loan for Chicago Office Building

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Northwind Group, a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, has provided a $58.5 million first mortgage loan for the acquisition and lease-up of 175 West Jackson Boulevard, a 22-story office building totaling more than 1.4 million square feet in Chicago’s Central Loop. The property also includes a 240-space parking garage. The loan was structured with $33.5 million initial advance at closing, with an additional $25 million reserved as a “good news” facility to fund future accretive leasing costs. A joint venture between 601W Cos. and David Werner Real Estate Investments was the buyer. The financing facilitated the acquisition at a significantly reset basis, reflecting an approximately 85 percent discount to the property’s prior purchase price by Brookfield, according to Northwind. The building has undergone extensive renovations and modernization, with over $24 million of capital improvements completed by prior ownership, including a new amenity center and rooftop space on the 22nd floor.

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Kaden Cos. Acquires Eastland Plaza Shopping Center in Indiana for $22.4M

by Kristin Harlow

BLOOMINGTON, IND. — Kentucky-based Kaden Cos. has acquired Eastland Plaza, a 125,000-square-foot shopping center in Bloomington, for $22.4 million. Situated adjacent from College Mall on 12 acres, the property is home to anchor tenants Petco, DSW, Dollar Tree and Rally House. Additional tenants include Jimmy John’s, McAlister’s Deli, Noodles & Co. and Domino’s Pizza. The center was 80 percent leased at the time of sale. Rebecca Wells of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, an entity doing business as Eastland Plaza LLC.

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $2.6M Sale of Multifamily Property in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $2.6 million sale of Santiago Apartments, a 23-unit multifamily property in Minneapolis. The asset is located at 516 University Ave. SE in the St. Anthony Main/Marcy-Holmes neighborhood near the Minneapolis riverfront and the University of Minnesota. Built in 1923, the property includes a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans across 11,394 rentable square feet. Abe Roberts and Michael Jacobs of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, MBR Investments, and procured the buyer, an entity related to Irving Properties.

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Kraus-Anderson, Zuri 3 to Build 8,000-Seat Amphitheater in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Kraus-Anderson and Zuri 3 have formed a joint venture to serve as the construction manager of the new Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC), an 8,000-seat amphitheater operated by the Port of Minneapolis LLC. CPAC is an initial phase of a plan to redevelop The Upper Harbor Terminal, a 48-acre site along the Mississippi River off I-94. Port of Minneapolis, a joint venture between First Avenue and the Minnesota Orchestra, expects to host approximately 50 ticketed events annually. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be reinvested directly into the local community through a partnership with the African American Community Development Corp., which will serve as the fund manager for CPAC. A community entity will manage the fund to explore and develop community programming, local vendor and entrepreneur opportunities and youth jobs and career programs. In addition to musical events, CPAC will also host year-round community programming in public spaces, with a strong focus on including Northside residents, businesses and organizations. CPAC will create more than 500 construction jobs, and once completed, amphitheater operations will employ more than 250 people. Additional Twin Cities companies involved in the project include NTH, the owner’s representative, and LSE Architects. Construction is scheduled …

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Entre Commercial Realty Arranges Sale of 56,000 SF Industrial Building in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has arranged the sale of a 56,000-square-foot industrial building in Elk Grove Village. Brad Bullington and Ian Pattison of Entre represented the buyer, a machine shop completing its third acquisition within the O’Hare industrial market. Matthews Real Estate Services represented the undisclosed seller. The property features I-90 frontage, outdoor storage capabilities and also includes future parking lot replacement.

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Cooper Group Brokers Sale of Chipotle-Occupied Restaurant Property in Piqua, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

PIQUA, OHIO — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the sale of a newly constructed restaurant property occupied by Chipotle Mexican Grill in Piqua, a suburb of Dayton. The 15-year lease features 10 percent rental increases in years six and 11. The property includes the restaurant’s namesake drive-thru, Chipotlane, as well as patio seating. Dan Cooper of Cooper Group represented the seller, a longtime client. The asset sold to an all-cash 1031 exchange buyer from California at a 5.5 percent cap rate.

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