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Top Five Trends, Challenges and Takeaways for Cincinnati’s Industrial Market

by Kristin Harlow

By Mark Volkman and Brian Leonard, JLL It’s no secret the industrial market has seen a monumental surge throughout the nation as a result of changing consumer behaviors.  How developers in each city are combatting the demand, though, is a different story. The success of the industrial market in Cincinnati, in particular, stems from its affordable cost of living, strong labor pool and impressive accessibility. With the city being only an eight-hour drive away from half of the country, it’s become a viable option for tenants with a large footprint that want a lower-cost facility compared with the price of those in major cities like Chicago, New York City or San Francisco. Like other cities throughout the U.S., Cincinnati’s successes have come with both challenges and a variety of emerging trends. Learn about some of the most prominent ones below. 1. The emergence of the Cincinnati-Dayton metroplex With the heightened demand for industrial space comes the need for developers to find land not only in the city, but in its suburbs, as well.  Dayton, a city about one hour north of Cincinnati via Interstate 75, has surfaced as a strong option for developers. Proctor & Gamble’s 1.8 million-square-foot distribution center, …

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CT Realty Underway on Phase II of Rickenbacker Logistics Park in Columbus

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBUS, OHIO — CT Realty is underway on the construction of Phase II of Rickenbacker Logistics Park in Columbus. Phase II consists of three speculative buildings, including a 1 million-square-foot facility, a 598,754-square-foot building and a 413,250-square-foot facility. Each building will feature a clear height of 40 feet. Dan Wendorf and Brian Marsh of JLL are marketing Phase II for lease. Phase I consisted of two buildings that are now occupied by TJX and Geodis.

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Eidi Properties Achieves Full Occupancy at Crossroads Centre Shopping Center in Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

ROSSFORD, OHIO — Eidi Properties has completed the lease-up of Crossroads Centre in Rossford, just south of Toledo. Ashley Furniture will occupy the remaining 42,305 square feet. Big Lots opened a 37,716-square-foot store in February. Eidi acquired the 470,225-square-foot shopping center in December 2018 when it was 77 percent occupied. The property is situated next to an Amazon distribution center.

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KeyBank Provides $74.3M in Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Property in Columbus

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBUS, OHIO — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment has provided $74.3 million in construction financing for Darby Crossing, an affordable housing property in Columbus. Indianapolis-based Kittle Property Group is the developer. The 11-building property will include 60 one-bedroom units, 92 two-bedroom units, 84 three-bedroom residences, 24 four-bedroom apartments and two cottages. All units will be restricted to residents who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a clubhouse, pool house and 48 garage parking spaces. Construction has begun and is slated for completion by August 2025. David Lacki and Greg Deeks of KeyBank structured the financing, which includes a $43.3 million construction loan to be followed by a $31 million private placement loan. Additionally, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority issued $42.2 million in tax-exempt bonds and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency provided $21.3 million in low-income housing tax credits. The development also benefits from a tax abatement based on its location in a Community Reinvestment Area.

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NAI Pleasant Valley Brokers Sale of 12,559 SF Industrial Building in Twinsburg, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

TWINSBURG, OHIO — NAI Pleasant Valley has brokered the sale of a 12,559-square-foot industrial building in Twinsburg, located about halfway between Akron and Cleveland. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is located at 2458 Edison Blvd. Jeffrey Calig and David Hexter of NAI Pleasant Valley represented the undisclosed seller and the buyer, Columbus-based TNT Services, which is a fleet and commercial property power washing company.

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City Club Starts Redevelopment of Historic Union Central Tower in Cincinnati to 281-Unit Apartment Building

by Jeff Shaw

CINCINNATI — City Club Apartments has broken ground on the redevelopment of Union Central Tower, a historic skyscraper in downtown Cincinnati. Plans call for 281 luxury apartments in a mix of unfurnished long-term rentals and furnished short-term rentals, as well as ground-floor commercial space. The total cost of the redevelopment is estimated to be $90 million. Union Central Tower, most recently known as PNC Tower, was built in 1913 and at 31 stories was the fifth-tallest building in the world upon completion, as well as the second-tallest outside of New York City. The property was designed by legendary turn-of-the-century Cincinnati architecture firms Garber & Woodward and Cass Gilbert. “Investments like the Union Central project are a key part of attracting the young, diverse talent that our city needs in order to thrive,” says Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. The community will feature a ground-floor lobby, library and lounge; 17th-floor private club with views of the Ohio River, Roebling Bridge and sports stadiums; abundant coworking spaces; 19th-floor Sky Park and Entertainment Sky Club with gourmet kitchen; rooftop terrace with wellness sauna, rooftop pool, hot tub, wraparound loungers, cabanas, fireplace, grilling stations, outdoor kitchen and Zen garden; 24/7 fitness center; indoor and outdoor theaters; multi-function …

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Amazon Style Store to Open at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Amazon is opening an Amazon Style store at Easton Town Center in Columbus. The store will be the first Amazon Style location in the state of Ohio and the second nationwide for the e-commerce giant. The first Amazon Style store opened in the Los Angeles area May 25. As Amazon’s first-ever physical clothing store, Amazon Style is designed to help customers discover fashion looks through a personalized and convenient shopping experience using advanced technology. Customers can scan items on the Amazon Shopping app to send them to fitting rooms or directly to the pickup counter to purchase. In the fitting rooms, customers can use an in-room touchscreen to request additional sizes, colors and styles.

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Boston Group to Relocate Headquarters to Ravenna, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

RAVENNA, OHIO — Boston Group, which designs and manufactures custom metal and plastic displays for retail stores, hospitals and pharmacies, has unveiled plans to relocate its headquarters from Boston to Ravenna, about 15 miles east of Akron. The company will also relocate from an existing manufacturing facility in Hubbard, Ohio. The new headquarters and manufacturing facility will span 308,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. The property owner, Industrial Commercial Properties, acquired the asset in March 2021 and renovated interiors and exteriors. David Stubblebine and David Skinner of The Stubblebine Co. and Kevin Joseph of Weber Wood Medinger/CORFAC International represented Boston Group in the transaction.

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Quest Defense Signs 25,702 SF Office Lease for New Headquarters in Blue Ash, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

BLUE ASH, OHIO — Aerospace and defense company Quest Defense has signed a 25,702-square-foot office lease for its new headquarters at Pfeiffer Place at Parkview in Blue Ash near Cincinnati. The company is relocating from its Class B space at SharonView Corporate Center. Pfeiffer Place offers a conference center, café and onsite security. Todd Pease of JLL represented the landlord, Ohio National Financial Services.

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Stonemont Financial Group to Build 450,000 SF Spec Industrial Development Near Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow

WESTFIELD CENTER, OHIO — Stonemont Financial Group has unveiled plans to build a 450,000-square-foot speculative industrial development in Westfield Center near Cleveland. Named Westfield Commerce Park, the Class A facility marks Stonemont’s first speculative development in Northeast Ohio. Plans call for a clear height of 36 feet, cross-dock configuration, 500 car parking spaces, 130 trailer stalls, 65 dock doors and four drive-in doors. Stonemont is the developer, while Pinnacle Bank and PCCP are debt and capital partners. JLL will oversee lease-up. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2023.

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