Colliers Orchestrates Sale of 29-Acre Development Site in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA. — Colliers International has arranged the sale of a 29-acre development site in Bethlehem Township. The sales price was not disclosed. The parcel is located near Route 33, I-78 and Route 22. Future plans have not been finalized, but the property’s zoning allows for multiple uses. Kelly Berfield and Ryan Dietrick of Colliers International’s Allentown office represented the buyer, River Hills Estates, in the transaction. The seller was Joanne

January 15, 2019Acquisitions, Development, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Hampshire Cos. To Develop 100,000 SF Self-Storage Facility in Connecticut

NEW LONDON, CONN. — The Hampshire Cos. has acquired a two-acre parcel in New London and has unveiled plans to develop a 100,000-square-foot self-storage facility on the site. The development site is located at 351 N. Frontage Road. The 800-unit facility will feature modern architecture with four levels of climate-controlled storage space. Construction is slated to begin in the second quarter. Hampshire Cos. has repositioned or developed 33 self-storage facilities with an aggregate value of …

January 15, 2019Acquisitions, Connecticut, Development, Industrial, Northeast, Self-Storage

AMCAL Equities Acquires 35.3 Acres in Fort Worth for New Multifamily Project

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Agoura Hills, Calif.-based AMCAL Equities LLC has acquired 35.3 acres near Fort Worth Alliance Airport for the development of a new multifamily project. Construction of Phase I will begin in June and deliver 264 units, while construction of Phase II will begin in 2022 and deliver 256 units. Amenities will include multiple pools, a fitness center, media and movie room, business center and a dog park. Lane Kommer and Dan Spika of Henry S. Miller represented AMCAL Equities in …

January 15, 2019Development, Multifamily, Texas

Granger, HED Complete $24M Renovation of Cancer Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Granger Construction and architect Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) have completed the renovation of the Robert H. and Judy Dow Alexander Cancer Center at the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor’s hospital campus. The $24 million project involved the expansion of the cancer center to 66,000 square feet in order to provide space for the hospital’s growth and to enhance the facility’s cancer research and treatment facilities. Home to 38 exam rooms, the expanded facility offers a …

January 15, 2019Development, Healthcare, Michigan, Midwest

Using Technology to Build Support for Affordable Housing

For developers of affordable housing, a certain amount of NIMBYism is virtually inevitable. But the contentiousness of our times has amplified the rumbling of, “not in my backyard,” into a shout. Time consumed in countering the claims and tactics of affordable housing opponents can damage or derail a developer’s plans — delaying approvals, raising costs and in some cases causing the project to be abandoned altogether. At a time when large segments of the population have been priced out …

January 15, 2019Development, Features, Midwest, Multifamily, Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Western

Demolition Underway for Microsoft’s 3 MSF Campus Renovation in Redmond, Washington

REDMOND, WASH. — Demolition began on Jan. 8 for Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar overhaul of its corporate headquarters campus in Redmond and includes the decommissioning and demolition of 13 buildings. In mid-2018, the company announced its plans to renovate its campus and build nearly 3 million square feet of new workspace on 72 acres at its current campus in Redmond. Construction of the new buildings is expected to begin soon, with completion slated for 2022. The project team …

January 14, 2019Development, Office, Washington, Western

Andersen, Opus Break Ground on 550,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Goodyear, Arizona

GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Minnesota-based Andersen Corp., a window and door manufacturer, along with Opus Development Co., has broken ground on a manufacturing facility within Goodyear Crossing Industrial Park in Goodyear. Situated on 26 acres, the 550,000-square-foot facility will feature 21 truck bays on the east side of the building, four truck bays on the southeast corner, rail service by two lines and a front entrance with two stories of glass windows. As lead developer, designer and …

January 14, 2019Arizona, Development, Industrial, Western

CIM Delivers 43-Story Apartment Tower Within Miami Worldcenter Project

MIAMI — CIM Group has completed construction of CAOBA, a 43-story apartment tower located at 698 N.E. 1st Ave. in downtown Miami. The 444-unit building is the first tower to open at the $2 billion mixed-use Miami Worldcenter development. The City of Miami has approved an adjacent 40-story, 429-unit tower. CIM Group has received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for CAOBA, allowing residents to move into their apartments, which range from studios to three-bedroom units. Amenities include a …

January 14, 2019Development, Florida, Multifamily, Southeast

Selig to Bring Food Hall, Brewery to $1B Mixed-Use Project in Atlanta’s Upper Westside

ATLANTA — Selig Enterprises has added two new food and beverage tenants at The Works, a $1 billion mixed-use development underway on 80 acres in Atlanta’s Upper Westside neighborhood. The Atlanta-based developer has announced a new food hall known as Chattahoochee Food Works. Headed by Robert Montwaid of Gansevoort Consulting, the new food hall will occupy 16,000 square feet of space within The Makers Building, which will front a quarter-mile linear park known as The Spur. The food hall …

January 14, 2019Development, Georgia, Mixed-Use, Restaurant, Retail, Southeast

Tutera Completes $55M Senior Living Community Near Kansas City

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KAN. — Tutera Senior Living & Health has completed construction of Mission Chateau Senior Living Community in Prairie Village, just south of Kansas City. Development costs for the 214,800-square-foot, 18.4-acre development were estimated at $55 million. The community features 22 independent living villas, 121 independent living apartments, 40 assisted living units and 40 memory care units. Other offerings include on-site home healthcare and several Tutera rehabilitation …

January 14, 2019Development, Kansas, Midwest, Multifamily, Seniors Housing