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PSP Investments, Nuveen Launch $790M Grocery-Anchored Retail Joint Venture

by Abby Cox

MONTREAL AND NEW YORK CITY — The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), a pension fund investor based in Montreal, and Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest investment managers in the world, have launched a joint venture with an initial investment of $790 million to acquire open-air shopping centers across the United States. To date, PSP and Nuveen have closed on 3 million square feet across 19 assets in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia and Washington.    The investment strategy is demographically driven, focusing on open-air shopping centers anchored by market or category dominant grocers, necessity-based retailers and essential services that demonstrate “durable performance and resilient foot traffic,” according to the press release. In particular, the joint venture targets U.S. metro areas with strong population growth, rising household incomes and high barriers to entry, where well-capitalized retailers are actively seeking to expand. “Necessity-based retail has demonstrated remarkable resilience through various cycles, underpinned by consistent consumer demand for essential goods and services,” says Brian Wallick, portfolio manager of U.S. cities retail strategy at Nuveen Real Estate. “We’re confident this combination of scale, relationships and local execution positions us strongly in one of the most stable and defensive segments …

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Apollo to Purchase Majority Stake in $2B UDR Multifamily Portfolio

by John Nelson

DENVER AND NEW YORK CITY — Global asset manager Apollo (NYSE: APO) and UDR Inc. (NYSE: UDR), a multifamily REIT based in Denver, are forming a new long-term joint venture involving an apartment portfolio valued at approximately $2 billion. The joint venture will own a portfolio of 19 communities totaling 7,059 apartments. The names and addresses of the properties were not released. Under terms of the agreement, Apollo’s affiliates and funds managed by Apollo will invest $1.34 billion of equity capital into the newly established joint venture, representing an approximate two-thirds interest. UDR will retain a one-third interest and consolidate the joint venture, as well as operate and manage the portfolio, for which it will earn an asset management fee. UDR plans to utilize the proceeds from the new equity capital infusion for investment in “higher-growth assets,” general corporate purposes and debt reduction. Tom Toomey, chairman, president and CEO of UDR, says that accessing low-cost, permanent equity capital has been a “strategic priority” for the company. “With this transaction, we believe we will be positioned to take advantage of compelling opportunities in the marketplace while improving the quality of our wholly owned portfolio and strengthening our balance sheet,” says Toomey. “This …

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Dan Gilbert Pledges $1B Capital Commitment for Renaissance Center Redevelopment in Detroit

by Hayden Spiess

DETROIT — Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of mortgage giant Rocket Cos. and real estate company Bedrock, has pledged to commit roughly $1 billion in capital for the redevelopment of Renaissance Center, a landmarked mixed-use property in Detroit. The overall redevelopment cost is currently projected to be $2.2 billion.  As part of the pledge, a new nonprofit organization will be formed to own, redevelop and operate the development and the surrounding Riverfront District. Bedrock will provide project management services on behalf of the nonprofit at no cost.  According to the Detroit Historical Society, construction on Renaissance Center originally began in 1973. The first tower opened in 1976. General Motors purchased the development in 1996 for $73 million to serve as its global headquarters. In 2004, General Motors completed a $500 million renovation of the property. In January, the company completed its move to a new headquarters at Hudson’s Detroit.  In 2024, Bedrock and General Motors established a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities at Renaissance Center, announcing a conceptual plan for the redevelopment in November of that year.  According to Crain’s Detroit Business, Renaissance Center is currently still owned by General Motors, and Dave Massaron — the company’s vice president of infrastructure and corporate citizenship — says …

