Development

Urban Catalyst Receives $10.5M in Financing for Icon/Echo Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project in San Jose

by Amy Works March 28, 2024

SAN JOSE, CAILF. — Gantry has secured $10.5 million in financing for pre-construction costs for Icon/Echo, a mixed-use redevelopment project in downtown San Jose. The borrower, Urban Catalyst, plans to construct two towers on the 2.1-acre land site following demolition of existing buildings and a parking lot. Current plans include a 21-story office building with street-level retail and a 27-story multifamily residential tower. The towers will be connected by a shared podium on floors one through four. Additionally, the project will offer a below-grade level of parking and 1,000 parking spaces. Construction at the site is slated to begin the next 12 to 24 months. Jeff Wilcox and Robert Slatt of Gantry arranged the short-term bridge loan with interest-only terms through a private real estate investment company.

March 28, 2024

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Ryan Cos., ESI Ventures Break Ground on 145,000 SF Industrial Project in Surprise, Arizona

by Amy Works March 28, 2024

SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Ryan Cos. US, as builder, and ESI Ventures, as owner, have broken ground on Surprise 34, an industrial campus. The project will be located in the Surprise Pointe neighborhood of Surprise, a suburb northwest of Phoenix. The two-building development will offer more than 145,000 square feet of industrial space. Each building will feature 28-foot clear heights and dock wells for tenants. Ryan A+E Inc., the design studio of Ryan, is the architect and civil engineer of record for the project.

March 28, 2024

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Plans to Expand by 160 to 180 Stores Over Next Five Years

by Katie Sloan March 28, 2024

KATY, TEXAS — Sporting goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors has announced plans to open 160 to 180 new stores over the next five years. Half of the new stores are expected to open in markets where the retailer has an existing footprint. The remaining 80 to 90 stores are planned for new and adjacent markets, with a focus on expanding to smaller and mid-sized markets. The company sees these locations as offering higher opportunities for profit despite lower sales volumes. These openings will increase the Katy-based retailer’s footprint from 282 stores across 18 states to between 442 and 462 nationally. The company will begin this effort by opening 15 to 17 new locations in 2024. The first of these stores recently opened in Knightdale, N.C. Another location is set to open on April 12 in Greenwood, Ind. The company, which sees 95 percent of its sales fulfilled in brick-and-mortar locations, concurrently announced plans to enhance its omnichannel shopping experience by improving its mobile application and search capabilities, increasing the speed of online check-out, and offering more payment options. Academy Sports + Outdoors was founded in 1938 and offers a full range of outdoor and sports apparel and footwear; hunting, …

March 28, 2024

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Affordable Housing Crisis Prompts Search for Answers from Local, State and Federal Governments

by Jeff Shaw March 28, 2024

One step forward, one step back could easily be the motto for affordable housing development this year. Experts are hopeful a more stable interest rate environment will bolster transaction activity in 2024. At the same time, rising insurance costs, supply-chain hiccups and property staffing issues are forcing developers and investors to proceed with caution in the affordable housing sector. The one-step-forward theme also applies to the legislative arena. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 contained Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) provisions that would have incentivized developers to build more housing for extremely low-income renters. The act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in late January and is headed to the Senate, though the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) reports that the major reforms to LIHTC were left out of the bill. These speedbumps aren’t mere bureaucratic headaches. Some experts say they stand in the way of keeping many Americans safe and secure. According to NLIHC, the United States is short 7.3 million rental homes that are affordable and available to renters with extremely low incomes, which is defined as either the federal poverty guideline or 30 percent of their area median income (AMI), whichever …

March 28, 2024

Development Multifamily Texas

Presidium Breaks Ground on 307-Unit Multifamily Project in Southeast Austin

by Taylor Williams March 27, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas-based developer Presidium has broken ground on a 307-unit multifamily project that will be located within the 314-acre Velocity master-planned development in southeast Austin. Apartments will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 375 to 1,400 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, coworking lounge, dog park, volleyball and pickleball courts, entertainment lounge and podcast rooms. O’Brien Architects designed the four-story project, and Provident General Contractors is handling construction. Completion is slated for mid-2025.

