Development

McShane Completes Hanover Landing Permanent Supportive Housing Community in Elgin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 17, 2023

ELGIN, ILL. — McShane Construction Co. has completed Hanover Landing, a 40-unit permanent supportive housing community in Elgin. The affordable housing development serves vulnerable populations and individuals with disabilities. UPholdings was the developer. The building rises three stories at 711 E. Chicago St. Units are offered in one-bedroom, one-bathroom floor plans that enable residents to live independently. Amenities include a community lounge, computer room, fitness center, laundry facilities and outdoor space. Services for residents include case management, life skill training and employment assistance. Hanover Township partnered with UPholdings and the Housing Opportunity Development Corp. on the project. Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is the service provider and will operate an onsite clinic. Hooker DeJong served as architect.

November 17, 2023

Arizona Development Industrial Western

Echo Real Estate Breaks Ground on Four-Building Industrial Project in Surprise, Arizona

by Amy Works November 17, 2023

SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Echo Real Estate Capital, with PREMIER Design + Build Group, has broken ground on Echo Park @ P132, a speculative industrial development in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise. Located at the intersection of Peoria Avenue and 132nd Avenue, the four-building project will offer a total of 182,870 square feet of industrial space ranging from 43,000 square feet to 48,000 square feet. Construction is slated for completion in October 2024. The project team includes Winton Architects, GF Group, KAEKO, Mechanical Designs and Hawkins Design Group.

November 17, 2023

Affordable Housing Civic Development Hawaii Mixed-Use Multifamily Top Stories Western

EAH Housing Plans $193M Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex in Hawaii

by Jeff Shaw November 17, 2023

KAHULUI, HAWAII — The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HHFDC) has selected EAH Housing to develop the Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex in Kahului, on the island of Maui. The property will include a transit hub, civic center and 303 units of affordable housing. The Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex will be constructed in phases as part of a public-private partnership. EAH Housing will coordinate the development of the civic center with the State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services, the transit hub with the County of Maui and the affordable housing with HHFDC. Development costs are estimated at $193 million for both phases of the project. Financing sources include 4 percent Low Income Housing Tax credits (LIHTC); Hula Mae Multi-Family Tax Exempt Bonds; State of Hawaii Rental Housing Revolving Funds (RHRF); and Dwelling Unit Revolving Funds (DURF). According to EAH Housing, the project is designed to address a critical need for affordable housing on Maui. The National Low Income Housing Coalition reports that nearly one-quarter of rental households in Hawaii report incomes at or below the national poverty guidelines. The state faces a deficit of more than 27,000 affordable housing units. “As we continually work to …

November 17, 2023

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Development Features Life Sciences Multifamily Office Western Feature Archive

Converting Office to Life Sciences Offers Lucrative Alternative to Residential Reuse Projects

by Jeff Shaw November 17, 2023

— By Julian Freeman, Dave Wensley and Gabe Pitassi — With steep vacancy rates impacting traditional office markets due to the headwinds of higher interest rates, short-term economic uncertainty and long-term remote/hybrid work uncertainties, underutilized traditional office buildings may become liabilities before the end of their anticipated economic life. Owners of these properties may consider a conversion — an adaptive reuse or repurposing — to access higher rents and occupancy rates. In view of nationwide housing shortages, especially in California, converting office to multifamily has received much attention as a logical move. However, such a conversion is not always viable from a financial, structural, legal or location perspective. An alternative option may be to repurpose an office building for life sciences use. Such a conversion, while posing its own unique challenges, may provide more realistic options than a conversion to residential use for many owners and properties. Challenges in converting to residential Converting an office building to residential use presents challenges on multiple fronts. Zoning laws vary based on property location and usage, and the property may need to be rezoned to a different classification to allow multifamily uses. Rezoning requires local government approval and public hearings, which can take months …

November 17, 2023

California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

C.W. Driver Cos. Begins Construction of $55.7M Student Housing Complex in Northridge, California

by Amy Works November 16, 2023

NORTHRIDGE, CALIF. — C.W. Driver Cos. has started construction on a 198-bed student housing property at California State University, Northridge in the San Fernando Valley. Once completed for opening in fall 2025, the $55.7 million project will add two four-story buildings to the 365-acre campus. Located at 17950 Lassen St., Buildings No. 22 and No. 23 will total 60,290 square feet, of which 30,000 square feet will be housing space. The residential floors of each building will include dual-occupancy student rooms, with four students sharing each bathroom, and one suite-style living room per floor. Additionally, each building will have its own central elevator, building services and secure access. The non-residential floors will feature modern amenities and services, with Building No. 22 offering a student community space, study rooms and an expansive multi-purpose room, and Building No. 23 housing administrative offices and mail hub. A.C. Martin Partners is serving as architect for the project.

