Development

Fisher Development, Olnick Complete Renovation of 1 MSF Mixed-Use Building in Morristown, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams October 30, 2025

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Fisher Development Associates and the Olnick Organization have completed the renovation of HQ Plaza, a 1 million-square-foot mixed-use building located in the Northern New Jersey community of Morristown.The complex comprises 650,000 square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, a 256-room Hyatt-branded hotel, a 40,000-square-foot gym and a 10-screen AMC movie theater, all situated atop a 3,000-space parking garage. The renovation included a revitalized main concourse linking the office towers and the Hyatt hotel that features lounge areas, dining spaces and adaptable workspaces. The project team, which included international design firm Gensler, also upgraded the tenant amenity lounge and redesigned the 50,000-square-foot outdoor plaza.

October 30, 2025

Affordable Housing Development Iowa Midwest Multifamily

Woda Cooper Opens 40-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow October 30, 2025

DES MOINES, IOWA — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has opened Alley Landing, a 40-unit affordable housing community constructed on the site of the former Plaza Lanes bowling alley in Des Moines. The city provided a HOME loan and an American Rescue Plan Act loan. The city also granted project-based vouchers for eight Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units through the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Veterans are prioritized for the PSH units. Alley Landing features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are targeted to residents earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Rents range from $790 to $1,140 per month, depending on income limits and size of unit. The four-story building features amenities such as a multipurpose room, dog park and playground. Families Forward will provide onsite service coordination for the PSH units and direct support in areas such as vocational training, budgeting and financial literacy. The Iowa Finance Authority allocated housing tax credits and provided a second HOME loan. Bank of America is providing a construction loan and an equity investment in exchange for the tax credits. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust provided the first permanent mortgage. Polk County Housing Trust Fund provided an additional loan. Hooker DeJong Inc. …

October 30, 2025

Development Illinois Mixed-Use Multifamily Top Stories

Chicago City Council Approves $241.5M Office-to-Residential Adaptive Reuse Project at Field Building

by Hayden Spiess October 30, 2025

CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council has approved plans for an adaptive reuse project at 135 S. LaSalle St. in the city’s central business district (CBD). A joint venture between Riverside Investment & Development, AmTrustRE and DL3 Realty is developing the project, which has a total budget of $241.5 million. Financing for the development includes $98 million in city subsidies and historic tax credits. Scheduled to begin construction in spring 2026, the project will convert 624,000 square feet of vacant office space within the 1.4 million-square-foot Field Building to modern residential units and commercial space. Upon completion, the development will feature 430,050 square feet of residential space across 386 units, as well as 92,000 square feet of commercial space. Residences will include a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Commercial space at the property will house food-and-beverage offerings, a small-format grocer, health and fitness club and other amenities. “The Field Building redevelopment will bring much-needed housing and amenities to workers, visitors and a growing residential base in the city. By modernizing this landmark, the project will help reposition the Loop to attract leading corporations and top talent while bolstering Chicago’s reputation as a thriving economic and cultural destination,” says John O’Donnell, …

October 30, 2025

Development Mixed-Use Texas

Realty Capital Receives Approval for Expansion of Mixed-Use Project in Flower Mound, Texas

by Taylor Williams October 29, 2025

FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS — Realty Capital Management has received approval from the Town of Flower Mound, located in the northern-central part of the metroplex, for the expansion of its Lakeside Village mixed-use project. The 21-acre site at the northeast corner of International and Lakeside parkways is the fourth and only remaining undeveloped corner at the intersection where Lakeside Village is located. Plans for the parcel currently call for 43,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, up to 132 townhomes, a hotel, multiple open entertainment and gathering spaces and a public nature trail. Construction is scheduled to begin late next summer and to last about a year.

October 29, 2025

Civic Development Texas

Skanska Tops Out $35M Project at University of Texas at San Antonio

by Taylor Williams October 29, 2025

SAN ANTONIO — International developer Skanska has topped out a $35 million project at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The 52,000-square-foot building will serve as a practice facility for the university’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The facility will have separate practice courts for each program, as well as locker rooms, film review rooms, team lounge areas and office space for UTSA coaching staff. Shared amenities will include strength and conditioning areas, hydrotherapy spaces and equipment and laundry rooms. Completion is slated for summer 2026.

