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PENNSVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Affinius Capital, which is a joint venture between San Antonio-based USAA Real Estate and New York-based Square Mile Capital Management, has provided a $180 million construction loan for Garden State Logistics Center, a 1.7 million-square-foot industrial development in Pennsville Township. The 282-acre site is located in the southern part of the Garden State along I-295 and adjacent to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The development will feature separate 1.2 million-square-foot and 500,000-square-foot distribution buildings, both of which will feature 40-foot clear heights and a total of 2,568 car and trailer parking stalls and 276 dock doors. The borrower and developer is a joint venture between PGIM Real Estate and CTR Partners. Delivery is slated for the fourth quarter.

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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Capitol Seniors Housing has opened Arbor Terrace Marlton, an 87-unit complex in Evesham Township, located in Southern New Jersey’s Burlington County. Designed by Philadelphia-based architecture firm Meyer and built by IMC Construction, the property offers 60 assisted living units and 27 memory care residences. Amenities include a theater, bistro, salon, lounges, shared and private dining rooms and an outdoor garden. Rents start at $6,850 per month for an assisted living studio.

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ROCHESTER, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of Bryk on Broadway, a 180-unit affordable housing community in Rochester’s Destination Medical Center (DMC) district. Local developers, led by Dirk Erickson, own the property. Designed by ISG architects, the project features 7,500 square feet of commercial and retail space on the ground floor as well as 140 climate-controlled parking stalls. Of the 180 units, 54 are restricted to those who earn up to 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), 18 are restricted at 60 percent of AMI and 108 are reserved for 80 percent of AMI. The top floor features a speakeasy-inspired lounge with views of the city. Amenities include a fitness center, storage units, bike storage and landscaped areas. In 2021, the Rochester City Council approved $2.2 million in tax-increment financing to help with project costs. The developers also received $2.2 million in DMC infrastructure funds in the form of a forgivable loan.

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OLIVE TOWNSHIP, IND. — A joint venture between General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Samsung SDI, part of the South Korean-based Samsung Electronics group, plans to build a $3 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Olive Township. The duo plan to begin operations at the Northwest Indiana plant in 2026. The new facility will house production lines to build prismatic and cylindrical battery cells and is expected to help significantly increase the accessibility and affordability of GM’s line of EVs. Once complete, the plant will support about 1,700 full-time jobs, in addition to 1,000 construction jobs during the build-out. “We are grateful that Samsung SDI can contribute to boosting the economy of Indiana and creating new jobs here,” says Yoonho Choi, president and CEO of Samsung SDI. “Securing Indiana as a strong foothold together with GM, Samsung SDI will supply products featuring the highest level of safety and quality in a bid to help the U.S. move forward to an era of EVs.” GM and Samsung SDI announced their joint venture in April and ultimately selected Olive Township, a city in St. Joseph County near the Indiana-Michigan border and 15 miles west of South Bend, home of Notre Dame …

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ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. — Ability Housing has announced plans for Villages of New Augustine, a 92-unit affordable housing community to be located at the intersection of North Volusia and Chapin streets in St. Augustine. Upon completion, the development will feature 20 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom apartments across four buildings. Rental prices will be determined by household income, with 80 percent of units reserved for residents earning 60 percent of area median income (AMI) or less and 10 percent each available for residents earning at or below 33 and 50 percent of AMI thresholds. Amenities at the property will include a community center with a computer lab, library and flexible workspaces and a playground, pavilion, 149 parking spaces and a dedicated walking trail. Construction on the $25 million project is scheduled to begin this summer. Funding has been secured through state, local and private sources including the Florida Housing Corp., the National Equity Fund and Bank of America.

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Walton Global has sold a 25-acre parcel situated within the 683-acre Alexander Crossing Master Plan in Fredericksburg for an undisclosed price. A multifamily developer purchased the property, with plans to construct a 363-unit community at the site. The Alexander Crossing Master Plan features residential, commercial and recreation space, as well as green areas. The construction timeline was not disclosed.

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GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — Design-build firm ARCO/Murray will construct a 972,380-square-foot speculative industrial facility in Grapevine, located in the northern-central part of the metroplex. The developer was not disclosed. Phase I will consist of a 200,340-square-foot, rear-load warehouse that will feature 37 dock positions, two drive-in ramps, 119 car parking spaces and 49 trailer parking stalls on a 16-acre site. The building is designed to accommodate up to four tenants. Phase II will include three buildings totaling 772,040 square feet (504,000, 183,040 and 85,000 square feet) with a total of 216 dock positions, eight drive-in ramps and 700-plus car parking spaces on the remaining 72 acres. All necessary approvals have been secured, and construction is set to begin in September.

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REDLANDS, CALIF. — North Palisade Partners has acquired a nearly 17-acre site at 1101 California St. in Redlands for $44.5 million. The site previously housed a waterpark that closed in 2018.  North Palisade plans to transform the space into a modern, Class A warehouse distribution facility.  Hunter Warner of Lee & Associates represented the buyer and unnamed seller in the transaction. 

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIF. — TailoredSpace is scheduled to open its newest location in San Juan Capistrano this September. The 14,000-square-foot space will be located at 27131 Calle Arroyo.  TailoredSpace has targeted suburban communities with high per-capita income, easy freeway access and walkable retail amenities. TailoredSpace will be the first fully amenitized coworking operation in San Juan Capistrano, according to the company. This lack of supply has resulted in significant pre-leasing activity for the campus.

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CHICAGO — Lendlease has opened The Reed at Southbank, a 41-story residential tower located at 234 W. Polk St. in Chicago’s South Loop. The Reed includes both rental units and for-sale homes and is part of Lendlease’s seven-acre Southbank master plan. Of the property’s 440 residences, 224 are apartments and are located on floors nine through 22. Units range from 544 to 1,417 square feet and monthly rents start at $2,205. Inspired by the literary history of Printers Row, the development’s name is a nod to both reed pens and the grasses that grow along waterways like the Chicago River. Perkins & Will designed the property. The Reed is situated near Southbank Park, a two-acre green space developed and maintained by Lendlease as an amenity for both residents and neighbors in the surrounding community. The eighth floor features a 15,000-square-foot amenity deck with a pool, lawn, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and fitness area. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, lounge room, pool table, virtual sports room, massage room and salon. Apartments at The Reed will be managed by Bozzuto, which will provide renters with services like plant care, pet care, newspaper delivery and in-home package delivery. The Reed is the …

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