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Ballard Designs Debuts First Alabama Store at Hardwick Building in Downtown Birmingham

by John Nelson

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Ballard Designs has opened its first Alabama location in downtown Birmingham. Situated along the city’s Rotary Trail, Ballard’s newest location occupies the street level of the historic Hardwick Building, with restaurants and offices filling the remaining floors and spaces of the former steel factory. Locally based Bayer Properties owns the Hardwick Building and will soon welcome restaurants Epice and Lapeer Steak and Seafood to the property, according to Bham Now. The new Ballard Designs store is set up with several vignettes staged with the brand’s living room and dining room furniture, lighting, rugs, bedding and home décor. The store also includes a fully staffed design center where patrons can meet with one of the retailer’s design consultants. Additionally, Ballard designed and furnished the Hardwick Building’s shared entryway to serve as a waiting area for restaurant goers.

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Keystone Construction Breaks Ground on $60M CarShield Sportsplex Facility in Chesterfield, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

CHESTERFIELD, MO. — Keystone Construction Co. has broken ground on the new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex AAA Hockey & Futbol facility in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. Completion is slated for January 2026. The indoor and outdoor sports facility will accommodate the growing CarShield AAA Hockey & Futbol clubs, which serve more than 500 kids and 45 teams in metro St. Louis. The 325,000-square-foot project will be situated on 33 acres at 530 N. Eatherton Road. The development will include four indoor turf soccer fields, two indoor ice rinks, team locker rooms, a pro shop, training and fitness spaces, a restaurant, bar, concessions and classrooms. Outside, there will be three turf soccer fields, concessions, a dining patio and children’s playground. The project team includes civil engineer Stock & Associates and architect Gray Design Group.

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Educare to Open 25,000 SF Childcare, Education Facility in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams

SAN ANTONIO — Educare Learning Network will open a 25,000-square-foot childcare and early learning facility in San Antonio. Designed by RDG Planning & Design and Pfluger Architects, the facility will feature flexible classroom spaces, outdoor learning areas and advanced technology to support teaching and professional development. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year and to be complete in summer 2026.

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VanTrust Real Estate Completes 413,000 SF Industrial Project in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams

SAN ANTONIO — Dallas-based developer VanTrust Real Estate has completed Cornerstone Commerce Center, an approximately 413,000-square-foot industrial project in northeast San Antonio. Cornerstone Commerce Center comprises two buildings that span 222,439 and 190,734 square feet on a 60-acre site. An undisclosed manufacturer of automotive accessories has leased 104,514 square feet at the first building, with CBRE representing both the tenant and landlord in the lease negotiations. VanTrust also purchased an additional 33 acres for Phase II of the project, which can accommodate up to an additional 400,000 square feet of new development. The project was first announced in April 2022.

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Dwight Mortgage Trust Finances $56.3M Loan for Madera Apartments in Santa Fe

by Amy Works

SANTA FE, N.M. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, an affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided $56.3 million in bridge financing for Madera Apartments in Santa Fe. Proceeds of the loan will be used to retire the sponsor’s existing construction debt and provide the borrower, Thrive Development, with capital to complete construction and lease-up of the property. Upon completion, Madera Apartments will offer 218 one-, two- and three-bedroom townhome-style apartments with patios or balconies, in-unit washers and dryers, smart home technology and walk-in closets. The community will consist of 20 two-story residential buildings, a communal clubhouse, swimming pool, pickleball court, yoga studio, fitness center, dog wash station, playground and garage parking with electric vehicle charging stations.

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Rael Development Breaks Ground on 192-Unit Student Housing Project in Denton

by Taylor Williams

DENTON, TEXAS — Rael Development Corp. has broken ground on Charme on Eagle, a student housing project that will be located near the University of North Texas campus in Denton. Set for delivery in fall 2026, the community will offer a total of 463 beds across 192 units that will feature studio through four-bedroom configurations. Amenities will include a pool, grilling stations, speakeasy lounge and game room, private study and community spaces and a fitness center with designated spin/yoga studio. The development is Rael’s second in the Denton market, following CityParc at Fry Street.

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DevelopmentMultifamilyNorth CarolinaSoutheast

Spandrel Development Opens Two North Carolina Apartment Communities Totaling 562 Units

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE AND RALEIGH, N.C. — Charleston-based Spandrel Development Partners has delivered two apartment communities in North Carolina totaling 562 units. The properties include Enclave at Radius Dilworth, an eight-story multifamily high-rise in Charlotte’s Dilworth district spanning 274 units, and Mira Raleigh, a 288-unit luxury mid-rise community in the state’s capital. Enclave at Radius Dilworth is the first community to open within the Radius Dilworth development, with the other project including a 26-story high-rise called The Overlook. Spandrel’s development partners on the project include Atalaya Capital Management and Partners Group. The firm has begun leasing Enclave and plans to have first move-ins begin in the fourth quarter. Mira Raleigh is situated on the southern border of the city’s central business district, with first move-ins occurring in June. Monthly rental rates range from $1,534 to $3,153 at Enclave and $1,349 to $3,926 at Mira Raleigh, according to Apartments.com.

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DSI, Karis Cold Break Ground on 100,000 SF Cold Storage Facility in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Development Solutions Inc. (DSI) and Karis Cold have broken ground on Stockyards Cold, a 100,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood. The project is situated on five acres at 3815 S. Ashland Ave. Completion is slated for the third quarter of 2025. Stockyards Cold will feature technology capable of maintaining temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The project marks the first cold storage facility in Chicago to offer a clear height of 50 feet, according to the development team. Customizable features will include blast freezing, automated racking and advanced temperature monitoring systems. John Basile of NAI Hiffman is the leasing agent.  

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Related Midwest Completes $46.5M Redevelopment of Poplar Place Affordable Housing Community in Springfield

by Kristin Harlow

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — Related Midwest has completed a $46.5 million redevelopment of Poplar Place, a 100-unit affordable housing community in Springfield. The property opened in 1950. Related Midwest completed the redevelopment through a collaboration with the City of Springfield, the Springfield Housing Authority and Illinois Housing Development Authority. LR Contracting Co., Related’s in-house construction arm, spearheaded the 15-month project, reducing density and fully renovating 75 buildings. The community now comprises 50 single-family and 25 duplex homes, which are fully occupied. Related also created 2.5 acres of green space for social and recreational use. Additionally, a new community center features a kitchen, management office, outdoor playground and walking paths. Financing for the project came from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, Springfield Housing Authority, Heartland Bank and Trust Co., Red Stone Equity Partners and CVS Health. Evan Lloyd Architects designed the redevelopment. Monthly rents range from $800 to $925. Qualified incomes for the income-restricted apartments range from $44,400 to $83,640.

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Walters Begins Leasing 34-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Manahawkin, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters has begun leasing Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow II, a 34-unit affordable housing complex located in the coastal city of Manahawkin. The four-building property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Physical amenities include a fitness center, a children’s play area, basketball court and clubhouse with computer workstation. Residents also have access to services such as afterschool programs, special interest clubs and a food pantry program, as well as career readiness, eviction prevention and social services assistance.

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