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Conor Commercial Underway on Development of 436,500 SF Spec Industrial Project in Bartlett, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

BARTLETT, ILL. — Conor Commercial Real Estate is underway on the development of Brewster Creek Commerce Center in Bartlett, about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. The speculative industrial project will span 436,500 square feet. Conor expects to serve e-commerce and logistics companies in need of large-scale distribution space. The building will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 54 truck docks, four drive-in doors, ESFR sprinklers, parking for 125 trailers and parking for 340 cars. Completion is slated for the second quarter. McShane Construction Co., V3 Cos. and Harris Architects Inc. make up the project team. The project is part of a larger 670-acre business park that is home to tenants such as McKesson, ITW, Greco & Sons, Rana, Creative Werks and Cheese Merchants of America.

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ML Realty Partners Completes 115,924 SF Spec Industrial Building in Glendale Heights, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL. — ML Realty Partners has completed the development of a 115,924-square-foot speculative industrial building in Glendale Heights. Located at 760 E. North Ave., the project features a clear height of 32 feet, 26 exterior truck docks and two drive-in doors. ML Realty acquired the 7.5-acre site in fall 2019. Kelly Disser, Eric Tresslar, Michael Freitag and Dion Ursino of NAI Hiffman will market the property for lease. Meridian Design Build and Harris Architects made up the project team.

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AHDC, Carpenter’s Shelter Open Affordable Housing Project, Homeless Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia

by Julia Sanders

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Alexandria Housing Development Corp. (AHDC) has partnered with local homeless shelter Carpenter’s Shelter for The Bloom at Braddock and Carpenter’s Shelter, a hybrid affordable housing community and homeless shelter in Alexandria. The project is a redevelopment of the former 17,000-square-foot Carpenter’s Shelter, which provides support and accommodations to people who are experiencing homelessness. The Bloom at Braddock has 97 low-income tax credit housing (LIHTC) units. Carpenter’s Shelter partnered with architectural firm Cooper Carry’s Alexandria office to complete the project. The redevelopment of Carpenter’s Shelter transformed the shelter, previously housed in a two-story building originally designed for the Department of Motor Vehicles, into a new, 163,000-square-foot building that supports both organizations’ missions under the same roof. The hybrid design features the build-to-suit homeless shelter and an apartment community that features a community room, multiple outdoor spaces and a 1,600-square-foot community produce garden. The two housing facilities share several amenities, including a level of underground parking and a playground. Carpenter’s Shelter has a new entrance to welcome residents seeking temporary housing for an average shelter stay of two to four months. A separate entrance to David’s Place at Carpenter’s Shelter provides access to shower facilities, laundry and lockers for …

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Vaughn Construction Nears Completion of $135M Austin Office Project for Texas Facilities Commission

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — General contractor Vaughn Construction is nearing completion of the initial phase of a $135 million office project in Austin for the Texas Facilities Commission, an agency that manages government buildings throughout the state. The project includes a nine-story office building, central utility plant and an 1,850-space parking garage. Approximately 1,500 employees from the Texas Health & Human Services Commission will occupy the building beginning in June. Details about subsequent phases were not disclosed.

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Clayco Underway on $85M Distribution Center for Dollar General Near Omaha

by Kristin Harlow

BLAIR, NEB. — Clayco is serving as design-builder for Dollar General’s new distribution center in Blair, about 25 miles north of Omaha. Clayco recently broke ground on the $85 million property, which will span 800,000 square feet on 85 acres. Designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, the building will handle both dry and fresh items for the discount retailer. The facility will also include 180,000 square feet of cold storage space. Once fully operational in 2022, the development will create an estimated 400 new jobs in the surrounding community. The project is expected to add approximately $106 million annually to a 10-county area as well as provide $300,000 in job training funds. This project marks the sixth distribution center that Clayco will build for Dollar General. In August, Dollar General unveiled plans for the expansion of its cold storage footprint nationwide.

