Development

Balfour Beatty Completes Three Elementary Schools in Denton, Texas

by Taylor Williams November 12, 2025

DENTON, TEXAS — General contractor Balfour Beatty has completed construction of three elementary schools in the North Texas city of Denton. Designed by Pfluger Architects, Hill Elementary, Martinez Elementary and Reeves Elementary are all part of the Denton Independent School District (ISD) and can each support about 750 students. At each school, a central hub merges the library, dining and outdoor spaces and functions into one open core from which classrooms and areas for special programs extend.

November 12, 2025

Affordable Housing California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

San Diego Community College District, Michaels Break Ground on 787-Bed Affordable Student Housing Community

by Amy Works November 12, 2025

SAN DIEGO — A partnership between the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and The Michaels Organization has broken ground on a 787-bed student housing development at 1601 B St. in downtown San Diego. The seven-story community, designed by TCA Architects, will offer 283 affordably priced units. Shared amenities are set to include study lounges, tutoring spaces, a mental health and wellness center, outdoor courtyards, shared kitchens, a basic needs food pantry and a rooftop lounge. The community will be the first development by the SDCCD and is scheduled for completion in fall 2028.

November 12, 2025

Colorado Development Multifamily Western

Thompson Thrift to Develop 336-Unit Multifamily Community in Colorado Springs

by Amy Works November 12, 2025

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Venture on Venetucci, a 336-unit apartment property in Colorado Springs, with delivery slated for March 2027. The Thompson Thrift 2025 Multifamily Development LP will provide equity capital for the development. Situated on 16.5 acres at 4446 Venetucci Blvd., Venture on Venetucci will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 1,000 square feet. Each residence will include premium interior finishes, such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, glass-top ranges, tile backsplashes and hardwood-style floorings. Other unit amenities will include large walk-in closets, walk-in showers, patio and balcony options, private yard options, detached garages, full-size washers and dryers, high-speed internet access and an Amazon package hub. Community amenities will include a fully equipped fitness center with 24-hour access, a heated swimming pool, community grilling areas, a pickleball court, billiards, shuffleboard, dog park, pet spa with grooming stations and a resident business center with a conference room and focus suites.

November 12, 2025

Development Illinois Industrial Loans Midwest Multifamily

BBCP Arranges $41.5M in Financing for Industrial-to-Multifamily Conversion Project in Peoria, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 12, 2025

PEORIA, ILL. — Black Bear Capital Partners (BBCP), a subsidiary of Black Bear Asset Management, has arranged $41.5 million in financing for the redevelopment of two warehouse buildings located at 800 and 801 SW Washington St. in Peoria. Oculus Development is the owner and developer. BBCP arranged the financing in two components, both with Southern Bank. A $28.5 million construction loan features a three-year term, fixed interest rate, interest-only payments for the full term and a 66 percent loan-to-cost ratio. A $13 million historic tax credit bridge loan features a two-year term, floating interest rate, interest-only payments for the full term and a 90 percent loan-to-cost ratio. BBCP also assisted in sourcing the historic tax credit equity. The project will feature 170 apartment units and 2,500 square feet of commercial space across two adjoining warehouse buildings. Plans call for a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with 237 parking spaces. Amenities will include community lounges, laundry rooms, pet grooming stations, a fitness center, bike storage, package rooms, a reading room, movie theater, game room, pet run and courtyard.

November 12, 2025

Development Retail Texas

Kroger Opens 128,000 SF Store at Bonds Ranch Marketplace in Northwest Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams November 12, 2025

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Kroger has opened a 128,000-square-foot store as the anchor tenant at Bonds Ranch Marketplace in northwest Fort Worth. The center also features 45,000 square feet of small-shop and freestanding retail space that is home to tenants such as Starbucks, Chase Bank, Whataburger, Hollywood Feed, ATI Physical Therapy, Emerald Custom Pools, Park Village Nails, Texas Health Breeze and Heartland Dental. Weitzman is the developer and operator of Bonds Ranch Marketplace.

