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Part 2: How to Promote Collaboration, Efficiency in Life Sciences Innovation Districts Via Design

by Sarah Daniels May 31, 2023

In the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, life sciences innovation districts have become hubs not only for research and development but also for cooperation and inspiration between cohorts. These districts, often called innovation districts, collect together companies, research institutions, supporting entities, housing and more. Innovation districts necessitate meticulous planning and design strategies to promote scientific inquiry and efficiency. “Municipalities, schools, corporations and organizations that have close ties to their state are piloting life sciences innovation district development, allowing them to group otherwise separated uses — work, recreation, living areas and more — together. When you pair these institutions and include innovative site and building programming in a single location, you move beyond disconnected projects and amenities to a united innovation district that can magnify benefits across organizations,” explains Dan Danvers, a landscape architect project manager with Bohler, a land development consulting and site design company. This article is the design-focused component of our two-part series on life sciences innovation districts. If you would like to read about the planning component of these complex developments, please read our first article here. Moving Life Sciences Innovation Districts Forward Innovation districts must keep pace with evolving technologies and research. Life sciences industries are continually progressing, …

May 31, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Wood Partners Starts Construction of 324-Unit Alta Citron Apartment Community in Davenport, Florida

by Hayden Spiess May 30, 2023

DAVENPORT, FLA. — Wood Partners has broken ground on Alta Citron, a multifamily project in Davenport. Upon completion, the development will comprise 324 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the property will include a pool, clubhouse with a fitness center, grilling stations, outdoor fire pits, hammocks and a pet park with a washing station. Pre-leasing at the community is expected to begin this fall, with the opening scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.

May 30, 2023

Development Midwest Missouri Retail

Keystone Construction Completes $4M Outdoor Entertainment Space at The District of St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow May 30, 2023

CHESTERFIELD, MO. — Keystone Construction Co. has completed Hub Stl, a $4 million outdoor entertainment space at The District of St. Louis in Chesterfield. The District is devoted to live music, food and beverage concepts and retail space. Construction on Hub Stl began last fall with the demolition of the Polo Building. Keystone built a performance stage, 70 feet by 21 feet, with a synthetic turf field viewing area with capacity for 400 people. A large LED screen and sound and lighting system will be installed later this summer. The performance area will be encircled by local restaurants with patios, a brewery and beer garden. Anticipated to open later this summer is 4 Hands Brewing Co., which will occupy the anchor space with a 10,000-square-foot taproom. Hi-Pointe Drive-In, the brewery’s culinary partner, will operate a fast-casual dining concept within the space. Keystone previously built two other destinations within The District — Main Event and The Factory. Main Event is a 50,000-square-foot indoor entertainment center with 22 lanes of bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes and hundreds of arcade and virtual reality games. The Factory is a 52,000-square-foot indoor concert venue with seating for up to 3,400 people. It was the first …

May 30, 2023

Development Multifamily Texas

GenCap Partners Breaks Ground on 372-Unit Multifamily Project in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams May 30, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — Dallas-based GenCap Partners has broken ground on a 372-unit multifamily project on a 16-acre site in the Westover Hills area of San Antonio. The garden-style community will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, conference rooms, coffee bar, outdoor grilling and dining areas and two dog parks. GenCap Partners is developing the property in partnership with International Development. Dwell Design Studio is the project architect, and Rampart Multifamily is the general contractor. Completion is slated for early 2025.

May 30, 2023

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Joint Venture Receives $160M C-PACE Financing for Summit Vista CCRC in Taylorsville

by Jeff Shaw May 30, 2023

TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH — D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group, in partnership with Petros PACE Finance, has arranged $160 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for Summit Vista, Utah’s first life plan retirement community. Representing the largest C-PACE deal in history, according to the arrangers, the proceeds will be dedicated toward ongoing construction with a focus on enhancing the development’s energy efficiency, renewable energy and water efficiency. Owned in partnership with Gardner Group, Wasatch Group and Solamere Capital, Summit Vista offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and comprehensive skilled nursing in conjunction with its affiliated healthcare campus. Upon full build-out, the community will feature nearly 1,600 units. Approximately 13 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City, Summit Vista is nestled in the fast-growing region of Taylorsville. It is centrally located near major transportation corridors, enabling connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods. C-PACE is a financing mechanism that allows property owners and developers to fund up to 100 percent of building retrofits and new construction to improve a building’s energy efficiency, renewable energy and water efficiency.

May 30, 2023

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Waikoloa Vacation Rentals Plans 229-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Hawaii

by Jeff Shaw May 30, 2023

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII — Waikoloa Vacation Rentals has released plans for Ho’omalu at Waikoloa Beach Resort, a 229-unit affordable community in Waikoloa, located on the western portion of the “big island” of Hawaii. Ho’omalu at Waikoloa Beach will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as amenities such as a day care, pool, fitness center, barbeque area and community center. The community will be available to households earning between 30 and 100 percent of the area median income. The project is listed on the county of Hawaii’s website as being currently under development, and Waikoloa Vacation Rentals plans to break ground before the end of 2024.

May 30, 2023

Development Healthcare Texas

McCarthy Completes Healthcare Project for Houston Methodist in Sugar Land, Texas

by Taylor Williams May 30, 2023

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — St. Louis-based general contractor McCarthy Building Cos. has completed a healthcare project in the southwestern Houston suburb of Sugar Land on behalf of the Houston Methodist healthcare system. The project comprises a six-story, 160,000-square-foot medical office building and a seven-story, 1,100-space parking garage. Page designed the project, and Jacobs served as the structural and civil engineer. Construction began in December 2021. Houston Methodist operates eight hospitals and employs roughly 30,000 people throughout the city.

May 30, 2023

Development Multifamily New York Northeast

LCOR Tops Out 463-Unit Multifamily Project on Coney Island

by Taylor Williams May 30, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer LCOR has topped out 1515 Surf Avenue, a 463-unit multifamily project in Brooklyn’s Coney Island area. Designed by STUDIO V Architecture, the building will offer one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as an outdoor pool, landscaped courtyard, fitness center, an indoor basketball court, multiple tenant lounges and coworking spaces. Approximately 30 percent (139) of the residences will be reserved as affordable housing. The building will also house 11,000 square feet of retail space. LRC Construction is the general contractor for the project, completion of which is slated for early 2024.

May 30, 2023

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Trammell Crow, Diamond Realty Break Ground on 323,750 SF Industrial Project in New Hampshire

by Taylor Williams May 30, 2023

MERRIMACK, N.H. — A partnership between Dallas-based Trammell Crow Co. and Diamond Realty Investments has broken ground on a 323,750-square-foot industrial project in Merrimack, located in southern New Hampshire. The site at 50 Robert Milligan Parkway spans 43 acres. Building features will include a clear height of 36 feet, 53 dock-high doors, an ESFR sprinkler system and 2,000 square feet of office space. Macgregor Associates designed the project, and RC Anderson and Bohler are serving as the general contractor and civil engineer, respectively. Santander Bank provided construction financing, and CBRE is the leasing agent. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter.

May 30, 2023

Civic Development Massachusetts Northeast

Simmons University Opens 80,000 SF Science Center, Renovated Library at Boston Campus

by Taylor Williams May 30, 2023

BOSTON — Simmons University has opened an 80,000-square-foot science center and renovated library as part of the second phase of the One Simmons project at its Boston campus. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, the science center houses over 22,000 square feet of lab space, including a new 30-bed nursing and health science simulation center. The reimagined library features 14,000 square feet of new study and collaborative learning space. Developed in partnership with Skanska International, One Simmons is a three-phase project that includes a residential redevelopment component.

May 30, 2023

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