Development

Seefried Delivers Four-Story Distribution Center for Amazon in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2020

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. — Atlanta-based Seefried Industrial Properties has delivered a 640,000-square-foot industrial facility in Stone Mountain. Developed on a build-to-suit basis for Amazon, the four-story distribution center stands 70 feet tall and features Amazon Robotics technology. The property is situated at 2255 W. Park Place Blvd., 19 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant expects to house 1,000 employees at the site. The Conlan Co. was the general contractor, Eberly & Associates was the civil engineer and Macgregor Associates was the architect. Seefried has now built more than 35 industrial facilities for Amazon, including Georgia facilities in Macon and near Augusta.

September 9, 2020

Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

EYA Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Project in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2020

RESTON, VA. — EYA Development LLC has broken ground on The Townhomes at Reston Station in Reston. The project will comprise 300 apartment units, 20,000 square feet of retail space and 115 townhomes available for purchase. The development spans nine acres and will be delivered in two phases, with Phase I scheduled to deliver in early 2021. The site is located at 1860 Michael Faraday Drive, two blocks from the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station on the Silver Line and 21 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. Scott Kasprowicz sold the land to the Bethesda, Md.-based developer.

September 9, 2020

Development Kentucky Retail Southeast

Clermont Distilling to Open New Bourbon Distillery Near Louisville

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2020

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY. — Clermont Distillery Inc. will open a new bourbon distillery in Shepherdsville. The property will span 55 acres on both sides of Interstate 65, though the distillery will only occupy about 15 acres. The developers, cousins Lee Wilburn and William “Bill” LaRue Weller, are exploring joint venture opportunities to develop hotels and other attractions on the remaining 40 acres. The developers expect to break ground in spring 2021. Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) and Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA) approved tax incentives for the project, which is expected to house 22 full-time employees earning an average wage of $56 per hour. The site is situated near the Clermont/Bardstown exit off I-65, 25 miles south of downtown Louisville. The project will also feature a gift shop and tasting room.

September 9, 2020

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

KWA Construction Tops Out Phase II of Senior Living Project in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams September 9, 2020

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Locally based general contractor KWA Construction has topped out Phase II of Columbia Renaissance Square in Fort Worth. The latest phase will add 123 seniors housing units to the local supply. Designed by JHP Architecture and developed by Columbia Residential, the property will feature a 95,015-square-foot building with units that are reserved for renters aged 62 and older. Amenities will include a catering kitchen, computer center with Wi-Fi, fitness center, central laundry facility and a theater for movie screenings. Completion of Phase II is slated for December.

September 9, 2020

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

Gardner Capital, City of Fate to Develop 185-Unit Seniors Housing Community

by Taylor Williams September 9, 2020

FATE, TEXAS — Private equity firm Gardner Capital has partnered with the City of Fate, located northeast of Dallas, to develop Gala at Fate, a 185-unit affordable seniors housing community. The city will lease the land to Gardner Capital, with plans for long-term ownership by the public-private partnership. CREA and Citibank are additional financial partners for the project, with Citibank providing both construction and permanent financing. Treymore Construction is the general contractor for Gala at Fate, which is expected to be complete in January 2022.

September 9, 2020

Civic Development Texas

Cadence McShane Completes 76,000 SF IDEA Hardy Charter School in Houston

by Taylor Williams September 9, 2020

HOUSTON — General contractor Cadence McShane Construction Co. has completed the 76,000-square-foot IDEA Hardy charter school in Houston. The project was constructed on a 15.5-acre site and includes classrooms, laboratories, a cafeteria, administrative spaces, gym, soccer field and outdoor eating areas. National architecture firm Corgan designed the project on behalf of IDEA Public Schools, a Weslaco, Texas-based provider of K-12 public charter schools serving roughly 19,000 students across 36 institutions.

September 9, 2020

Arizona Development Multifamily Western

HTG Breaks Ground on $71M Aviva Goodyear Multifamily Community Near Phoenix

by Amy Works September 9, 2020

GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has closed on financing to begin construction of Aviva – Goodyear, an apartment development in Goodyear. The property will be HTG’s second Aviva multifamily community that embraces eco-friendly, luxury living with an array of wellness-oriented amenities. With the first apartments slated for delivery in September 2021, the $71 million Aviva – Goodyear will feature 288 luxury apartment residences in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with open floor plans; kitchens featuring quartz and granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; nine-foot ceilings with vaulted ceilings on upper floors; walk-in closets; wide-plank flooring; and private patios with storage. Located at 4175 N. Falcon Drive, the gated community will offer two swimming pools with spas surrounded by cabana beds, chaise lounge chairs, fire pits and outdoor games. A 10,000-square-foot clubhouse will offer a media and game room, billiards table and co-working spaces with private conference rooms. Also, Aviva – Goodyear will feature a health and wellness center including smart cardio machines, free weights, boxing and a yoga/spin studio with a 24/7 virtual trainer, a playground with covered seating areas, basketball court and a dog park with covered seating and a dog agility course. Slated …

September 9, 2020

Development Florida Hospitality Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Miami Beach’s Historic Preservation Board Approves $750M Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project

by Kristin Harlow September 9, 2020

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) of the City of Miami Beach has approved the three-acre master plan for the redevelopment of the historic Raleigh, South Seas and Richmond hotels. Real estate owner and developer Michael Shvo plans to fully restore the three properties and unify them as one site to be operated as a luxury hotel and condominium building. Project costs are estimated at $750 million. The approved plan also includes construction of a new 175-foot oceanfront residential tower behind the Richmond and South Seas. The developer agreed to trim the height from 200 feet, according to the Miami Herald. No further approvals are needed and construction is expected to begin within the year. Shvo will restore the Raleigh Hotel and its iconic pool as well as the historic frontage of the Richmond and South Seas to their original 1941 grandeur. Legendary architect L. Murray Dixon was the original designer. The pool was used in several movies, including The Birdcage, Bad Boys and Up Close and Personal. Shvo and his team worked with HPB and Miami Beach stakeholders to ensure that the proposed plans would maintain the buildings’ original facades. This includes the removal of the penthouse floor that …

September 9, 2020

Development Industrial Texas

Hunt Southwest Breaks Ground on 1 MSF Spec Industrial Project Near Port Houston

by Taylor Williams September 8, 2020

HOUSTON — Dallas-based developer Hunt Southwest has broken ground on Cedar Port Trade Center, a 1 million-square-foot speculative industrial project that will be located at the intersection of FM 1405 and Borusan Road in Houston. The property will be located within TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park near Port Houston on the city’s southeast side. Building features will include 40-foot clear heights, LED warehouse lighting, an ESFR sprinkler system and ample car and trailer parking space. The site includes an additional 25 acres for future expansion or parking needs. Powers Brown is the project architect, and E.E. Reed Construction is the general contractor. CBRE is the leasing agency. Completion is scheduled for March 2021. Other major industrial users within TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park include Walmart and IKEA.

September 8, 2020

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

Greystar Underway on 180-Unit Active Adult Multifamily Community in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams September 8, 2020

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Greystar is underway on development of Album Keller Ranch, a 180-unit active adult apartment community that will be located at 5640 Keller Ranch Road in Fort Worth. The property will offer one- and two-bedroom residences with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes, walk-in closets and private balconies and pet yards in select units. Amenities will include an outdoor space with a lounge, kitchen, pool, dog park and walking paths, as well as an indoor fitness center, TV lounge, game room and a media room. Charleston, S.C.-based Greystar expects to open the community in spring 2021.

September 8, 2020

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