WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS — St. Louis-based developer Mia Rose Holdings has broken ground on The Emory at North Grove, a 98-unit multifamily project in Waxahachie, about 30 miles south of Dallas. The mid-rise building will feature one- and two-bedroom units, retail space and such amenities as a resort-style saltwater pool and a fitness center. Bradbury Construction is the general contractor for the project, completion of which is slated for late summer 2026.
NEW YORK CITY — JLL has brokered the $58.8 million sale of a multifamily development site in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn. The 38,500-square-foot site at 563 Sackett St. lies within a Qualified Opportunity Zone and can support approximately 258,600 buildable square feet. A 12-story, 350-unit development with other commercial uses is planned for the site. Michael Mazzara, Ethan Stanton and Brendan Maddigan of JLL represented the seller, the Mazzei Family, in the transaction and procured the buyer, Brooklyn developer Fulltime Management.
SAN DIEGO — Northmarq has arranged a $66.1 million construction loan on behalf of Ambient Communities for the development of Palm & Hollister Apartments in San Diego. Located at 555 Hollister St., the proposed community will feature 198 apartments. Aaron Beck, Bryce Quezada, Conor Freeman and Wyatt Campbell of Northmarq arranged the financing through Genesis Capital. The loan includes a three-year initial term and the option to roll into a mini perm upon completion of construction.
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Park Senior Villas has announced plans for an expansion project at its senior living campus in Chandler. Originally opened in 2020, the property currently comprises seven villas, each of which features a great room and built-in amenity. Upon completion, which is scheduled for summer 2026, the expansion will add 21,000 square feet and occupancy for 48 additional residents. Each new building will include 10 bedrooms and options for both single and double occupancy. The groundbreaking is scheduled for Nov. 25. According to Park Senior Villas, which also operates communities in Goodyear, Houghton and La Cañada, Ariz., its Chandler property has had a 30-person waitlist for the entirety of this year.
WHITEHALL, OHIO — Merchants Capital has secured $152.3 million in total financing for The Aries Lofts, a 315-unit affordable housing community in Whitehall developed by LDG Development LLC. Merchants Capital secured a $42.7 million Freddie Mac Forward TEL permanent loan, a $60 million tax-exempt construction loan and an $8 million equity bridge loan provided by Merchants Bank. As the syndicator, Merchants Capital provided $41.6 million in 4 percent low-income housing tax credit equity. LDG Development received Brownfield Remediation Funds from the Ohio Department of Development for environmental remediation of the project site, formerly the Wirthman Brothers Junkyard. The City of Whitehall awarded a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes agreement, granting a Community Reinvestment Area tax exemption. The Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department also awarded a grant. Additional project financing included a bridge loan from The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County as well as a partnership through a capital lease with the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority. Upon completion, The Aries Lofts will set aside 66 units for families earning 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), 183 units at 60 percent AMI and 66 units at 70 percent AMI. The project will feature one-, …
TOPEKA, KAN. — After being closed for three years, the Kansas Museum of History has reopened in Topeka. The $6 million renovation, which marked the first major update of exhibits since the museum’s debut in the 1980s, includes a fully reimagined, 20,000-square-foot gallery. Kansas City-based Dimensional Innovations (DI) served as designer, fabricator and installer for the project. DI worked closely with the Kansas Historical Society, which operates the facility.
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA. — The LEGO Group has broken ground on its new 2 million-square-foot regional distribution center in Prince George County near Richmond. The $360 million project will complement the LEGO Manufacturing Virginia facility that is underway in nearby Chesterfield County. Both facilities are scheduled to open in 2027 and will allow the company to reduce lead times, respond faster to shifts in demand, shorten the supply chain and slash its environmental impact. The new facility, which marks LEGO’s sixth distribution center worldwide and second in the United States, will feature advanced automation and will use 100 percent renewable energy to power the site to meet LEED Gold certification. The company also aims to achieve WELL Certification, which certifies buildings for improving the health and well-being of its occupants. The LEGO Group previously announced a build-to-suit lease for the new distribution center with Crosspointe Commerce Center, a joint venture between Hillwood Investment Properties and The Silverman Group. A third-party logistics provider will operate the facility, which is expected to create more than 300 jobs once opened, according to company representatives.
BONHAM, TEXAS — A partnership between developer Sanchez & Associates and the Bonham Economic Development Corp. (BEDCO) has unveiled plans for Powder Creek Ranch, a 400-acre mixed-use development. Powder Creek Ranch will be the first master-planned community in Bonham, located about 75 miles northeast of Dallas via Texas Highway 121. The site is located near the intersection of State Highways 121 and 56 on the city’s southwest side. The land previously served as a 1960s-era ranch and was owned by longtime Bonham resident Joe Kirkpatrick. Powder Creek Ranch will be developed in seven phases over an approximately 10-year period. The development will ultimately feature 3,000 new residential units via a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, build-to-rent homes (BTR) and apartments. Phase I, encompassing 73 acres, will include 205 multifamily units and a blend of single-family and BTR homes. The groundbreaking is slated for late 2026. Future phases will introduce retail, restaurant and office uses along with public parks, trail systems and open spaces that will enhance community walkability. The Bonham City Council has also approved the creation of the Powder Creek Ranch Public Improvement District to finance core infrastructure and support the community’s long-term development. “Powder Creek Ranch represents a significant …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based multifamily and student housing developer LV Collective, formerly known as Lincoln Ventures, has completed Paseo, a 48-story apartment tower located at 80 Rainey St. in downtown Austin. Paseo offers 557 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as four penthouses and a pool, deck and bar on the 12th floor with views of Lady Bird Lake. Residents also have access to a ground-level café and bar, a fitness center with a yoga studio, cold plunge and saunas and two floors of coworking space with private pods and conference rooms. Construction began in early 2023. Leasing launched in August, at which point monthly rents started in the $1,900s for a studio apartment.
NEW YORK CITY — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of New York City-based Dwight Capital, has provided a $70 million construction loan for a proposed 180-unit multifamily project that will be located at 33-35 W. 125th St. in Harlem. The property will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, 30 percent of which will be reserved as affordable housing. Amenities will include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, lounge and a library, and the property will also house 17,440 square feet of commercial space. Keith Hoffman led the transaction for Dwight. The borrower is Irgang Group.
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