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Walmart to Open $380M Dairy Processing Plant in Robinson, Texas

by Taylor Williams

ROBINSON, TEXAS — Walmart (NYSE: WMT) will open a dairy processing plant in Robinson, located just south of Waco in Central Texas, in a move that represents a capital investment of about $380 million in the regional economy. The Arkansas-based retailer also expects that the project, which will comprise 310,000 square feet of production and distribution space within Robinson Business Park, will result in the creation of about 400 jobs. Cushman & Wakefield represented Walmart in its site selection and purchase of the 79-acre tract on which the facility will be developed. The opening is scheduled for 2026.

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Baker Barrios Architects Releases First Renderings for Proposed Deep Water Therapy Pool in North Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

NORTH CHICAGO, ILL. — Baker Barrios Architects has released renderings of its design for the country’s deepest warm water therapy pool. Located in North Chicago, the project is part of an educational and research facility being developed by international nonprofit Diveheart. Founded in 2001 by Jim Elliott, a scuba instructor and former guide for visually impaired downhill skiers, Diveheart’s mission is to provide educational scuba diving programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran with a disability. The programs provide therapeutic benefits for physical, emotional and behavioral challenges. The patented design of the deep therapy pool, planned for a minimum depth of 130 feet, features a unique telescoping configuration with a portion of the structure above grade, allowing for general observation of the divers. The facility will also feature a training pool, exhibition pool, underwater observation passage, locker rooms, conference/meeting space, and medical and operational office space.

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LRE & Cos. Receives Approval for University Square Mixed-Use Project in Rocklin, California

by Amy Works

ROCKLIN, CALIF. — LRE & Cos. has received approval from the City of Rocklin for the development of University Square, a 10-acre mixed-use destination project at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and University Avenue in Rocklin, approximately 20 miles northeast of Sacramento. Slated for completion by the end of 2025, University Square will feature more than 20,000 square feet of retail space, 5,000 square feet of space for quick-service restaurants with drive-thrus, a 123-room Hilton Garden Inn, a 10,000-square-foot daycare center and a 3,700-square-foot Circle K convenience store and a car wash. A construction timeline was not released.

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Aldi Plans 800-Store Expansion Across the US by 2028

by Jeff Shaw

BATAVIA, ILL. — German discount grocer Aldi has announced plans to add 800 new locations across the United States by the end of 2028. The company will invest more than $9 billion into the expansion plan, which will be implemented through a combination of new openings and store conversions. In August, Aldi acquired American grocery brands Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket as part of a larger divestiture of parent company Southeastern Grocers. Aldi’s expansion plans in the Southeast include both new openings and converting some of the former Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations to Aldi-branded stores. The locations that are not converted will continue to operate under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys brands. Aldi plans to add nearly 330 stores across the Northeast and Midwest. Additionally, Aldi will expand its presence in the West by adding more stores in Southern California and Phoenix, as well as entering new markets such as Las Vegas. “Our growth is fueled by our customers, and they are asking for more Aldi stores in their neighborhoods nationwide,” says Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi. “With this commitment to add 800 stores in the next five years, we’ll be where our shoppers need us while positively impacting the communities we serve.”  Aldi …

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Donohoe Development, Aimco Complete Final Phase of $300M Mixed-Use Development in D.C.

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donohoe Development, in partnership with Apartment Investment and Management Co. (Aimco), has opened the final phase of Upton Place on Wisconsin, a $300 million adaptive reuse project located at 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. The mixed-use development features 689 multifamily residences, 65 of which are income-restricted, as well as 100,000 square feet of retail space and an 800-space parking garage. AIR Communities is the property manager for the development’s two apartment communities — the 234-unit The Parc and 455-unit 4K Wisconsin. SK+I Architecture designed the residential buildings, which feature swimming pools, rooftop entertainment space, courtyards, commuter lobbies and social spaces. 4K Wisconsin will also host a 150-room pop-up hotel beginning this spring. Anchor tenants of the retail space include a 55,000-square-foot OneLife Fitness and 30,000-square-foot Lidl grocery store.

