Development

Trina Solar to Open $200M Manufacturing Facility in Wilmer, Texas

by John Nelson September 12, 2023

WILMER, TEXAS — Trina Solar, a solar products manufacturer and solutions provider based in China, has announced plans to open a $200 million manufacturing facility in Wilmer, about 16 miles south of Dallas. Slated for completion in 2024, the plant will be located within Tradepoint 45 West, a 1.3 million-square-foot speculative development, and will be used for the production of photovoltaic (PV) Vertex modules as well as the sourcing of polysilicon, a key raw material in the production of solar PV products. The Wilmer plant will be Trina Solar’s first module factory in the Western hemisphere. “We have long had a vision to manufacture solar products in the United States, and we are proud of the jobs we are creating and the investment we are making in the Wilmer community,” says Steven Zhu, president of Trina Solar US. “Trina’s goal in building this facility is to begin to create an ecosystem of American manufacturing that can serve the burgeoning U.S. solar market.” “Trina will announce additional investments in American communities soon,” continues Zhu. “We are grateful to the State of Texas, Dallas County and the City of Wilmer for working with us on this exciting project.” At full capacity, the facility …

September 12, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

McHugh, Stiles Top Off 39-Story NEMA Apartment Tower in Downtown Miami

by John Nelson September 11, 2023

MIAMI — McHugh Construction and Stiles Construction have topped off NEMA Miami, a 39-story luxury apartment tower underway at 2900 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. Crescent Heights is developing the project, which will comprise 588 apartments in studio, one-, two-and three-bedroom layouts, as well as ground-floor retail space, including a 42,030-square-foot Whole Foods Market store. Additionally, the development will feature a 748-spot parking garage, with 195 spots reserved for Whole Foods patrons. Designed by Arquitectonica, NEMA Miami’s amenities will include indoor and outdoor lounges, a swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, event space and catering kitchen, private bar lounge and a fitness center. Rockwell Group is providing interior design services. The first move-ins are scheduled for next summer.

September 11, 2023

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St. John Properties to Develop 120,000 SF Office Project in Leander, Texas

by Taylor Williams September 11, 2023

LEANDER, TEXAS — Baltimore-based St. John Properties will develop a 120,000-square-foot office project in the northern Austin suburb of Leander. The four-story building will be situated within the 116-acre Northline mixed-use development and will include 15,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Beck Design is the project architect, and Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer. Delivery is slated for the first half of 2025.

September 11, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Gotion to Build $2B Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory in Manteno, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

MANTENO, ILL. — Gotion has unveiled plans to build a $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) lithium battery manufacturing plant in Manteno, a southern suburb of Chicago located in Kankakee County. According to a press release from the state of Illinois, the company’s decision was bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV) Illinois incentive package and the new Invest in Illinois fund. The plant is expected to begin production in 2024. The facility will focus on lithium-ion battery cell, battery pack production and energy storage system integration. Gotion’s total incentive package from the state, which includes REV, Invest in Illinois and other incentives, is valued at $536 million. Through REV, Gotion is eligible to receive tax benefits totaling $213 million over 30 years. The REV agreement specifies a minimum company investment of $1.9 billion and the creation of 2,600 full-time jobs that are paid at least 120 percent of the average wage of similar job classifications in Kankakee County. Local authorities also approved Gotion for property tax abatement for 30 years. As part of the state’s commitment to build out comprehensive EV hubs and support Illinois’ workforce, the state will also fund a new manufacturing training academy nearby, as well …

September 11, 2023

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Kraus-Anderson Completes Phase II of $43M Renovation for Roseau Community Schools in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

ROSEAU, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed Phase II of an overall $43 million renovation for Roseau Community Schools in Roseau, a city in northern Minnesota. Kraus-Anderson began the 141,000-square-foot project in July 2020 following the approval of a bond referendum that voters passed by nearly 75 percent. Designed by JLG Architects, the project included the renovation and expansion of the K-12 school complex, consisting of 81,000 square feet of new construction and a 60,000-square-foot remodel. Phase I included two stories of new construction and extensive remodeling, including classroom spaces for English, language and social studies, along with site improvements. Phase II featured 16,416 square feet of new construction, remodeling and reconstruction. There are new spaces for educational programming and activities. The high school received new classrooms, including Career and Technology Education (CTE), a music suite for band and choir, administrative and common areas. The project also provides improved and enlarged gymnasium spaces to meet physical education, co-curricular and community programming needs. Kraus-Anderson also replaced aging building and major systems, including ventilation, heating, electrical, lighting, roofing, exterior walls and insulation.

