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MIAMI — Greystone has provided a loan package totaling $167 million for the construction of Gallery at Lummus Parc, an affordable housing high-rise development located at 395 N.W. 1st St. in Miami. The borrower is locally based Related Urban Development Group, an affordable housing subsidiary of Related Group. Greg Voyentzie and Jay Reed of Greystone Real Estate Capital (GREC) and Jason Kaye of Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP (GHI), along with Jeff Englund and Pharrah Jackson of Greystone, facilitated the financing. GHI is providing $80 million in construction financing through a joint venture with BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund; GREC is providing $27.1 million in 4 percent low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity; and Greystone provided a $60.1 million fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan that is expected to repay the construction financing upon conversion in conjunction with the LIHTC equity. Approximately 83 percent of the residences at Gallery at Lummus Park will be subject to income and/or rent restrictions, with affordability levels ranging from 20 to 100 percent of the area median income (AMI). The financing structure also incorporates project-based rental assistance, including 51 project-based voucher units and six RAD-assisted units. Gallery at Lummus Parc will comprise 257 studio, one- and two-bedroom …

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KYLE, TEXAS — General contractor Cadence McShane has completed a 75,000-square-foot industrial project in Kyle, a southern suburb of Austin. Designed by Studio 8 Architects and developed by TIG Real Estate Services, the project represents Phase I of a41-acre development known as Kyle Technology Park and consists of three 25,000-square-foot buildings. The buildings feature 35-foot clear heights and were designed to accommodate multiple users. Kyle Technology Park is ultimately planned to encompass 11 buildings totaling approximately 300,000 square feet.

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TURTLECREEK TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Walmart Inc. plans to invest more than $300 million in a new fulfillment center in Turtlecreek Township within metro Cincinnati, creating more than 300 new jobs. REDI Cincinnati, in partnership with JobsOhio, announced the project following Walmart’s purchase of nearly 100 acres in Warren County. The new facility, located at 760 Encore Drive, will specialize in fulfilling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions, furniture and other oversized merchandise. Walmart says the facility will help it deliver more items faster while supporting the continued growth of its next-day delivery network. Walmart maintains an existing fulfillment operation at 650 Gateway Blvd. in Monroe, which employs more than 200 associates and will continue operating.

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ALLEN, TEXAS — A partnership between two local real estate companies, developer KDC and investment and operations group Pillar Commercial, will develop One Bethany North, a 225,000-square-foot office project that will be located in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Allen. The nine-story building will be situated within the Watters Creek mixed-use development and will include pickleball courts, putting greens and other outdoor gathering spaces, as well as a 3,500-square-foot restaurant. A tentative construction timeline was not disclosed.

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FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Los Angeles-based PCCP LLC has provided a $66.8 million senior construction loan for Plaza Greene, a 145-unit multifamily project that will be located in the Northern New Jersey community of Fair Lawn. Floor plans were not disclosed, but about 12 percent (18) of the residences will be reserved as affordable housing, and all residences will be subject to age restrictions. Amenities will include a fitness center, spa and a landscaped courtyard, and a 22,300-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market will anchor the building’s ground-floor retail space. The borrower is a partnership between regional owner-operator Sterling Properties and New Jersey-based Danbro Properties.

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HARRISBURG, PA. — Realterm, a global investment manager focused on transit-oriented properties, will develop a cargo handling facility at Harrisburg International Airport that could ultimately have a footprint as big as 105,000 square feet. Developed in partnership with the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, the facility will feature 135-foot truck court depths, skylights, motion-sensor LED lighting, EV-ready infrastructure and an engineered slab capable of supporting specialized cargo needs. A tentative construction timeline was not disclosed.

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LENEXA, KAN. — Midas Hospitality has opened a new dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott with 261 rooms at Lenexa City Center. Developed and operated by Midas, the project also includes 11,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Copaken Brooks is marketing that space for lease. The AC Hotel features 132 rooms with onsite dining and meeting space. The Residence Inn features 129 apartment-style suites designed for longer stays with fully equipped kitchens and complimentary breakfast. Lenexa City Center is a 200-acre mixed-use district.

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LEE COUNTY, IOWA — Mesabi Metallics, a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based conglomerate Essar Group, plans to develop a new $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa’s Lee County. Rewant Ruia, chairman of Mesabi Metallics, made the announcement at The White House yesterday along with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and President Donald Trump. The new plant is expected to create 6,000 temporary construction jobs. Once the facility is operational, which is expected by 2030, the mill will employ an estimated 1,750 full-time team members. Combined with the $3 billion that the company is using to complete its iron ore mine in Nashwauk, Minn., the investment by Mesabi represents the largest single investment made in a steel complex in American history, according to Mesabi. “Mesabi is building a world-class steel supply chain that is 100 percent American,” says Joe Broking, CEO of Mesabi Metallics. “Our investment will create high-paying jobs with competitive benefits in Iowa and Minnesota, generate tens of billions of dollars in U.S. economic activity and strengthen our domestic manufacturing base.” Mesabi will utilize pellets, dubbed Patriot Pellets, procured from iron ore at its Minnesota mine, which is the first new iron ore mine built in the United States …

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Bread-Building

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — BTI Partners has opened the Bread Building, a 362-unit luxury residential tower located in the South Florida city of Hollywood. The property was built on the site of the former Hollywood Bread Building, which served as the headquarters for the Hollywood Bread Co., a popular diet bread brand in the 1930s. Situated in downtown Hollywood, the Bread Building offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 507 to 1,210 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Monthly rental rates begin at $2,146. The complex comprises more than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities such as a fitness center and yoga room, pool deck, gaming area and bar, coworking and business center, community lounge, spa, onsite concierge, grilling pavilion, pet-friendly zones, bike storage and electric vehicle charging stations. The 25-story property also features 15,407 square feet of ground-floor retail, including a new Walgreens pharmacy. In addition, BTI Partners has restored the original Hollywood Bread Building sign, which is now permanently displayed in the residential lobby.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The NRP Group, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO), has opened Emblem Apartments, a 115-unit affordable housing community located in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The 13-story building is reserved for individuals and families earning up to 30 and 50 percent of the area median income (AMI). Community amenities include a dedicated toddler playroom, oversized bike storage and a multipurpose room that serves as a hub for residential programming, events and gatherings. Residents will also have access to supportive services such as targeted financial education, entrepreneurship resources and economic mobility programming. Capital partners for Emblem Apartments include the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), DC Housing Authority (DCHA), DC Green Bank and Bank of America.  This project represents NRP’s first affordable housing development in Washington, D.C.

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