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Commerce Bank, FNBO Open at Shops on Blue Parkway in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Commerce Bank of Kansas City and FNBO have opened at The Shops on Blue Parkway in Kansas City. Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) developed the 25-acre, 150,000-square-foot property, which is now 98 percent leased. Commerce Bank opened a nearly 4,000-square-foot, full-service branch featuring personal and commercial banking, in-person teller services, private banking offices and a drive-up ATM. FNBO opened a 1,650-square-foot, full-service banking center focused on relationship banking. The branch offers personal and business checking and savings accounts, mortgages, consumer and small business loans, investment and wealth management referrals, financial education, digital banking support and teller services. Additionally, the Kansas City Election Board (KCEB) extended its lease at the property. The organization opened its 20,000-square-foot headquarters space in September 2023. The new lease runs through 2037. KCEB offers in-person absentee voting, voter registration, poll worker training and election operations. These groups join 19 other tenants at The Shops, including KC Sun Fresh, Hibbett, T-Mobile and Wingstop. The center opened in 2005. The Shops are situated on a campus of CBKC properties, including a 69,200-square-foot office building that opened in 2001 and is fully leased as well as The Rochester, a 64-unit multifamily development that opened …

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CivicDevelopmentMidwestMissouri

St. Louis Lambert International Airport Underway on $114M Maintenance Complex

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — A new $114 million maintenance complex will open at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The 285,000-square-foot complex will replace the existing 135,000-square-foot facility, which dates to the 1960s and is located in a flood-prone area. Situated on higher ground, the new facility will provide expanded, modernized space to meet the maintenance and sheltering needs of modern airfield equipment. The project will also consolidate critical airfield operations into two facilities, including snow removal, vehicle repair, materials warehousing, landscaping and maintenance functions. These operations are currently spread across nine buildings, some of which are more than 50 years old. Construction began in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in late 2027. KAI is providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the project. Wright Construction Services is the general contractor, Kwame and HR Green Inc. serve as the program manager and Jacobs is the architect and structural engineer. Funding for the project was made possible through a $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and a $4.6 million grant under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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SparrowHawk, Almanac Realty Acquire 4.4 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Midwest for Nearly $400M

by Abby Cox

HOUSTON AND NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between SparrowHawk and New York City-based Almanac Realty Investors has acquired a 20-property, 4.4 million-square-foot industrial portfolio located across six markets in the Midwest. Stockholm-based global investment firm EQT sold the portfolio for nearly $400 million. Brian Walsh, Lucas Borges, Steve Klein, Chris Pratt, Emma Berner and Christian Johnston of JLL Capital Markets secured a five-year, $236 million acquisition loan through PPM America on behalf of the buyers. “This acquisition accelerates SparrowHawk’s strategic expansion in the Midwest with a portfolio that is integral to connecting industrial occupiers to the large consumer markets driving logistics and e-commerce growth,” says Alfredo Gutierrez, president and founder of SparrowHawk. The assets, which are spread throughout St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Louisville, were 94 percent leased at the time of sale to 30 tenants across multiple industries such as logistics and distribution; business and professional services; industrial and manufacturing; e-commerce and retail; and wholesale and supply distribution. According to various media sources, 50 percent of the collection by square footage is located in St. Louis, while Cincinnati holds approximately one-fifth of the portfolio. The industrial properties feature 30-foot average clear heights, extensive dock capacity, tilt-up …

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Morgan Stanley Acquires 1.5 MSF Ace Hardware Distribution Center in Kansas City for $158.5M

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) has acquired a newly developed, 1.5 million-square-foot distribution facility in Kansas City for $158.5 million. The seller, Hunt Midwest, developed the Class A property as a build-to-suit for retailer Ace Hardware in 2025, marking the first phase of KCI 29 Logistics Park. Measuring a half-mile from end to end, the Ace Hardware retail supply center is the largest distribution center in Kansas City by building footprint, according to MSREI. The property features a cross-dock configuration, clear height of 40 feet and extensive power capacity. Ace Hardware has invested in state-of-the-art automation and warehouse technology for the development. KCI 29 Logistics Park, a 3,300-acre megasite, can support up to 20 million square feet of industrial development. The project is located at the intersection of I-29 and I-435, adjacent to the Kansas City International Airport. The immediate access to regional and national transportation networks offers companies the ability to reach 90 percent of the continental U.S. within two days or less, according to Hunt Midwest.   “This acquisition reflects our continued conviction in high-quality net lease investments that combine strong tenant credit, mission-critical operations and institutional-quality real estate,” says David Gross, managing director …