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Kennedy Wilson Provides $96M Construction Loan for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Alexandria, Virginia

by John Nelson

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Kennedy Wilson has provided a $96 million senior construction loan for the development of TideLock, a mixed-use project in Alexandria. Marshall Scallan, Michael Zelin, Bindi Shah and Nick Rangel of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing on behalf of the borrowers, Community Three and Whitaker Investment Corp. Plans include the redevelopment of three existing office buildings to feature 169 multifamily residential units, 65 condominiums and 7,000 square feet of commercial space. The property is situated with direct access to the Mount Vernon Trail and features views of the Potomac River.  Construction is scheduled to begin immediately, with completion expected in 2026.

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Samet, Lee-Moore Deliver 340,000 SF Industrial Facility in Metro Raleigh for FedEx Ground

by John Nelson

NEW HILL, N.C. — A joint venture between Samet Corp., Lee-Moore Capital and a Denver-based family office has delivered a 340,000-square-foot industrial facility located in New Hill, roughly 20 miles southeast of Raleigh. FedEx Ground fully occupies the newly completed building. The facility comprises Phase I of TIP West, a section of the 450-acre Triangle Innovation Point life sciences, manufacturing and industrial park with the capacity for an additional 2 million square feet of development. Matt Winters and Al Williams of JLL manage leasing at the property on behalf of the joint venture, along with Brian Hall of Samet Corp.

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Legacy Partners Completes 361-Unit Ovation at Galatyn Park Apartments in Metro Dallas

by Taylor Williams

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — San Francisco-based developer Legacy Partners has completed Ovation at Galatyn Park, a 361-unit apartment community in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Richardson. Designed by WDG Architecture, Ovation at Galatyn Park offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 500 to 1,700 square feet and are furnished with quartz countertops and various pieces of smart-home technology products. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, sky lounge, outdoor game room, arcade, billiards room and a podcast studio. Legacy developed the project in partnership with Bridge Investment Group. Construction began in June 2021. Rents start at $1,525 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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Peak Development, Hungry Investments Acquire 5.5-Acre Retail Development Site in Chandler, Arizona

by Amy Works

CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Peak Development Partners, along with Kristian Cotta of Hungry Investments, has purchased a 5.5-acre land parcel at the corner of Chandler Boulevard and Cooper Road in Chandler. NGAI Family Trust sold the property for an undisclosed price. The buyers plan to break ground on multiple retail pads on the site in fourth-quarter 2024. The pads are slated to open by first-quarter 2025. Brian Gast of Velocity Retail Group is handling leasing of the pads. Phil Bramsen of SanTan Commercial Advisors represented the buyers, while Mike Sutton of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the deal.

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Lynd Nears Completion of 178-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Oswego, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

OSWEGO, ILL. — Lynd, a real estate development and property management firm, is nearing completion of Home at Ashcroft, a 178-unit build-to-rent community in the Chicago suburb of Oswego. The developer has opened decorated models at the property, which is located at 137 Dorset Ave. Home at Ashcroft offers three-bedroom, attached single-family homes starting at $2,591 per month. Originally designed as for-sale single-family homes, the property features wider layouts than most townhomes and offers features typically found in detached single-family homes such as open layouts, two-car garages with extended driveways, basements, fenced-in yards and back porches. Ranch and two-story floor plans range from 1,559 to 1,747 square feet. Groups of six homes share a cul-de-sac. An onsite management team provides services such as plant watering, yard care, snow removal, package receiving and dog walking. Work is underway on a $2 million community clubhouse with a fitness and wellness center, outdoor pool, covered pavilion, fountain, firepit and grills. Slated to open later this year, the 5,500-square-foot space includes a lounge that opens to a warming kitchen and coffee bar, private library, events room, coworking stations, conference rooms, game area and package delivery room.

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