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Gillette to Invest Nearly $1B for New Headquarters in South Boston

by Kristin Harlow March 11, 2026

BOSTON — Shaving products company P&G Gillette has unveiled plans to purchase 232 A Street in South Boston as the future home of its nearly $1 billion Grooming Headquarters and Technical Innovation Center. The company is also expanding its Andover, Mass., manufacturing facility and redeveloping its 31-acre South Boston campus. The new headquarters announcement marks the single-largest investment made by Gillette in Boston, according to the company. The site is currently owned by Breakthrough Properties, a joint venture between Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital. It is permitted for a 324,315-square-foot research-and-development facility with ground-floor retail space. Jonathan Varholak of CBRE led the brokerage team that facilitated the land sale. Gillette says the purchase of the site unlocks multiple project benefits agreed to when the site was permitted by Breakthrough Properties in 2024. Once complete, the project will contribute 1.5 acres of publicly accessible open space along the Fort Point Channel, including new sidewalks, bike lanes, a waterfront park and improvements to the South Boston Harborwalk. The parcel also includes monetary allocations for public art and shuttle services. “This new development will keep hundreds of high-tech research-and-development jobs in the city and serves as a testament to the strength of our …

March 11, 2026

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CSL Breaks Ground on $1.5B Expansion of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus in Kankakee, Illinois

by John Nelson March 10, 2026

KANKAKEE, ILL. — CSL, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Melbourne, Australia, has broken ground on a $1.5 billion expansion of its campus in Kankakee, roughly 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The company has operated at the site since purchasing the former Armour Pharmaceutical Co. plant in 2004, according to multiple media outlets. CSL is developing a new 330,000-square-foot facility at the site that will generate 300 permanent jobs and 800 construction jobs, in addition to the 1,200 existing positions at the plant. The new investment builds on the $3 billion that CSL has invested in the United States since 2018, which has created more than 6,500 American jobs. “Illinois is leading the way in life sciences manufacturing, and CSL’s $1.5 billion investment is a powerful vote of confidence in our state,” said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in a statement. “CSL’s continued growth in Kankakee County builds on decades of innovation and manufacturing leadership right here in Illinois. We’re proud to partner with CSL as they expand their footprint and deepen their commitment to communities across our state.” The Kankakee campus is expected to supply 100 percent of the U.S. demand for immunoglobulin therapies (i.e., plasma-derived antibodies treatments), according to CSL. …

March 10, 2026

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CBRE Arranges $156M Loan for Refinancing of Philadelphia Industrial Property

by Taylor Williams March 9, 2026

PHILADELPHIA — CBRE has arranged a $156 million loan for the refinancing of Bridge Point Philadelphia, an 889,300-square-foot industrial property. Canyon Partners Real Estate and J.P. Morgan provided the loan to the owner of the property, Chicago-based Bridge Industrial, which will use a portion of the proceeds to fund lease-up costs. Steve Roth led the CBRE team that originated the debt. Delivered in 2024, Bridge Point Philadelphia comprises two buildings, one of which features a rear-load configuration and the other of which features a cross-dock configuration. The development also offers “excess “trailer parking, and multi-tenant divisibility. Third-party logistics firm Veho signed a 148,611-square-foot lease at the property shortly after it was completed. In addition, Bridge Point Philadelphia offers proximity to an array of major thoroughfares and logistics hubs, including interstates 76, 95 and 476, as well as the Port of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport. “We were pleased to work closely with Canyon, whose efforts were instrumental in efficiently completing this financing,” said Roth, who holds the title of vice chairman at CBRE. “Their collaborative approach ensured a smooth execution and a successful outcome for all parties involved.”

