Development

Robison Weeks Begins Construction on 169,520 SF Industrial Facility at Gillem Logistics Center in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson July 26, 2022

FOREST PARK, GA. — Robinson Weeks Partners has begun construction on Gillem 700, a 169,520-square-foot speculative industrial facility situated within Gillem Logistics Center in the south Atlanta suburb of Forest Park. Gillem 700 is Robinson Weeks’ ninth project underway at Gillem Logistics Center, a 1,168-acre industrial campus home to blue chip companies including Kroger, HD Supply, Cummins Inc. and Kuehne & Nagel. The new property will feature spec office space, 40 dock high loading doors, two drive-in doors, 34 trailer spaces and 175 auto spaces. The property is situated near I-675 and I-285. Cushman & Wakefield’s Pat Murphy, Ray Stache, Ryan Bellows and Andrew Thurman are managing leasing for Gillem 700. Robison Weeks plans to deliver the asset in March 2023.

July 26, 2022

Development Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

Sunrise Senior Living Opens 130-Unit Community on Staten Island

by Taylor Williams July 26, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Sunrise Senior Living has opened Sunrise of New Dorp, its second seniors housing community on Staten Island. The 85,000-square-foot, four-story property features 130 units of assisted living and memory care and proximity to the Staten Island Expressway and some of the borough’s various shops, restaurants and beaches. Moseley Architects designed the project. Other partners included KBE Building Corp. and PWC Cos.

July 26, 2022

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CBRE Secures $196.2M in Financing for Chapter Buildings Mixed-Use Development in Seattle’s University District

by Amy Works July 26, 2022

SEATTLE — CBRE has arranged joint-venture equity and $196.2 million in construction financing for Chapter Buildings I and II, two mixed-use buildings in Seattle’s University District. Seattle-based Touchstone, Atlanta-based Portman Holdings and Houston-based Lionstone Investments comprise the development team. Tom Pehl, Charles Safley, Todd Tydlaska of CBRE Capital Markets West Coast, along with James Scott and Brian Myers of CBRE Capital Advisors, arranged the equity. Brad Zampa, Mike Walker and Megan Woodring of CBRE Debt & Structured Finance arranged the financing. Construction of Building I commenced earlier in 2022 and construction of Building II will begin in late 2022, with expected delivery in 2024. Totaling more than 400,000 square feet, the Chapter Buildings will consist of two assets. Chapter Building I, located at 4530 12th Ave. NE, will rise 12 stories featuring 240,000 square feet of office space and 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. The 10-story Chapter Building II will feature 154,000 square feet of life sciences and research & development space above 4,000 square feet of retail space. Greg Inglin, David Abbott and Laura Ford of CBRE are marketing the buildings for lease.

July 26, 2022

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Manhattan West, Local Development Plan Two Multifamily Properties in Los Angeles’ Echo Park

by Amy Works July 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES — Manhattan West Real Estate, a division of Manhattan West, and its joint venture partner Local Development plan to develop two multifamily properties totaling 102 units in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood. The partnership is currently pursuing development entitlements with the City of Los Angeles via its Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentive Program for 801-809 N. Alvarado St. and 900-908 N. Alvarado St., which are situated one block apart from each other. Earlier this month, the joint venture acquired 900 Alvarado, which totals 15,000 square feet of land, for $4 million. In December 2021, it purchased 801 Alvarado, a 12,678-square-foot site, for $4.2 million. The existing vacant structures on the sites are scheduled for demolition in early September. Once entitlements are finalized, construction on both projects is slated to begin in late 2023, with completion targeted for approximately two years later. The properties will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units with balconies in most units and a rooftop deck, among other amenities. The property at 900 Alvarado will feature 47 apartments over a fitness center and two-level, 48-car, subterranean parking garage. The 801 Alvarado property will offer 55 units over a two-level, 40-car, subterranean parking garage. Warren …

July 26, 2022

Development Mixed-Use Office Texas Top Stories

Crow Holdings Plans 235,000 SF Mass Timber Office Building to Anchor Mixed-Use Development in Frisco, Texas

by John Nelson July 26, 2022

FRISCO, TEXAS — Crow Holdings Development (CHD), a Dallas-based real estate development firm and subsidiary of Crow Holdings, has released plans for The Offices at Southstone Yards, a mass timber office building in Frisco. The 235,000-square-foot property will anchor Southstone Yards, a 45-acre mixed-use development that will feature over 1 million square feet of office space at full buildout. In addition to offices, Southstone Yards will feature shops, restaurants, hotels, nine acres of green space, and more than 1,000 apartments and townhomes, including a five-story, 355-unit property that North Carolina-based LMC is developing. The Dallas Morning News reports that the mixed-use development is valued at $850 million. The seven-story office building represents the first mass timber office building in North Texas, according to CHD. Compared to common building materials like steel and concrete, developers are utilizing mass timber construction because they find it’s more sustainable, provides greater design flexibility, results in a lighter environmental footprint, offers higher thermal insulation and creates a warmer aesthetic. The Dallas Business Journal reports that The Offices at Southstone Yards will be among the largest mass timber office buildings in the United States at completion. The property will feature raised floors, which provides flexibility for …

