PITTSBURGH — Los Angeles-based Integrated Capital has completed the multimillion-dollar renovation of the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh. The project upgraded the bedding and televisions of the rooms, as well as the painting and lighting of the hallways. The six-story hotel, which is located adjacent to the Meadows Racetrack & Casino, also offers amenities such as a pool, fitness center, two restaurants and 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
BOSTON — Vitus, a national owner and builder of affordable housing, is underway on the redevelopment of Fort Hill Gardens and Esperanza Trust, two communities totaling 82 units in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. Vitus expects to invest about $100,000 per unit, with construction expected to be complete this winter. The kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms will all be upgraded with fresh paint and new doors and windows. Both properties will also receive exterior improvements such as new roofing and curb and walkway upgrades.
MINNEAPOLIS — Stahl has completed a renovation of The Carlyle in the historic Mill District of Minneapolis. Stahl remodeled all common areas, including the addition of a new club room, the expansion of the fitness area and a new studio for yoga and other classes. The 249 units received upgraded finishes and technology. ESG Architects served as architect for the project that began in September 2019. The Carlyle was originally built in 2007.
DURHAM, N.C. — A trio of real estate owners and developers has unveiled plans for an 11-acre mixed-use development in downtown Durham. Capitol Broadcasting Co. (CBC), Hines and USAA Real Estate have formalized a joint venture to move forward with the 700,000-square-foot project known as ATC West. Construction is expected to begin in late 2021 or early 2022. The development will be situated on the west side of the American Tobacco Campus (ATC), an adaptive reuse district that houses warehouses built and formerly leased by American Tobacco Co., parent company of the Lucky Strike cigarette brand. The original use of the ATC site dates back to 1890. CBC owns ATC, as well as the neighboring Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The new venture will be an expansion of the overall ATC district. Plans for the first phase of ATC West will be on eight acres and include 313,000 square feet of space in two mass-timber creative office buildings that are branded under Hines’ T3 product. (T3 stands for timber, transit and technology.) “ATC West will fit with the historic look of the original American Tobacco Campus while embracing the amenities, efficiencies and innovations of new builds,” says Kurt Hartman, senior managing …
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — Gardner Capital has completed construction of Gala at Four Corners, a 93-unit active adult community in the southwestern Houston suburb of Sugar Land. Gardner Capital developed Provision at Gala at Four Corners with the city of Sugar Land, partnering with RBC Capital Markets and the Fort Bend Housing Finance Corp. GCRE Construction was the general contractor for the project. Houston-based Allied Orion Group will manage the community.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Industrial Partners USA has purchased 55 acres in Battle Creek with plans to develop a 270,000-square-foot speculative industrial building. Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) sold the land for an undisclosed price. Project plans call for 7,000 square feet of office space, 16 truck docks and 130 car parking spaces. Industrial Partners USA is a joint venture between Clark Logic and Great Lakes Capital. The developers expect to break ground later this summer with completion slated for March 2021. The total investment is estimated at $11 million. BCU is a nonprofit corporation that serves as the business and economic development arm for Battle Creek.
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Badiee Development has completed construction of Carlsbad Innovate, an adaptive flex industrial building located at 2810 Caribou Court in Carlsbad. Situated within Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Carlsbad Innovate feature 50,150 square feet of Class A space with energy-efficient lighting and appliances, polished concrete floors, high-image creative office finishes and large-scale open spaces. The building is 70 percent leased, with 15,558 square feet still available. Tenants include Zense, an innovator in diabetic predictive health solutions; an international conglomerate; and The Berg Group, a commercial drywall contractor. The project team included TFW as general contractor and Smith Consulting Architects as architect. Additionally, Ware Malcomb served as interior designer of all the speculative suites in the project.
AURORA, COLO. — Gardner Capital, in partnership with the City of Aurora, has completed the development of Alameda View Apartments, a 116-unit affordable multifamily property located at 15501 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora. With close proximity to public transportation and walking trails, Alameda View features 20 one-bedroom units, 60 two-bedroom units and 46 three-bedroom units. Ross Management is serving as property manager for the development. Funding for the project was provided by Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Citibank and Stratford Capital Group. The project team included Arco Construction and Denver Urban Gardens.
NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Extell Development Co. has begun closing condo sales and allowing resident move-ins at Brooklyn Point, a 68-story multifamily tower that is the borough’s tallest building. In addition to sales commencing and the return to in-person appointments and tours, the building’s first model residences will soon be unveiled. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the 720-foot-tall Brooklyn Point is located in downtown Brooklyn, across the street from Willoughby Square Park in the 600,000-square-foot City Point mixed-use development. Brooklyn Point offers a total of 483 for-sale residences in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Pricing now starts at approximately $900,000, with buyers receiving a 25-year tax abatement. The property features more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including an infinity pool; outdoor movie screening space; a health and wellness club with an indoor pool, rock climbing wall and basketball court; and a spa. Brooklyn Point will also house a bar, salon, coworking space, chef’s demonstration kitchen, game lounge and a children’s play area. A ninth-floor terrace will offer outdoor lounge and grilling areas, a putting green and a bar. “With the neighborhood continuing to reopen and the area’s energetic atmosphere returning …
BRASELTON, GA. — McShane Construction has completed Noble Vines at Braselton, a 248-unit multifamily community in Braselton. The Auburn, Ala.-based general contractor delivered the property on behalf of the developer, Claret Communities. Designed by Studio for Housing Design, the new complex offers 10 three-story buildings. Unit interiors feature tile backsplashes, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Communal amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, resident lounge, grilling stations, dog park and a car wash area. Noble Vines is situated at 1500 Noble Vines Drive, six miles from Chateau Elan Winery & Resort and 43 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Claret Communities received a HUD 221(d)(4) loan to fund the project’s construction.