March 9, 2026

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Six Flags to Sell Seven Theme Parks to EPR Properties for $331M

by Abby Cox March 6, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. AND KANSAS CITY, MO. — Charlotte-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN), the world’s largest regional theme park operator, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell seven of its amusement parks for $331 million in cash. Kansas City-based EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), an experiential and entertainment real estate investment trust, was the buyer. The parks total more than 1,600 acres combined and draw approximately 4.5 million visitors annually. “Consistent with our strategy, this divestiture enables us to concentrate our capital, leadership and operational focus on the properties that we believe generate the strongest returns and offer the greatest long-term upside,” says John Reilly, president and CEO of Six Flags. Six Flags will sell a list of parks including Valleyfair in Minneapolis; Worlds of Fun in Kansas City; Michigan’s Adventure in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston in Galveston, Texas; Six Flags St. Louis in St. Louis; Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, N.Y.; and Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal. Florida-based Enchanted Parks, a newly formed owner-operator entity that was formerly known as Innovative Attraction Management, is partnering with EPR Properties to lease and operate the six U.S. parks, while La Ronde Operations Inc. will lease and operate …

March 6, 2026

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Mapletree Sells East Coast Industrial Portfolio to EQT for $575M

by Hayden Spiess March 5, 2026

NEW YORK CITY AND RADNOR, PA. — Mapletree, a global real estate development, investment, capital and property management company, has completed the sale of an industrial portfolio located along the East Coast for $575 million. EQT Real Estate, an industrial owner-operator based in Radnor, was the buyer. Totaling 4.4 million square feet, the logistics portfolio comprises 25 warehouse properties located in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Of the assets, 24 were held under Mapletree US & EU Logistics Private Trust (MUSEL), a closed-end private fund established in 2019. MUSEL launched with $4.3 billion in assets under management. The additional property included in the portfolio was held under the Mapletree US Logistics Private Trust (MUSLOG), a closed-end private fund launched in 2021 with a portfolio of 155 logistics properties totaling $3.3 billion in value. “This divestment reflects the successful execution of our closed-end fund strategy and illustrates the strength of our U.S. industrial platform,” says Richard Prokup, CEO, U.S., at Mapletree. “Looking ahead, we remain confident in the logistics sector’s long-term fundamentals as we advance new development opportunities nationwide to grow our pipeline.” Last year, Mapletree sold another portfolio to EQT for $242 million. …

March 5, 2026

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George Washington University Sells Virginia Science and Technology Campus to Amazon for $427M

by Kristin Harlow March 4, 2026

ASHBURN, VA. — The George Washington University (GW) has sold the Viginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC) in Ashburn, about 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Amazon Data Services, a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, purchased the property for $427 million, according to local media reports. Amazon plans to develop the 122-acre site into a data center, according to The GW Hatchet, the university’s student newspaper. Ashburn is situated in Loudoun County, which is dubbed locally as “data center alley.” The transaction agreement ensures that the university has the option to keep programs at VSTC for up to five years. Launched in 1991, VSTC supports research in engineering, physics and chemistry and is home to both academic programs and administrative services. GW’s School of Nursing, the Earthquake Engineering and Structures Laboratory and the Avenir Foundation Conservation and Collections Resource Center are all housed on the campus. “As stewards of the university’s mission, we must continually assess how best to use our resources in service of our community and future generations of GW revolutionaries,” wrote Ellen Granberg, president of GW, in a letter regarding the sale. “This includes our real estate portfolio, a critical asset that supports our academic mission, the …

March 4, 2026

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Cinespace Studios Opens New Soundstage Campus in Los Angeles

by John Nelson March 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Cinespace Studios, an owner-operator of soundstage facilities for the TV and film industry, has opened a new soundstage campus in Los Angeles. Situated in the Woodland Hills neighborhood, the new campus represents the sixth production hub worldwide for Cinespace, joining existing facilities in Atlanta; Chicago; Potsdam, Germany; Toronto; and Wilmington, N.C. “Los Angeles is where this industry was built, and where its future continues to be shaped,” says Eoin Egan, co-CEO of Cinespace Studios. “Opening a campus here has always been part of our long-term vision. While the market is navigating a period of transition, we believe deeply in the resilience of this city, the talent that defines it and the enduring demand for world-class production infrastructure.” Cinespace Studios Los Angeles comprises six 18,000-square-foot soundstages with 30-foot clear heights, as well as 72,000 square feet of production offices and additional ancillary spaces. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday with members of Cinespace Studios, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and representatives from the California Governor’s office in attendance. The new campus is opening with an active production already underway — a thriller movie called “Nightwatching” — underscoring early demand for the new stages. “This campus clearly understands what productions …

