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GM, LG Energy Solution Plan $2.6B Electric Vehicle Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Lansing, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 26, 2022

LANSING, MICH. — Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and LG Energy Solution, has unveiled plans for a $2.6 billion investment to build its third battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. The facility, which will be located in Lansing, the state capital, is part of a larger $7 billion investment in four Michigan manufacturing sites to increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Detroit-based GM says this is the single largest investment announcement in its history. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved $824.1 million in incentives for the projects, according to local media reports. Ultium Cells will build the new plant in Lansing on land leased from GM. The facility is expected to create 1,700 new jobs when fully operational. Site preparation on the roughly 2.8 million-square-foot property is scheduled to begin this summer, and the plant is expected to open in late 2024. The facility will supply battery cells to Orion Assembly in Michigan and other GM electric vehicle (EV) assembly plants. “This significant investment demonstrates our commitment to strengthen our Michigan and U.S. manufacturing presence and grow good-paying jobs,” says Mary Barra, GM chair and CEO. “We will have the …

January 26, 2022

Development Multifamily Oregon Seniors Housing Western

LRS Architects Designs 127-Unit Seniors Housing Expansion in Portland, Oregon

by Amy Works January 25, 2022

PORTLAND, ORE. — LRS Architects Inc has completed design work for Parkview at Terwilliger Plaza just south of downtown Portland. The 10-story, 370,000-square-foot building will bring 127 independent living apartments to the existing three-building senior living campus while providing space for up to 200 new residents. The project is designed to the Passive House standard with several sustainability goals, including sustainable energy use and improved air quality. “Features such as thermal bridge-free detailing, airtight construction, energy-efficient appliances, heat recovery ventilation and a green roof are central toward creating comfortable and energy-efficient spaces and establishing a level of sustainability other complexes cannot guarantee,” says Peter Houseknecht, LRS’s lead architect on the project. “Parkview at Terwilliger Plaza is the largest Passive House-certified project on the U.S. West Coast and largest in the senior living space.” Construction on the project began in the spring 2021 and is scheduled for completion in 2023.

January 25, 2022

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Evergreen Devco Plans Three Buildings at Nine Mile Corner Mixed-Use Project in Erie, Colorado

by Amy Works January 25, 2022

ERIE, COLO. — Evergreen Devco has broken ground for three buildings at Nine Mile Corner, a mixed-use project in Erie. Located at the southwest corner of U.S. 287 and Arapahoe Road, Nine Mile Corner consists of approximately 26 acres of retail, 12 acres of multifamily and 10 acres of open space. The project is a public-private partnership between Evergreen, the Town of Erie and the Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority. The under-construction properties are two multi-tenant buildings, totaling 18,000 square feet, and an 8,000-square-foot UCHealth medical office building. Waner Construction is the serving as general contractor and G3 Architecture is serving as architect for the three buildings. Completion is slated for third-quarter 2022.

January 25, 2022

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily Top Stories

Developers to Begin Vertical Construction of 73-Story Apartment High-Rise in Chicago

by John Nelson January 25, 2022

CHICAGO — Co-developers Time Equities Inc., JK Equities and Oak Capitals plan to soon begin vertical construction for 1000M, a 73-story apartment high-rise in Chicago’s South Loop district. Named for its address (1000 S. Michigan Ave.), 1000M will stand 788 feet tall upon completion in 2025, making it one of the tallest apartment towers in Chicago. 1000M was originally conceived as a for-sale condominium tower but during a pause in construction during the COVID-19 pandemic, the co-developers decided to reposition the asset as a rental residential tower. Construction recommenced following a $304.5 million loan from Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, according to various media outlets. The 738-unit apartment tower will offer residences ranging from studios to three-bedroom penthouse units. The development will also feature a golf simulator room, outdoor swimming pool with cabanas, a cookout area and a full-service 73rd floor bar and lounge offering views of the Chicago skyline. In addition, a 325-car parking garage will be concealed behind the apartments. Nearby attractions and venues include Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Soldier Field & Museum, Humboldt Park Formal Gardens, Columbia College Chicago, Hilton Chicago and Trader Joe’s. Helmut Jahn, a world-renowned German architect who was killed last year …

January 25, 2022

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily Texas

NRP Group Breaks Ground on 368-Unit Mixed-Income Housing Project in Killeen, Texas

by Taylor Williams January 24, 2022

KILLEEN, TEXAS — Cleveland-based developer The NRP Group, in partnership with The City of Killeen Public Facility Corp., has broken ground on a 368-unit mixed-income housing project in the Central Texas city of Killeen. About 50 percent of the units will be reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, clubroom and a dog park. J.P. Morgan is the equity investor in the project, and Texas Property Bank provided construction financing. Leasing is slated to begin in early 2023, with full completion of the project scheduled for 2024.

