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FCP, Westbridge Sell Stockyards Atlanta to Clarion Partners for $69.7M

by Alex Tostado January 17, 2020

ATLANTA — A joint venture between Chevy Chase, Md.-based FCP and Atlanta-based developer Westbridge Partners has sold Stockyards Atlanta, a mixed-use project in Atlanta’s West Midtown district, to New York-based Clarion Partners for $69.7 million. Situated on three acres at the corner of 10th Street and Brady Avenue, Stockyards is an adaptive reuse of three historic warehouses into office and entertainment space. The space was initially built in the early 1900s as a stockyard and meatpacking plant. Designed by architectural firm ai3 and built by Gay Construction Co. in 2017, the 142,478-square-foot development houses tenants including Red Bull and Fitzgerald & Co., as well as the Italian restaurant Donetto and game parlor/restaurant Painted Duck. Stockyards Atlanta was fully leased within a year of delivery. Stewart Calhoun, David Meline, Mike McDonald, Samir Idris and Michael Moore of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale on behalf of the joint venture.

January 17, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Halpern Enterprises Acquires Hobby Lobby-Anchored Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta for $11.6M

by Alex Tostado January 17, 2020

NEWNAN, GA. — Halpern Enterprises Inc. has acquired Newnan Crossing, a 92,412-square-foot shopping center in Newnan, about 35 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta. Ohio-based Retail Value Inc. sold the property to Smyrna, Ga.-based Halpern Enterprises for $11.6 million. A 66,412-square-foot Hobby Lobby anchors the center, which was fully leased at the time of sale. Other tenants include CATO, GNC, Edible Arrangements, Sally Beauty, American Deli, The Athlete’s Foot and T-Mobile. Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement shadow-anchor the center. Newnan Crossing was built in 1996 and is situated adjacent to Interstate 85 at 963 Bullsboro Drive.

January 17, 2020

Development Georgia Retail Southeast

Allied Esports, Simon Announce 13,000 SF Esports Venue Coming to Mall of Georgia

by Alex Tostado January 15, 2020

BUFORD, GA. — Allied Esports, a global esports entertainment company, and Simon Property Group Inc., a REIT and shopping mall operator, have announced that Mall of Georgia in Buford will be the location for the companies’ first dedicated esports venue. The two-level, 13,000-square-foot facility will be a gaming and esports destination. The venue will feature regular amateur and professional esports tournaments and events spanning a variety of games and genres. The location, which will have full broadcast and streaming production capabilities, will also offer PCs and consoles for daily use, full food and beverage options and experiential retail. The redevelopment of the current retail space is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020, with an opening of the venue anticipated in the second half of the year. Mall of Georgia, the largest shopping destination in the Southeast, features more than 200 shops, a dining pavilion and movie theater. Allied Esports and Simon announced a strategic alliance in June 2019. The two companies plan to open dedicated esports venues at Simon centers around the country and create a co-produced national amateur esports tournament — the Simon Cup — featuring online competition and in-person events at Simon locations.

January 15, 2020

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Walmart Opens $90M Meat Processing Plant in South Georgia

by Alex Tostado January 13, 2020

THOMASVILLE, GA. — Walmart has opened a 201,000-square-foot meat processing facility at 121 Roseway Drive in Thomasville, 15 miles north of the Georgia-Florida border. The Thomasville Times-Enterprise reported the facility cost $90 million to develop. The plant will house more than 200 employees who will distribute a selection of Angus beef cuts, such as steaks and roasts, from the new supply chain to 500 Walmart stores in the Southeast. Construction of the property began in August 2018. In conjunction with the opening of the facility, Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart has awarded a $7,500 grant to Georgia Wildlife Federation, a $2,500 grant to the Thomasville Police Force and a $2,500 in grant to Second Harvest of South Georgia. Walmart employs more than 62,000 associates across Georgia’s 211 retail units and seven distribution centers.

January 13, 2020

Development Georgia Loans Multifamily Southeast

ACRES Capital Originates $32M Construction Loan for Athens Multifamily Development

by Alex Tostado January 13, 2020

ATHENS, GA. — ACRES Capital Corp. has originated a nearly $32 million construction loan to fund the expansion of The Cottages at Ridge Pointe, a 216-unit apartment community located at 940 Creek Ridge Lane in Athens. The developer, Jim Chapman Communities, will take on the loan, which carries an 18-month term. The Cottages at Ridge Pointe, located approximately eight miles from downtown Athens, is an existing community with all 38 currently available units occupied. An additional 79 units are under construction, and the loan will fund the creation of another 99 units. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor kitchen and grilling station and a pool.

