Development

PLAINFIELD, IND. — Woda Cooper Cos. has opened Harper’s Crossing, a 60-unit affordable housing community in the Indianapolis suburb of Plainfield. The $13.4 million development is situated in an opportunity zone and received a tax abatement from the city. The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority awarded housing tax credits used to generate equity financing, enabling rents to be maintained at affordable levels. Six of the units are accessible for those with physical disabilities. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a community room, laundry room, fitness center, playground and patio. Monthly rents range from $345 to $1,095 depending on the size of the unit and income restriction. The community is reserved for those who earn up to 80 percent of the area median income. Syndicator RBC Community Investments (RBCCI) provided primary financing through an equity investment by Huntington National Bank in a RBCCI-sponsored fund. In addition to the equity investment, Huntington National Bank also provided a construction loan. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust provided the first mortgage. Indianapolis-based Cripe was the project architect, BWI LLC served as general contractor and Sol Design + Consulting was the sustainability consultant. Woda Cooper’s management division will perform day-to-day property management and leasing.

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MINEOLA, N.Y. — Locally based developer Blue Communities has broken ground on Royal Blue, a 54-unit multifamily project in the Long Island community of Mineola. The building will rise six stories and span 101,000 square feet. Units will come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans, with rents starting at $3,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Completion is slated for 2024.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lowe and joint venture partner Mitsui Fudosan America Inc. have completed Gallery 64, a 492-unit apartment building in southwest Washington, D.C. The 12-story project is the final piece of the 500,000-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment of the former Randall Junior High School, which includes the Rubell Museum DC that opened in October 2022. “The focus and inspiration for the repositioned historic Randall School is arts and culture, which is expressed in every component of the campus, including the Gallery 64 apartments,” says Mark Rivers, executive vice president of Lowe. “With specially commissioned works of contemporary art showcased throughout the building, Gallery 64 residents will be immersed in a one-of-a-kind, arts- and culture-focused living environment.” Located at 64 H Street SW, Gallery 64 features studios to three-bedroom apartments, as well as 19 two-story townhomes. The apartments feature contemporary finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows and smart thermostats, and many have private patios or balconies. Monthly rental rates range from $1,927 to $5,306, according to the property website. Gallery 64’s community amenities include a music and podcast recording studio and a programmed maker space. Rooftop amenities include a resort-style pool, fire pits, grilling stations, dining niches and a dog walk. Other amenities include game …

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SPRING, TEXAS — Locally based developer Sueba USA has broken ground on Imperial Oaks Square, a 269-unit multifamily project in the northern Houston suburb of Spring. The site is located within Falls at Imperial Oaks, a 686-acre master-planned development by Holcomb Properties, and is adjacent to the 100-acre Lake Holcomb. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and will range in size from 496 to 1,594 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling and dining areas, a dog park, business center and a catering kitchen. Preleasing will begin in July 2024.

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GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — Arizona-based owner-operator Watermark Retirement Communities has opened The Hacienda at Georgetown, a 231-unit luxury property in Georgetown, approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The apartments feature one- and two-bedroom options and offer independent living, assisted living, short-term stays or memory care. Amenities include a fitness center, salon/spa, courtyard and other various onsite dining and wellness programs.

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NEW YORK CITY — Developer Lendlease has broken ground on 1 Java Street, an 834-unit waterfront multifamily project in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. Designed by architecture firm Marvel, the development will comprise five interconnected buildings across a full city block. In addition, 1 Java Street will house 13,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and 30 percent of the units will be reserved as affordable housing. A syndicate of lenders led by Bank of America provided $360 million in construction financing for the project, which Lendlease is developing in partnership with Australian pension fund Aware Super. Completion is slated for late 2025.

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TAMPA, FLA. — LD&D has acquired a two-acre parcel located at 1101 E. Harrison St. in Tampa, where the Miami-based firm will develop a $200 million mixed-use project. LD&D purchased the vacant land, which is situated within the master-planned ENCORE! Redevelopment district, from the Tampa Housing Authority for $10 million. Luis Flores of Saul Ewing arranged the sale on behalf of LD&D, with Maxim Capital group providing a $7.1 million acquisition loan. Designed by Baker Barrios Architects, plans for the development include a 28-story multifamily building with 369 units, a 178-room hotel, a 586-space parking podium and 32,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The groundbreaking is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.

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PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Miami Jewish Health (MJH) and McDowell Housing Partners have broken ground on Douglas Gardens Residences, a 410-unit affordable seniors housing community in Pembroke Pines, approximately 20 miles north of Miami. Development costs for the project, which will combine healthcare and housing, are estimated at $137 million. Of the total units, 390 will be reserved for age- and income-qualified residents, while the remaining 20 will be market rate. The project team includes general contractor ANF Group; engineer and landscape designer Keith & Associates; REPRTWAR Architecture and Design; interior designer Jewel Toned Interiors; and law firm Nelson Mullins. Douglas Gardens Residences is scheduled for completion in late 2024. Financing for the project includes $77 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by Broward County Housing Finance Authority (HFA) via Citi Community Capital Bank, $50 million syndicated through affordable housing investment company CREA, a $14 million subordinate loan from Broward County’s Housing Trust Fund, $12 million in seller take-back financing from MJH and $12 million in developer equity contributions.

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RICHMOND HILL, GA. — Novare Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) have broken ground on a 302-unit apartment community in Richmond Hill, roughly 20 miles outside of Savannah. Upon completion, the property will form the multifamily component of the 7,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use development Heartwood at Richmond Hill. Designed by Humphreys & Partners Architects, the community will feature amenities including a swimming pool with cabanas, an outdoor deck with kitchen space, a fire pit, fitness center, flexible workspace, dog park, detached parking garages and carports. Classic Plains is the general contractor, and Trustmark National Bank and Atlantic Union Bank are providing financing for the project. Delivery of the first units is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024.

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ATLANTA — Portman and National Real Estate Advisors have topped out Sora at Spring Quarter, a 370-unit residential tower located at the corner of Spring and 10th streets in Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood. Upon completion, the property will feature 11,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, an infrared sauna, fitness centers, golf simulators, outdoor lawn areas, party rooms, coworking spaces, a pet run and spa, sky lounge, swimming pool and a media room. Sora is the first phase of Portman’s larger Spring Quarter mixed-use development, which will be anchored by The Patterson, an existing funeral home that will be preserved, as well as a 525,000-square-foot office tower called 1020 Spring and 40,000 square feet of retail space. The first units of Sora are scheduled for delivery this summer.

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