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Shake Shack to Join Tenant Mix at $5B Centennial Yards Project in Downtown Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Burger chain Shake Shack has signed a long-term lease for a new 3,010-square-foot restaurant at Centennial Yards, a $5 billion mixed-use development underway in downtown Atlanta. CIM Group and affiliate Centennial Yards Co. are transforming the 50-acre site that was locally known as the Gulch into a high-end entertainment and hospitality destination near Mercedes-Benz Stadium (home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United) and State Farm Arena (home of the Atlanta Hawks). The restaurant will be Shake Shack’s first location in downtown Atlanta and is expected to open next year. Other previously announced tenants joining Centennial Yards include a 5,300-square-foot Live Nation entertainment venue and Cosm, an immersive experiential sports and entertainment operator. Other food-and-beverage options include the Wild Leap brewery and Khao Thai Isan, a Thai tapas concept within The Mitchell residential tower. Shake Shack has previously announced plans to open a restaurant in another sports and entertainment district in Atlanta: The Battery, where it will backfill Wahlburger’s.

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Lumos Opens 45,000 SF Entertainment Venue in New Caney, Texas

by Taylor Williams

NEW CANEY, TEXAS — Lumos, an entertainment concept that features activities such as bowling, laser tag, axe throwing and arcade games, has opened a 45,000-square-foot venue in New Caney, a northeastern suburb of Houston. The space is located within the 1,400-acre Valley Ranch master-planned community and includes a 6,000-square-foot area for virtual reality, karaoke and private events, as well as a cocktail bar, restaurant and outdoor patio. Signorelli Co. owns Valley Ranch.

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Sky Zone Signs 40,103 SF Retail Lease at Gurnee Mills Mall in Metro Chicago  

by Kristin Harlow

GURNEE, ILL. — Family entertainment tenant Sky Zone has signed a 40,103-square-foot retail lease at Gurnee Mills Mall in the northern Chicago suburb of Gurnee. Sean McCourt and Alex Corno of CBRE represented the landlord, Simon Property Group. Gurnee Mills Mall is home to more than 200 retail, dining and entertainment options.

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DesignPac Inks 17,447 SF Flex Office Lease in Oak Brook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

OAK BROOK, ILL. — DesignPac, a subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com Inc., has inked a long-term lease for 17,447 square feet of flex office space at 2100 Swift Drive in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook. Corey Chase of Newmark represented the tenant, which is a provider of gourmet gift baskets and sets for major retailers across North America. The new space will support the company’s multifaceted operations, including its design studio and showroom, product packaging and light manufacturing. Experimental Holdings owns the three-story, 58,010-square-foot property, which underwent a significant renovation in 2017. Ownership is adding an overhead door to the first floor to create a flex space that will enable the tenant to efficiently move products in and out of the facility. Patrick Kiefer and Dan O’Neill of NAI Hiffman represented the landlord.

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Ashley DSG Signs 68,486 SF Industrial Lease at Gateway Business Park in Plainfield, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

PLAINFIELD, IND. — Chicago-based HSA Commercial Real Estate has inked a new 68,486-square-foot industrial lease with home furnishings retailer Ashley DSG at Gateway Industrial V in Plainfield near the Indianapolis International Airport. The deal returns the 262,758-square-foot building in HSA’s Gateway Business Park to full occupancy. Memphis, Tenn.-based Ashley DSG maintains 166 locations in the United States and Canada. The company will use its space at Gateway V to warehouse and distribute home furnishings. The lease is a relocation and expansion from the company’s existing location in the Indianapolis area. HSA oversaw tenant improvements, including racking and upgrades to the truck dock area. Developed on a speculative basis and delivered in 2019, Gateway V features a clear height of 32 feet, 30 truck docks, four drive-in doors, 185 parking stalls and 70 trailer positions. The warehouse is also home to auto glass distributor Mygrant Glass Co., Paris-based aerospace firm Safran Nacelles and transplant solutions provider LifeNet. Tom Niessink of Niessink Commercial Real Estate represented Ashley DSG in the lease. Terry Busch and Jared Scaringe of CBRE represented ownership.

