Development

Hilton to Open 800-Room Signia Hotel in Indianapolis in February 2027

by Kristin Harlow April 23, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — The 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis hotel is now available for reservations beginning Feb. 1, 2027. The project marks the city’s tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center’s newest headquarters hotel, according to Hilton. It will also be the first property in both the Midwest and Indiana for the “approachable luxury brand.” The City of Indianapolis will own the hotel, with operations led by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, a municipal corporation of Marion County. The hotel will be located along the Georgia Street pedestrian promenade in the Wholesale District, with direct access via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. The property will offer convenient access to Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Designed by Ratio Design, the property will include 70 suites ranging from 450 to 1,900 square feet. The interiors, designed by Rottet Studio Architecture and Design, will abstractly reference Indianapolis’s connection to car culture and the luxury of auto racing. The property will also feature a public art collection curated by Art Strategies. Guests will enjoy seven chef-driven dining and bar concepts, including a lobby bar, an all-day restaurant focused on elevated comfort fare and a 38th-floor bar and lounge. Additional …

April 23, 2026

Development Midwest Missouri Multifamily

HDA Leads Historic Renovation of Liberty Hospital Building in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow April 23, 2026

ST. LOUIS — HDA is serving as the architect for the historic renovation of 4500 Washington, a four-story building in St. Louis that was originally constructed in the 1920s as Liberty Hospital. The first osteopathic hospital in the city, the building later evolved into a neighborhood hub for youth programs, gatherings and support services. Today, MBG is transforming the property into 31 apartment units, a dedicated community space for veterans and a revitalized neighborhood hub. The building’s history is deeply intertwined with Leo Hardin Sr., a Korean War veteran and longtime pastor of Christ Temple First Church located across the street. Through the leadership of his son, Jeff Hardin, the building is entering a new chapter. The goal is to return the property to its original role, serving as a place of care, belonging and community connection. The dedicated space for veterans will serve as a tribute to Hardin Sr.

April 23, 2026

Development Life Sciences North Carolina Southeast Top Stories

AbbVie to Invest $1.4B in New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Durham, North Carolina

by Hayden Spiess April 23, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. — Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has announced plans for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus located in Durham, according to North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein. AbbVie will invest $1.4 billion in the project over four years, marking the company’s largest capital commitment for a single campus to date and its first investment in the Tarheel State. Last year, AbbVie unveiled plans for a $195 million expansion its manufacturing plan in its hometown of North Chicago. Both projects are part of AbbVie’s $100 billion commitment to grow its U.S. research-and-development and capital investments over the next decade. Upon completion, the Durham campus will total 185 acres and will include drug product manufacturing facilities, next-generation laboratories, a warehouse, administrative offices and employee wellness facilities. AbbVie plans to produce small volume parenteral (i.e. prefilled syringes and vials for injection or infusion) drug products at the facility. Construction of the Durham campus is scheduled to begin this year and be completed by the end of 2028. AbbVie expects the construction process to support 2,000 temporary jobs. Several state and local entities, including The North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, have collaborated with AbbVie on the project. AbbVie …

April 23, 2026

Development Mixed-Use Texas

Reports: Super Studios to Open $750M Film Production, Mixed-Use Campus in Mansfield, Texas

by Taylor Williams April 22, 2026

MANSFIELD, TEXAS — Super Studios USA will open a film production and mixed-use campus in Mansfield, a southern suburb of Fort Worth, according to reports from multiple news outlets, including MSN and the Dallas Business Journal. Both publications report that the project is valued at roughly $750 million, with construction of a $50 million first phase set to begin in late summer or early fall. MSN also reports that the campus will ultimately span 75 acres and will feature residential, hospitality, retail and restaurant components in addition to film production space. Lastly, both MSN and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram report that the film production component will include four 18,000-square-foot sound stages with 42,000 square feet of attached offices with post-production and data center suites.

April 22, 2026

Development Mixed-Use Southeast Virginia

Timberline, Origami Capital Break Ground on 6.4 MSF Rivana Mixed-Use Development in Northern Virginia

by John Nelson April 22, 2026

DULLES, VA. — A partnership between Timberline Real Estate Partners and Origami Capital Partners LLC has broken ground on Rivana, a 6.4 million-square-foot mixed-use development located on 103 acres in Northern Virginia’s Loudoun County. County officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony, which was held on Monday, April 20. According to the Loudoun County website for the project, plans for Rivana include a 463,000-square-foot retail village; 3.5 million square feet of Class A offices; 3,700 residential units; 500 hotel rooms; a performing arts venue; and two public parks at full build-out. The construction timeline was not released, but Washington Business Journal reports the developers will begin vertical construction on Phase I in mid-2027. The first phase will span 2 million square feet and include 1,500 apartments, a hotel and 150,000 square feet of retail space. Rivana is situated along the border of Loudoun and Fairfax counties near the Innovation Center Metro station and within one mile from Dulles International Airport. The development will feature four full phases in Loudoun County and a fifth in Fairfax County, according to Washington Business Journal.