March 3, 2026

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Cushman & Wakefield, Greystone Arrange $800M Refinancing of Midtown Manhattan Office Building

by Taylor Williams March 2, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone Capital Advisors have co-arranged an $800 million loan for the refinancing of 550 Madison Avenue, a 41-story, roughly 685,000-square-foot office building in Midtown Manhattan. The borrower is The Olayan Group, a family-owned international investment firm. A consortium of lenders led by Rothesay, a pension insurance company based in the United Kingdom, and ING Capital provided the debt. Several other lending institutions and insurance companies, including Crédit Agricole CIB, BBVA, BNP Paribas, Société Générale and Chubb, also participated in the financing. John Alascio, Gideon Gil, Alexander Hernandez, Alex Lapidus, Zach Kraft, Meredith Donovan and Cecelia Galligan led the transaction for Cushman & Wakefield. The team collaborated with Greystone’s Drew Fletcher, Bryan Grover and Jesse Kopecky to place the debt on behalf of ownership. According to Wikipedia, the building was originally constructed in 1984 as the headquarters of AT&T Corp. and would later house the headquarters of Sony. Olayan Group acquired 550 Madison Avenue in 2016 and subsequently implemented a $300 million capital improvement program. Designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, the renovation repositioned the former single-tenant headquarters building into a multi-tenant workplace destination. Building features include a triple-height lobby, a half-acre public …

March 2, 2026

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MP Materials Selects AllianceTexas for $1.3B Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Site

by Abby Cox February 27, 2026

NORTHLAKE, TEXAS — MP Materials (NYSE: MP), the leading American producer of rare earth materials and permanent magnets, has selected Northlake for its new $1.3 billion rare earth magnet manufacturing campus. CBRE arranged the sale of the site, which is situated within the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas master-planned development in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, on behalf of the developer, Hillwood. The new site, dubbed “10X,” is expected to serve as the center of the United States’ rare earth magnet supply chain. It is located less than 10 miles from MP’s existing “Independence” facility in Fort Worth, which began commercial production in 2025 as a 250,000-square-foot downstream center for rare earth metal, alloy and magnet production. 10X is the result of MP Materials’ previously announced public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), which was established in July 2025 to accelerate U.S. rare earth magnet independence, according to the company’s press release. The DoW holds a 15 percent stake in the company. “10X is about building industrial strength at a scale the United States has not seen in generations, and the exceptional talent and infrastructure in North Texas make it possible,” says James Litinsky, founder, chairman and CEO of MP Materials. “We are advancing key objectives …

February 27, 2026

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New York Life Taps Jamestown to Pursue NHL Stadium for North Point Mall Redevelopment in Metro Atlanta

by Hayden Spiess February 26, 2026

ALPHARETTA, GA. — New York Life Insurance Co. is underway on plans to redevelop North Point Mall in Alpharetta, a suburb roughly 30 miles north of Atlanta. Jamestown has been tapped by New York Life to pursue the redevelopment entitlements for the development. The Atlanta-based firm, which manages the nearby Avalon mixed-use development following its acquisition of the Atlanta-based holdings and listings of North American Properties in 2024, will also oversee property management for North Point Mall effective March 1. Plans for the project include transforming the mall into a sports-anchored, mixed-use entertainment district. The redevelopment will position the 100-acre property to potentially host a National Hockey League (NHL) franchise expansion into the Atlanta metro area. “We think this is a great location for an NHL team and, hopefully, our efforts will attract an owner who wants to acquire an expansion team and bring hockey back to Atlanta,” says Tim Perry, chief investment officer at Jamestown. “The site is well-positioned for redevelopment and to accommodate event and game day traffic associated with an NHL hockey arena.” Machete Group, a Houston-based advisory firm specializing in developing and operating sports venues, will partner with Jamestown to guide the redevelopment. “We’re looking forward to …

February 26, 2026

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