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Colliers Negotiates 48,000 SF Industrial Lease in Northwest Houston

by Taylor Williams

HOUSTON — Colliers has negotiated a 48,000-square-foot lease in the Jersey Village area of northwest Houston. According to LoopNet Inc. the building at 7420 Security Way was built in 2006 and totals 191,594 square feet. Barrett Gibson and David McMahon of Colliers represented the tenant Hospitality Solutions Inc., which also recently subleased 26,847 square feet of space in North Houston to an unnamed user, in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the landlord were not disclosed.

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Shriners Children’s Signs Multi-Floor Lease at Science Square Labs in Midtown Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Shriners Children’s, a global pediatric healthcare system, has signed a multi-floor lease for research-and-development space at Science Square Labs, a 368,213-square-foot laboratory and office tower in Midtown Atlanta. The project, owned and developed by Trammell Crow Co., is part of Georgia Tech’s 18-acre Science Square innovation district. Shriners Children’s Research Institute will feature next-generation laboratories, modern collaborative workspaces and advanced technology infrastructure. The move is expected to bring more than 470 jobs to Atlanta. With Shriners Children’s new lease, Science Square Labs is now 83 percent leased to tenants including Duracell, Georgia Tech & Emory BioMedical Engineering faculty labs, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Portal Innovations and Osmose. Eric Ross, Jessica Doyle and Graham Little of CBRE represented Trammell Crow Co. in the lease negotiations.

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Blanca CRE Arranges 78,315 SF Office Lease in Miami for ADP

by John Nelson

MIAMI — Blanca Commercial Real Estate (Blanca CRE) has arranged a 78,315-square-foot office lease at Waterford Business District in Miami. ADP, a global HR and payroll solutions provider, will relocate its current Miami office at 10200 Sunset Drive to the Waterford campus at 65th Avenue and 7th Street, adjacent to Miami International Airport. Juan Ruiz, Andres del Corral, Jack Davidson, Tere Blanca and Jessy Aguila of Blanca CRE represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease negotiations. Other recent leases executed at the 250-acre Waterford campus include Carnival Corp., Assurant and Verizon, among other major firms.

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Cain International Provides Updates on $10B One Beverly Hills Mixed-Use Project

by Kristin Harlow

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Cain International has provided updates on One Beverly Hills, a 17.5-acre mixed-use project in metro Los Angeles that is valued at roughly $10 billion. Luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana, as well as restaurants Casa Tua Cucina and Los Mochis, have been confirmed as three of the first tenants within the development’s 200,000-square-foot retail district, which is planned to ultimately feature 45 shopping and dining options. In addition, construction is underway on Aman Beverly Hills, which will consist of a 78-suite hotel, two residential towers, a private club and 10 acres of botanical gardens and open space. The latter element will connect The Beverly Hilton hotel, which is currently being renovated, and the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills hotel. 

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Seven Retail Tenants Ink Leases at 1.4 MSF Eden Prairie Center in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Seven retail tenants are now open or coming soon at Eden Prairie Center in the Twin Cities suburb of Eden Prairie. PRVDR, now open, is located on the lower level of Center Court near Niko Niko. Totaling 1,300 square feet, the locally owned boutique is one of two locations in Minnesota that offers men’s fashion apparel, t-shirts, hoodies, hats and sneakers. Umi’s for Men, expected to open in late October, will offer men’s fashion in a 1,409-square-foot store on the upper level near Auntie Anne’s. Opening later this year, Wings Credit Union will occupy 3,800 square feet on the upper level near Target. The nonprofit institution is Minnesota’s largest credit union. Reborn Salon features a new expansion. The 2,361-square-foot salon, located on the upper level near Visionworks, is owned and operated by local stylist Bella Roberts. Phenix Salon Suites, now open, offers salon suites, development tools and education to support independent beauty professionals operating their own businesses. The 6,244-square-foot salon features 35 suites on the lower level near Gyu Mai Japanese BBQ. The location marks the sixth in Minnesota. Also now open is the U.S. Army Career Center. The 1,178-square-foot service center is located on the …

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