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Agora Realty Breaks Ground on $375M Final Phase of Mixed-Use Entertainment Project in North Las Vegas

by Amy Works

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Agora Realty has broken ground on the third and final phase of Hylo Park, a 73-acre mixed-use entertainment project in North Las Vegas. Upon completion, the $375 million, 25-acre final phase will include a 250,000-square-foot multi-sport indoor field house; an existing multi-sport arena, fully accredited college preparatory Game Changers Sports Academy; an outdoor public space, community field, shops, restaurants and a family entertainment center; and a 177-key Hilton Embassy Suites Completion is slated for late 2027. Additional phases of the project include Hylo Park South, a 90,750-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center that was completed in July as the second phase of the project, and a nearly 400-home residential neighborhood called The West End, which was developed by Lennar Corp. Project partners include Advent, a research-driven, technology-forward storytelling agency, and PMY Group, a full-service provider of technology, data and creative solutions.

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Affinius Capital Provides $94.8M Construction Loan for Student Housing Project Near Oregon State University

by Amy Works

CORVALLIS, ORE. — Affinius Capital has provided a $94.8 million construction loan for Zev Corvallis, a 13-story student housing property that will serve students at Oregon State University. The borrower is Fields Holdings. Scheduled for a fall 2028 completion, Zev Corvallis will feature 667 beds across 262 studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom unit. Residences will be furnished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, in-unit washers/dryers and smart-home technology. Communal amenities will include a pool, rooftop deck, indoor basketball court, sauna, theater, fitness center, yoga room, study and resident lounges, as well 4,500 square feet of retail space.

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Miami Design District Associates, BH3 Partner to Develop 20-Story Office Building

by John Nelson

MIAMI — Miami Design District Associates and BH3 Management have formed a joint venture to develop The Ursa, a 20-story office tower in Miami’s Design District. The development was previously announced, but the newly formed joint venture has expanded the square footage of the project’s original vision by 40 percent. Designed by Arquitectonica and Arsham Studio, The Ursa will include 250,000 square feet of Class A office space with 14-foot ceilings and a suite of amenities, including an amenity deck, art installations and fitness facilities. The property will also include 15,000 square feet of ground-level retail space and onsite parking. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with completion anticipated in 2029.

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Annex Group Opens 192-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Council Bluffs, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — The Annex Group has opened Union at Bluffs Run, a 192-unit affordable housing community in Council Bluffs. The $58.2 million property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are restricted to households whose income level is at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a community room, fitness center, playground, dog walking area and picnic area. Partners on the project include DCCM, Snyder and Associates and the City of Council Bluffs. Merchants Capital provided more than $22 million in total equity and over $24 million in permanent debt financing. Merchants Bank provided more than $40 million in construction financing. Fannie Mae was also a partner. The Iowa Finance Authority issued 4 percent tax credits and tax-exempt bonds. Impact Housing Indiana is an organization dedicated to supporting residents of affordable housing communities within The Annex Group portfolio.

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Flexday Launches Four Fractional Office Suites at PNC Centre in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Flexday, a national provider of flexible office solutions, has launched four fractional office suites at PNC Centre in Chicago’s Loop. The suites total more than 25,000 square feet and are designed to accommodate teams of 10 to 70 with flexible lease terms. The launch was made possible through a partnership with MetLife Investment Management, the building’s ownership group, as part of a broader capital investment in PNC Centre that includes a newly renovated lobby and upgraded tenant amenities. Brad Despot, Kim Doyle and Catherine Walsh of JLL represent MetLife at PNC Centre.

