ONTARIO, CALIF. — Affinius Capital, McDonald Property Group and PREMIER Design + Build Group have completed Phase I of The HUB @ Ontario International Airport (ONT), a master-planned logistics park in Ontario. The development is owned by CanAm Ontario, a venture between an investment affiliate of Affinius Capital and McDonald Property Group. Located adjacent to the Ontario International Airport, The HUB @ ONT spans 200 acres under a 55-year ground lease agreement with the Ontario International Airport Authority. Upon full build-out, the campus will total more than 4.2 million square feet of industrial space delivered over a 28-month schedule. Phase I includes four buildings offering more than 2 million square feet of industrial space. Phase II, slated for delivery this spring, will add five buildings totaling 2.2 million square feet on 96 acres of land to the project.
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STERLING, COLO. — Extended Stay America has opened Extended Stay America Select Suites – Sterling, an extended-stay hotel located at 2500 E. Chestnut St. in Sterling. Developed by Colorado Hospitality Services, the two-story property features 104 suites with full kitchens, including a stovetop, microwave and full-size refrigerator. Onsite amenities include guest laundry, complimentary Wi-Fi, an indoor swimming pool, a recreation room with pool tables and foosball.
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $28.7M Construction Financing for Charleston Apartment Project
by John Nelson
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $28.7 million construction loan for PADS 216, an apartment development underway at 216 Spring St. in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula. Kristian Brown of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing through RMWC via a debt fund execution on behalf of the borrowers, Orange Properties, Ivy Capital and Crown Global Investments. Situated near The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), PADS 216 will feature a variety of floorplans and high-end amenities. The construction timeline was not released.
Trilogy Investment Acquires 109-Unit Build-to-Rent Development in Lakeland, Tennessee
by John Nelson
LAKELAND, TENN. — Trilogy Investment Co. has closed on the purchase of Willows Townhomes, a 109-unit build-to-rent (BTR) residential community planned at 9942 Geneva St. in Lakeland. The Alpharetta, Ga.-based investment firm has rebranded the property as REV3 at Garner Lake. The land seller and sales price were not disclosed. Trilogy plans to break ground on REV3 at Garner Lake this month and deliver the first tranche of homes by the end of the year. All units will feature attached garages and come in three- and four-bedroom configurations ranging in size from 1,657 to 1,866 square feet. Builders Capital is serving as Trilogy’s joint venture partner and equity capital provider for the project. REV3 at Garner Lake is situated within Lake District, a 160-acre master-planned redevelopment of the former Belz Factory Outlet Mall in metro Memphis.
TAMPA, FLA. — JLL has secured a $19 million mezzanine loan for the construction of River Vista, a 268-unit workforce housing development located at 4504 Clewis Ave. in Tampa. Brian Gaswirth and Michael Romero of JLL arranged the financing through a credit venture of Crow Holdings Capital on behalf of the borrower, Vista Residential Partners. River Vista will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 989 square feet in size. Amenities will include nature trails, overlooks of the Hillsborough River, multiple club rooms, coworking spaces, a fitness center, pet spa and a dog park. The construction timeline and additional financing details were not disclosed.
DAVIE, FLA. — El-Ad National Properties has topped off construction of The District in Davie, a $1 billion mixed-use project located about 24 miles north of Miami. The topping off marks the structural completion of Phase I, including the entry promenade and service access roadways, of the 2.8 million-square-foot development. Phase I is anticipated for completion in early 2027. When fully built out across three phases, The District in Davie will feature five residential towers ranging from 21 to 24 stories with 1,292 rental units, 36,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space and 1.1 million square feet of access-controlled parking with 2,650 spaces. Each tower will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that will range in size from 589 to 1,460 square feet. Residences will feature high-speed internet, smart thermostats and keyless entry, as well as private terraces on each floor. Amenities will include rooftop pools, coworking spaces, pet parks, children’s play suites, 24-hour fitness and spa treatment rooms, outdoor kitchens, game lounges and a reservable sky lounge for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Atlanta-based architecture firm Cooper Carry is designing the project. Promethean Builders LLC is serving as general contractor. Situated in central Broward County, Davie is one …
DALLAS — Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services is underway on the $20 million renovation of Uptown Tower, a 264,478-square-foot office building in Uptown Dallas. The 12-story building is located at 4144 N. Central Expressway and was originally constructed in 1982 and last renovated in 1994. Since acquiring Uptown Tower last summer, Bradford has enhanced the building’s security systems, parking garage and conference center and will soon target elevators, atriums and other common areas. Bradford also plans to add a new fitness center and grab-and-go market and has inked multiple new leases and/or expansions since launching the capital improvement program.
NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Slate Property Group and Thorobird Cos. will develop a 213-unit multifamily project in Brooklyn. Designed by Think! Architecture + Design PLLC, the building will be located on a city-owned site at 570 Eldert Lane in the borough’s Cypress Hills area. Of the 213 units, 66 apartments, which will come in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans, 66 will be set aside for formerly homeless residents. The remaining units will be reserved for households earning between 40 and 80 percent of the area median income. The building will also have 10,000 square feet of community space that will be operated by the Bangladeshi American Community Development & Youth Services. Completion is slated for summer 2028, with full occupancy planned for 2029.
JOHNS CREEK, GA. — A new wave of retailers has joined the tenant roster at Medley, a new 43-acre mixed-use redevelopment underway in Johns Creek, about 27 miles north of Atlanta. Locally based Toro Development Co. recently announced the newcomers, which will include Shake Shack, Trader Joe’s, Kontour Medical Spa, Moop’s Boutique and Northern China Eatery. Previously announced concepts include Sephora, High Country Outfitters, BODYROK, Petfolk, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Fadó Irish Pub, Summit Coffee, Five Daughters Bakery, Drybar Shops, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria and Clean Your Dirty Face, among others. Set to debut officially around Halloween, Medley will offer 164,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; 833 luxury townhomes and apartments; The Hotel at Medley, a 150-room boutique hotel set to open in 2028; 110,000 square feet of lifestyle office space; and a 25,000-square-foot plaza. The project is located at the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road and was once a suburban office hub for State Farm Insurance.
REVERE, MASS. — MassDevelopment has provided $23.5 million in tax-exempt bond financing for a 56-unit affordable housing project in Revere, located just east of Boston. The building at 110 Ocean Ave. will have 32 units for households earning 50 percent or less of the area median income (AMI) and 24 units for households earning 30 percent or less of AMI. In addition to 48 one-, two- and three-bedroom units, the building will also have eight group living units. The borrower is an affiliate of local owner-operator The Neighborhood Developers.Construction is underway and is expected to be complete in fall 2027. TD Bank purchased the bond.