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Target Opens 50,000 SF Store at Sawyer’s Walk in Miami’s Overtown Neighborhood

by John Nelson

MIAMI — Target has opened a new 50,000-square-foot store at Sawyer’s Walk, a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development underway in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. SG Holdings, a partnership between Swerdlow Group, SJM Partners and Alben Duffie, is the master developer. Construction on the 3.4-acre development began in summer 2021. The project includes a 578-unit apartment community that is predominantly reserved for low-income seniors; 130,000 square feet of offices anchored by MSC Group that will serve as the North American headquarters for MSC Cruises; and 175,000 square feet of retail space. In addition to Target, Sawyer’s Walk will soon be home to Burlington (38,000 square feet), Aldi (25,000 square feet), Five Below (10,000 square feet) and Ross Dress for Less (26,000 square feet). The property also features a 25,000-square-foot public plaza and parking for 1,000 vehicles.

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Jim Chapman Construction Begins Vertical Construction at 201-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Huntsville

by John Nelson

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Jim Chapman Construction Group has begun vertical construction at Nestledown Farm, a 201-unit build-to-rent residential community in Huntsville. The townhome community is situated on a 29-acre site on Zierdt Road adjacent to the Redstone Arsenal Army base. Jim Chapman Construction broke ground on Nestledown Farm last fall and expects first residents will move in next spring. The property will offer five different floor plans for two- and three-bedroom townhomes ranging in size from 1,020 to 1,466 square feet and with one- or two-car garages. Jim Chapman Construction is also underway on the property’s amenities, including a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, illuminated sidewalks, gated entrance and onsite property management.

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SurePoint Delivers 744-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Conroe, Texas

by Taylor Williams

CONROE, TEXAS — SurePoint Self Storage has delivered a 744-unit facility in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. Operated by CubeSmart, the facility is located within Johnson Development’s Grand Central Park master-planned community and spans approximately 94,000 square feet of net rentable, climate-controlled space. The facility, which was originally announced in early 2022, is SurePoint’s 14th self-storage development in the greater Houston area.

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IDI Logistics Completes 310,689 SF Industrial Project in Round Rock, Texas

by Taylor Williams

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — Developer IDI Logistics has completed a 310,689-square-foot industrial project in the northern Austin suburb of Round Rock. The three-building project represents Phase I of Sunrise Commerce Center, a 465,786-square-foot speculative development that will ultimately comprise five buildings on a 37-acre site. Phase I’s rear-load buildings range in size from 59,274 to 175,170 square feet. Project partners included 5G Studio Collaborative, Pacheco Koch and Adolfson & Peterson Construction. Construction began in May 2023.

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Ryan Cos., Cogir Open 158-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Torrance, California

by Amy Works

TORRANCE, CALIF. — Ryan Cos. and Cogir Senior Living have open Cogir of South Bay, a seniors housing property located at 21507 Hawthorne Blvd. in Torrance. Situated two miles from the beach, the four-story community offers 158 independent living and assisted living residences. Onsite amenities include multiple dining venues, a bistro, fitness center, theater, salon, art room and an outdoor amenity deck with a pool. Ryan Cos. served as builder for the project.

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KRE Group Completes 285-Unit Beacon Hill Apartments in Marlboro, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

MARLBORO, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer KRE Group has completed Beacon Hill, a 285-unit apartment community in the Northern New Jersey community of Marlboro. Beacon Hill consists of 14 three-story buildings on a 47-acre site. Units come exclusively in two-bedroom floor plans and are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, individual washers and dryers and private outdoor terraces. Amenities include a pool, playground, outdoor grilling and dining stations, bocce ball courts and a dog park. More than 200 leases have already been signed at Beacon Hill, with rents starting at about $3,200 per month.

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O&N Breaks Ground on $550M UM Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton, Maryland

by John Nelson

EASTON, MD. — Philadelphia-based O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N) has broken ground on UM Shore Regional Medical Center, a 408,000-square-foot hospital and outpatient facility in the coastal Maryland city of Easton. The $550 million facility is set to open in 2028 and will fully replace the Regional Medical Center’s existing facilities. The new UM Shore Regional Medical Center will comprise a six-story, 147-bed tower (325,000 square feet), a connected two-story outpatient care facility (60,000 square feet) and a central utility plant on a 230-acre campus off Longwoods Road. The new hospital and outpatient facility will operate as part of the University of Maryland (UM) Medical System. The design-build team includes HKS Architects Inc., general contractor The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., MEP engineer Highland Associates and civil engineer Daft McCune Walker.

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National Geographic Society to Open 100,000 SF Museum of Exploration in DC

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Geographic Society has announced plans to open a 100,000-square-foot public attraction at its campus, which currently occupies a city block in downtown Washington, D.C. Dubbed the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, the attraction is scheduled to open in 2026. Upon completion, the venue will feature curated exhibitions, immersive and educational experiences, a 400-seat theater, restaurant and a retail store. The project team will include JLL, HITT Contracting and architect Hickok Cole. Design for the public attraction will feature a focus on accessibility, with instructional text in Braille, tactile and sensory maps, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations of media, all-gender restrooms, wellness rooms and exhibition text in both English and Spanish. “The Museum of Exploration marks a historic chapter in the Society’s mission to advance exploration, science, education and storytelling,” says Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.

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Hoffman & Associates Signs Two Retailers to Join West Falls Mixed-Use Development in Northern Virginia

by John Nelson

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Hoffman & Associates has signed two new retail tenants to join West Falls, a 10-acre mixed-use development in Falls Church that will comprise 1.2 million square feet at full build-out. The new businesses coming to the development include Dok Khao Thai Eatery and a Chase Bank branch. The restaurant is slated to open at 180 West Falls Station Blvd. in August, and the bank is set to open at 118 West Falls Station Blvd. in April. West Falls will feature more than 120,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, as well as The Alder apartments, The Reserve at Falls Church seniors housing community, a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel, The Oak Condominiums and The Wellness Center, a medical office building.

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Riverside, MML Hospitality Break Ground on Mixed-Use Project Near Downtown Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A partnership between two locally based companies, developer Riverside and operator MML Hospitality, has broken ground on Sixth&Blanco, a mixed-use project located just west of downtown Austin. The site spans 1.6 acres at the corner of West Sixth and Blanco streets. The mass timber development will consist of 10 for-sale residences, a 57-room hotel, retail and restaurant space, art galleries and a members-only social club. Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron is designing Sixth&Blanco. Arvest Bank provided a $193 million construction loan for the project, with Prosperity Bank and Southside Bank also contributing to the financing.  

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