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MCEC Closes $43M C-PACE Loan for Marriott Downtown Frederick Hotel in Maryland

by John Nelson

FREDERICK, MD. — The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has closed a $43 million loan for the development of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek, a 204-room hotel underway in downtown Frederick. The Maryland Property Assessed Clean Energy (MDPACE) transaction represents the largest C-PACE loan in Maryland to date, according to MCEC, which is the administrator of the MDPACE program. Nuveen Green Capital provided the 30-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the locally based developer, Plamondon Hospitality Partners. The C-PACE financing will fund sustainable initiatives at the property including advanced insulation, roofing, windows, HVAC systems, LED lighting, low-flow water fixtures and hot water systems. The Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek will be situated on 2.2 acres at 20 S. Carroll St. and feature more than 20,000 square feet of conference and event space, including a rooftop terrace and flexible indoor-outdoor venues. The hotel will also have two restaurants (one creekside and one rooftop bar and restaurant), a lobby bar and a coffee shop and market. The hotel’s target opening date was not released.

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Tailwind Group Buys 543-Bed Student Housing Community Near Baylor University, Plans Renovation

by Taylor Williams

WACO, TEXAS — Tailwind Group has acquired The Outpost Waco, a 543-bed student housing community located near the Baylor University campus, with plans to commence renovations in June. Capital improvements will include a redesigned clubhouse with a modern lounge and gaming areas, dedicated study zones and private conference rooms; the addition of a new 24-hour market; improved technology throughout the community; and a complete refresh of the property’s fitness center with increased space, new equipment and a spa-style sauna. The community’s exterior is also set to undergo upgrades, including renewed pool areas with new furniture and grills, revitalized outdoor recreational facilities, updated landscaping and improvements to the building’s exteriors. Renovations are scheduled for completion by this November. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released.

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Oak Street Capital Arranges $15M Construction Loan for Mixed-Use Project in Taylor, Texas

by Taylor Williams

TAYLOR, TEXAS — Oak Street Capital, an Austin-based financial intermediary, has arranged a $15 million construction loan for a mixed-use project that will be located in the Central Texas city of Taylor. The site is located along Second Street, and the project will be an 82-unit condo and retail development. Brian Hampton led the Oak Street Capital team on the debt placement. The lender was First Bank of The Southwest, and the borrower was Metropolitan Development Co. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 25.

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Seven New Tenants to Open at Verrado Marketplace Shopping Center in Metro Phoenix

by Amy Works

BUCKEYE, ARIZ. — Seven new tenants will open this month at Verrado Marketplace, a 500,000-square-foot shopping center development located in Buckeye, approximately 35 miles outside Phoenix. The first wave of tenants includes Buckle, Ulta Beauty, Target, Bath & Body Works, Famous Footwear, Marshalls and HomeGoods. Target, which spans 148,000 square feet, will be the first anchor tenant to open at Verrado Marketplace on May 17. The next wave of tenants will debut in June, including Einstein Bros. Bagels, Elite Shutters & Blinds, Great Clips, Pacific Dental Services, NextCare Urgent Care, Paramount Hair Extensions and CityVet, followed by Ross Dress for Less in mid-July. Verrado Marketplace is projected to be fully open by January 2027 and will comprise more than 55 retailers, chef-driven restaurants and eateries, service-based tenants and the Harkins BackLot entertainment experience.

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Construction Begins on First Amusement Park Ride at Oasis at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

OSAGE BEACH, MO. — Construction teams are now installing the first amusement park ride at Oasis at Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach. The family tower ride, named The Plunge, will lift riders 100 feet into the air to experience sweeping views of the lake before plunging them back down to the landing zone at high speeds. Standing as tall as the Natural Bridge at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton, Mo., The Plunge will be one of the tallest structures in the area. The Plunge is one of 12 amusement rides planned for the Oasis Lake of the Ozarks entertainment destination. The amusement park, parking garage and boat slips are scheduled to open in spring 2027. The indoor water park and Marriott Resort & Conference Center will follow. When complete, Oasis Lake of the Ozarks will operate as a year-round destination featuring multiple restaurants and a wide range of attractions, including two roller coasters, a nearly 200-foot-tall observation wheel, the largest indoor water park in Missouri and a 401-room Marriott Resort.

