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The Apartment Source Begins Leasing Efforts for 30-Unit Lodge Evanston Project in Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

EVANSTON, ILL. — The Apartment Source (TAS) has begun leasing efforts for Lodge Evanston, a 30-unit apartment project located at 1700 Oak Ave. in downtown Evanston. The 30-unit development is the adaptive reuse of a century-old sanctuary. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with several luxury penthouses. Development partners included Campbell Coyle, Ranquist Development and Jodi Development. ISA was the project architect. Monthly rents start at $2,400, according to the property’s website.

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MassHousing Provides $41.6M in Financing for Cambridge Affordable Housing Project

by Taylor Williams

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — MassHousing has provided $41.6 million in financing for a 106-unit affordable housing project that will be located at 52 New St. in Cambridge. The majority of the financing consists of a $15.4 million permanent loan and $24.7 million in tax credit equity bridge financing. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and will be reserved for households earning 30, 60 and 80 percent of the area median income. The six-story building will also include 3,500 square feet of commercial space. The borrower is social services provider Just A Start.

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Adoni Property Group Completes 40-Unit Apartment Building in Westfield, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

WESTFIELD, N.J. — Locally based developer Adoni Property Group has completed The Franklin Westfield, a 40-unit apartment building in Northern New Jersey. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 750 to 2,650 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, resident lounge, outdoor grilling and dining stations, business center, library and a pet park. Coldwell Banker Realty began the leasing campaign in February, at which times rents started at $4,300 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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Ryan Cos., Alidade Capital Break Ground on Innovate48 Industrial Park in Phoenix

by Amy Works

PHOENIX — A joint venture between Ryan Cos. and Alidade Capital has broken ground on Innovate48 Industrial Park, located at the southeast corner of 48th and Washington streets in Phoenix. Slated for completion in second-quarter 2025, Innovate48 will feature a 163,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility. The development will offer 25 dock-high doors, 18 trailer stalls, four grade-level doors and a fully secured concrete truck court. Additionally, the fully air-conditioned building will feature LED lighting and a 3,500-square-foot speculative office suite. Ryan Cos. is the developer and builder on the project. Butler Design Group is serving as architect of record. JLL’s Steve Larsen, Pat Harlan, Kyle Westfall and Jason Moore are handling marketing and leasing for the project.

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Ford to Reopen Michigan Central Station in Detroit After Six-Year Renovation Totaling $950M

by John Nelson

DETROIT — Following a six-year renovation by Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), Michigan Central Station is scheduled to officially open on Thursday, June 6. Ford embarked on the preservation project after acquiring the abandoned train station in 2018 to serve as the centerpiece of Michigan Central, a 30-acre technology and cultural hub in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. According to multiple media outlets, the rehabilitation of Michigan Central Station totaled $950 million and included the restoration of the 18-story train station, which is now dubbed The Station. The rehabilitation also included an adjacent 270,000-square-foot former book depository building and other supporting facilities. CNBC reports the project’s funding includes $300 million in state, local and historic rehabilitation tax incentives. Christman-Brinker, a joint venture between Detroit-based firms The Christman Co. and L.S. Brinker, A Brinker Co., led the restoration work of The Station along with Ford. Key collaborators in Michigan Central include Ford, Google, the State of Michigan, the City of Detroit and Newlab, which operates the former book depository building. The Station will provide 640,000 square feet of cultural, technology, community and convening spaces designed for use by established companies such as Ford, as well as universities, growing startups, youth initiatives and students. …

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Berkadia Arranges $97M Construction Loan for 610-Unit Multifamily Development in Palmetto, Florida

by John Nelson

PALMETTO, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged a $97 million construction loan to finance the development of The Carlton at Robinson Gateway, a 610-unit multifamily project in Palmetto. The borrower, The Mahaffey Apartment Co., plans to break ground this summer alongside newly contracted general contractor Esterline Construction. Mitch Sinberg, Bryan Brown, Matt Robbins, Scott Wadler and Brad Williamson of Berkadia arranged the financing through Goldman Sachs Private Bank, a division within its Wealth Management platform. Situated in the Sarasota-Bradenton MSA near I-75, The Carlton at Robinson Gateway will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 625 to 1,587 square feet. Amenities will include a clubhouse, business center, onsite storage units, community dog park and a resort-style swimming pool.

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Hoffman & Associates Opens 146-Room Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel in Falls Church, Virginia

by John Nelson

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Hoffman & Associates has opened Home2 Suites by Hilton Falls Church, a hotel featuring 146 suites within the 10-acre West Falls neighborhood in Northern Virginia. The hotel’s amenities include a 24-hour fitness facility, business center, complimentary Wi-Fi and daily complimentary breakfast. According to the property website, average room rates range from $240 to $259. In addition to the hotel, West Falls features The Alder apartments, The Reserve at Falls Church seniors housing, The Oak Condominiums, The Wellness Center and more than 120,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, including early education and preschool program Tierra Encantada.

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Waterman, HPS Investment Partners to Redevelop 605,000 SF Office Building in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based investment firm Waterman Interests and global asset manager HPS Investment Partners will redevelop 850 Third Avenue, a 605,000-square-foot office building in Midtown Manhattan. The 21-story building was originally constructed in 1961. According to the partnership, 850 Third Avenue offers the largest block of available space in Midtown East — more than 400,000 square feet — and will be repositioned to support build-to-suit headquarters deals. A construction timeline was not disclosed.

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MassDevelopment Provides $21.8M in Bond Financing for Boston Affordable Housing Project

by Taylor Williams

BOSTON — MassDevelopment has provided $21.8 million in tax-exempt bond financing for a 63-unit affordable housing project that will be located in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The property will consist entirely of one-bedroom units that will be reserved for households earning 30, 50 or 60 percent or less of the area median income. The borrower and developer is an affiliate of B’nai B’rith Housing of New England. Eastern Bank purchased the bond. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities also provided $16.1 million in tax credit equity for the project.

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VanTrust Real Estate Breaks Ground on 750,000 SF Industrial Park in Glendale, Arizona

by Amy Works

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — VanTrust Real Estate has broken ground on the first phase of VT 101, a 48-acre, three-building, 750,000-square-foot industrial park in Glendale, just northwest of Phoenix. The first phase will include two 156,000-square-foot, Class A industrial buildings, slated for delivery in April 2025. The buildings will offer office suites, HVAC and LED lighting. The project team includes Butler Design Group as architect, Layton Construction as general contractor and JLL’s Pat Harlan and Kyle Westfall as leasing agents.

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