November 12, 2025

Development New Jersey Northeast Retail

Pacific Retail Unveils Plans for Renovation of 1.2 MSF Mall in Northern New Jersey

by Taylor Williams November 12, 2025

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) has unveiled plans for the renovation of Bridgewater Commons, a 1.2 million-square-foot mall in Northern New Jersey. The renovation will entail a reimagining of the food court, updates to lighting and interior landscaping, as well as fresh paint and bannisters throughout the center court, department store wings and mezzanine levels. PRCP acquired the property in 2023 and has spent the past two years revamping the tenant roster via the additions of retailers such as Alo Yoga, Fogo de Chão, Miniso and Pop Mart. PRCP has also rebranded the property as The Village at Bridgewater Commons. Work is now underway and is expected to be complete in the second quarter of next year.

November 12, 2025

Development Florida Southeast Student Housing

Gilbane, CBRE Underway on 763-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of Central Florida

by John Nelson November 12, 2025

ORLANDO, FLA. — Construction is underway on VIBE, a 763-bed student housing project by Gilbane Development and CBRE Investment Management located at 3765 Quadrangle Blvd. near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando. The partnership recently opened a temporary leasing office for the community at 12226 Corporate Blvd. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. VIBE will offer 275 fully furnished units in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Each floor will offer private rooms for individual study, remote classes or quiet reflection. Additional shared amenities are set to include two courtyards; a resort-style pool with cabanas and a sun deck; clubhouse with a communal fire pit; outdoor kitchen with grills; pickleball courts; a 24-hour fitness center; sauna; coworking lounge; and a coffee bar. The community will also offer 712 parking spaces, as well as secured bicycle storage.

November 12, 2025

Alabama Development Industrial Southeast

HDA Leads 325,000 SF Adaptive Reuse Project for Gulf Distributing in Downtown Mobile, Alabama

by John Nelson November 12, 2025

MOBILE, ALA. — HDA has announced the completion of the new headquarters for Gulf Distributing in downtown Mobile. The project was an adaptive reuse of the vacant Press-Register Building, a 1950s-era printing press, into a 325,000-square-foot beverage distribution facility. HDA’s design included renovating 225,290 square feet of existing space, an 85,040-square-foot warehouse expansion, a new 4,960-square-foot vehicle maintenance facility and a 9,166-square-foot covered cooperage for the production of barrels and tubs. Other members of the project team were not released. Founded in 1973, Gulf Distributing is a beer distributor that operates across Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and Mississippi. The family-owned company employs approximately 1,300 people and partners with more than 140 suppliers.

November 12, 2025

Affordable Housing Development Florida Seniors Housing Southeast

HTG, AM Affordable Housing Open 81-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Crystal River, Florida

by John Nelson November 12, 2025

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. — Affordable housing developers Housing Trust Group (HTG) and AM Affordable Housing have partnered to deliver The Fountains at Hidden Lake, an 81-unit affordable seniors housing community located at 10456 W. Ashburn Lane in Crystal River. The $24.5 million community was fully occupied at the grand opening to households age 62 and older who earn at or below 30, 40 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Situated on 7 acres in west Florida, The Fountains at Hidden Lake includes 61 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 645 to 952 square feet. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, horseshoe court, fitness center, dog park and a multipurpose community room. Programming for the senior residents will include regular wellness check-ins, light housekeeping, grocery and laundry assistance and a calendar of community events and activities. Public and private funding sources for the project included $20.4 million in 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) allocated by the Florida Housing Finance Corp. and syndicated by City Real Estate Advisors; an $18.5 million construction loan and $4.15 million permanent loan from KeyBank Real Estate Capital; and a $340,000 loan from the City of Crystal River. The …

November 12, 2025

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Tryko Partners to Develop 48-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Pittsburgh

by Taylor Williams November 12, 2025

PITTSBURGH — New Jersey-based Tryko Partners will develop a 48-unit affordable housing project in Pittsburgh’s West End neighborhood. Hill Top Villas will be an age-restricted complex in which the majority (40) of the one-bedroom units will be reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities will include a fitness center and a community room. Tryko Partners has received 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to finance the project, and construction could begin as early as 2027.

November 12, 2025

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