July 26, 2022

Development Multifamily Student Housing Washington Western

Landmark Properties to Break Ground on 500-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Washington

by Amy Works July 25, 2022

SEATTLE — Landmark Properties is set to break ground on The Mark at Seattle, a 500-bed student housing development located near the University of Washington campus. The Athens, Georgia-based company recently closed on the acquisition of the development site for the project at 1200 NE 45th St. in Seattle. The community will offer a mix of one- to five-bedroom fully furnished units. Shared amenities will include a 24-hour study lounge, computer lab, fitness center, club room, rooftop deck with a swimming pool and a sauna, alongside 3,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Landmark Construction will serve as general contractor for the duration of the project, which is scheduled for completion ahead of the fall 2025 semester. This is Landmark’s second project in the Seattle area, with The Standard at Seattle currently under construction. “Landmark is excited to start our second project at the University of Washington,” says Wes Rogers, Landmark president and CEO. “This location was particularly attractive as it is in the heart of the University District neighborhood and is just steps from campus. Given the high barriers to entry in this market and strong fundamentals at the University of Washington, this project fits our investment criteria perfectly.”

July 25, 2022

Development Multifamily Oregon Seniors Housing Western

Anthology, Formation Plan 206-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Beaverton, Oregon

by Amy Works July 25, 2022

BEAVERTON, ORE. — Anthology Senior Living, the dedicated seniors housing platform of CA Ventures, has entered a joint venture partnership with Formation Development Group to build Anthology of Beaverton, a 207,169-square-foot senior living community in Beaverton. Situated on a 5.5-acre parcel outside of Portland, Anthology of Beaverton will feature 206 luxury independent living, assisted living and memory care units. The community is located near the Tanasbourne shopping district, which includes a Whole Foods, Starbucks and Macy’s, in addition to other shopping and dining locations. Major employers within close proximity include Nike World Headquarters and Intel. While development costs were not disclosed, CBRE arranged a $49.7 million construction loan for the project. Aron Will, Austin Sacco and Matthew Kuronen of CBRE National Senior Housing led the team on the floating-rate financing, which features partial interest-only payments through a national bank. The transaction marks the beginning of Anthology’s strategic alliance with Formation as a general partner investor. Anthology and Formation plan to further bolster their partnership through the co-sponsorship and development of future projects together. In addition to serving as development partner, Anthology will manage the property, expanding its owned/operated portfolio to 39 senior living communities across the U.S. Anthology expects to …

July 25, 2022

Development Industrial Texas

Jackson-Shaw Breaks Ground on 416,707 SF Industrial Project in Northeast San Antonio

by Taylor Williams July 25, 2022

SAN ANTONIO — North Texas-based developer Jackson-Shaw has broken ground on Phase II of Centerpoint Logistics Park, a project in San Antonio that will add 416,707 square feet of industrial space to the local supply. The site spans 64 acres on the city’s northeast side. Phase II will consist of a 139,427-square-foot, rear-load building and a 277,280-square-foot, cross-dock building. Greystar is Jackson-Shaw’s equity partner on the project. R.C. Page Construction is the general contractor, with design led by Beaty Palmer Architects. Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer, and Veritex Community Bank is providing construction financing. Stream Realty Partners will manage and market the project for lease. Jackson-Shaw broke ground on the 302,518-square-foot initial phase of the project in late 2020.

July 25, 2022

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Klein Enterprises, Evolv to Develop 74-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Waldorf, Maryland

by John Nelson July 25, 2022

WALDORF, MD. — Klein Enterprises and Evolv LLC, an affiliate of Fraser Forbes Real Estate Services, have acquired land in Waldorf to construct 74 build-to-rent (BTR) townhomes. The duo are acquiring lots in two phases via an assignment agreement with Dream Finder Homes, a homebuilder based in Jacksonville. Klein and Evolv plan to break ground in August on Phase I, with construction estimated to last 15 months and homes be delivered on a rolling monthly basis. The community will be situated in Waldorf’s Scotland Heights neighborhood, about 25 miles south of Washington, D.C.

July 25, 2022

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Wan Bridge Underway on 192-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Katy, Texas

by Taylor Williams July 25, 2022

KATY, TEXAS — Wan Bridge, a developer of build-to-rent residential communities, is underway on The Enclave at Mason Creek, a 192-unit project that will be located in the western Houston suburb of Katy. Construction began in early July, and the first residences are expected to be complete at the beginning of 2023. Homes will come in three- and four-bedroom formats and range in size from 1,430 to 1,750 square feet. Amenities will include parks, playgrounds and walking trails. BMO Harris Bank provided construction financing for the project.

July 25, 2022

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