COLUMBUS, OHIO — Columbus-based Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has received Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing for the development of five new affordable housing communities in North Carolina, Michigan, Iowa, Virginia and Illinois. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency allocated $1.2 million for Pender Crossing, a 48-unit community to be built in Wilson, N.C. Plans call for three walkup buildings with amenities such as a fitness center, computer room, playground and covered pavilion. Raleigh-based TightLines Designs is the architect. In Marquette, Mich., Woda Cooper will partner with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to develop Black Rock Crossing, a 50-unit general occupancy multifamily development. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority allocated $1.4 million in tax credits for the project. Grand Rapids-based PCI Design Group is the architect. Construction is expected to begin in April. The Iowa Finance Authority awarded $1.1 million in LIHTC financing for Alley Landing, a 40-unit project in Des Moines. The community will include eight Permanent Supportive Housing homes for veteran households experiencing homelessness. Hooker DeJong is the architect. Virginia Housing allocated $1.4 million in tax credits for Bains Pointe, a 50-unit development in Portsmouth, Va., named after Eliza Bains who was instrumental in helping slaves gain freedom …
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Occidental Management has expanded Aspiria NOW, its coworking facility on the Aspiria campus in Overland Park. The expansion extended the coworking space to the third floor of its existing building with an additional 30,000 square feet that includes 11 new private offices, 60 dedicated workstations and increased collaboration areas. The firm has also hired Kathy Todtenhausen to serve as community manager, supporting General Manager Robert Curland in a variety of functions. Aspiria NOW first opened in August 2022 and is now home to more than 28 member companies. Aspiria NOW memberships are available in a variety of flexible plans, including daily, month-to-month and long-term packages. The more than 80,000-square-foot space can accommodate corporations that need temporary spaces for special projects or hybrid workspace options.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Life Properties, the property management and construction management affiliate of Olive Tree Holdings, is nearing completion of a $2.7 million capital improvement program at The Life at Arden Landing, a 131-unit apartment complex in Indianapolis. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter. Interior upgrades are being made to 105 of the community’s residences as well as window replacements, new exterior paint, repairs to the exterior façade, sidewalk and parking lot upgrades, improvements to the children’s playground, replacement of the gutter system, security camera system enhancements and landscaping improvements. There are also several sustainable upgrades such as low-flow plumbing retrofits and the installation of LED lighting. The property was originally built in 1999.
JLL Arranges $193M in Construction Financing for Pathside Apartment Tower in Jersey City, New Jersey
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $193 million construction loan for Pathside, a 605-unit luxury apartment tower in Jersey City, a suburb of New York City. Located at 499-507 Summit Ave. in the city’s Journal Square neighborhood, the high-rise will be situated within an opportunity zone and adjacent to the PATH subway station. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr., Gerard Quinn and Salvatore Buzzerio of the debt advisory team at JLL Capital Markets arranged the five-year, floating-rate, nonrecourse loan through Pacific Life. The borrower, locally based Panepinto Properties Inc., plans to deliver Pathside in the second quarter of 2026. Joseph Panepinto Jr., global president of Panepinto Properties, led the financing negotiations on behalf of the developer. “We are excited to announce the vertical capitalization of Pathside, the newest luxury delivery in Panepinto’s Gold Coast pipeline,” says Thomas Didio Jr. “Pacific Life provided the borrower team with an accretive single-source solution in a very challenging market for large construction loans.” Upon completion, Pathside will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 710 square feet in size. The property will also feature 3,200 square feet of commercial space on the ground level. The general contractor on the project is AJD Construction, …
PIGEON FORGE, TENN. — BrightColors LLC and partner Kingsmen Xperience Inc. have announced plans with crayon giant Crayola to open a 30,000-square-foot Crayola Experience in Pigeon Forge. Upon completion, the indoor family entertainment center will feature 20 interactive experiences and a retail store. The Pigeon Forge location marks the sixth attraction for the brand, which has opened venues in Pennsylvania, Florida, Minnesota, Texas and Arizona. Four additional Crayola Experience locations will open over the next five years, the locations of which were not disclosed.
ATLANTA — Atlanta BeltLine Inc. has purchased 13.7 acres along the BeltLine’s Southside Trail in southwest Atlanta for $13.3 million. Situated at 356 University Ave., the property is situated adjacent to the Pittsburgh Yards adaptive reuse development. This acquisition marks the continuation of the BeltLIne’s mission to procure land along the trail loop. AECF Atlanta Realty, a subsidiary of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, manages Pittsburgh Yards and was the seller. SouthState Bank provided acquisition financing for the transaction. The BeltLine will conduct a community engagement process to determine best uses for the site. After incorporating the vision of adjacent residents and local businesses into the plans, the organization will issue a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to invite developers to submit proposals to redevelop the site.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Oman-Gibson Associates (OGA) has broken ground on a 6,000-square-foot medical imaging facility in Nashville. The clinic, which is being constructed at 8124 Sawyer Brown Road on behalf of Vanderbilt Imaging Services, will provide specialty imaging including MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, digital X-ray and mammography services. Vanderbilt plans to relocate its Belle Meade Imaging practice to the new facility, with completion expected in late 2024 or early 2025. Thomas Constructors is the general contractor on the project, HMK Architects is the architect and Fulmer Lucas Engineering is serving as the civil engineer.
HOUSTON — Arizona-based lender Arriba Capital has provided a $52.5 million construction loan for a dual-branded hotel project that will be located at 1319 Texas Ave. in downtown Houston. The property will feature a total of 275 guestrooms with traditional and extended-stay options under the Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites brands. Shared amenities will include an outdoor pool, meeting and event space, a full-service bar, fitness center, business center and a dining area for complimentary breakfast. Completion is slated for late 2025. The borrower and developer is Houston-based Neway Hospitality.
MOUNT POCONO, PA. — Newland Capital Group will develop Mount Pocono Commerce Center, a 1.2 million-square-foot industrial project that will be located roughly midway between Scranton and Allentown in eastern Pennsylvania. The project is a build-to-suit for an undisclosed third-party logistics group and will feature a clear height of 40 feet, 196 loading docks, four drive-in doors, 384 trailer stalls and 200-foot truck court depths. David Pelaia and Chad Morgan of JLL arranged a senior construction loan through Axos Bank and mezzanine financing from Fidelity Investments, as well as joint venture equity from an undisclosed partner, for the project. A tentative completion date was not disclosed.
QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ. — Sprouts Farmers Market has opened a 50,000-square-foot store at Vineyard Towne Center, a 23-acre retail development that Vestar is currently developing in the Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek. Sprouts is the anchor tenant of Phase I of the project. A 145,000-square-foot Target is scheduled to open in April 2025 and anchor the development’s Phase II. Other tenants at Phase I, which is currently 90 percent leased, include Chunk Cookies, Cinnaholic, Dentists of Queen Creek, European Wax Center, MOD Pizza, Mountain America Credit Union, Mr. Pickles, Nekter Juice Bar, Ono Hawaiin BBQ, Over Easy and Zara Nail Bar.