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GSK to Invest $800M in Metro Philadelphia Life Sciences, Manufacturing Facilities, Create 300 New Jobs

by Taylor Williams

UPPER MERION, PA. — Global pharmaceutical company GSK plc (NYSE: GSK) will invest $800 million in its life sciences and manufacturing facilities in metro Philadelphia, an initiative that is expected to create about 300 new jobs within the local economy. The announcement is a follow-up to the company’s pledge in late September to invest $30 billion in research-and-development (R&D) and manufacturing initiatives over the next five years, with $1.2 billion earmarked for expanding its existing technologies and advanced manufacturing sites, including its metro Philadelphia facilities. The existing facilities are located in Upper Merion Township, about 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The expansion will involve some demolition of existing facilities to establish a biopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing hub, integrating commercial production, R&D and advanced digital capabilities in a single site. Construction is scheduled to begin next year. The new jobs are expected to be created over a five-year period, bringing GSK’s total employment in the region to about 4,500 positions. GSK announced a similar $800 million investment in its pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities in Lancaster, about 70 miles west of Philadelphia, about two years ago. The company will be eligible for tax benefits through Pennsylvania’s Qualified Manufacturing Innovation and Reinvestment Deduction …

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OCVIBE Unveils First Autograph Collection Hotel in Anaheim, California

by Abby Cox

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The Samueli Family and Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) have unveiled the design for SENA, Anaheim’s first hotel in Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio. Set to open in 2029, the 300-room luxury hotel will serve as the hospitality anchor of OCVIBE, a $5 billion, 100-acre master-planned entertainment and mixed-use district surrounding the Honda Center, the home arena of the Ducks. The Samueli Family, owner of the Ducks, along with its affiliate OC Sports & Entertainment, is the master developer behind OCVIBE and SENA. The hotel’s project team also includes Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (architecture and landscape architecture) and Rockwell Group (interior design), while Sage Hospitality Group will lead guest services. “SENA brings together world-class hospitality, culinary and design brands while creating something distinctly ‘Anaheim,’” says Mike Waterman, president and CEO of Visit Anaheim. “It reflects the continued evolution of Anaheim and the caliber of experiences taking shape across our destination.”  At the center of the entrance to SENA, Rockwell Group is designing a circular indoor-outdoor lobby bar that will transition from bright colors during the day to warm, atmospheric colors at night. Meanwhile, the pool deck, pool bar and the indoor-outdoor lobby bar will overlook OCVIBE’s South Plaza …

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EQT to Acquire Investment Manager Stockbridge

by Hayden Spiess

STOCKHOLM AND SAN FRANCISCO — Swedish private markets firm EQT AB has announced plans to acquire real estate investment manager Stockbridge for $375 million in cash with total deal value reaching up to $550 million.  Under the deal, Stockbridge, which was founded in 2003, will become part of EQT Real Estate. Stockbridge has approximately 185 employees across six U.S. offices, with around 180 institutional clients.  Headquartered in San Francisco, Stockbridge currently boasts a portfolio of roughly $16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management and a total gross asset value of $27 billion in assets under management. The company’s commercial real estate portfolio spans 92.9 million square feet and nearly 20,000 residential units. Upon closing of the transaction, Stockbridge’s diversified strategies and alternative sectors business will operate as a dedicated line under EQT Real Estate, and industrial capabilities will be integrated into EQT Real Estate’s existing industrial platform.  Existing leadership and teams at Stockbridge will largely remain in place, according to EQT. Terry Fancher, CEO of Stockbridge, will become vice chair of EQT Real Estate, with Stockbridge CFO Kristin Renaudin transitioning to global CFO of EQT Real Estate. Tuba Malinowski, executive managing director at Stockbridge, will become head of U.S. diversified …

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JLL Arranges $463M in Bridge Financing for Thompson Thrift’s Eight-Property Multifamily Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets has arranged $463 million in bridge financing for Thompson Thrift’s eight-property multifamily portfolio comprising 2,412 Class A apartment units across Florida, Georgia and Arizona. JLL secured the floating-rate construction take-out loan through Barings. The portfolio includes: Floor plans average 1,023 square feet. Unit interiors feature gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, smart home technology, full-size washers and dryers, and private balconies or patios. Examples of amenities include fitness centers, resort-style pools, resident social hubs with coffee bars, pickleball courts, dog parks with pet spas, business centers and outdoor spaces.  Danny Kaufman, Medina Spiodic, Mark Gibson and Matthew Lawton of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of Thompson Thrift. Daniel Hedgepeth of Barings originated the financing. With offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., Denver, Houston and Phoenix, Thompson Thrift develops, constructs, leases and manages multifamily communities. The firm has developed more than $7.9 billion in ground-up real estate projects across 25 states. — Kristin Harlow