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Texas Roadhouse to Open at Olive Crossing in Olivette, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

OLIVETTE, MO. — Texas Roadhouse will open at Olive Crossing in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette. Keeley Properties and KEAT Properties are developing Olive Crossing, a mixed-use project spanning 14.8 acres that is currently home to The Clover luxury apartments and a retail lineup including Aldi, Paris Baguette, Tropical Smoothie Café, Verizon and The Brass Tap. Construction details and the anticipated opening timeline for Texas Roadhouse will be announced as they become available.

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American House, Winterpast Capital Acquire 192-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — American House Senior Living Communities and Winterpast Capital Partners have acquired St. Anthony’s Senior Living, a 192-unit community in Kansas City. Helios Healthcare Advisors brokered the sale. Situated on a 4-acre campus in the Brookside neighborhood, the property consists of independent living units, assisted living units and memory care residences. Originally home to the Highland Tower medical office building, the property underwent a $40 million redevelopment beginning in 2019. The original structure was stripped to its steel and concrete frame and transformed into a nine-story independent living community, while a newly constructed assisted living and memory care building was completed adjacent to the tower in 2020. Following an initial opening during the pandemic and a challenging post-COVD lease-up, the seller retained a regional operator to manage the community in March 2024 with a mandate to improve operations, optimize expenses and accelerate occupancy growth.

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Gantry Secures $30.5M Permanent Loan for Kansas City Logistics Facility

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Gantry has secured a $30.5 million permanent loan to refinance maturing debt for a 603,000-square-foot warehouse located in the Skyport Industrial Center in Kansas City’s Northland submarket. The multi-tenant facility underwent a full renovation in 2023 and is now fully leased. The building features a clear height of 32 feet, 22,000-square-foot bay size, 135-foot-deep truck court, cross dock expansion capacity and access to the Kansas City International Airport, I-29 and I-435. Mark Reichter of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. A life insurance company provided the seven-year, fixed-rate nonrecourse loan, which includes one year of interest-only payments transitioning to a 30-year amortization. Gantry will service the loan for the lender.

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Northmarq Brokers $70M Sale of Multifamily Property in Wentzville, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

WENTZVILLE, MO. — Northmarq has brokered the $70 million sale of Villages at Lake Silvercote, a 381-unit, garden-style multifamily property in Wentzville. Dominic Martinez, Parker Stewart, Alex Malzone and Charlie McKee of Northmarq represented the seller, a local investment group. The buyer was a private firm. Villages at Lake Silvercote features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and townhome-style residences, averaging 1,190 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and barbecue grill areas.

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King Realty Advisors, Colliers Arrange Sale of 217-Acre Office Campus in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — King Realty Advisors and Colliers have arranged the sale of the 217-acre office campus at 8000 W. Florissant Ave. in St. Louis. Bryan King of King Realty Advisors represented the buyer, Jim Onder. Joe Hill of Colliers represented the seller. According to the St. Louis Business Journal, the most recent owner of the former Emerson Electric Co. campus was technology company Copeland, which will continue to occupy its current headquarters at the property and lease from the new owner. Copeland is an Emerson spinoff company owned by Blackstone. The property is comprised of nine buildings totaling 980,644 square feet.

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Life Time, Midas Hospitality to Open 263-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Metro St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO. — Life Time is expanding its presence in the St. Louis market with plans to introduce Life Time Living, its wellness-centered luxury residential concept, through a new partnership with Midas Hospitality. The seven-story development in Richmond Heights will combine upscale residences with Life Time’s signature athletic club. Plans call for 263 apartment units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Residents will benefit from direct access to a 110,000-square-foot Life Time athletic club. Amenities will include a 30,000-square-foot rooftop pool and outdoor amenity deck; fitness, training and recovery spaces; dedicated group fitness studios and personal coaching services; and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. There will also be 6,000 square feet of retail space. The project will be part of the broader Boulevard South mixed-use development along Brentwood Boulevard.

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