January 13, 2020

Affordable Housing Content Partner Development Features Georgia Mixed-Use Multifamily Southeast Southeast Feature Archive Walker & Dunlop

Egbert Perry and Affordable Housing: How One Man’s Vision Launched a National Movement

by Jaime Lackey January 12, 2020

When picturing the rebirth of downtown Atlanta, one of the first images to come to mind is the skyline — the iconic high-rises. Another, often overlooked, part of this picture includes Atlanta’s skywalks. In the early days of redevelopment, these walkways connected luxury buildings above urban neighborhoods that many had abandoned, and effectively furthered the separation of the “haves” from the “have-nots.” Iconic Atlanta developer Egbert Perry was driven to challenge development that emphasized the separation. From his perspective, perpetuating the separation of community members simply perpetuated the issues of inequity and injustice that plagued the city. Perry was motivated to bring people together in a different way, in neighborhoods that would appeal to everyone. Where others saw poverty, blight, and dilapidated housing projects, Perry saw potential — and pioneered a new approach to affordable and workforce housing, commercial real estate development, and community development and investment. The Story Begins at Centennial Place In 1994, when Perry left H.J. Russell & Company to start The Integral Group, he quickly came upon an opportunity to redevelop the area now home to Centennial Place. The 60-acre property was located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, and was considered to be the most …

January 12, 2020

Georgia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Arbor Provides $43.7M Fannie Mae Green Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Community in Roswell, Georgia

by Alex Tostado January 10, 2020

ROSWELL, GA. — Arbor Realty Trust Inc. has provided a $43.7 million Fannie Mae Green Rewards acquisition loan for Avia Riverside Apartments in Roswell, a northern suburb of Atlanta. The 12-year, fixed rate loan features four years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. Stephen York of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. Built in 1972, Avia Riverside underwent renovations from 2013 to 2015. The 396-unit property features two swimming pools, a playground and a dog park. Other amenities include fitness and business centers. The complex is located at 100 Chattahoochee Circle and overlooks the Chattahoochee River.

January 10, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Healthcare Southeast

Skanska, H. J. Russell to Develop $151M Surgical Center for Grady Hospital in Atlanta

by Alex Tostado January 9, 2020

ATLANTA — A joint venture between Swedish developer Skanska AB and Atlanta-based H. J. Russell & Co. plans to develop the Center for Advanced Surgical Services (CASS) for Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Situated adjacent to Grady’s main campus, the new freestanding, 10-story facility will cost $151 million to build. The 576,960-square-foot property will include 264,000 square feet housing several outpatient clinics. Skanska and H. J. Russell expect to deliver CASS in early 2022. The new facility will be the site of all of Grady’s outpatient surgeries and will increase Grady’s operating room capacity by 25 percent and clinical capacity by 45 percent. According to the developers, Grady Memorial Hospital is the fifth busiest public hospital in the country with a Level 1 trauma center designation.

January 9, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Loans Retail Southeast

JLL Arranges $34.6M Acquisition Loan for Barrett Pavilion Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado January 8, 2020

KENNESAW, GA. — JLL has arranged $34.6 million in acquisition financing for Barrett Pavilion, a 458,740-square-foot retail center in Kennesaw, 22 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta in Cobb County. The borrower and buyer is a partnership between Lincoln Property Co. and Stockbridge. Tarik Bateh and Jennifer Swanson of JLL negotiated the four-year, floating-rate loan through Prime Finance. Margaret Caldwell and Margaret Jones of JLL represented the seller, a partnership between Nuveen Real Estate and SITE Centers Corp., in the sale. Barrett Pavilion is situated on approximately 55 acres near the interchange between Ernest W. Barrett Parkway and Interstate 75 near Kennesaw State University. Barrett Pavilion’s anchor tenants include Target, AMC Theatres, Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts, Best Buy, buybuy BABY, Old Navy, Ulta Beauty, Total Wine & More and REI.

January 8, 2020

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

PCCP, Panattoni to Develop 328,000 SF Spec Industrial Building in Cartersville, Georgia

by Alex Tostado January 7, 2020

CARTERSVILLE, GA. — PCCP LLC has formed a joint venture with Panattoni Development Co. Inc. for the speculative development of a 328,000-square-foot industrial building in Cartersville, 51 miles northeast of Atlanta. The project is located directly off Interstate 75 in Bartow County. PCCP and Panattoni recently acquired the 104-acre site that allows for the development of up to 724,000 square feet across two buildings. Two buildings are planned for two separate phases of development. PCCP and Panattoni expect to deliver the first facility, a rear-load building with 32-foot clear heights, in the third quarter. Mike Chambers, Jack Haden and Kane Chambers of NAI Brannen Goddard are leading the leasing effort of the property.

January 7, 2020

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