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Hines, Simon Break Ground on Mixed-Use Development at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor

by Katie Sloan

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — A joint venture between Hines and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) has broken ground on a mixed-use development at Briarwood Mall, a regional mall in Ann Arbor.  Owned by Simon, Briarwood Mall opened its doors in October 1973. The new mixed-use component of the property, which sits about 2.5 miles south of the University of Michigan, will include a four-story luxury apartment building, Harvest Market grocery store and additional retail space surrounding an activated outdoor plaza.  The partnership has broken ground on the multifamily component of the project. The community will offer 370 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with in-unit washers and dryers, quartz countertops and smart home technology. Shared amenities for residents will include two open-air courtyards with seating and grilling stations, a private dog run and pet spa, fitness center, golf simulator, club room, lounge, coworking spaces and a 325-stall parking structure.  The development, which is targeting LEED certification, was partially funded through Hines U.S. Direct Investments (HUSDI). Northwestern Mutual provided a loan to facilitate the construction of the project, which is expected to take approximately two years to complete.  “It’s an exciting time for Ann Arbor as we break ground …

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Furman University Completes $27.6M Residence Hall in Greenville, South Carolina

by John Nelson

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Furman University has completed the development of Lakeview Hall, a new student housing community at the South Housing area of the university’s campus in Greenville. Amenities at the property, which totals 210 beds, include study spaces, common areas, a laundry facility, full kitchen and offices for the Center for Interpersonal Connections (CIC). McMillan Pazdan Smith and Mackey Mitchell Architects served as architects for the development, with Harper General Contractors acting as the general contractor. Engineers included RMF Engineering, Professional Engineering Associates and ADC Engineering. The new residence hall marks the first phase of a multi-phase project that will also include renovations to older residential buildings within the South Housing portion of the campus. Upon completion, South Housing will total 718 beds for first-year students.

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Berkadia Arranges Equity for 305-Unit Multifamily Project in Grand Prairie, Texas

by Taylor Williams

GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS — Berkadia has arranged an undisclosed amount of equity for Casona, a 305-unit multifamily project that will be located in the central metroplex city of Grand Prairie. Casona will be situated on a 33-acre site at 3800 Robinson Road, with roughly half the acreage to be preserved for walking trails and access to nature. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Physical amenities will include an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse; a resort-style pool with a pavilion with an indoor/outdoor lounge; a trailhead amenity area with outdoor kitchen facilities and pickleball courts; a five-hole “chip & putt” golf course; and a quarter-acre dog park. Cody Kirkpatrick, Noam Franklin, and Chinmay Bhatt of Berkadia sourced the equity from Arizona-based Parse Capital on behalf of the developers, Pivotal Residential and Novu Residential Group. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the month.  

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Sentral to Operate 361-Unit Everett Residential Tower at Nashville Yards

by John Nelson

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Residential hospitality operator Sentral has been selected by master developer Southwest Value Partners to manage The Everett, the first of two residential towers to be developed at Nashville Yards, a 19-acre mixed-use project currently underway in Nashville. Amenities at the tower, which totals 361 units in one- and two-bedroom layouts, will include a third-floor deck with a pool, spa, lounge and grilling stations; a pet wash and dog park; fitness center and yoga area; game room; resident bar and coworking space. Move-ins at The Everett are scheduled to begin in December. Upon completion, Nashville Yards will also feature a 591-room Grand Hyatt Nashville hotel, concert venue, office buildings and retail and restaurant space, as well as plazas, courtyards and green spaces.

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RangeWater Real Estate to Develop 121-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in Corinth, Texas

by Taylor Williams

CORINTH, TEXAS — Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate will develop a 121-unit build-to-rent residential project in Corinth, located in the northern-central part of the metroplex. RangeWater is developing the property, which spans 14.6 acres, in partnership with NTT Urban Development Corp. The development will feature three- and four-bedroom townhomes that will range in size from 1,451 to 1,800 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, open-air pavilion, grilling stations, a fire pit, dog park and a walking trail. Construction is scheduled to begin later this month and to be complete in the second quarter of 2026.

