Development

Saltbox Opens 31,000 SF Co-Warehousing Facility in Metro Miami

by John Nelson February 3, 2023

DORAL, FLA. — Saltbox Inc., a co-warehousing and small business logistics company, has opened a new location at 1701 84th Ave. in Doral, roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Miami. Comprising 31,000 square feet, the space features 68 flexible warehouse suites, conference rooms, flex storage, access to loading docks and a photo studio. The Doral facility is the first Saltbox in metro Miami and the second facility to debut in 2023, joining a facility in the Minneapolis area. Atlanta-based Saltbox has received Series B investments from firms including Cox Enterprises, Pendulum, Playground Global, XYZ Capital, Fundrise, Kapor Capital, Wilshire Lane Capital, Lincoln Property Co., Flexport and Overline. Overall the company has obtained $56 million in funding.

February 3, 2023

Development Multifamily Texas

Sueba USA to Develop 292-Unit Multifamily Project in West Houston

by Taylor Williams February 3, 2023

HOUSTON — Locally based developer Sueba USA will build San Paseo, a 292-unit multifamily project that will be located just off Grand Parkway in West Houston. The community will offer 272 apartments in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as 20 townhomes. Apartments will range in size 496 to 2,088 square feet and will feature stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes and full-size washers and dryers. Private patios/balconies will also be available in select units. Townhomes will come in three-bedroom formats and will feature attached garages. Amenities will include a pool, spa, fitness center and an internet café. Construction will begin later this year, with preleasing set to commence in March 2024.

February 3, 2023

Development Indiana Industrial Midwest

Mohr Capital Expands Indiana Logistics Park by 1 MSF

by Kristin Harlow February 3, 2023

WHITELAND, IND. — Mohr Capital has expanded its Mohr Logistics Park in Whiteland with an additional building totaling more than 1 million square feet. More than 540,000 square feet is leased, and the remaining 513,000 square feet is under final lease negotiations. Mohr anticipates full occupancy by this summer. Mohr has another 1.5 million square feet currently under construction, and is pursuing build-to-suits for another 1.2 million square feet. The master plan calls for nearly 7 million square feet within the industrial park. The project team includes Pepper Construction, Curran Architecture and American Structurepoint. Mark Writt of CBRE is the leasing agent.

February 3, 2023

Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Northwind Group Provides $313M in Financing for Completion of Manhattan Residential Tower

by Taylor Williams February 3, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Northwind Group, a locally based private equity firm, has provided $313 million in financing for the completion of an 88-story residential tower located at 125 Greenwich St. in Manhattan. Vertical construction of the tower was completed in 2020, but progress has since stalled. Residences will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and the 912-foot building will have multiple floors dedicated to lifestyle and wellness amenities. The borrower, a joint venture between Fortress Investment Group, Bizzi & Partners and the U.S. Immigration Fund, plans to rebrand the building and launch condo sales this fall. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz and Michael Diaz of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing.

February 3, 2023

Development Industrial Northeast Pennsylvania

DHL Supply Chain Underway on 1 MSF Industrial Project in Annville, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams February 3, 2023

ANNVILLE, PA. — DHL Supply Chain, a developer and third-party logistics firm based in Germany, is underway on construction of a 1 million-square-foot industrial project in Annville, about 100 miles west of Philadelphia. The building will be located within Clear Springs Logistics Park and will feature a clear height of 40 feet, 100 dock doors, four drive-in doors, 246 car parking spaces (expandable to 339) and 230 trailer parking stalls. Harris Architects is the general contractor for the project, and Peak Construction Corp. is the general contractor. Warehaus is the civil engineer. Completion is slated for late in the third quarter.

February 3, 2023

Development Loans Multifamily Washington Western

First Citizens Bank Arranges $65.7M in Development Financing for Sparks Apartments in Redmond, Washington

by Amy Works February 3, 2023

REDMOND, WASH. — First Citizens Bank’s real estate finance group has arranged $65.7 million in financing for MainStreet Property Group to develop The Spark Apartments, a Class A multifamily project in Redmond. The asset will feature 211 units spread across two buildings divided by a public urban forest and connected by a sky bridge. Apartments will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, washers/dryers, air conditioning, and patios or balconies on 50 percent of the units. Community amenities will include an automated package room with contactless delivery, communal kitchen, food garden, mediation room, artist studio and fitness center. The property is being constructed using low-carbon concrete and will feature a rooftop solar system and carsharing partnership that will offset the building’s carbon footprint.

February 3, 2023

Development Industrial Massachusetts Northeast Office

Dacon Corp. Completes 135,000 SF Headquarters Facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams February 3, 2023

HAVERHILL, MASS. — Locally based design-build firm Dacon Corp. has completed a 135,000-square-foot headquarters facility in Haverhill, located north of Boston. The project is a build-to-suit for Edwards Vacuum, which designs and produces advanced technology parts for a variety of industries. The two-story facility, which will be used for cryopump manufacturing, houses spaces for manufacturing, lab work, offices and warehousing and is LEED certified.

February 3, 2023

Development Midwest Office Top Stories Wisconsin

Northwestern Mutual Plans $500M Renovation of Downtown Milwaukee Headquarters Campus

by John Nelson February 3, 2023

MILWAUKEE — Northwestern Mutual, an American financial services and insurance organization, has announced plans to invest $500 million to improve its downtown Milwaukee headquarters. The principal part of the investment will go to the overhaul of its North Office Building, a 540,000-square-foot building located at 818 E. Mason St. overlooking Milwaukee Bay. As part of the company’s plans, employees will be relocated from Northwestern Mutual’s suburban campus in nearby Franklin over the next three to five years. Nearly 2,000 employees will transition to the reimagined downtown campus, which is designed to accommodate planned company growth. “We are doubling down on our Milwaukee campus by investing in the future of the workplace for Northwestern Mutual and a thriving downtown community,” says John Schlifske, chairman, president and CEO of Northwestern Mutual. “Our strategic investment will further our goal of creating an unparalleled campus experience, fostering connection and collaboration across employees, financial representatives and the community while attracting and retaining the next generation of talent right here in southeast Wisconsin.” Northwestern Mutual’s improvements include full interior and exterior renovations to mirror the company’s adjacent Tower and Commons building. The North Office Building was delivered in 1990 whereas Tower and Commons debuted in 2017. …

February 3, 2023

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

Grace Management Breaks Ground on 115-Unit Active Adult Complex in Conroe, Texas

by Taylor Williams February 2, 2023

CONROE, TEXAS — Grace Management has broken ground on The Lakes at Woodhaven Village, a 115-unit active adult complex in Conroe, located about 40 miles north of Houston. The project, which is being developed on a five-acre plot adjacent to the 2,000-acre Grand Central Park master-planned community, is slated for a spring 2024 completion. Project partners include developer Padua Realty Co. and affiliated construction company Dorado Builders, Investwell Architects, Lizabeth Jones Interior Design and Jordan & Skala Engineers.

February 2, 2023

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

Tavistock Tops Off Pier Sixty-Six Hotel, Residential Tower in Fort Lauderdale

by John Nelson February 2, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Tavistock Development Co. has topped off a new hotel and resort residential tower as part of the redevelopment of Pier Sixty-Six, a mixed-use waterfront destination in Fort Lauderdale. The reimagined Pier Sixty-Six Resort and The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six are set to debut next year. Situated on 32 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway, the overall development will ultimately include the resort and 62 luxury condominiums, as well as the property’s 164-slip marina, restaurants, shops and offices. The project team includes general contractors Americaribe and Moriarty, which are employing 1,000 construction workers for the redevelopment project.

February 2, 2023

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