Missouri

ST. LOUIS — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of EDGE@BRDG in St. Louis for $92 million. The 151,829-square-foot life sciences building is fully leased and serves as the headquarters of Benson Hill Biosystems, a food technology company. Completed in 2020, the property features office and lab space as well as a test kitchen, sterilization station and walk-in refrigeration units. The building is located at 1001 N. Warson Road within 39 North, a 600-acre district anchored by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Michael Hanrahan, Josh McGee and Josh King of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Larson Capital Management. Chicago-based Harrison Street Real Estate Capital was the buyer.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — Newmark Zimmer has negotiated the sale of 4001 N. Norfleet Road in Kansas City for an undisclosed price. The 700,000-square-foot distribution center was built in 2007 as a build-to-suit for Musician’s Friend, which continues to occupy the property today. The facility sits on 68 acres near I-435. Mark Long, John Hassler, Jim Linn and Bret Hardy of Newmark Zimmer brokered the transaction. Buyer and seller information was not provided.

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The Flats at Wildhorse Village

CHESTERFIELD, MO. — CRG has sold 4.9 acres within Wildhorse Village, an 80-acre, $500 million mixed-use community in Chesterfield, about 22 miles west of St. Louis. CRG sold the land to St. Louis-based developer Pier Property Group to build The Flats at Wildhorse Village, a four-story, 266-unit apartment building. Arcturis and LJC are the architects, while St. Louis-based Holland Construction Services will be the builder for the multifamily project. Construction will begin in the first quarter of 2022 and is slated for completion by the summer of 2023. David Garfinkel of Northmarq secured a $46 million construction loan for The Flats at Wildhorse Village. UMB Bank provided the loan to the borrower, Pier Property Group. The loan terms were not disclosed. Located at 350 Wildhorse Lake Blvd., The Flats at Wildhorse Village will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans on four floors. The building’s exterior will resemble townhomes, with balconies and open terraces. The units will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, glass shower doors and custom flooring. Community amenities will include an interior courtyard, resort-style pool, deck with grilling stations, firepits, fitness center, dog park, dog spa, business center, resident lounges, bike storage and a 400-space parking structure. …

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — Newmark Zimmer has negotiated the sale of Stadium Business Park in Kansas City for an undisclosed price. The Class A industrial park spans five buildings and 276,000 square feet. Tenants include Amazon, UPS, JB Hunt and Aramark. Mark Long and John Hassler of Newmark Zimmer represented the buyer, Sealy & Co. Mark Fountain of True North Industrial Realty represented the undisclosed seller.

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To the surprise of many in the Kansas City retail sector, the end of 2021 looked much different than most anticipated when 2021 began. As uncertainty buzzed through the retail world, the flurry of 2021’s real estate activity was a welcome surprise. Retailers who embraced technology and adapted to the changing circumstances of today’s world were able to reap the benefits 2021 offered.  As consumers took advantage of post-lockdown freedoms, brick-and-mortar retailers experienced a surge in sales volume. Throughout 2021, many national retailers and local Kansas City owners reported volumes exceeding 2019 pre-COVID levels. It’s comforting to report that retail leasing and sales continue to be strong, and overall Kansas City remains consistent in attracting retail business during these uncertain times. One of the most recognizable transformations in retail is the way in which technology seamlessly connects e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores. Consumers can now use technology to satisfy their desire for the contactless fulfillment of their order, browse local inventory at grocery and retail stores for immediate pickup and grocery shop without entering the store. This list will continue to grow as acceptance of the technology accelerates.   Another noticeable retail alteration is the addition of drive-thrus as well as …

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ST. LOUIS — Midas Construction and HDA Architects have completed a new 192-room AC Hotel in the Central West End of St. Louis. The seven-story building, which spans 94,300 square feet, is the first AC Hotel within the St. Louis market. Amenities include a fitness center, meeting and event spaces and a curated food and beverage program.

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CHAFFEE, MO. — NewLake Capital Partners Inc. has purchased a 70,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and processing facility in the southeastern Missouri town of Chaffee. NewLake’s total investment in the property will be $21.1 million, which includes $16 million at closing and a $5.1 million commitment to fund tenant improvement allowances and building renovations. Organic Remedies is the tenant.

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LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — Montecito Medical has acquired a 40,500-square-foot medical office building in Lee’s Summit near Kansas City. The fully leased property opened in 2020. Beacon Surgery Center, a joint venture between local physician partners and Partners Surgical, is the building’s primary tenant. Other tenants include Sano Orthopedics and Advanced Surgical Associates. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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ST. LOUIS — Emerald Capital Strategic Advisors, an affiliate of Green Street Real Estate Ventures, has arranged financing for Elevation, an office and retail development in St. Louis. Funding includes $6 million in New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) in addition to debt and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. Matt Drinen and Luke Pope of Emerald Capital sourced and closed debt financing with Chicago-based IFF as well as Elm Tree Unity Debt Fund. St. Louis Development Corp. provided a $6 million allocation in NMTC, and US Bank was the NMTC investor. Kingsway Development is the project developer. Elevation will be situated at 4731 Delmar Blvd. within the Fountain Park neighborhood. The project serves as the first development within the planned 207-acre Kingsway District. Elevation will include 5,000 square feet of street-level retail space for Jamba Juice, UPS and The Original Hot Dog Factory, as well as 12,500 square feet of second-floor office space for the Ethical Society of Police and Park Central Development Corp. Simms Building Group is the general contractor and CASCO is the architect. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with completion slated for January 2023.

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ST. LOUIS — New + Found is scheduled to break ground on the second phase of City Foundry STL in January. The $125 million project will include a 272-unit apartment tower, 83,000-square-foot office building, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 481-car parking garage. Lawrence Group is the lead architect and interior design firm for the project. ARCO/Murray will construct the apartment building, while Lawrence Group’s construction team will build the timber office building. Completion is slated for early 2024. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP secured $49.7 million in joint venture equity funding for the project. City Foundry STL is the transformation of the former Federal-Mogul foundry site into a mixed-use development. Phase I includes a food hall as well as creative office, retail and entertainment space.

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