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Watercrest, Partners Underway on 142-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Fredericksburg, Virginia

by John Nelson

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Watercrest Senior Living Group and partners Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II and Centric Development are underway on the development of Watercrest Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fredericksburg, approximately 50 miles outside Washington, D.C. Upon completion, the property will feature 106 assisted living units and 36 memory care residences. Amenities at the community will include a promenade, fireplace lounge, dining options, a theater, library, spa, billiards and courtyards. Centric Development is constructing the project, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2025. Carter Bank & Trust is financing the development.

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Woda Cooper Completes 42-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Carrollton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

CARROLLTON, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has completed Hemming Crossing, a 42-unit affordable seniors housing community in Carrollton, about 55 miles south of Akron. The three-story development is reserved for residents age 55 and older with incomes between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income. Hemming Crossing represents a $12.5 million investment in the community. Rents range from $315 to $830 per month, depending on income restriction and size of unit. Amenities include a community room with kitchenette, fitness center, grandchild playroom and outdoor playground. The project was made possible with funding supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) allocated by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which also provided an equity bridge loan. Marble Cliff Capital invested in the LIHTCs allocated to Hemming Crossing. Consumer National Bank provided a construction loan and first mortgage, and was a secondary investor in the tax credits. Appalachian Growth Capital provided a second soft mortgage. The project team included PCI Design Group, civil engineer Chadan Engineering and sustainability consultant Sol Design + Consulting. Woda Construction Inc. was the general contractor, and Woda Cooper’s management division, Woda Management & Real Estate, oversees leasing and property management.

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Bedrock, GM Unveil Redevelopment Proposal for Renaissance Center in Downtown Detroit

by Kristin Harlow

DETROIT — Developer Bedrock and General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) have unveiled a conceptual plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center (RenCen) and 27 acres along the Detroit riverfront. According to the companies, the plan preserves the essence of Detroit’s skyline, right-sizes the RenCen’s footprint and connects the site to the heart of downtown. A surrounding entertainment district would feature restaurants, hospitality, residential and market space and complement Detroit’s Riverwalk, which draws more than 3.5 million annual visitors to the city. The project has an estimated price tag of $1.6 billion, according to Crain’s Detroit Business. First opened in 1976, RenCen is widely considered Michigan’s most iconic and recognizable property and serves as the headquarters of GM. The automaker purchased the asset in 1996 and has invested more than $1 billion in improvements to date. Earlier this year, GM unveiled its plans to leave RenCen for Hudson’s Detroit, the redevelopment of the former J.L. Hudson’s department store currently underway by Bedrock. GM plans to take occupancy in 2025. GM and Bedrock established a partnership earlier this year to study redevelopment opportunities for the RenCen site along with the City of Detroit and Wayne County. A team of urban planners, architects and …

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Northmarq Arranges $18.5M Sale of Multifamily Development Site in Tysons, Virginia

by John Nelson

TYSONS, VA. — Northmarq has arranged the $18.5 million sale of a multifamily development site in Tysons, an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C., in Northern Virginia. The 1.3-acre parcel is approved for a 25-story high-rise comprising 447 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and 15,207 square feet of retail space. The site is part of Scotts Run, a 40-acre master-planned development comprising 6.5 million square feet of multifamily, office, retail and hotel space. The future apartment high-rise is located within walking distance of the McLean Metro Station’s Silver Line. The buyer and construction timeline were not released.

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Comcast Spectacor, Cordish Provide Updates on Redevelopment of South Philadelphia Sports Complex

by Taylor Williams

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor, in partnership with Cordish Cos., a Baltimore-based developer specializing in sports-anchored entertainment districts, has provided updates on the redevelopment of the Xfinity Live! sports complex in South Philadelphia. New developments include the transformation of the Live! plaza into a central two-story building featuring a rooftop oasis known as AVA Rooftop Bar; the expansion of the PBR Cowboy Bar via an outdoor backyard area with a stage and new bar offerings; and a new and improved turf area that will provide flexible space for various activities and community activations. Construction is expected to be fully complete by early 2026, and the facility will remain open while work is ongoing.

