AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $13.6 million construction loan for a self-storage project in Auburn Hills. Adam Ferguson of BFG arranged the loan with a banking institution. The borrowing entity was Opdyke/S Blvd Self-Storage LLC & 975 Opdyke II LLC.
PITTSBURGH — PNC Bank (NYSE: PNC) plans to open more than 300 new retail bank branches by 2030, adding about 100 new branches to its earlier plan, which was announced last November. The new announcement brings PNC’s total investment in growing its retail footprint to approximately $2 billion. The latest branch expansion plan calls for new locations in markets including Nashville, Sarasota, Fla., Winston-Salem, N.C., and Chicago to extend PNC’s expansion efforts to nearly 20 markets across the United States. “The build-out of these 300 new branches allows us to deliver our unique blend of hospitality and financial advice to more clients in more neighborhoods across the country,” says Alex Overstrom, head of retail banking at PNC. “It’s about making PNC the most convenient bank in each of these markets, ensuring we can meet people where they are and help them thrive.” As part of the investment, PNC will add 35 new branches in Nashville, along with 40 more branches across the Southeast. The cities consist of Fort Meyers, Lakeland and Sarasota in Florida, as well as Asheville, Winston-Salem and Wilmington in North Carolina. “The additional branches strengthen our ability to provide valuable resources and expertise, reflecting our commitment to supporting …
MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Kansas City-based developer VanTrust Real Estate will develop a 511,202-square-foot industrial project in McKinney, located north of Dallas. The project represents Phase I of a larger, 42-acre development known as 121 Commerce Park. Phase I will consist of two buildings that will span 241,561 and 269,641 square feet. Project partners include Evans General Contractors, architect GSR Andrade, civil engineer Kimley-Horn and leasing agent JLL. Construction of Phase I is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and to last about a year.
SAN FRANCISCO — Macy’s and TMG Partners have formed a venture to explore the potential redevelopment of the retailer’s flagship store on Union Square in San Francisco’s retail district. TMG will help Macy’s conduct a “strategic assessment” of the property to explore the viability of renovations and enhancements that will “align with the needs of today’s office workers, residents, visitors, retail and local businesses.” The Union Square location will remain open through the 2025 holiday season and into first-quarter 2026. Further updates on plans and next steps for the Union Square site will be shared in the coming months. In February 2024, Macy’s originally announced plans to close Union Square as part of a larger sell-off of store properties nationwide; however, the company said its store would not close until it found a buyer for the 700,000-square-foot property, as disclosed by several media sources. The Union Square flagship store has been in operation since 1929 and is one of the retailer’s largest and oldest locations.
DENVER — Laramar Group plans to break ground this fall on Colfax & Colorado, a multifamily property in Denver within walking distance of 9+CO, a 26-acre mixed-use hub. Located at 1565 Colorado Blvd., Colfax & Colorado will feature a six-story, wood-framed building with two levels of above-grade parking. Construction is slated to begin this winter, with the first unit deliveries expected in fall 2027. The property will offer 155 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments averaging 730 square feet. Onsite amenities will include a rooftop deck with panoramic views of City Park and the Rocky Mountains, a high-end fitness center, clubroom, multiple coworking spaces and secure parking for 152 vehicles.
FISHERS, IND. — Dora Hospitality LLC has broken ground on Indiana’s first AC Hotels by Marriott. Slated to open in early 2027, the project is part of Thompson Thrift’s The Union at Fishers District in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers. Dora will own the hotel in partnership with Fishers Hotel Partners LLC. Seated atop 15,500 square feet of retail space, the 135-room hotel will feature meeting space, fitness equipment and European-inspired food-and-beverage offerings in the AC Lounge and AC Kitchen. The Union is one of five developments within the master plan of the $750 million Fishers District. The mixed-use project offers 60,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space along with 251 luxury apartment units and 70,000 square feet of office space. Only one 1,250-square-foot retail space remains available for lease at The Union. Signed tenants include Piedra, Cunningham Restaurant Group, Niku Sushi, Kitchen Social, Everbowl and Racha Thai.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Locally based private equity real estate management firm Henderson Park and Athens, Ga.-based developer giant Landmark Properties plan to develop The Mark Charleston, a 335-bed student housing development situated near the College of Charleston. The companies recently acquired the 1.2-acre site at 500 E. Bay St., which is situated on the east side of the peninsula and within a half-mile from the college’s Harbor Walk campus. The design-build team includes affiliate general contractor Landmark Construction and architect GreenbergFarrow. The six-story building will comprise 99 apartments and is expected to deliver in time for the College of Charleston’s 2027-2028 academic year. The Mark Charleston will feature the adaptive reuse of the historic Blanken Matson House on the site that will be relocated and overhauled into a 1,200-square-foot study space known as “The Library.” The development will also include 1,200 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 18,000 square feet of amenities, including a clubhouse and three rooftop decks with a pool deck that provides views of the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge, as well as a grilling area, lounge and outdoor recreation areas. Other amenities will include an 1,800-square-foot fitness center, computer lab, study areas and 140 total …
STATE COLLEGE, PA. — A joint venture between Georgia-based Landmark Properties and Golden Primera will develop a 546-bed student housing community near the Penn State University campus in State College. The 11.2-acre site is located at 418-428 Westerly Parkway, and the cottage-style property will be known as The Retreat at Westerly. The community will offer 142 units in two- and five-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. The property will also feature a 10,500-square-foot amenity area with a pool, pickleball court, sauna, cold plunge, jumbotron, fitness center, multi-sport simulator, study lounges, grilling and fire pit areas and additional green space for outdoor recreation. A construction timeline was not announced.
WORCESTER, MASS. — MassDevelopment has provided $21.4 million in tax-exempt bond financing for a 73-unit, 16-building affordable housing complex in Worcester. The owner, Worcester Common Ground, will use proceeds to renovate the complex, which houses units that are reserved for renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and preserve its affordability status. Improvements will include the replacement and upgrading of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, as well as the renovation of kitchens and bathrooms. Roofs will also be replaced, and four fully accessible units will also be created. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete in spring 2027.
TERRELL, TEXAS — Main Square Development has announced that the company has received approval from the Terrell City Council for the development of Terra Nova, a new $3 billion master-planned community. Situated roughly 30 miles east of Dallas, the development will feature 1,200 multifamily units and a 48-acre mixed-use district, as well as 3,600 single-family homes. The mixed-use component of the development will include 200,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and offices anchored by a main square. Terra Nova will also feature 145 acres of parks and trails, including 27 neighborhood parks connected by 30 miles of biking and hiking trails, with an additional 220 acres of open natural space. The first phase will include a neighborhood pool and amenity center, and a regional amenity center will be added in a future phase. Project plans include 15 phases over the next 20 years. Plano, Texas-based Main Square is working with the Terrell Independent School District to identify locations for future elementary and middle schools that will ensure Terra Nova’s future residents have access to public education. The developer is also dedicating six acres for new police station and fire department facilities, in addition to one acre reserved for a new …