PHOENIX — Thoma-Holec Design has been tapped to lead the interior design of five new Acanthus Senior Living developments. Each of the projects, all located throughout metro Phoenix, will be situated on a Catholic church property. The developments, which will comprise roughly 150 units each, will be located at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Ahwatukee, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Surprise, St. Raphael Catholic Church in Glendale, St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Cave Creek and St. Joesph Catholic Church in Phoenix. Open to individuals of all faiths, the communities will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. Acanthus Development is scheduled to begin construction on the first of the communities, in Ahwatukee, in April of this year. “We are privileged to contribute to Acanthus’ innovative approach of integrating senior living communities within church grounds,” says LuAnn Thoma-Holec, principal of Thoma-Holec Design. “Our designs will reflect the unique cultural and spiritual essence of each parish, creating environments that support residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.”
GLENVIEW, ILL. — PREMIER Design + Build Group has completed Phase I of The Logistics Campus, a master-planned industrial campus in Glenview developed by Dermody Properties. Phase I consists of more than 1.2 million square feet across five buildings, all of which achieved LEED Silver certification. There is capacity for over 2 million square feet for future phases. As part of the project, nearly 400 trees were dug up and moved to a temporary nursery. A local landscaping company replanted the trees as trails were built.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — A partnership between Hensler Development Group, Stiles and PGIM Real Estate will open Olive at Peabody Union, a 345-unit apartment community located between downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River. The community is situated in the center of the larger 125-acre mixed-use development of Peabody Union, which offers residents direct access to 50,000 square feet of combined retail and restaurant space, as well as 250,000 square feet of office space. Designed by Hastings Architecture, the 27-story tower will feature studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom penthouses — ranging from 1,179 to 2,585 square feet in size. Amenities will include a wellness center with a sauna and cold plunge, speakeasy sky lounge, pool deck and hot tub, coworking lounges and a gym. The development team, along with newly appointed property management firm Bozzuto Group, will begin preleasing in February, with initial move-ins slated for April of this year.
KENNESAW, GA — McShane Construction Co. has completed The Lacy at South Main, a 318-unit apartment complex located in downtown Kennesaw. The developer is Highpoint Development. Designed by Niles Bolton Associates, the four-story complex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans that range from 708 to 1,505 square feet in size, according to Apartments.com. Apartments are available for lease, with monthly rental rates beginning at $1,625. Amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, lounge, coffee bar, swimming pool, two courtyards, grilling stations, coworking spaces and a pet park. Additionally, the site offers controlled-access parking and electric vehicle charging stations. Situated on 19 acres, the complex is part of a larger mixed-use community that features 44 townhomes, a retail outparcel and a linear park space.
HOUSTON — Investment & Development Ventures (IDV) has broken ground on Patriot Business Park, a 462,000-square-foot industrial project in North Houston. The site is located along Veterans Memorial Drive, and the development will comprise three front-load buildings with dock-high and drive-in ramps, as well as ESFR sprinkler systems. Completion is slated for the third quarter. Stream Realty Partners has been appointed as the leasing agent.
DORAL, FLA. — Codina Partners has announced that the University of Miami health system (UHealth) will occupy an 11,243-square-foot wing at Downtown Doral, a 250-acre mixed-use community in metro Miami. The tenant is part of the property’s 25,000-square-foot retail expansion, which is located at the intersection of N.W. 87th Avenue and N.W. 53rd Terrace and will include 929 parking garage spaces. UHealth’s new facility, which will feature Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and physical therapy services, will join other tenants at the property including Sweat 440, South Miami OB/GYN Associates, Sage Dental, Muse Beauty Salon, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar and Pura Vida. Codina plans to break ground on the retail expansion in first-quarter 2025 and wrap up construction in first-quarter 2026.
ORANGE, CALIF. — Premier Design + Building Group has broken ground on Orange Logistics Center, the firm’s first project for IDI Logistics in the Western region. Orange Logistics Center will feature two industrial facilities offering a total of 285,719 square feet. The 189,519-square-foot Building 1 will offer 10,000 square feet of office space, a clear height of 36 feet, 25 dock doors and 172 parking spaces. The 99,200-square-foot Building 2 will include a 10,000-square-foot office space, a clear height of 32 feet, 11 dock doors and 106 parking spaces. The facilities will include sustainable features such as a carbon reduction slab system and are designed to achieve LEED certification, with the potential for Silver status. The project team includes HPA Architecture, HSA & Associates, Thienes Engineering, General Underground Fire Protection, Guy Yocom Construction, Engineering Resources and Hunter Landscape. Lee & Associates is serving as the project’s real estate broker.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Rockefeller Group has completed the construction of Cheyenne Industrial Park, a 145,630-square-foot complex located at 3130 N. Lamb Blvd. and 4375 E. Cheyenne Ave. in North Las Vegas. Cheyenne Industrial Park features two buildings. The 104,440-square-foot building offers a clear height of 32 feet, 18 dock-high doors, two grade-level doors, a 135-foot gated truck court, 105 auto parking stalls, 2,000 amps of power and 2,528 square feet of office space. The 41,190-square-foot facility features a clear height of 30 feet, four dock-high doors, one grade-level door, a 135-foot gated truck court, 62 auto parking stalls, 1,200 amps of power and 1,995 square feet of office space. Both buildings feature six-inch slab thickness, LED lighting, TPO roofing, ESFR sprinklers and evaporative coolers. HPA Architecture served as architect and Martin Harris Construction served as general contractor for the project. Rob Lujan, Jason Simon and Danny Leanos of JLL are marketing the buildings for lease or sale.
MADISON, WIS. — A joint venture between Mortenson Development, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate and PeakMade Real Estate has broken ground on Theory Madison, a 717-bed student housing development located near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The 12-story tower will offer 213 units in a variety of configurations. Shared amenities will include rooftop decks, a 24-hour fitness center, study rooms, a podcast room, pet spa and clubroom. The community is being developed through a public-private partnership with the city of Madison and will offer affordably priced units in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin’s department of financial aid. The property is targeting LEED Silver certification and is expected for completion in fall 2026.
DETROIT — Azul Hospitality has opened the AC Hotel Detroit, a 154-room hotel in the Brush Park neighborhood of Detroit. The 10-story property marks the first AC Hotel in southeast Michigan. Developed by the Roxbury Group in partnership with Peachtree Group, the hotel features a glass-enclosed lobby bar named The Conservatory, a rooftop venue and the restoration of the historic Bonstelle Playhouse. The Bonstelle, which is separately managed but connected to the hotel, will be used for live performances as well as civic, corporate and private events. Additionally, Azul has converted the Cadillac House, an historic property in Lexington, Mich., into the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The 23-room hotel underwent an extensive renovation and expansion. The property also features the Hidden Cavern event venue and the Cadillac House Tavern & Bar.