Development

GFP Receives $191.5M in Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Lower Manhattan

by Taylor Williams March 2, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — GFP Real Estate has received $191.5 million in financing for the office-to-residential conversion of 40 Exchange Place, a historic 300,000-square-foot building in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District. Upon completion, the 20-story converted building will include 382 affordable and market-rate apartments, as well as ground-floor retail space. In addition to the loan, the project will be backed by federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credits as well as a 35-year 457-m tax abatement, a New York City incentive designed to support office-to-residential conversions. Jordan Roeschlaub, Chris Kramer and Tim Polglase of Newmark arranged the financing through Derby Lane. A construction timeline was not announced.

March 2, 2026

Development Industrial Kansas Midwest

Davcon Aviation to Build $100M MRO Development at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas

by Kristin Harlow March 2, 2026

SALINA, KAN. — Davcon Aviation has unveiled plans for a phased development program at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas. Cushman & Wakefield is the leasing agent for the project. In collaboration with the Salina Airport Authority, the project will be anchored by a new Class A maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar complex. At full build-out, the development will include more than 300,000 square feet of aviation facilities, representing a capital investment of $100 million. The project follows Davcon’s recently announced developments at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and Topeka Regional Airport. Jerry Noble, Adam Madison, Kyle Stickles, Robb Vallier and Faith Kruckenberg of Cushman & Wakefield will serve as the leasing team. Davcon Aviation Partners LLC is a national airport hangar development company based in Mesa, Ariz.

March 2, 2026

Development Industrial New York Northeast Self-Storage

Ardent, Ironwood Complete 950-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Copiague, New York

by Taylor Williams March 2, 2026

COPIAGUE, N.Y. — A partnership between Atlanta-based developer The Ardent Cos. and Ironwood Development Partners has completed a 950-unit self-storage facility in Copiague, located on Long Island. Extra Space Storage will operate the facility, which spans 108,201 square feet, though it is unclear if that figure refers to gross or net rentable square footage. Park East Construction served as the general contractor for the project. Michael Sudano Architect PC designed the facility, and R&M Engineering acted as the civil engineer. A formal opening took place in mid-December.

March 2, 2026

Development Loans Mixed-Use Texas

Mark IV Capital Receives $86M Construction Loan for Metro Austin Mixed-Use Project

by Taylor Williams February 27, 2026

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — California-based Mark IV Capital has received an $86 million construction loan for Phase I of The District, a mixed-use project that will be located in the northern Austin suburb of Round Rock. The site is adjacent to the headquarters campus of Dell, and Phase I of The District will feature a 316-unit apartment complex that will be known as Origin at The District and that will include 23,042 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space. Units will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, and amenities will include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse lounge and outdoor entertainment spaces. Phase I will also include a 40,750-square-foot food-and-beverage plaza that will comprise six buildings with tenant spaces ranging in size from 1,500 to 11,750 square feet. Vertical construction of Origin is now underway, and completion of Phase I is slated for early 2028. George Smith Partners arranged the financing through BDT & MSD Partners and an affiliate of global private equity firm Apollo.

February 27, 2026

California Development Retail Western

NewMark Merrill-Led Partnership to Develop 297,363 SF Retail Center in Victorville, California

by Amy Works February 27, 2026

VICTORVILLE, CALIF. — NewMark Merrill Cos., in partnership with World Premier Investments and R.Y. Properties, has received entitlements to develop Desert Sky Plaza II, a 30-acre shopping center at the southeast corner of Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road in Victorville. NewMark Merrill is slated to break ground on the project in the second quarter of 2026 with the opening planned for fall 2027. Designed by Architects Orange and Kimley-Horn, Desert Sky Plaza II will be the second phase of the existing Desert Sky Plaza, which is anchored by The Home Depot. The new phase, anchored by Target and Burlington, will offer 297,363 square feet of retail space. Desert Sky Plaza is roughly 70 percent pre-committed but still has availability for tenants ranging from 1,500 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Greg Giacopuzzi and Darren Bovard of NewMark Merrill are overseeing leasing at the center.