September 11, 2023

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Pacific Industrial Acquires Land for 215,000 SF Spec Development in City of Industry, California

by Amy Works September 11, 2023

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. — Pacific Industrial has purchased 10 acres of land at 17969 Railroad St. in City of Industry. The property was acquired via a short-term sale/leaseback. Additional terms of the transaction were not released. Upon lease expiration, Pacific Industrial plans to develop Pacific Railroad Center, a Class A, 215,000-square-foot industrial facility. The speculative for-lease development will offer electric vehicle charging stations, solar-ready roofs, excess car/trailer parking and a two-story signature glass-entry office. Pacific Industrial plans to break ground in 2024, with completion scheduled for 2025. Chris Bonney and Brad Gilmer of Lee & Associates will be exclusive leasing agents for the project.

September 11, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Standard Real Estate Invests in Trammell Crow’s Woodridge Industrial Center in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

WOODRIDGE, ILL. — Standard Real Estate Investments LP is making an equity investment through its new $150 million investment vehicle in the Woodridge Industrial Center, a 217,000-square-foot logistics facility being developed by Trammell Crow Co. in suburban Chicago. The project is located on a 17-acre site in Woodridge and is slated for completion in summer 2024. The building will feature 22 dock doors, 130-foot truck courts and 270 parking spaces. The project team includes Harris Architects, general contractor FCL and civil engineer SpaceCo.

September 11, 2023

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ACO Commercial Arranges $8M Sale of Development Site on Chicago’s South Side

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

CHICAGO — ACO Commercial has arranged the sale of a five-acre development site located at 3000-3052 S. Pitney Court in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood for $8 million. George Toscas and Linda Hatter of ACO represented the seller, St. Louis-based SOHO Investments Inc. The buyer was the Chinese American Service League Inc. The nonprofit plans to develop the site into a comprehensive community care campus with affordable seniors housing, an adult day service center for seniors, an early childcare center and an industrial/commercial kitchen for senior meals and culinary training programs. Additionally, a community center will offer sports programs and outdoor garden space along the river as well as space for meetings. People’s Gas and Coke Co. formerly owned the riverfront property for more than 100 years.

September 11, 2023

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JLL Arranges $17.5M Pre-Development Financing for Industrial Site in Moreno Valley, California

by Amy Works September 11, 2023

MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $17.5 million in pre-development financing for a 22.1-acre parcel within the World Logistics Center master-planned community in the Inland Empire city of Moreno Valley. Greg Brown, Peter Thompson, Spencer Seibring and Kyle White of JLL Capital Markets’ debt advisory team secured the financing for the borrower, Newport Beach-based CapRock Partners. Upon entitlement, CapRock Partners will have the option to either commence development on an approximately 500,000-square-foot, LEED-certified industrial warehouse or exit via a land sale. The 22.1-acre industrial-zoned site will accommodate a wide range of uses, including e-commerce, manufacturing and distribution. At completion, the building would feature 36-foot clear heights, 65 dock-high doors and up to 10,000 square feet of two-story office space. Additionally, the property will offer 88 trailer parking stalls, 339 auto parking stalls, a truck court depth of 185 feet and a secured concrete yard. CapRock Global Logistics is located south of the 60 freeway at the Theodore Street on/off ramp.

September 11, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

LCOR to Develop 42-Story Apartment Tower in Miami’s Edgewater Neighborhood

by John Nelson September 8, 2023

MIAMI — LCOR has announced plans for a 544-unit apartment tower located at 1775 Biscayne Blvd. in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami, pending approval from the Miami Urban Development Review Board (UDRB). Upon completion, the development will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences across 42 stories, as well as 50,000 square feet of amenity space, 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 628-space parking garage. ODP Architects is designing the project, with interiors designed by KAS. Amenities will include a rooftop pool, fitness center, tenant lounges and coworking spaces and a gaming area. Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2024. The project marks the firm’s first ground-up development in the state of Florida.

September 8, 2023

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