November 16, 2023

California Development Hospitality Western

Choice Hotels Breaks Ground on Three Everhome Suites Hotels in California’s Inland Empire

by Amy Works November 16, 2023

TEMECULA, ONTARIO AND SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — Choice Hotels International has broken ground on three Everhome Suites hotels in California’s Inland Empire region. The properties are slated to open in the second half of 2024 and early 2025. The properties include: Each hotel will feature apartment-style rooms with well-defined areas that separate work and relaxation spaces with ways for guests to customize the space. Amenities in the rooms will include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, dishwashers, stovetops, microwaves, flatware, cookware and ample counter space; spa-style bathrooms with high-quality fixtures, large closets and additional open and closed storage; free Wi-Fi; pet-friendly options; and weekly housekeeping. Property amenities will include multi-purpose lobby and outdoor amenity areas; 24/7 Homebase Market with food, beverages and groceries; a 24/7 fitness center; and 24/7 guest laundry facilities. Choice Hotels also has six additional Everhome Suites project in various stages of development across Southern California.

November 16, 2023

Development Industrial Texas

Jackson-Shaw Nears Completion of 488,000 SF Industrial Project in Metro Austin

by Taylor Williams November 16, 2023

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — North Texas-based developer Jackson-Shaw is nearing completion of Phase I of Crosspoint Business District, a project in the northern Austin suburb of Georgetown that will add 488,000 square feet of industrial space to the local supply. Phase I comprises three buildings across 61.7 acres. Onx Homes preleased the entire 204,000 square feet of Building 1 and plans to take occupancy in December, and Grander Distributing recently signed a lease for 41,950 square feet at Building 3. Powers Brown designed Crosspoint Business District, and Joeris is serving as the general contractor. Construction began in summer 2022, and Buildings 2 and 3 are now fully complete.

November 16, 2023

Development Multifamily Texas

High Street Residential Completes 363-Unit Legacy Square Apartments in Plano

by Taylor Williams November 16, 2023

PLANO, TEXAS — Developer High Street Residential has completed Legacy Square, a 363-unit apartment community located north of Dallas in Plano. Designed by GFF with interiors by Britt Design Group, Legacy Square features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, island kitchens, custom cabinetry and tile backsplashes. Private balconies/yards are also available in select units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling and dining areas, a playground, cyberlounge, business center, clubroom and a package room. Rental rates start at $1,665 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

November 16, 2023

Development Restaurant Retail Texas

Younger Partners to Renovate, Rebrand Crockett Row Shopping Plaza in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams November 16, 2023

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Dallas-based Younger Partners will renovate Crockett Row, a shopping, dining and entertainment district that spans five city blocks in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Upgrades will include the addition of new gathering spaces, enhanced wayfinding and improved signage and lighting, as well as the installation of new elevators in parking garages. Younger Partners will also rebrand the property as Artisan Circle. Construction is scheduled to begin in January and to last 12 to 18 months. Crockett Row currently features a roster of 25 tenants and will welcome several new users— restaurants Terra Mediterranean, La Cabrona and Si Tapas and Rose Couture Nail Bar — next spring.

November 16, 2023

Development Industrial Southeast Virginia

Rockefeller Group, Matan to Develop 5 MSF Logistics Park Near Port of Virginia

by John Nelson November 16, 2023

SUFFOLK, VA. — Rockefeller Group and Matan Cos. have partnered to develop Port 460 Logistics Center, a 5 million-square-foot industrial park in Suffolk. The 500-acre property, which will provide direct access to the Port of Virginia via U.S. Route 58, is zoned for heavy industrial, logistics, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and warehouse uses. Rockefeller and Matan plan to break ground on Phase I, which will comprise five buildings totaling 2.4 million square feet, in 2025. Matan led the two-year process of rezoning the Port 460 site and will continue to manage further entitlements. The company identified Rockefeller Group as a potential development partner through a process led by JLL’s D.C. Capital Markets team. The joint venture partnership selected JLL as the exclusive leasing agent of Port 460. The Port of Virginia is expected to be the deepest seaport on the East Coast following completion of its multibillion-dollar infrastructural improvements in 2024.

November 16, 2023

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