February 27, 2026

Development Industrial New Jersey Northeast

STRO, KRE to Develop 65,000 SF Industrial Project in Parsippany, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams February 27, 2026

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — A partnership between two New Jersey-based firms, The STRO Cos. and Kushner Real Estate (KRE) will develop a 65,000-square-foot industrial project in Parsippany, about 30 miles west of New York City. The building at 3 Century Drive will offer 36-foot clear heights, 10 dock doors, one drive-in door and divisibility to 32,000 square feet. Vertical construction is underway, and completion is slated for the fall. Resource Realty is the leasing agent.

February 27, 2026

Arizona Development Hospitality Western

PEG Cos. Opens 168-Room AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town in Arizona

by Amy Works February 27, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — PEG Cos., as developer, co-owner and manager, has opened AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, a six-story AC Hotels by Marriott asset at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. in Scottsdale. The hotel features 168 guest rooms, the brand’s signature AC Lounge and AC Kitchen, a 24/7 fitness center, rooftop pool and purpose-designed meeting and event rooms. The property also features a three-level underground parking garage and pet-friendly accommodations for guests traveling with small dogs up to 50 pounds. Additionally, Cielito, a rooftop bar and restaurant developed in collaboration with The Wayfaring Group, features 70 seats.

February 27, 2026

Development Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $80M Loan for Multifamily Development on Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands

by Abby Cox February 27, 2026

MIAMI — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $80 million in construction financing for 10290 East Bay Harbor Drive, a luxury multifamily development on Bay Harbor Islands in Miami. Adam Schwartz, Jonathan Schwartz, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Sean Reimer, Michael Diaz and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop arranged the floating-rate, interest-only loan through New York-based Madison Realty Capital on behalf of the borrower, Clara Homes. 10290 East Bay Harbor Drive is the third apartment complex located within a three-phased master-planned development on Bay Harbor Islands. The six-story apartment building will total 250,000 square feet with 77 units, according to South Florida Business Journal, bringing Clara Homes to 150 luxury apartments on the Bay Harbor Islands. Amenities at the complex will include a rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views, fitness center and an outdoor yoga studio. 10290 East Bay Harbor Drive is also situated near Bal Harbour Shops, which is currently undergoing a $550 million redevelopment.

February 27, 2026

Alabama Development Multifamily Southeast

JCCG Underway on 250-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Loxley, Alabama

by Abby Cox February 27, 2026

LOXLEY, ALA. — Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG) is underway on the construction of The Cottages at Loxley, a 250-unit build-to-rent residential community located in Loxley, a city in Alabama’s Baldwin County. The firm broke ground on the project in January, with vertical construction slated to begin later this year. Situated on roughly 51 acres along I-10, The Cottages at Loxley will comprise single-family rental homes ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,493 square feet, featuring open-concept layouts and attached private garages. Planned amenities will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, onsite property management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. The community is designated to serve families within the Baldwin County Public Schools system, including Loxley Elementary School, Central Baldwin Middle School and Robertsdale High School.

February 27, 2026

Development Georgia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Multifamily Community in Dacula, Georgia

by Abby Cox February 27, 2026

DACULA, GA. — Indiana-based Thompson Thrift will develop Lineage, a 300-unit multifamily project in Dacula, an Atlanta suburb in Gwinnett County. The development will be capitalized with equity from Thompson Thrift’s 2026 Multifamily Development LP fund, while PNC Bank will provide construction financing for the project. Lineage marks Thompson Thrift’s 100th multifamily community to be developed nationwide. Spanning nearly 15 acres at the Harbins Road and Ga. State Route 316 interchange, Lineage will comprise four-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Select homes will feature private patio, balcony and yard options, as well as detached garages, high-speed internet access and an Amazon package hub. Amenities will include a golf simulator, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball court, lounges, coworking and conference space, a dog park, pet spa, outdoor firepits and grilling areas, event space and landscaped courtyards. Additionally, more than 9,500 square feet of street-level retail space will be designed with outdoor seating, “play” space and a designated area for outdoor concerts.

February 27, 2026

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