October 29, 2025

Development Massachusetts Northeast Office

Drucker Associates Underway on $5M Renovation of Downtown Boston Office Building

by Taylor Williams October 29, 2025

BOSTON — New York City-based investment firm Drucker Associates has completed the $5 million renovation of 211 Congress Street, a 90,000-square-foot office building in downtown Boston. The project, which is expected to be complete before the end of the year, will deliver a modern lobby, upgraded elevators and restrooms, new storefronts and a refreshed retail façade. Newmark is both the office and retail leasing agent for 211 Congress Street.

October 29, 2025

Development Georgia Mixed-Use Southeast

Atlantic Cos. to Build Hillrose Market Mixed-Use Development in Roswell, Georgia

by John Nelson October 29, 2025

ROSWELL, GA. — The Atlantic Cos. has received approval from the City of Roswell to build Hillrose Market, a mixed-use development in the northern Atlanta suburb of Roswell. Adjacent to City Hall with walkable trail connection to the Canton Street Historic District, Hillrose Market will transform a 7-acre site fronting Hill Street between Atlanta and Ellis streets. Plans call for a six-building, 75,000-square-foot retail village; an office building; the adaptive reuse of the former Roswell Police Department into a mixed-use hub with ground-floor retail space and second-floor workspace; 143 luxury rental apartments; 16 for-sale brownstones; abundant surface and structured parking; and pedestrian access to downtown Roswell and surrounding trails. Atlantic Cos. is developing Hillrose Market in a public-private partnership with the City of Roswell. ASD | SKY is leading design efforts, and The Providence Group is developing the brownstones. Westbridge is serving as commercial consultant, advising on the adaptive reuse and retail components. New South Construction Co. is the general contractor, and Kimley-Horn is the project engineer. Crosby Design Group is leading interior design services. Construction is slated to begin next year, with completion of the first phases anticipated in 2027.

October 29, 2025

Affordable Housing Development Florida Seniors Housing Southeast

McDowell Housing Begins Construction on $64.7M Affordable Seniors Housing Project in South Florida

by John Nelson October 29, 2025

PEMBROKE PARK, FLA. — McDowell Housing Partners has announced the commencement of construction of Ekos at Pembroke Park, a new affordable seniors housing development located in Pembroke Park. Upon completion, the $64.7 million project will total 150 units reserved for seniors earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. This marks the 16th affordable housing project in Florida for McDowell. Amenities at the community will include a clubroom, fitness center, package lockers, bike storage and six electric vehicle charging stations. Nonprofit organization Area Agency on Aging of Broward County will lease a commercial space at the property and offer onsite supportive services to residents age 60 and older. Financing for the development includes tax-exempt bonds and a loan from the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County; a loan from the Florida Housing Finance Corp.; LIHTC equity from U.S. Bank; and senior construction and permanent loans from R4 Capital.

October 29, 2025

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Kolter Multifamily Breaks Ground on 256-Unit Alton Sarasota Apartment Development in Florida

by John Nelson October 29, 2025

SARASOTA, FLA. — Kolter Multifamily LLC, an affiliate of Delray Beach, Fla.-based The Kolter Group, has broken ground on Alton Sarasota, a 256-unit, garden-style apartment community in Sarasota. Kolter expects to welcome first residents in winter 2026. Alton Sarasota represents the fourth apartment development in the Sarasota-Bradenton MSA for Kolter, which broke ground on Alton Palmetto in Palmetto, Fla., earlier this year. Situated along 63rd Avenue about three miles north of University Parkway, Alton Sarasota will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 765 to 1,248 square feet. The property will also include a modern clubhouse with a fitness center, coworking office space and a coffee lounge.

October 29, 2025

Development Multifamily Texas

Presidium Completes 338-Unit Apartment Community in Farmers Branch, Texas

by Taylor Williams October 28, 2025

FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Texas-based developer Presidium has completed Presidium Valley View, a 338-unit multifamily project located in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 573 to 1,631 square feet. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, kitchen islands, built-in desks, private balconies, keyless entry mechanisms and individual washers and dryers. Indoors, the property houses a fitness center, clubroom area, coffee bar, theater lounge with a golf simulator and coworking spaces. Outdoor amenities include a pool, yoga lawns, grilling areas and a pet park/spa. Dallas-based O’Brien Architects served as the project architect. Leasing began last winter, at which point rents started at $1,585 per month for a studio apartment.

October 28, 2025

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