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BUCKS COUNTY, PA. — JLL has arranged a $114 million construction loan for Lower Bucks Logistics Hub, an 814,567-square-foot speculative industrial project in Bucks County. The address of the site was not disclosed, but the development’s two buildings will be located at I-295, with one building on either side of Route 213 in Middletown Township, New Jersey. The buildings will have rear-load and cross-deck configurations, clear heights of 40 feet, six total drive-in doors and over 800 car and trailer parking spaces. Mike Pagniucci led the JLL team that originated the financing through Mesa West Capital on behalf of the borrower, Foxfield LLC. A construction timeline was not disclosed.

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. — Concord Summit Capital has arranged a total of $122 million in construction financing for the development of Encore at Tradition, a 415-unit active adult residential community underway in Port St. Lucie. David Larson, Daniel Eidson and Keegan Burger of Concord Summit arranged the financing, which comprised a $95 million principal loan and $27 million in mezzanine debt. Madison Realty Capital provided the senior loan, and the lender for the mezzanine loan was not disclosed. The borrower is America Walks at Port St Lucie LLC, a partnership between Pride One Construction, Brokaw Development Services and Riley Hotel Group that has collectively built more than 20,000 multifamily units. The borrower is using the funds to recapitalize the existing construction debt and complete the project. Encore at Tradition is roughly 40 percent complete and has a target delivery date of second-quarter 2024. The gated community is reserved for households age 55 and up and will feature one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 750 to 1,250 square feet, as well as two-bedroom villas spanning 2,030 square feet. Onsite amenities will include a salon, movie theater room, golf simulator, resort-style clubhouse, pickleball courts and medical/physical therapy services.

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ACWORTH, GA. — A joint venture between Novare Group, Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) and PointOne Holdings plans to develop a 330-unit apartment community in Acworth. The unnamed, 20-acre project will be located at 5950 Highway 92, about 29 miles northwest of Atlanta. In addition to traditional apartments, the community will feature 20 carriage homes with private garages. City National Bank is providing construction financing to the joint venture. The design-build team includes architect Dynamik Design and general contractor Stratus Construction. The developers expect first units to be delivered in October 2024.

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SUN PRAIRIE, WIS. — Heyday has opened the first phase of Heyday Sun Prairie, a 170-unit build-to-rent community in the Madison suburb of Sun Prairie. Homes feature attached garages with electric vehicle charging outlets, private patios, keyless entry and green spaces. Monthly rents range from $1,700 for one-bedroom homes to $2,800 for three-bedroom homes. New leases include a six-month membership to nearby Sun Prairie Athletic Club. Daniel Management Group is the property manager.

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ETNA, OHIO — CRG and an affiliate of its capital partner, LXP Industrial Trust, have begun development of a 250,020-square-foot speculative distribution center in Etna, an eastern suburb of Columbus. The project is known as Building D at The Cubes at Etna 70, a 305-acre industrial park near I-70. Building D will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 62 trailer stalls, 32 dock positions and a 60-foot speed bay. The property offers a 15-year, 100 percent tax abatement. Contegra Construction is the general contractor, and Lamar Johnson Collaborative is the architect. The industrial park has three remaining pad-ready sites. The Cubes is a North American industrial brand owned and developed by CRG.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Lupe Development and Wall Cos. have opened The Flats at Malcolm Yards, a 143-unit affordable housing community in Minneapolis. A grand opening celebration will take place Thursday, Aug. 17. The project is the latest addition to the new Malcolm Yards neighborhood, following The Market, an urban food hall, and The Station, a 210-unit market-rate apartment project. The Flats features a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units, all of which are reserved for residents who earn 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include underground parking, a fitness center, business center, coffee bar and sky lounge with views of the Minneapolis skyline. The development is situated near the Green Line LRT station and the University of Minnesota transitway. The project received funding support from the City of Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development as well as Hennepin County’s Affordable Housing Incentive Fund, Transit Oriented Development Program and Environmental Response Fund. Other investors include Allianz Life and R4 Capital, which was the tax-exempt lender.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — Hunt Midwest has broken ground on a 203,899-square-foot industrial build-to-suit project for Community Wholesale Tire at Hunt Midwest Business Center in Kansas City. The facility will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 60 trailer parking spaces, 190 vehicle parking spaces and a 190-foot-deep truck court. Completion is slated for the end of the year. The project team includes civil engineer Olsson and Associates, general contractor GPS-KC and H2B Architects. Austin Baier and Mike Mitchelson of CBRE represented Hunt Midwest. Located just east of I-435, Hunt Midwest Business Center totals 2,500 acres. Community Wholesale Tire maintains facilities in nine states across the Midwest, serving more than 4,500 tire dealers.

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ALLENDALE, N.J. — Marquis Health Consulting Services has begun renovations at Allendale Senior Living, an assisted living and healthcare facility in Northern New Jersey. The unit count was not disclosed, but the property spans 146,000 square feet and sits on a 12-acre site. Renovations include a refresh of corridors, expansion of some apartments and the introduction of new amenities, including lounges, a private dining room and a salon. Marquis will also upgrade the movie theater and landscaping, and has already completed the redesign of the lobby and main dining room.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Hillwood is underway on construction of two speculative industrial buildings totaling 449,232 square feet at AllianceTexas in North Fort Worth. Alliance Center East 2 and 3 will both span 224,616 square feet. Designed by RGA Architects, each building will feature 32-foot clear heights, 60-foot loading bays and 185-foot truck court depths with additional land for expanded car/trailer parking. Inwood Bank provided construction financing for the project. Delivery is slated for the first quarter of 2024.

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MANOR, TEXAS — The Independent School District of Manor, a northeastern suburb of Austin, has completed an 85,000-square-foot academic project. Manor Early College High School will serve approximately 800 students in grades nine through 12. The school, construction of which carried a price tag of about $35.5 million, will feature an open concept designed to emulate college campuses and will house a commons area, coffee shop and cafeteria. Birmingham-based HPM served as program manager for the project, providing quality control and preconstruction services, as well as maintaining schedule and budget compliance during construction.

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