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Fortis Property Group Begins Renovation of 55-Story Office Building in Downtown Dallas

by Taylor Williams

DALLAS — New York-based Fortis Property Group has begun the multimillion-dollar renovation of a 55-story office building in downtown Dallas. Dallas Arts Tower, formerly known as Chase Tower, is located at 2200 Ross Ave. and spans 1.2 million square feet. Renovations will include a transformation of the main lobby and second-floor mezzanine lounge area with new flooring, lighting and furniture, as well as upgraded elevators. A new, all-day café with outdoor seating will be added in the northwest corner of the lobby, and the project team will also introduce a new LED lighting system and valet parking services. Fortis has tapped Stream Realty Partners to lease the property.

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DevelopmentMultifamilyNew YorkNortheast

RXR, Korman Begin Leasing 307-Unit Apartment Building in White Plains, New York

by Taylor Williams

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A partnership between New York City-based owner-operator RXR and Korman Communities has begun leasing 5 Cottage, a 307-unit apartment building in White Plains. The building represents the second phase of a larger development known as AVE Hamilton Green that also features 515 underground parking spaces, 55,000 square feet of open space and 26,000 square feet of commercial space. Units are available in studio to three-bedroom floor plans, as well as in penthouses and live/work loft apartments. Specific residential amenities include indoor gaming areas, coworking spaces, a speakeasy bar, golf simulator, children’s playroom, private chef’s dining room, indoor pool and outdoor grilling and dining stations. RXR and Korman have also leased 85 percent of the 170 units at the first building within AVE Hamilton Green, 25 Cottage. Rents start at $2,366 per month for a studio apartment.

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Kushner Breaks Ground on 280-Unit Multifamily Project in Livingston, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

LIVINGSTON, N.J. — New York City-based Kushner has broken ground on Livana Livingston, a 280-unit multifamily project in Northern New Jersey. Designed by Lessard Architecture, Livana Livingston will feature two buildings, one of which has been designed for renters age 55 and above, that will be developed on the adjacent sites of the former Westminster Hotel and Somerset Regal Bank. Units will come in one- and two-bedroom formats, and both unit types will offer floor plans that include dens. Amenities will include a fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, coworking space, a clubroom, private dining room, game room, rooftop terrace, pickleball courts, pet spa and a community garden lawn. Completion is slated for 2027.

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Beacon, Harborlight Complete Adaptive Reuse Project in Beverly, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

BEVERLY, MASS. — A partnership between two nonprofit owner-operators, Beacon Communities ad Harborlight Homes, has completed a multifamily adaptive reuse project in Beverly, a northeastern suburb of Boston. Beverly Village for Living & The Arts is a redevelopment of the former Briscoe School, which was originally built in 1923 and closed in 2018, into an affordable seniors housing complex. Of the complex’s 91 units, 85 are subject to income restrictions, while the other six units will be rented as live-work studios at market rates. The conversion involved preserving historic elements of the building, such as the windows and façade, while also installing sustainable utility systems.

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Skender Breaks Ground on Chicago’s First Native American-Focused Affordable Housing Project

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Skender has broken ground on Jigzibik, a seven-story development that marks Chicago’s first affordable housing project centered on serving Native American communities. Located at 2907 W. Irving Park Road in the Irving Park neighborhood, the 45-unit building will provide Native-inclusive affordable housing, dedicated nonprofit space and a rooftop community gathering area. Jigzibik will offer units for those earning between 15 and 60 percent of the area median income. The development was conceived by Visionary Ventures, a Native-led nonprofit, and co-led by Full Circle Communities, with Canopy Architecture + Design as architect. The project’s name is a Potawatomi word meaning “at the river’s edge.” The building was titled by the project’s Native American Advisory Council and pays homage to the Great Lakes Indigenous nations. A custom masonry façade is accented by a flowing river motif rendered in white and blue brick. Completion is slated for the second half of 2026.

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Standard, Endeavor to Build 174,288 SF Cobalt Business Center in Suburban Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINN. — Standard Real Estate Investments LP and Endeavor Development have formed a joint venture to develop Cobalt Business Center in the Minneapolis suburb of Mendota Heights. The 174,288-square-foot industrial building is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2026. Endeavor received approval from the city last month and plans to begin demolition of the existing building, which was formerly occupied by Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. The project, situated in the Minneapolis Airport submarket, will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 15 dock positions, LED light fixtures and 4,000 amps of power.

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Formativ Completes First Multifamily Community in Downtown Colorado Springs

by Amy Works

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Formativ Real Estate Group has opened The Hunter, its first apartment property in Colorado Springs located at 225 E. Cimarron St. Project partners include Bryan Construction, Griffis/Blessing and Davis Partnership Architects. Located in the New South End neighborhood, The Hunter features 214 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as eight townhomes. Community amenities include a year-round pool and deck, outdoor dining and grill stations, fire pits, poolside cabanas and a recreation area. The Hunter’s two-level clubhouse features an oversized kitchen, private dining room, sunset lounge and game room. Additional amenities include dedicated coworking spaces and technology-enhanced Zoom rooms and a fitness center with a movement studio for individual and mat-based workouts.

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EAH Housing Opens 140-Unit Aloha lā Halewilikō Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Hawaii

by Amy Works

‘AIEA, HAWAII — EAH Housing has started leasing at Aloha lā Halewilikō, a $62 million affordable rental community for older adults in ‘Aiea. Located at the former site of the ‘Aiea Sugar Mill at 99-385 Pōhai Place, Aloha lā Halewilikō offers 83 studio apartments, 56 one-bedroom apartments and a manager’s unit. The rents are set at affordable rates for households earning 30 percent, 50 percent and 60 percent of the area median income. The community features a multipurpose room, walking paths, fitness facilities, community gardens and digital literacy programs. Lanakila Pacific, a local nonprofit partner, will provide onsite services, including Meals on Wheels and wellness programming to support aging in place.

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DevelopmentMultifamilyNew YorkNortheast

EMP Capital Group Begins Leasing 259-Unit Apartment Complex in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer EMP Capital Group has begun leasing a 259-unit apartment complex in Brooklyn. Designed by Isaac & Stern Architects and located at the nexus of the Clinton Hill and Prospect Heights neighborhoods, Prosper Brooklyn offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units, many of which include dedicated work-from-home spaces. Amenities include a fitness center with a sauna, pickleball court, media lounge, screening room, game room, pet spa, children’s playroom, business center and a rooftop terrace with grilling and dining stations. Ownership has tapped MNS Real Estate to market and lease Prosper Brooklyn. Rents start at $3,250 per month for a studio apartment.

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JLL Arranges $124M in Equity, Construction Financing for Luxury Apartment Project in Wheaton, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

WHEATON, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged joint venture equity and construction financing totaling $124 million for The Faywell, a 334-unit luxury apartment project in downtown Wheaton. Matthew Schoenfeldt and Mary Dooley of JLL worked on behalf of Banner Real Estate Group to identify an institutional joint venture partner and also arranged $84 million in construction financing through PNC Bank. The transit-oriented development will offer access to the Wheaton Metra station. The project site was an assemblage of 13 parcels from seven sellers. The Faywell will rise seven stories and units will average 956 square feet. There will be a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments along with direct-entry townhomes. The property will include 4,504 square feet of ground-floor retail space fully leased to Egg Harbor Café, which had an existing location on the site and signed a new long-term lease. Amenities will include three courtyards, a resort-style pool, hot tub, rooftop decks, a fitness center, coworking space and 438 parking spaces. Construction is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027.

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