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H-E-B to Open New Grocery Store in Irving’s Las Colinas District

by Taylor Williams

IRVING, TEXAS — H-E-B will open a new store in Irving’s Las Colinas district. The square footage has yet to be determined. The San Antonio-based grocer purchased 12 acres within a 19.5-acre parcel at the junction of I-635 and Olympus Boulevard, which previously served as the home of a Fry’s Electronics store. The landowner, LaTerra Development, also plans to construct a 161,250-square-foot self-storage facility adjacent to the grocery store on the remaining seven acres. Construction of the H-E-B is scheduled to begin before the end of the year and to be complete in 2026.

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GBT Realty Underway on 33,700 SF Retail Center Near Denton, Texas

by Taylor Williams

PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, TEXAS — Tennessee-based GBT Realty Corp. is underway on construction of Providence Marketplace, a 33,700-square-foot retail center that will be located in Providence Village, roughly 45 miles north of Dallas. A 23,300-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market will anchor the property, which will also feature roughly 10,400 square feet of small shop space and three outparcels. GBT Realty acquired the development site in August. Construction is scheduled for a third-quarter 2025 completion.

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Lendlease Tops Out 834-Unit Waterfront Multifamily Project in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Developer Lendlease has topped out 1 Java Street, an 834-unit waterfront multifamily project in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. Designed by architecture firm Marvel, the development comprises five interconnected buildings across a full city block. In addition, 1 Java Street will house 13,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and 30 percent of the units will be reserved as affordable housing. A syndicate of lenders led by Bank of America provided $360 million in construction financing for the project, which Lendlease is developing in partnership with Australian pension fund Aware Super and will include the construction of an 18,000-square-foot waterfront park. Construction began in spring 2023. Completion is slated for 2026.

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Michigan State University Plans New Arena, Approves Construction of $200M Plant Sciences Building

by Kristin Harlow

EAST LANSING, MICH. — The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized the administration to begin a planning study to construct a new venue at the corner of Harrison and Trowbridge roads in East Lansing. The project involves the construction of a new hotel and retail space along with an athletics arena on 14 acres of vacant land on the west side of campus. The arena will support volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics, and will feature locker rooms, coaching office space and university classrooms. The hotel and retail space would be part of a public-private partnership between the university and the chosen developer. The authorization by the board enables the university to initiate the forma bidding process for potential developers before moving into the Request for Proposal period in the coming weeks. Additionally, the board voted to authorize construction of a new $200 million Plant and Environmental Sciences Building. The 200,000-square-foot facility, located at the corner of Farm Lane and Wilson Road, will provide critical laboratory space for approximately 40 principal investigators and their teams researching food security and climate adaptation. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall, with completion slated for December 2026.

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Save A Lot, Yellow Banana to Reopen Six Remodeled Grocery Stores in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Save A Lot, a discount grocery chain, and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, are reopening six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations. The property at 420 S. Pulaski Road opened Sept. 5, while the stores at 10700 S. Halsted St., 2858 E. 83rd St., 7240 S. Stony Island Ave., 7908 S. Halsted St. and 4439 W. 63rd St. will reopen later this fall. Renovations include new flooring, lighting, equipment, HVAC systems, dairy and meat cases, paint, décor, fixtures and signage. The project is a collaboration between Yellow Banana, the City of Chicago, city representatives and community organizations. The city committed more than $13 million to support the capital improvement needs of the six stores. According to a release, the temporarily closed stores faced several challenges, including delays in construction, equipment setbacks due to supply chain disruptions and utility connection issues following vandalization incidents that left two stores without power for nearly three months. Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is the largest independently owned and operated discount grocery store chain in the U.S. with roughly 750 stores in 32 …

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