March 27, 2024

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Centennial Yards Co. Unveils Plans for New Entertainment District in Downtown Atlanta

by John Nelson March 27, 2024

ATLANTA — Centennial Yards Co., a development entity owned by Los Angeles-based CIM Group, has unveiled plans for the next phase of its $5 billion mixed-use destination in downtown Atlanta. Spanning eight acres adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, the new phase of Centennial Yards will create a mixed-use entertainment district spanning 480,000 square feet across four buildings, as well as a fan gathering area that the developer says will be heavily utilized during the games held in Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Designed by Gensler, the new phase will comprise a three-story, 70,000-square-foot building housing an unspecified “eatertainment” concept; a four-story, 160,000-square-foot building hosting a single-tenant entertainment venue; a two-story, 50,000-square-foot building with restaurants and shops; and a 14-story, 233-room hotel. Centennial Yards represents the transformation of the city’s Gulch district, a 50-acre site that has primarily served as subterranean parking for Atlanta Falcons games in years past. Including the new entertainment district, Centennial Yards at full build-out will span 8 million square feet of new and converted offices, apartments, hotels, shops, entertainment venues and restaurants, including Wild Leap Brewery. Centennial Yards Co. plans to deliver two-thirds of the overall development by summer 2026.

March 27, 2024

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open Five New Stores in the Southeast and Indiana

by John Nelson March 27, 2024

MARLBOROUGH, MASS. — BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of member retail warehouse locations, plans to open five new clubs in the Southeast and Indiana this fiscal year, which ends Feb. 1, 2025. The new clubs will be located in Maryville, Tenn., a suburb of Knoxville; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Palm Coast and West Palm Beach in South Florida; and Carmel, Ind., a suburb of Indianapolis. Earlier this month, the Marlborough-based company announced its plans to open a new store near Jefferson Mall in Louisville, Ky. BJ’s Wholesale expects each new club to create roughly 150 new jobs. The company first opened its warehouse club model in New England in 1984. Today, BJ’s Wholesale operates 244 clubs and 175 BJ’s Gas stations in 20 states.

March 27, 2024

Development Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Milhaus, HGI Break Ground on 359-Unit Apartment Project in Hilliard, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow March 27, 2024

HILLIARD, OHIO — A joint venture between Milhaus and Harbor Group International (HGI) has broken ground on Tempo, a 359-unit apartment project in Hilliard, a northwest suburb of Columbus. The development is in the heart of commercial real estate firm Equity’s mixed-use development known as TruePointe, construction of which began in July 2023. Milhaus will lead development of Tempo, with HGI providing 80 percent of the common equity. Tempo will offer floor plans ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. Residents will have access to amenities such as a resort-style pool, courtyard, fitness center, sky lounge, coworking spaces, an onsite dog park, beach volleyball court and outdoor pizza kitchen. Architecture firm MA+ Design, SJL Design Group and The Kleingers Group make up the project team. First Internet Bank provided project financing. Completion is slated for spring 2026.

March 27, 2024

Development Midwest Missouri

HDA Architects Designs Renovation Plan for 87,930 SF St. Louis Jewish Community Center Building

by Kristin Harlow March 27, 2024

CHESTERFIELD, MO. — The St. Louis Jewish Community Center has selected HDA Architects to complete a renovation design for its Marilyn Fox Building in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. Plans call for a new adult day center, locker rooms, lobby and gathering space. The gymnasium, fitness center and early childhood center, along with the building’s exterior, will also be revamped. Additional improvements will include expanded kitchen facilities, dedicated pickleball courts and infrastructure upgrades such as security and communications systems. Originally constructed in 1996, the 87,930-square-foot building previously underwent a minor renovation in 2008. Construction is slated to begin in mid-April and to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. ISC Contracting is the general contractor. Additional project partners include Avison Young, ODA studio, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Engenuity, Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers and Landscape Technologies.

March 27, 2024

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R.D. Olson Construction Completes 179-Room Springhill Suites by Marriott in Chula Vista, California

by Amy Works March 27, 2024

CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — R.D. Olson Construction has completed the construction of Eastlake’s Springhill Suites by Marriott in Chula Vista, nestled between San Diego and the Mexico border. Delivered in 18.5 months, the 127,628-square-foot hotel features 179 guest suites, 1,900 square feet of meeting and conference space, a pool and a 1,095-square-foot fitness center. The hotel lobby features computers and printers for guest use at the business center with flexible workspace and free Wi-Fi, as well as a media and TV lounge with a fireplace. The property also offers a 930-square-foot dining space with complimentary breakfast; a full-service bar and lounge with 1,800 square feet of interior seating and nearly 1,500 square feet of covered patio seating; a 24/7 in-house market; a courtyard with two barbecues; and an event lawn with three fire tables for lounging. Additionally, several 700-square-foot suites bordering the courtyard pool have private patios and host ground-floor pool access. The property also has 10 electric vehicle charging stations. Project partners include Lee & Sakahara Architects and The Design Studio.

March 27, 2024

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