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Tishman Speyer Returns to Manhattan’s Chrysler Building With 150-Year Ground Lease, $235M Investment

by John Nelson

NEW YORK CITY — Tishman Speyer has entered into a 150-year ground lease agreement for the Chrysler Building, with plans to invest $235 million in restorations to the landmark Manhattan office tower at 405 Lexington Ave. New York City-based Tishman Speyer is joined in the transaction by multiple global institutional partners, with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) serving as lead investor. Ground-rent fees, which have not been disclosed, will be paid to the landowner, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, a private college in New York’s East Village. Opening in 1930, the 1.3 million-square-foot, 77-story tower was built to house the Chrysler Corp. and features decorative elements inspired by automobile parts, including eagle gargoyles modeled after the hood ornament on the 1929 Plymouth. Tishman Speyer and its partners will use 100 percent equity to finance the ground lease and redevelopment. Plans call for new amenities on the 61st floor featuring a lounge with outdoor access and food-and-beverage offerings. Fitness, wellness and meeting spaces will be situated in the building’s underground arcade, which connects to Grand Central Terminal and Manhattan’s subway system. The renovation investment will also cover restoration of the façade and the …

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Subtext Completes Student Housing Developments in Florida, Tennessee

by John Nelson

ORLANDO, FLA. AND KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Subtext has completed two student housing developments in Florida and Tennessee. Projects include VERVE Orlando, a 626-bed community located at 3133 N. Alafaya Trail near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando; and EVER Knoxville, a 498-bed property located at 1919 Lake Ave. near the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. VERVE Orlando spans 446,078 square feet and offers 200 units in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, dedicated yoga room and wellness suite with sauna and meditation rooms; a courtyard pool; outdoor green space with fire pits and grilling stations; a karaoke lounge; golf simulator; speakeasy with arcade games; study lounge with private and group study pods, an outdoor study breezeway and a podcast and content creation room; lobby coffee bar; and a pet spa. VERVE Orlando was developed in partnership with FrontRange Capital Partners and Nuveen Real Estate. Financing was provided by Simmons Bank. Additional members of the development team included Dwell Design Studio, ESG Architecture & Design, Kimley-Horn and Associates and Live Oak Contracting. The 14-story EVER Knoxville development spans 329,294 square feet and offers 136 units in one- through-five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a …

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Walmart to Open 40,344 SF Grocery Store in Metro Miami

by John Nelson

DORAL, FLA. — Terra has signed Walmart to a 40,344-square-foot retail lease at Doral Atrium, a 78,000-square-foot lifestyle retail development in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. Walmart plans to open a new neighborhood-format grocery store at the project. Construction of the new Walmart Neighborhood Market is expected to begin this fall, with an anticipated opening in 2027. Other committed tenants at Doral Atrium include PNC Bank, Bonchon Chicken, Sushi Mas, Tremble Pilates and The Good Feet Store. Jonathan Carter and Pablo Camposano of Colliers are handling the leasing assignment at the retail center.

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Pappas Properties Breaks Ground on Publix-Anchored Retail Center in Metro Charlotte

by John Nelson

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Pappas Properties has broken ground on a Publix-anchored retail center at Cadia Village Matthews, an 84-acre mixed-use campus in metro Charlotte. The approximately 50,000-square-foot grocery store will feature a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru and is expected to employ roughly 150 associates. The Publix store is set to open in fourth-quarter 2027. Other commercial tenants coming to the retail village at Cadia Village Matthews will include medical office users, a bank branch, fast-casual and sit-down restaurants and neighborhood retail and services. The mixed-use project also features single-family homes and townhomes under construction by David Weekley Homes. Choate Construction is building the retail village on behalf of Pappas Properties.

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GPI Crest Underway on 202,284 SF Industrial Project in Brookshire, Texas

by Taylor Williams

BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS — GPI Crest, which is a joint venture between Giammalva Properties Inc. and Crest Realty Advisors, is underway on construction of a 202,284-square-foot industrial project in Brookshire, a western suburb of Houston. Known as Ninety West, the cross-dock building will be situated adjacent to Stream Realty Partners’ 2.3 million-square-foot Empire West development and will feature 36-foot clear heights. Powers Brown is the project architect, and Slate Construction is the general contractor. First Horizon Bank is financing the project, which is slated for a spring 2027 delivery. CBRE is the leasing agent.

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