April 22, 2026

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Creation to Develop 700,000 SF Industrial Campus in Avondale, Arizona

by Amy Works April 22, 2026

AVONDALE, ARIZ. — Creation, in partnership with a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, has closed on a 38-acre site in Avondale for the development of Avondale Tech Center, a Class A industrial campus. Construction is slated to begin this summer. LGE Design Build will serve as both architect and general contractor for the project. Riley Gilbert, John Lydon and Kelly Royle of JLL will handle leasing for the asset. Located at the northwest corner of 117th Avenue and Corporate Drive, Avondale Tech Center will consist of three buildings ranging from 212,184 square feet to 254,264 square feet. Each building is designed to accommodate the operational needs of modern industrial users, including advanced manufacturing, research and development and assembly operations. The buildings will feature 36-foot clear heights, seven-inch unreinforced slab floors, 60 mil white TPO roofing with R30 insulation and 3,000-amp, 480-volt three-phase power expandable to 6,000 amps. The properties will incorporate critical FM Global features, including a steel roof and an upgraded K-25 ESFR sprinkler system. The campus will also include four electric vehicle chargers with eight charging stalls per building and a fully gated secure site. Avondale Tech Center will offer tenant-focused outdoor amenities, including dedicated …

April 22, 2026

Development Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Cross Street Begins Leasing Efforts for 124-Unit Westline Apartment Community in Lakewood, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow April 22, 2026

LAKEWOOD, OHIO — Cross Street has begun leasing, marketing and property management services for Westline, a two-building apartment community located at 16000 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, a suburb of Cleveland. Resident move-ins at the property, which is 20 percent preleased, will begin in late April. Westline features 124 units starting at $1,695 per month. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, package services and bike storage. Reserved parking is available in the attached garage.

April 22, 2026

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Kraus-Anderson Completes 10,000 SF Remodel at Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow April 22, 2026

WACONIA, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed an interior and exterior remodel of Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, about 35 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Designed by DSGW Architecture, the project includes a 10,000-square-foot renovation. Key updates included relocating the main entrance; phased enhancements to the waiting areas and registration desk; and the expansion and renovation of the OB/GYN and podiatry clinics as well as the optical shop. The project also added new patient parking, including handicap stalls directly adjacent to the new entrance. Lakeview Clinic is an independent, physician-owned multispecialty group that has served the area for 70 years. Lakeview also operates clinics in Chaska, Norwood and Watertown.

April 22, 2026

Development Illinois Midwest Office Top Stories

Skender Completes 535,000 SF Office Development in Chicago’s Fulton Market

by Kristin Harlow April 22, 2026

CHICAGO — Chicago-based general contractor Skender has completed The Fulton, an 11-story, 535,000-square-foot office development at 217 N. Sangamon St. in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Developed by Fulton Street Cos. and Shanna Collective, the project marks the only Class A office building to break ground in Chicago since 2023, according to Skender. Designed by FitzGerald Associates Architects and Morris Adjmi Architects, The Fulton features floor-to-ceiling windows, several outdoor terraces, a rooftop lounge and bar, multiple conference and coworking spaces and a fitness center. A basement provides parking for up to 80 vehicles. Additionally, a glass atrium connects the new development with a redevelopment of the historic Schwinn Bicycle factory, which is being converted from apartments into office space. Alex Panici, vice president at Skender, says the project brings the perfect blend of historical significance and modern design. “A tremendous amount of thought was put into everything from the material selection to the energy efficiency, and this property is sure to meet the needs of the modern workforce long into the future.” The Fulton is both WELL- and LEED Silver-certified. Committed office tenants include The Coca-Cola Co., Harrison Street Asset Management, BlackEdge Capital and Permanent Capital. Gibsons Steakhouse and Equinox Fitness …

April 22, 2026

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Connolly Completes $70M Mixed-Use Development in Brookhaven, Georgia

by John Nelson April 21, 2026

BROOKHAVEN, GA. — Locally based Connolly has completed Parkside on Dresden, a $70 million mixed-use development in downtown Brookhaven, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The development is situated on a four-acre site along Dresden Drive near the Brookhaven-Oglethorpe MARTA station. Parkside on Dresden includes the 176-unit Solis Dresden Village, developed in partnership with Terwillger Pappas; a six-level parking garage; 28,000 square feet of ground-level retail space; and Woodley Plaza, a city-owned event lawn named after local businessman Dan Woodley. The retail space is fully leased to tenants including F45 Training, Café Vendome, Honeysuckle Gelato, Stretch Lab and Brookhaven Dance, among others. The development also includes a standalone retail building available for lease that features a rooftop patio.

April 21, 2026

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