SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — Locally based REDCOM Design & Construction has broken ground on Front Street Housing, a 42-unit affordable housing project in Scotch Plains, about 20 miles west of New York City. K&M Facility Management is developing the three-story building. Information on specific income restrictions, floor plans and amenities was not disclosed. Completion is slated for summer 2026.
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HEMLOCK, MICH. — The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) up to $325 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentive Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. The funding will support the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hemlock, about 65 miles north of Lansing. The project is expected to create approximately 180 manufacturing jobs and over 1,000 construction jobs. HSC is the only U.S.-owned manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon.
CLEVELAND — Kassouf Development has closed on financing for the Erieview Tower & Galleria redevelopment in downtown Clevleand. The developer will convert the property into a dual-branded W Residences and W Hotels by Marriott project. Plans call for 227 residences and 210 luxury hotel rooms. Residents will have access to concierge services, housekeeping, a doorman, bellman and butler services in addition to all hospitality and experiential amenities as well as access to the connected retail Galleria. The hotel component will feature a rooftop bar, fine dining restaurant, spa, fitness center, lobby lounge, office spaces and a 15,000-square-foot ballroom. The project marks the first W Hotels offering in Ohio. The development’s price tag is more than $218 million. The dual-branded W Residences and W Hotels concept is offered by Marriott worldwide, and there are eight locations in the United States. The existing Erieview Tower & Galleria is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction will be completed in phases, with residential construction commencing immediately and hotel construction beginning later this year. Completion is slated for late 2026. The Kassouf family purchased Erieview Tower in 2018 and has worked since the acquisition to secure the various capital sources needed to …
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Locally based developer Palladium USA has broken ground on a $30 million mixed-income multifamily project in the northern Dallas suburb of Lewisville. Palladium Lewisville will total 90 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities will include a pool, fitness center, business center, children’s play area and a clubroom with a communal kitchen. The first units are expected to be available for occupancy before the end of the year. PNC Bank provided $10.8 million in long-term debt and $13.3 million in equity as part of the financing of the project.
Legacy Partners, DWS Break Ground on 346-Unit Multifamily Community in Ontario, California
by Amy Works
ONTARIO, CALIF. — Legacy Partners and DWS Group have started construction on Legacy Ontario, a 346-unit apartment property in Ontario. Located at 2510 S. Euclid Ave., the community will consist of eight three- and four-story buildings with tucked-under garage parking and covered carports. Additionally, the property will offer 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space facing Euclid Avenue. Designed by AO, Legacy Ontario will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 706 square feet to 1,293 square feet. The units will offer modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplashes, large kitchen islands in select units, wood-style flooring and full-size washers/dryers, as well as patios or large decks. Community amenities will include a roof deck, clubhouse, pool/spa, fitness center, sports lounge, multiple barbecue areas and a dog run. The property is also pursuing LEED certification and will provide solar panels with battery storage and 171 electric vehicle charging stations. Completion is slated for April 2027, with Next Phase serving as the general contractor.
PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS — General contractors Swinerton and Byrne Construction Services have broken ground on a mixed-use project in downtown Pflugerville, a northern suburb of Austin. Known as Pflugerville Downtown East, the development will feature a four-story, 104,000-square-foot city hall building that will house various public service departments, as well as a three-story, 140,000-square-foot recreation center that will also have 10,500 square feet of retail space. The project will also include an outdoor civic plaza. Completion is slated for fall 2026.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — WSS Development has delivered 2020 at Providence, a $100 million mixed-use community in Huntsville. The property features 360 upscale apartments with 12 different floor plans with monthly rental rates ranging from $1,530 to $4,890, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, fitness center, sky room, onsite coworking and conference rooms, resident courtyard and a game room with a golf simulator. Additionally, 2020 at Providence features approximately 23,000 square feet of retail space leased to tenants including Starbucks, Society Salon, Providence Wine Bar, Dolce Amore Italian Restaurant, Whitt’s Frozen Custard, Cajun Roux and Loona’s Breakfast & Lunch Café.
EVERETT, MASS. — South Carolina-based developer Greystar has begun welcoming residents to Maxwell, a 384-unit apartment community in Everett, a northeastern suburb of Boston. Designed by CBT, Maxwell represents the second phase of a larger development at 85 Boston St. and consists of 355 market-rate apartments, 29 affordable housing units, a 460-space parking garage and 6,450 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Floor plans feature studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a pool, gym, lounges, coworking spaces and outdoor grilling stations. Rents start at $2,300 per month for a studio apartment. Construction began in late 2022.
SOUDERTON, PA. — A partnership between regional developer Endurance Real Estate Group and Greystar-Thackeray has broken ground on a 176,000-square-foot industrial project in Souderton, located roughly midway between Philadelphia and Allentown in the Lehigh Valley. The building at 205 Schoolhouse Road will be known as 205 Commerce Center and will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 27 overhead dock doors, parking for 180 cars and 31 trailers and an ESFR sprinkler system. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter. JLL is marketing the property for lease.
LONGMONT, COLO. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Heritage on Hoover, a Class A apartment property in Longmont, a suburb of Boulder. Construction of the 324-unit community is slated for completion in winter 2026. Located near the intersection of Mountain Brook Drive and South Hover Street, Heritage on Hover will feature three-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts averaging nearly 1,000 square feet. Apartments will include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, side-by-side refrigerators, full-size washers and dryers, large walk-in closets and multiple smart home capabilities. Additionally, select residences will feature cabinetry with soft-close doors, deluxe closet systems with shelving, premium lighting, dry bars and advanced smart home capabilities. Private patios, balconies, yards and detached garage options will also be available. Community amenities will include an outdoor entertainment kitchen and grilling areas, a fully equipped 24-hour fitness center, resort-style heated swimming pool and spa, electric firepits with seating areas, a billiards and shuffleboard area, a dog park, bike storage and a Starbucks Coffee bar. Additionally, the community will include focus suites and community-wide Wi-Fi, as well as an on-site service team, valet trash service and a user-friendly mobile app. Thompson Thrift 2024 Multifamily Development Fund LP provided equity for the development.