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Mia Rose Holdings Unveils Plans for Multi-Building Multifamily Project in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO. — Mia Rose Holdings has unveiled plans for the development of Old Town Square, a multi-building apartment project in Dardenne Prairie, a western suburb of St. Louis. Mia Rose is developing the project in partnership with Benton Homebuilders and Jim Cook, Imo’s Pizza franchisee and co-owner of Sugarfire Smokehouse. The joint venture team, known as Bryan 364 Junction LLC, plans to break ground on the project in June. Completion is slated for December 2022. The development recently received zoning approval from the city. Plans call for the construction of five apartment buildings consisting of 120 one-bedroom units and 60 two-bedroom units. Additionally, Benton Homebuilders will construct nine buildings with 60 villas, each with three bedrooms, a basement and a two-car garage. The villas will be available for lease. One of the apartment buildings will feature 12,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. An additional 4,500-square-foot retail space will be home to a new Imo’s Pizza. Amenities will include a pool, outdoor lounge, business room, coffee bar, fitness center and dog park. The project architects are Rosemann & Associates and DL Design. Premier Design Group is serving as civil engineer. The property manager will be 2B Residential.

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Hicks Ventures, Taconic Capital Complete Renovation of 341,947 SF Houston Office Building

by Taylor Williams

HOUSTON — A partnership between locally based investment firm Hicks Ventures and New York City-based Taconic Capital has completed the $6 million renovation of 1177 West Loop South, a 341,947-square-foot office building in Houston. The program upgraded the 18-story building’s lobby, conference facilities, common areas, café, fitness center and outdoor patios. Transwestern provides leasing services for the property. Hicks Ventures purchased the building in the spring of 2019 and started the renovation in early 2020.

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Sparrow Partners Underway on 268-Unit Active Adult Community in Norman, Oklahoma

by Taylor Williams

NORMAN, OKLA. — Austin-based Sparrow Partners is underway on construction of Sage Cobblestone, a 168-unit active adult community in Norman. The property will be located adjacent to the Cobblestone Creek Golf Course and 2.5 miles from the University of Oklahoma. The first residents are scheduled to move in to the six-acre property in the spring 2022. Sparrow Partners will build and own Sage Cobblestone, while its subsidiary Sparrow Living will manage the property. The project team includes architect Fugleberg Koch, landscape designer Norris Design and engineering firms Kimley-Horn, Integrity Structural and Joseph Lawrence & Co. Rents will start at approximately $1,400 and $2,055 a month for one- and two-bedroom units, respectively.

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JLL Secures Construction Financing for Publix-Anchored Center Near Fort Myers, Florida

by Julia Sanders

BABCOCK RANCH, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has secured construction financing for the development of Crescent B Commons, an 82,640-square-foot, Publix-anchored neighborhood shopping center in Babcock Ranch, a new town situated northeast of Fort Myers. Tarik Bateh and Jennifer Swanson of JLL arranged the loan through Ameris Bank on behalf of the developer, Kitson & Partners. Construction on Crescent B Commons began in August 2020 and is slated to be completed in summer 2021. The Publix is set to open shortly after. Crescent B Commons will be located in the front of Babcock Ranch, a Kitson & Partners’ planned community that is self-described as the United States’ first solar-powered town.

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Signature Development Receives $130M in Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Project in Oakland’s Brooklyn Basin

by Amy Works

OAKLAND, CALIF. — Signature Development Group has received $130 million in construction financing for the development of Brooklyn Basin – Parcel G, an unnamed apartment and retail property located on 2.7 acres within the master-planned Brooklyn Basin community in Oakland. The project is entitled for 371 apartments and 31,000 square feet of retail space. Designed by California-based TCA Architects, the residential property will offer a fitness center, clubhouse, outdoor courtyard and roof deck with views of San Francisco Bay. Ramsey Daya and Chris Moritz of Newmark’s Debt & Structured Finance arranged the financing behalf of Signature Development. Bank OZK provided the construction loan. “Even with the pandemic-driven challenges posed to the multifamily market, Parcel G’s exceptional location and unique offering for tenants presented a compelling opportunity for lenders,” says Moritz. “This, combined with the strength and experience of the sponsor, resulted in significant interest from the debt markets.” Brooklyn Basin is a 63-acre master-planned development located along Oakland’s waterfront. The project will include market-rate housing, affordable housing and townhome residences, including Parcel G. Orion Apartments is currently leasing units, while MidPen Housing’s Paseo Estero and Vista Estero affordable housing communities are set to open this spring. Last November, Township Commons …

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