EL PASO, TEXAS — Locally based general contractor LDCM Solutions has broken ground on Davenport Elementary School, a $73.9 million academic project in El Paso. Designed by Pfluger Architects with construction administration by Carl Daniel Architects, the school is part of the Canutillo Independent School District (ISD) and is located in the Enchanted Hills subdivision on the city’s west side. Davenport Elementary School will have 36 classrooms for prekindergarten through fifth grade students, as well as collaborative learning spaces, a gymnasium, library, cafeteria and outdoor learning and collaboration areas. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Locally based firm ONM Living has begun leasing a 378-unit build-to-rent community in South Fort Worth. Cottages at Deer Creek offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes that range in size from approximately 350 to 1,400 square feet. Homes feature fenced yards, covered front porches, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, full-size washers and dryers and smart technology. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor gaming areas, a dog park and walking trails.
Jackson-Shaw Delivers 594,300 SF First Phase of Landis Ridge Industrial Park in Central North Carolina
by Abby Cox
LANDIS, N.C. — Texas-based real estate developer Jackson-Shaw has delivered Phase I of Landis Ridge, a 150-acre master-planned industrial park located in Landis, a central North Carolina city that sits along I-85. This is the first of two planned phases for the property, which will comprise 1.3 million square feet upon completion. The project team for Landis Ridge consists of Compatriot Capital (equity partner), Frampton Construction (general contractor), Orsborn Design Group (civil engineer), Merriman Schmitt Architects (architect) and Hartford Investment Management Co. (financing). Jay Hill, Spencer Yorke and Matthew Greer of JLL are leading leasing efforts for the development. Phase I of Landis Ridge totals 594,300 square feet and spans three speculative buildings, which include Building 1A at 1205 Ridgeview St. (202,800 square feet), Building 1B at 205 Richwater St. (121,800 square feet) and Building 2 at 1400 Ridgeview St. (269,700 square feet). All three buildings are available for lease and can accommodate users ranging in size from 33,180 to 594,300 square feet. Jackson-Shaw recently finished the clearing and grading of the remaining 58 acres, along with the construction of a stormwater control measure pond, for Phase II of Landis Ridge. The second phase will be able to accommodate build-to-suit …
KATY, TEXAS — Chicago-based RSK Real Estate Partners will develop The Landing at Katy Pointe, a 210-unit build-to-rent project that will be located on a 17.2-acre site on the western outskirts of Houston. The development will offer two- and three-bedroom homes with an average size of 1,500 square feet that will include attached garages and private yards. Construction is set to begin in the coming weeks and to be complete in the third quarter of 2026. NewQuest brokered the sale of the land.
Lockwood Cos. Breaks Ground on 40-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Albany, Georgia
by Abby Cox
ALBANY, GA. — Lockwood Cos. has broken ground on Dogwood Trail Apartments II, a 40-unit affordable seniors housing community located in the South Georgia city of Albany. Construction of Dogwood Trail Apartments II is estimated to take 14 months to complete, with a scheduled opening in winter 2027. Upon completion, the senior living community will provide housing for residents age 55 and older who earn 30, 50, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). In partnership with the Albany Housing Authority, eight units will also be set aside for residents with project-based Housing Choice Vouchers. Dogwood Trail Apartments II will offer 20 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments with elevators. The energy-efficient project will meet National Green Building Standards and will be furnished with dishwashers and washer/dryer connections. Additionally, all units will be pre-wired for cable and high-speed internet access.
BendinRoad Development, Landings Begin Leasing 104-Unit Apartment Community in Downtown Tampa
by Abby Cox
TAMPA, FLA. — Locally based BendinRoad Development, in partnership with Landings Real Estate Group, has begun leasing at The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street, a new 104-unit rental community located near the $3 billion Water Street Tampa neighborhood. Nicholas & Associates served as general contractor for the development. The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street offers 51 long-term rentals for 42 studio apartments and nine one-bedroom apartments, along with 53 fully furnished apartments designated for short-term rentals that are situated on the second through fifth floors. Apartment units range in size from 388 to 542 square feet. Amenities at the complex include a fitness center; spa, pool and outdoor kitchen with a grilling area; lobby lounge with a kitchenette; bike and scooter storage; coworking space with two private offices and a common work area; and a secure package room.
NOBLESVILLE, IND. — A joint venture of PCCP, Trinitas Ventures and Peninsula Investments has begun development of Avanza at Hyde Park, a 237-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Indianapolis suburb of Noblesville. Completion is slated for fall 2027. Avanza at Hyde Park is the first BTR development for Trinitas under its Avanza brand. The project will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom villas along with two- and three-bedroom townhomes. An amenity center will include private conference rooms, a resident lounge, open green space, a pool, outdoor lounge areas, a dog park and walking trail. The project is situated across from Noblesville’s Hamilton Town Center, a 950,000-square-foot, open-air retail center.
UNION, N.J. — Brookfield Properties has completed a 151,676-square-foot industrial project in the Northern New Jersey community of Union. Known as Union Distribution Center, the development features a clear height of 36 feet, 28 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 4,000 square feet of office space and parking for 16 trailers and 123 cars. PREMIER Design + Build Group handled both the architectural and general contracting aspects of the project.
BXP Buys D.C. Office Building for $55M, Plans Redevelopment Following Sidley Austin Anchor Lease
by Abby Cox
WASHINGTON, D.C. — BXP has acquired 2100 M Street, a 300,000-square-foot office building located in the West End of Washington, D.C., for $55 million. The publicly traded, Boston-based office REIT plans to demolish the existing building and develop a new 320,000-square-foot office tower. BXP expects to commence construction of the project in 2028. Eastdil Secured represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Additionally, Sidley Austin LLP has signed a 240,000-square-foot lease to anchor the future trophy property, occupying 75 percent of the building. The global law firm will be situated on the fourth through 10th floors and is scheduled to move into its new space in 2031. Lou Christopher and Jordan Brainard of CBRE represented Sidley Austin in the lease transaction.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Wood Partners is set to break ground on Alta Beacon, a 328-unit apartment complex located in Nashville. Construction will begin next month, with the first units scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026. Situated on the edge of the city’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, the wrap-style community will feature a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans and will span five stories. Amenities at Alta Beacon will include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, indoor sky deck with a large exterior deck, dog yards, pet spa and gate-protected structured parking.
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