Development

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. — Pinckney Partners and Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic have unveiled plans for South Island Market, a 34-acre mixed-use project under development on Johns Island, about 13 miles south of Charleston. The project will span 82,000 square feet across eight buildings, which will be designated for retailers, restaurants, service-based tenants and office space. The development will also include 79 luxury townhomes built by Fort Washington, Pa.-based Toll Brothers, along with 16 acres of open space. Buddy Darby and Charles Darby of Pinckney Partners are the lead developers of South Island Market. Hannah Kamba and Tim Rowley of Coldwell Banker are the development’s listing agents.

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SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has negotiated the $6.5 million sale of 84.4 acres of residential land at 325 Umbdenstock Road in South Elgin. John Cassidy, Jay Farnam and Ken Franzese of Lee & Associates represented the seller, Spohr Family Trust. The buyer, Lennar/CalAtlantic Group LLC, was self-represented. The site was previously marketed for an industrial use for more than a decade, according to Farnam. Lee & Associates secured a residential home builder to purchase the site and worked with the village on a land entitlement and approval process.

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DALLAS — Fort Worth-based owner-operator Crescent Real Estate has completed 2811 Maple in Uptown Dallas. The 31-story apartment tower houses 177 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans that range in size from 950 to 1,900 square feet, as well as 12 penthouses with an average size of 2,300 square feet. Residences are furnished with Bosch appliance packages, designer Italian cabinetry and quartz countertops. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, private library with a coffee bar, outdoor dining areas, study spaces and a dog park. Rents start at $4,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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FRISCO, TEXAS — CAP Multifamily has completed an 18-unit project in Frisco’s historic Rail District. Known as Beacon Rail District, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units, the former of which have an average size of about 745 square feet. Amenities include a coworking space, fitness center and a hotel-style lounge. Rents start at $1,980 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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POHATCONG, N.J. — Locally based developer Larken Associates has completed the lease-up of Monte View at Pohatcong, a 120-unit apartment complex located near the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border near Easton. The garden-style property consists of three multi-story buildings and one four-story building with a ground-floor clubhouse. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, game room, coworking space, grilling stations and a dog run. Construction began in November 2023. Leasing commenced last fall, at which time rents started at roughly $2,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliance Residential has opened Broadstone West End, a 332-unit apartment community located at 2220 Wilkinson Blvd. in Charlotte’s FreeMoreWest neighborhood. The property includes studio, one and two-bedroom floorplans, with monthly rental rates starting at $1,359. Amenities include a saltwater pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling station with a Big Green Egg and pizza oven, two firepits with lounge seating and a resident clubroom. Other amenities include a speakeasy-inspired poker room that is hidden behind a cabinet door entrance, as well as indoor bike storage, a fenced dog park, EV charging stations, smart package lockers, package room with cold storage and gated parking. The design-build team includes McAdams Co. (civil engineer), Cline Design (architect) and MAD Studio Interiors (interior designer). Attractions within a mile of Broadstone West End include Legion Brewing and Pinky’s Westside Grill.

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LOS ALTOS, CALIF. — EAH Housing and the County of Santa Clara have broken ground on Distel Circle, an affordable housing rental community in Los Altos. Located at 330 Distel Circle, the property will offer 90 affordable residences for individuals and families earning between 30 percent to 80 percent of the area median income. Several units will be designated as permanent supportive housing to help address homelessness and housing instability in the region. Designed by KTGY Architects, Distel Circle will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, a community room, an outdoor courtyard and dedicated on-site services. Construction is underway with completion slated for January 2027. The project’s primary funding source is Low Income Housing Tax Credit and State Credit equity. The County of Santa Clara contributed $25 million toward the development, of which $15.9 million came from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, which was approved by county voters in 2016, with the balance provided through the county’s No Place Like Home and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds.

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JOLIET, ILL. — Peak Construction Corp. will complete two tenant improvement projects at NorthPoint Development’s Third Coast Intermodal Hub Building 1 in Joliet. The first build-out totals 303,053 square feet and features a clear height of 40 feet, 25 dock doors, one drive-in door, 59 trailer stalls, 164 car spaces, 2,500 square feet of office space and two remote restrooms. The second project is an expansion for an existing tenant for whom Peak previously built out its space. The expansion adds 431,627 square feet with a clear height of 40 feet, 49 dock doors, one drive-in door, 97 trailer stalls, 204 car spaces, 5,500 square feet of office space and a remote restroom. Both projects are slated for completion in fourth-quarter 2025. The architect is studioNorth. Peak completed construction of the 1 million-square-foot building in 2024.

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PAPILLION, NEB. — Darland Construction Co. has completed a nearly 60,000-square-foot industrial facility for Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales in Papillion. The project is located just off Highway 50 and I-80 and serves as a regional hub for the semi-trailer dealer. The development features a trailer shop, parts warehouse, driver’s lounge and administrative offices. A notable aspect of the project includes more than 11 acres of exterior paving designed to accommodate the extensive inventory and traffic flow of large semi-trailers. Mid-States Utility operates four locations across Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

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VERNON HILLS, ILL. — Fortec has acquired a 15,040-square-foot former ambulance warehouse at 401 W. Sullivan Drive in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills. The $1.7 million acquisition is part of a $5 million investment to transform the property into The Nest School-Vernon Hills, an early education center scheduled to open in spring 2026. Fortec has signed a lease with The Nest Schools, a childhood education operator with more than 50 schools nationwide. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with planned improvements including a full interior renovation, the addition of an outdoor playground and a modern redesign led by New Look Architecture. The property formerly served as a Superior Ambulance headquarters. Fortec is financing the project with a lender partner and expects to complete construction by mid-2026. Northmarq’s Milo Spector represented Fortec in the deal.

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