January 24, 2022

Build-to-Rent Development Indiana Midwest

Onyx+East, Pretium Form Joint Venture to Invest $600M for Development of Single-Family Rental Homes

by Kristin Harlow January 24, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based homebuilder Onyx+East has formed a joint venture with investment management firm Pretium to invest approximately $600 million to develop, build and operate new single-family build-to-rent communities. The joint venture plans to build over 2,000 homes across the Midwest and Florida’s West Coast. In 2022, the partnership intends to develop six communities totaling more than 700 homes in Indiana, Ohio and Florida. Progress Residential, Pretium’s single-family rental platform, will operate and manage the communities.

January 24, 2022

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Optima Begins Pre-Leasing 198-Unit Luxury Apartment Development in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow January 24, 2022

CHICAGO — Development firm Optima Inc. has begun pre-leasing Optima Lakeview, a 198-unit luxury apartment community in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Located at 3478 N. Broadway St., the project includes 14,000 square feet of street-level retail space. First move-ins are scheduled for April. David Hovey Sr., Optima’s CEO and founder, designed the project, while Optima’s in-house construction team served as general contractor. Units average 1,053 square feet, and monthly rents start at $2,400. Optima Lakeview features 40,000 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop sky deck, heated pool, grilling stations, basketball court, sports lounge, golf simulator, fitness center, yoga room, sauna, dog park, children’s play area, game room and chef’s kitchen. Work-from-home amenities include two conference spaces, a business center and several indoor and outdoor seating areas. Each residence comes with smart home technology, including keyless unit entry and smart thermostats.

January 24, 2022

Affordable Housing Development Indiana Midwest Multifamily

TWG Breaks Ground on $12M Affordable Housing Community in Muncie, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow January 24, 2022

MUNCIE, IND. — Developer TWG has broken ground on River Bend Flats, a $12 million affordable housing community in Muncie, about 50 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The three-story, 60-unit project will be located at 1800 Burlington Drive. Units will be reserved for renters earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a clubhouse and playground. Completion is slated for spring 2023. The project was made possible with support from the City of Muncie and low-income housing tax (LIHTC)credits from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.

January 24, 2022

Affordable Housing Development Georgia Multifamily Southeast

GBX, Urban Landings to Rehabilitate Affordable Housing Property in Midtown Atlanta

by Julia Sanders January 24, 2022

ATLANTA — Cleveland, Ohio-based GBX Group LLC, in partnership with developer Atlanta-based Urban Landings, will rehabilitate Winnwood Apartments, a historical multifamily property in Midtown Atlanta that will be renovated into affordable housing. Construction on the project is expected to be complete by the fourth quarter. Winnwood is a 90-year-old, two-story property. When renovations are complete, the property will feature about 50 micro and one-bedroom units. Community amenities will include covered parking and a dog park. Located at 1460 W Peachtree St. NW, the property is situated within two miles from Georgia Tech, less than a mile from Atlantic Station, 1.5 miles from Tech Square and 4.4 miles from Georgia State University. Urban Landings helped secure Winnwood’s spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021, enabling access to historic tax credits. Simultaneously, the ownership group donated a facade easement to Easements Atlanta, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accept qualified historic preservation easement donations of certified historic properties in Atlanta. This donation allows permanent protection for Winnwood’s exterior design and makes the project eligible for additional tax incentives.

January 24, 2022

Development Industrial Ohio Top Stories

Intel Plans $20B Investment for Two Computer Chip Factories Near Columbus, Ohio

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

NEW ALBANY, OHIO — Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel has unveiled plans to invest more than $20 billion to build two new computer chip factories. The campus will be located in New Albany, approximately 18 miles northeast of Columbus. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2022 for the start of production in 2025. The two semiconductor fabrication plants, or “fabs,” will be situated on nearly 1,000 acres in Licking County. The project site can accommodate a total of eight chip factories. At full buildout, the total investment in the site could increase to as much as $100 billion over the next 10 years. The project is the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio’s history, according to Intel. Ohio will be home to Intel’s first new manufacturing site location in 40 years. Additionally, Air Products, Applied Materials, LAM Research and Ultra Clean Technology have announced plans to establish a physical presence in the region to support the buildout of the site, with more companies expected to join the project in the future. “Building this semiconductor mega-site is akin to building a small city, which brings forth a vibrant community of supporting services and suppliers,” says Keyvan Esfarjani, Intel senior …

January 21, 2022

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