ST. JOHNS, FLA. — Madison Communities has opened Madison Fountains, a 276-unit apartment community located in the Jacksonville suburb of St. Johns. BenCo, the project’s general contractor, is an affiliate of Madison Capital Group Holdings. The development features studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, ranging from 708 square feet to 1,363 square feet in size, according to Apartments.com. Monthly rental rates for studio apartments begin at $1,378. Amenities at the property include a clubhouse-integrated fitness center, resort-style swimming pool with grilling stations and an onsite dog park and grooming station, as well as proximity to the Gourd Island Conservation Area, a 3.7 dog-friendly trail system. Additionally, the community is within walking distance to Jacksonville’s St. Johns Town Center, a super-regional open-air mall that features more than 175 stores.
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ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Lalani Ventures, in partnership with Ravine, will open a 181,000-square-foot live music and performance venue at Underground Atlanta, a shopping and entertainment district situated in the Five Points neighborhood of south downtown Atlanta. Following the closure of its former location in 2021, Ravine’s new location, Ravine at Underground, will feature two stages with covered indoor and outdoor event space. One stage will accommodate 6,000 guests, while the other stage will accommodate 2,500 patrons. Ravine at Underground will join additional entertainment venues at Underground Atlanta, including The Masquerade, a four-hall concert venue; The Frisky Whisker, a sound gallery and art space that includes a cat research and therapy center; and a 30,000-square-foot event hall.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Hope Network has opened Eastpointe Commons, a $40 million affordable housing development in Grand Rapids. Formerly the Fulton Manor property, the 118-unit community was completely renovated and is now fully leased. The 182,018-square-foot complex features 79 one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom units and five three-bedroom apartments. The property is home to a mix of residents, including veterans, seniors and people with disabilities. Hope Network offers social services and case management onsite. Amenities include a children’s room, exercise room, multipurpose room, courtyard and grilling area. The project team included DeStigter Architecture and Pioneer Construction. The building has earned GREEN Energy certification from the Enterprise Green Communities. Financing for the project came from UnitedHealth Group, Cinnaire Corp., Fifth Third Bank, CPC Financial, HUD CPF Community Grant and the City of Grand Rapids MEDC Grant.
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Chicago-based investment firm Bradford Allen has completed the renovation of the 114-room Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead hotel on Long Island. Renovations included refreshed guestrooms with new beds, bedding, carpet, bathrooms and furniture, as well as the addition of Peloton bikes to select rooms. The lobby, lounge area and front desk all received new flooring, furniture, accents and lighting, while meeting and event spaces were revamped with new carpet, paint, lighting and audio/visual equipment. The project team also added new public restrooms and improved the lobby bar, restaurant and patio. Bradford Allen acquired the hotel in late 2023 and began renovations thereafter.
Creation, Crescent Break Ground on Heritage Park Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Gilbert, Arizona
by John Nelson
GILBERT, ARIZ. — A partnership between two developers, Creation and Crescent Communities, has broken ground on the first phase of Heritage Park, a mixed-use development that will occupy a full city block in downtown Gilbert. The project will function as the northern gateway of Heritage District, which at full build-out will revitalize 10 acres in the East Valley of the metropolitan Phoenix area. Phase I of Heritage Park will feature 47,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, the 288-unit NOVEL Heritage Park apartments, a public square with water features and more than 300 surface parking spaces. The Arizona Republic reported that the first phase represents a $200 million capital investment, with the entire mixed-use development carrying a price tag of $500 million. Future phases of Heritage Park will include a 125-room hotel, offices and additional parking. “Bringing Heritage Park from vision to reality is a collaborative effort, driven by our exceptional development and construction teams, supportive town leadership and visionary tenants,” says David Sellers, co-founder of Creation, which has offices in Phoenix and Dallas. “Together, we are committed to creating an iconic gateway into Gilbert’s Heritage District — one that enhances quality of life, celebrates local culture and offers an exceptional …
Fairfield Delivers Two Multifamily Developments in Fort Lauderdale Totaling 537 Units
by John Nelson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Fairfield, a multifamily developer and owner based in San Diego, has completed construction of Coasterra Apartments in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The mid-rise community has 242 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Located at 150 SE 3rd Ave. in the Las Olas district, the community is adjacent to the One Financial Plaza office building. Fairfield also recently completed construction of Treo Apartments at 6500 N. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Treo has 295 studio, one- and two-bedroom units.
RL Capital Arranges $28.5M Construction Loan for Industrial Development in Upstate South Carolina
by John Nelson
EASLEY, S.C. — RL Capital Associates has arranged a $28.5 million construction loan for Speedway Business & Technology Park, a 335,000-square-foot industrial park in Easley, a city west of Greenville in South Carolina’s Upstate region. The development is situated on a 600-acre site in Pickens County that formerly housed the Greenville-Pickens Speedway. First National Bank provided the loan on behalf of the borrower, RealtyLink. The locally based developer plans to initially invest $100 million in Phase I of Speedway Business & Technology Park, which will comprise 1 million square feet of industrial space.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vango Development has broken ground on The Parker East, an 86-unit multifamily project located outside of New York City in East Rutherford. The Parker East will offer one- and two-bedroom units that will be furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and individual washers and dryers. Amenities will include a fitness center, lounge and clubroom, breakout work areas, a dog spa, rooftop terrace and a central courtyard. MHS Architecture designed the project, and Coli Construction is the general contractor. ConnectOneBank provided a $25 million loan for the construction of The Parker East, which is expected to be complete next summer.
EAH Housing to Convert Assisted Living Facility into Affordable Housing Units in Glendale, California
by Amy Works
GLENDALE, CALIF. — EAH Housing, in collaboration with Egan | Simon Architecture and ICON National, will convert Parkview Glendale, an assisted living facility in Glendale, into an affordable housing property. Originally built in 1973, the former assisted living facility will be adapted to feature 20 studio apartments ranging from 350 square feet to 360 square feet, 47 one-bedroom apartments ranging from 400 square feet to 475 square feet, and a 750-square-foot manager unit. All units will feature energy-efficient appliances, central heat and air and window coverings. Designed to serve older adults earning 30 percent to 60 percent of the area median income, the 43,000-square-foot community will offer a community room, community garden, spacious courtyards, a resident lounge, elevator, onsite laundry, management offices and ample parking. EAH Housing will also provide an onsite resident services coordinator and collaborate with local organizations to offer specialized programs to enhance residents’ well-being.
NEW YORK CITY — Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners has topped out a 45-unit apartment building at 288 E. 88th St. on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Hill West Architects, the 24-story, 350-foot building will ultimately house 45 residences and offer amenities such as a fitness center, a multipurpose sports court, children’s playroom, media/gaming room, coworking space and a rooftop terrace. Leeding Builders Group is serving as the general contractor for the project, which is expected to open to residents next year.