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $130M HUD-Insured Financing for Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Former VA Hospital in Denver

by Hayden Spiess

DENVER — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $130 million in financing to fund the mixed-use redevelopment of a former Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital campus in Denver. GM Development, a locally based urban infill development firm, is the borrower.  Chris Rumu, Jason Silva, Cole Parker and Mike Valucci of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 221(d)(4) loan program. This marks the largest HUD 221(d)(4) loan in the company’s history. (The 221(d)(4) loan product is HUD’s construction-to-permanent financing program that funds the construction or heavy renovation of apartment communities with five or more units.) Situated in the historic Hale neighborhood of Denver, the project will transform a historic 10-story building and eight-level parking garage. The project’s capital stack includes historic tax credits.  Upon completion, the redevelopment will feature 493 multifamily units, with roughly 8 percent of units designated as income-restricted. Additionally, the development will include more than 50,000 square feet of retail and medical office space.  The 8.2-acre site is located roughly three miles from downtown Denver and is adjacent to the 9+CO master-planned district. GM Development acquired the property in 2022.  “We’re excited to transform this historic site into a vibrant …

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Elevate Development Receives $116M in Financing for Student Housing Project Near Texas State University

by Taylor Williams

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Elevate Development Partners has received $116 million in acquisition and construction financing for the development of a 759-bed student housing community near Texas State University in San Marcos. The 260-unit project is being developed in partnership with Flintco. S3 Capital provided financing for the development, which will span 280,124 square feet. Shared amenities are set to include a social lounge, bicycle room, package room, resort-style pool, yoga and wellness room, fitness center, study lounges and conference rooms. Preiss has been tapped to manage the community upon completion. Sean Reimer, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz and Dustin Stolly of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing on behalf of the developer.

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Partnership Agrees to Buy Church Land in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Develop Mixed-Income Project

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between Rockefeller Group and Atlas Capital Group has entered into an agreement with the Roman Catholic Church of Holy Name of Jesus and Saint Gregory the Great to buy church-owned land on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, with plans to develop a mixed-income housing project. The agreement, valued at $96 million, involves land at 200 W. 97th St., and the project will involve underutilized portions of the church campus — such as the former school, convent and recreation buildings — while the active church continues its ministry. The number of units was not disclosed, but 25 percent of residences will be subject to income restrictions, and the new building will also have retail space. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks.

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Joseph Nicholas Construction Breaks Ground on 133,960 SF Porsche Dealership in Barrington, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

BARRINGTON, ILL. — Joseph Nicholas Construction (JNC), in partnership with Murgado Automotive Group, has broken ground on a new Porsche dealership showroom and service center at 24 E. Dundee Road in Barrington, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The two-story, 133,960-square-foot facility will be the largest Porsche dealership in Illinois and one of the largest in the country, according to JNC. The facility will employ 80 to 100 people when it opens in late spring 2027. Upon completion, Barrington Porsche will serve as the new location for Murgado Automotive Group’s existing Porsche dealership, which is currently operating within the existing Motor Werks of Barrington auto mall, a 45-acre automotive sales campus that also houses BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Honda and Infiniti dealerships. The new showroom will have ample space across the first and second floors to display the full line of Porsche models. The basement level can store up to 90 inventory cars.

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Berkadia Arranges $37M Construction Loan for Apartment Development in Palm Bay, Florida

by John Nelson

PALM BAY, FLA. — Berkadia has secured a $37 million construction bridge loan to finance Astor Pointe, a 171-unit, garden-style multifamily community underway at 3400 Wedgewood Drive NE in Palm Bay. Scott Wadler, Patrick Johnson, Mitch Sinberg, Matt Robbins and Brad Williamson of Berkadia arranged the 24-month loan through RMWC on behalf of the borrower, Miami-based Midtown Capital Partners. The developer will use proceeds of the floating-rate loan to retire the existing construction debt and fund remaining completion costs as Astor Pointe delivers and stabilizes. The waterfront property will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences averaging approximately 870 square feet in size. Amenities will include a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor entertainment areas, dog park and spa, game room and a coffee bar.

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