MCDONOUGH, GA. — Highline Warren, a distributor of cleaners and other fluids for the automotive and industrial sectors, has announced plans to invest $170 million in a new logistics hub in metro Atlanta. The Memphis-based company will build-out and occupy the former Zinus building, a 1.1 million-square-foot distribution center located at 830 Highway 42 S in McDonough. Highline Warren plans to begin operations at the facility by the end of the year and create 160 new jobs in the area. Civic partners involved in Highline Warren’s site selection include the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the City of McDonough, Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Henry County Development Authority and Georgia EMC. According to the company’s website, Highline Warren has more than 1,700 employees and operates 12 distribution centers and nine manufacturing plants.
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLA. — JLL has arranged a $76.8 million construction loan for a 415-unit multifamily development in Jacksonville Beach. Mark West led the JLL team in arranging the four-year, floating-rate loan through Ameris Bank on behalf of the borrower, Trevato Development Group. Located along Beach Boulevard, the community will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 989 square feet in size, as well as 1,800 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include multiple courtyards, a pool complex with cabanas and a sun shelf, fitness centers, coworking spaces, outdoor summer kitchens, bocce ball courts, hammock islands and a dog park with a washing station. Trevato broke ground on the property on July 1 and plans to deliver the first units by fourth-quarter 2028.
ATHENS, GA. — CCI Real Estate has begun construction on 290 Lumpkin, a 353-bed student housing development located near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. The community is being developed in partnership with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and will include ministry space for Baptist Collegiate Ministries. The development team for the project, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2027, includes New South Construction. The eight-story community will offer 243 fully furnished units in studio, one- and two-bedroom configurations. The property will also feature a Three Tree Coffee location on the ground floor and a 356-space parking deck. Shared amenities are set to include a fitness and wellness center; landscaped courtyards; study and lounge spaces; a rooftop deck with a living garden and pool; pickleball and basketball courts; and grilling stations. Preleasing for the property will begin this fall.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trinity Capital Advisors and Town Lane have begun renovations on 440 South Church, a 15-story, 388,657-square-foot office building in Uptown Charlotte. Current tenants at the Class A property include Driven Brands and HDR Engineering. Updates to 440 South Church will include a redesigned lobby, new lounges, upgraded building systems and renovations to the street-level arrival points, amenities and common areas. Trinity Capital originally developed 440 South Church in 2009 and acquired the property last October in a joint venture with Town Lane. The design-build team for the renovation includes architectural firm Redline Design Group and general contractor Choate Construction. The team plans to finalize the renovation work by early second-quarter 2027.
NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Nonprofit developer Housing Opportunity Development Corp. (HODC) has opened Poupard Place, a permanent supportive housing community in Northbrook. The 48-unit, four-story community at 1593 Shermer Road provides affordable housing for individuals and families living with disabilities. The development was made possible through a collaborative partnership among HODC, Illinois Housing Development Authority, Cook County, National Equity Fund, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Village Bank & Trust and many other public and private partners. The Village of Northbrook unanimously approved the project and donated the land. The project team included architect Cordogan, Clark & Associates and general contractor Skender.
MCKINNEY, TEXAS — LITEON Technology Corp., a provider of power management and AI (artificial intelligence) infrastructure solutions, will invest $919 million for a new manufacturing campus in McKinney, located north of Dallas, that is expected to add about 600 new jobs to the local supply. LITEON has purchased more than 650,000 square feet of existing industrial space within Core5 Logistics Center, a newly developed industrial park, and plans to undertake capital improvements prior to hiring and commencing operations. LITEON collaborated with both the City of McKinney and the McKinney Economic Development Corp. to facilitate the deal, and leaders from those organizations say that “the investment strengthens McKinney’s growing base of high-tech employers, expands opportunity for residents and adds meaningfully to the city’s long-term tax base.”
MIDDLEBOROUGH, MASS. — REXA Inc., a provider of engineered process control solutions, is nearing completion of a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Middleborough, located south of Boston. REXA purchased a parcel within The Campus at Canopy Drive, an approximately 700,000-square-foot development owned by VMD Cos., in fall 2025 for $6.6 million. The facility features a clear height of 28 feet and 20,000 square feet of office space. CBRE is the leasing agent for The Campus at Canopy Drive.
JOLIET, ILL. — Mapletree Investments has broken ground on a 419,520-square-foot speculative industrial facility in Joliet. Completion of the 29-acre project is slated for the first quarter of 2027. Situated along the I-80 and I-55 interchange, the development will provide direct connectivity to the Joliet Intermodal Center, North America’s largest inland port that is home to the Union Pacific and BNSF Joliet Intermodal Terminals. The property will feature a clear height of 40 feet, 78 dock doors, four drive-in doors, 172 car parking spaces and 97 trailer stalls. Singapore-based Mapletree currently owns and operates approximately 9.8 million square feet of industrial assets in Chicagoland. The group’s broader U.S. logistics footprint totals more than 60 million square feet. The project team includes Keeley Construction and Colliers.
REDDING, CALIF. — Panattoni Development Co. has completed a 95,000-square-foot Amazon delivery station within Stillwater Business Park in the Northern California town of Redding. The logistics space is located at 5855 Venture Parkway. Panattoni worked in coordination with Shasta Economic Development Corp. and the City of Redding to deliver the facility within Stillwater Business Park.
HOUSTON — Dallas-based developer StreetLights Residential has completed The Langley, a 134-unit apartment building located near Rice University in Houston’s Museum District. The Langley is a 20-story building that houses two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 2,165 to 3,396 square feet. Residences are furnished with walk-in closets, wine coolers, various smart technology features and service kitchens with secondary refrigerators. Outdoor amenities include a pool, grilling and dining stations, outdoor yoga space and a dog run. Indoors, residents have access to a fitness center, lounge, library, coffee bar, conference room and a mailroom. Leasing began in February. Monthly rents start at $9,480.
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