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PMB, Springs Living Complete Development of 250-Unit Senior Living Community in Vancouver, Washington

by Amy Works

VANCOUVER, WASH. — PMB and The Springs Living have completed the development of The Springs at Waterfront, a 250-unit senior living community located in Vancouver, roughly 10 miles outside Portland, Ore. Situated within the Waterfront master-planned, mixed-use community, the property comprises 360,000 square feet across 12 stories.  PMB served as the developer on behalf of The Springs Living. The project team also included general contractor Howard S. Wright and GBD Architects. Capital partners include Harrison Street, Huntington Bank, City National Bank, Comerica Bank and First National Bank.  Opened earlier this month, The Springs at Waterfront features 182 independent living residences, 48 assisted living residences and 20 memory care units. Amenities at the property include a spa and wellness center; an indoor pool; multiple dining venues, including Fancho’s Public House; a terrace; putting green; gardens and private wine lockers.  According to PMB, the community will create more than 100 permanent jobs. 

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McShane to Build 72-Unit Senior Living Community in Mukwonago, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MUKWONAGO, WIS. — McShane Construction Co. will build Azura Mukwonago, a three-building senior living community with 72 units in Mukwonago, about 30 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Azura Living is developing the assisted living and memory care property. In addition to dining rooms, kitchens, community rooms and sunrooms, residents will have access to a fitness area, spa and salon. Outside, residents will be able to enjoy a community garden, walking paths, putting greens, bocce ball courts and courtyard amenities. Completion is slated for December 2025. EUA is the architect.

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Branch Properties Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment of 492,798 SF Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville, Georgia

by Hayden Spiess

GAINESVILLE, GA. — Branch Properties has announced plans for the redevelopment of Lakeshore Mall, a 492,798-square-foot retail property located in Gainesville, roughly 55 miles northeast of Atlanta.  Plans for the mixed-use redevelopment include 305,444 square feet of retail space, as well as 652 multifamily units and 38,200 square feet of outdoor community greenspace. The property will also have the capacity for the future development of a hotel and townhomes.   Current Lakeshore Mall anchors Dick’s Sporting Goods and Belk will remain open throughout the project, with the former relocating to a new space within the development.  The Atlanta-based developer, which acquired the property in 2022, will soon initiate the development of regional impact (DRI) process with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), with the groundbreaking scheduled for late 2026. Len Erickson of Franklin Street will handle retail leasing at the development in partnership with Branch Properties.  Originally opened in 1970, Lakeshore Mall is located off Dawsonville Highway near Lake Lanier. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gainesville has seen a population increase of roughly 15 percent since 2020.  “This reimagined mixed-use destination redefines Lakeshore as a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly community hub tailored to meet the needs of Gainesville, one of Georgia’s …

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HALL Structured Finance Provides $58.9M Construction Loan for Metro Houston Multifamily Project

by Taylor Williams

MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — HALL Structured Finance, a Dallas-based lender, has provided a $58.9 million construction loan for Rasha at Audubon, a 326-unit multifamily project in Magnolia, a northwestern suburb of Houston. The site is located within the 3,000-acre Audubon master-planned development, and the garden-style property will consist of five three-story buildings and two four-story buildings. Information on floor plans was not disclosed, but units will be furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, walk-in closets and private balconies/patios/yards in select residences. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, clubroom, lounge, outdoor grilling and dining stations and a dog park. Cullen Atchison of The Houston Group Realty Advisors arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, locally based developer XAG Group.

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Palladium USA Breaks Ground on $33M Affordable Housing Project in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams

KATY, TEXAS — Palladium USA has broken ground on Palladium Park Row Katy Living, a $33 million affordable housing project in the western Houston suburb of Katy. The property will feature 93 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, conference center, dog park, business center, children’s playroom and clubhouse with a mini kitchen. Palladium expects to deliver the first units next December. Palladium is developing the property in a public-private partnership with the Harris County Housing Finance Corp. HEDK Architects designed the community, and Brownstone Group is serving as the general contractor. Financing for the project includes $15 million of 9 percent housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs; $13.3 million of equity and $12 million of long-term debt from PNC Bank; and $5 million of ARPA funding from Harris County.

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