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Anderson Real Estate Completes $550M Refinancing for Two Office Towers in Los Angeles

by John Nelson

LOS ANGELES — Anderson Real Estate, a private, family-owned real estate development and management firm, has completed the $550 million refinancing of Anderson Towers, the company’s two-building office campus in Los Angeles’ Century City neighborhood. Eastdil Secured Savills arranged the financing on behalf of Anderson. Wells Fargo served as primary lender and servicer, while JPMorgan Chase was secondary lender in the refinancing. Legal counsel for the transaction included Allen Matkins for Anderson Real Estate and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader for the lenders. Since 2021, Anderson Real Estate has invested more than $300 million into renovations at Anderson Towers, which is located at 1800 and 1900 Avenue of the Stars. “We’ve invested in Anderson Towers because we believe deeply in the long-term strength of Century City and in creating office environments that will continue to attract leading companies to Los Angeles,” says Matt Lavin, executive chairman of Anderson Real Estate. “This financing represents another important milestone for Anderson Towers and underscores our long-term commitment to these properties and the broader Los Angeles community.” Anderson Real Estate completed its comprehensive renovations at Anderson Towers last year. David Montalba of Montalba Architects and Dillon Diers of OJB Landscape Architecture led the redesign, which included modernized …

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Partnership Receives $507M Construction Loan for Miami Beach Residential Tower

by Taylor Williams

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — A partnership between local developer Terra, RG Development Group, GV Development and LORE Development has received a $507 million construction loan for 1250 West Avenue, a new residential tower that will be located in Miami Beach. TYKO Capital provided the financing for the waterfront project, which will rise 28 stories along Biscayne Bay. The tower will offer 106 for-sale condos, including two penthouses, sales of which are expected to begin in 2027. The development will feature ground-level and rooftop pools, as well as a spa and a padel court. The development will also include underground parking, ground-floor retail space and tropical landscaping themes integrated throughout the property. Beyond the residential tower, the development team has proposed a series of public improvements designed to strengthen connections between the neighborhood and Biscayne Bay. “Securing this financing from TYKO is an important milestone for 1250 West Avenue and reflects the strength of the project and our long-term conviction in Miami Beach,” says David Martin, CEO of Terra. “This is a rare opportunity to create an exceptional waterfront residential experience while making meaningful investments in the surrounding neighborhood and public realm.” “Miami Beach continues to be one of the most supply-constrained …

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Blue Origin to Invest $554M for 1.3 MSF Aerospace Manufacturing Facility in Central Texas, Create 2,000 Jobs

by Abby Cox

HUTTO, TEXAS — Blue Origin Enterprises, a private American aerospace manufacturer, defense contractor and spaceflight services company founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, will invest approximately $554 million to develop Constellation Park, a 1.3 million-square-foot satellite and communications manufacturing campus located in Hutto, about 35 miles northeast of Austin. The facility is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs over 10 years. Constellation Park will be situated in the Hutto Crossing development, a 118-acre, multi-phase industrial and commercial development owned by Dallas-based Velocis, Austin-based Ironwood Realty Partners LLC and California-based MBK Industrial Properties. This project marks the first time Blue Origin is receiving money from outside investors, as reported by multiple sources. The space company received an $18.2 million grant through the Texas Enterprise Fund from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office. Williamson County also unanimously approved local tax breaks and economic development agreements for Blue Origin’s investment. According to the Austin Business Journal, Blue Origin has committed to working with the Williamson County school district to develop paid high school internships and support career and technical education programs to give students a pathway to careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. “With this investment by Blue Origin, along with recent expansions by …

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