Midwest

Stephen Ross Gives Additional $50M to University of Michigan, Brings Total Giving to $378M

by Kristin Harlow September 20, 2017

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Real estate developer and alumnus Stephen Ross has donated an additional $50 million to the University of Michigan, bringing his total lifetime giving to the academic institution to $378 million. The majority of the gift will support career development programs for students, learning experiences such as student-run investment funds and new business ventures as well as resources for attracting and developing junior faculty. The rest will go toward completing and maintaining the Ross School of Business. Ross continues to be the single largest donor to the university. He also chairs U-M’s Victors for Michigan Campaign, which has raised more than $4 billion since its beginnings in 2013. Ross is founder and chairman of the Related Cos. and owner of the Miami Dolphins. The Related Cos. is best known for the development of Time Warner Center in New York City and the 28-acre Hudson Yards development on Manhattan’s west side, and is also one of the largest owners of affordable housing nationally.

September 20, 2017

Monmouth Acquires 298,472 SF Industrial Building in Kenton, Ohio for $18M

by Kristin Harlow September 20, 2017

KENTON, OHIO — Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. has acquired a new 298,472-square-foot industrial building in Kenton for $18 million. The property is located on 46 acres at 2465 Fontaine St., approximately 28 miles south of Findlay. The building is net leased to International Paper Co., a paper and packaging manufacturer, for 10 years. The building has full rail access and is adjacent to one of International Paper Co.’s manufacturing plants.

September 20, 2017

Indiana Loans Midwest Multifamily

CBRE Arranges $15M Refinancing for Apartment Property in Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow September 20, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS — CBRE has arranged a $15 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Marina Apartments in Indianapolis. The apartment property, built in 1980, consists of 348 units. Jason Brown and Dan Gable of CBRE arranged the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Zidan Management Group. The loan features a 30-year amortization schedule and a fixed interest rate of 4.2 percent.

September 20, 2017

Industrial Kansas Midwest

Opus Begins Construction of 230,122 SF Industrial Building in Olathe, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow September 20, 2017

OLATHE, KAN. — The Opus Group has broken ground on the second building at 56 Commerce Center in Olathe. The 230,122-square-foot industrial building will feature a 32-foot clear height, a front parking lot and a rear truck court. The location offers access to major interstates such as I-35, I-435 and I-49. The project is slated for completion in May 2018. This is the second phase of construction at 56 Commerce Center, a master-planned industrial development on 53 acres. The site can house up to three buildings totaling 505,000 square feet. Opus Development Co. is the developer, Opus Design Build is the design-builder and Opus AE Group is the architect and structural engineer for the project. Joe Orscheln and Mike Mitchelson of CBRE are marketing the property for lease.

September 20, 2017

Midwest Missouri Retail

Knoebel Construction Breaks Ground on $5M Grocery Store in St. Peters, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow September 20, 2017

ST. PETERS, MO. — Knoebel Construction has broken ground on a new Fresh Thyme Farmers Market in St. Peters, about 30 miles west of St. Louis. The $5 million project is slated for completion in winter 2018. Approximately 95 people will work at the 28,720-square-foot store. InSite Real Estate is developing the property. NORR is providing architectural services. Fresh Thyme is a specialty grocer rapidly expanding in the Midwest with other St. Louis-area stores in Kirkwood, Ballwin and O’Fallon, Mo.

September 20, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Barnett Capital Sells 20-Building Industrial Portfolio in Midwest for $84M

by Kristin Harlow September 19, 2017

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Barnett Capital has sold a 20-property industrial portfolio to Brennan Investment Group for $84 million. Approximately 75 percent of the roughly 2.1 million-square-foot portfolio is in the Midwest. Five properties totaling 535,800 square feet are in Illinois. The largest property is a 378,325-square-foot building located at 1100 Corporate Drive in McHenry, Ill., a northwest suburb of Chicago. Developed in 1999, the property is leased to Brake Parts. Three of the properties are located in Missouri, three in Ohio, two in Indiana and one in Wisconsin. Other properties are located in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. The portfolio was 100 percent leased at the time of sale. Ryan Bain and Zach Graham of CBRE represented both parties in the sales transaction. Northbrook, Ill.-based Barnett Capital is the investment arm of the Barnett Family Office. Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group is an industrial property owner with nearly 29 million square feet in its portfolio.

September 19, 2017

Midwest Missouri

Great Rivers Greenway to Accept Design Submissions for Greenway in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow September 19, 2017

ST. LOUIS — Great Rivers Greenway is developing the Chouteau Greenway in the core of St. Louis. The public agency is now accepting submissions for the greenway design. The conceptual plan will connect Forest Park and Washington University to the Gateway Arch grounds. Design qualifications must be submitted by Nov. 21. Four finalists will be offered a stipend to work on the design, which will be reviewed by the public and presented to a jury in late April 2018. The winning team will finalize its design in June 2018. The greenway will likely stretch five to seven miles, connecting area neighborhoods, employment centers, parks, transit and dozens of cultural and educational institutions. The Chouteau Greenway will be part of the overall network of greenways being built by Great Rivers Greenway and partners. The first segment of the Chouteau Greenway is currently under construction as part of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant project to build a new MetroLink station at the Cortex Innovation Community. The competition and resulting conceptual design will help partners determine a plan and schedule for designing and building additional portions of the overall greenway.

September 19, 2017

Illinois Midwest Net Lease Retail

Boulder Group Brokers $7.2M Sale of Property Net Leased to Walgreens in Lakemoor, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 19, 2017

LAKEMOOR, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the sale of a single-tenant property net leased to Walgreens in Lakemoor, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago, for $7.2 million. The 14,820-square-foot property is located at 28895 W. Highway 120. Walgreens has over 21 years remaining on its lease, which expires in October 2038. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate investment firm. An East Coast-based private investment group purchased the property in a 1031 exchange.

September 19, 2017

Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

Dickman Co. Arranges Sale of 117,600 SF Industrial Building in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow September 19, 2017

MILWAUKEE — The Dickman Co. Inc./CORFAC International has arranged the sale of a 117,600-square-foot industrial building in Milwuakee. The sales price was not disclosed. The property is located at 8200 N. Faulkner Road. Roger B. Siegel, Samuel M. Dickman Jr. and Samuel D. Dickman of the Dickman Co. brokered the transaction on behalf of the buyer, Faulkner Road LLC, and the seller, Faulkner Road Property LLC.

September 19, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Continental Bindery Purchases New Headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 19, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Continental Bindery Corp. has purchased a new headquarters facility in Elk Grove Village for an undisclosed price. The binding firm sold its current headquarters, located at 700 Fargo Ave., and purchased a 29,856-square-foot industrial facility at 1250 Pratt Blvd. Brian Carroll and Tom Gath of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) represented Continental Bindery in both transactions. Adam Marshall of NKF represented the Pratt Boulevard property seller, which was an affiliate of Midwest Industrial Funds. The Village of Elk Grove, represented by Chris Nelson of Lee & Associates, purchased Continental Bindery’s previous 51,412-square-foot headquarters. The city will demolish the property and construct a new fire station and training center in its place. Continental Bindery will begin occupying the new headquarters this fall.

September 19, 2017

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