Midwest

Speculative Industrial Development Makes a Big Comeback in the City of Chicago

by Jeff Shaw October 6, 2016

Chicago’s nearly 1.2 billion-square-foot industrial market continues to be a strong performer, garnering national attention. Tightening vacancies, healthy absorption and rising rental rates have spurred increased construction across our region. In fact, 7.7 million square feet in new industrial product came on line during the first six months of the year, with another 16.6 million square feet currently under development, earning metro Chicago the distinction of having the second largest pipeline of new inventory in the country. As vacancies dwindle across the metro area, surging demand for quality, close-in manufacturing and distribution space is driving a critical mass of new speculative development in the city proper for the first time in more than a decade. From January 2015 through the second quarter of 2016, developers delivered 317,000 square feet of spec industrial product in metro Chicago, according to Cushman & Wakefield Research. To put that figure into context, a total of 238,000 square feet of spec product was introduced in the city during the prior 10 years (2005-2014). Another 369,000 square feet of spec development is underway and scheduled to be delivered in 2017, but the new construction will only partly mitigate the pent-up demand for space within city limits. …

October 6, 2016

Michigan Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Wayne State University Selects Corvias to Execute $300M Housing Master Plan in Detroit

by Amy Works October 5, 2016

DETROIT — Wayne State University has selected Corvias to develop, construct, manage and maintain its student housing in a 40-year public-private partnership. The program will allow Wayne State to defease $102 million of existing debt and execute all facets of its 10-year master plan, which includes 842 new beds, renovating 3,100 existing beds and the construction of commercial and university spaces without issuing any new university debt. The master plan includes the development of Anthony Wayne Drive Apartments, which calls for the delivery of 400 new beds in fall 2018 and another 442 beds in fall 2019; and the demolition of the 415-bed Helen L. DeRoy Apartments by 2019, with the space being converted into open green space to enlarge the existing space on Williams Mall. Additionally, the project includes more than 18,000 square feet of retail space and 9,000 square feet for the Campus Health Center and related services.

October 5, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

Joint Venture Completes 186-Residence Seniors Housing Community in Algonquin, Illinois

by Amy Works October 5, 2016

ALGONQUIN, ILL. — Ryan Cos., Life Care Services, an LCS Company, and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital have completed the construction of Clarendale of Algonquin, a $40 million seniors housing community located in Algonquin. The 186-residence property features 76 independent living residences, 56 assisted living and 54 memory care suites in a variety of floor plans based on type of care. Independent living residences range from 720 to 1,285 square feet, while assisted living and memory care residences range from 310 to 835 square feet. The property also features a bistro, pub and billiards rooms, club room and library, living rooms with fireplaces, garage parking, a multipurpose room, wellness center with full-service salon, fitness room, private patio and courtyard, movie theater and a crafts room. Life Care Services of Des Moines, Iowa will manage the community. Clarendale of Algonquin is the second of the Clarendale-branded projects to open in the Chicago area.

October 5, 2016

Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Timberland Partners Acquires 304-Unit Apartment Community in White Bear Lake, Minnesota

by Amy Works October 5, 2016

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. — Timberland Partners has purchased White Bear Woods, an apartment community located at 4776 Centerville Road in White Bear Lake. Chicago-based LivCor Multi-Family Asset Management sold the 304-unit property for an undisclosed sum. Built in 1998, the property features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments in four garden-style buildings. On-site amenities include a clubhouse facility with resort-style swimming pool, outdoor gas fireplaces and seating areas, fitness center, community gathering room and leasing offices. The buyer has improvements planned for the property, including higher-grade kitchen finishes, lighting and appliance packages, parking lot improvements, tennis court updates, and new fencing and landscaping. Abe Appert and Keith Collins of CBRE represented the seller. Joel Torborg of CBRE secured the acquisition financing for the buyer.

October 5, 2016

Industrial Midwest Ohio

CPA:17 – Global Buys Solar Distribution Facility in Perrysburg, Ohio, for $14M

by Amy Works October 5, 2016

PERRYBURG, OHIO — CPA:17 – Global, a non-traded real estate investment trust, has acquired a distribution and light manufacturing facility in Perrysburg. InSite Real Estate sold the property for $14 million. The facility is net leased to First Solar Inc. under a 10-year term. The 391,700-square-foot facility serves primarily as warehousing for solar panels with about 80,000 square feet dedicated to light assembly. W. P. Carey Inc. brokered the transaction.

October 5, 2016

Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use Multifamily Retail

Jameson Commercial Negotiates $1.7M Sale of Mixed-Use Property in Chicago

by Amy Works October 5, 2016

CHICAGO — Jameson Commercial has arranged the sale of a mixed-use property located at 837 N. Orleans in Chicago’s River North district. An undisclosed investment group acquired the property for $1.7 million. The building features three condo-quality apartments and ground-floor retail space. Justin Collins of Jameson Commercial represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.

October 5, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Fifield Realty Corp. Opens 310-Unit NEXT Apartments in Chicago’s River North District

by Amy Works October 4, 2016

CHICAGO — Fifield Realty Corp., a subsidiary of Chicago-based developer Fifield Cos., has opened NEXT Apartments, a 28-story luxury apartment building located in Chicago’s River North district. The 310-unit property features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom residences, as well as two- and three-bedroom penthouses. Floor plans range from 426 to 1,727 square feet, with rents ranging from $1,790 to $6,200. Apartments feature 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, plank flooring, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, Groche faucets, oak-faced flat-paneled cabinets and GE stainless steel appliances, as well as private balconies and master bedroom walk-in closets in select units. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, spa and sun terrace, a fire pit and outdoor grilling kitchens, a fitness club with indoor/outdoor yoga studio, media room with oversized television with surround sound, a Starbucks Coffee bar, gaming arcade, business center and conference room, and a bicycle kitchen with storage, supplies, tools and air pumps.

October 4, 2016

Industrial Kansas Midwest

Triumph Group Opens 156,000 SF Manufacturing Plant in Edgerton, Kansas

by Amy Works October 4, 2016

EDGERTON, KAN. — Aerospace parts supplier Triumph Group has opened its new factory in Edgerton. The Berwyn, Pa.-based company began relocating its operations from Grandview, Mo., to the new facility in September and expects the move to be complete by June 2017. Located within Logistics Park Kansas City, the 156,000-square-foot manufacturing plant was built to accommodate the company’s growth and expanding technologies. The factory is the company’s new Small and Medium Parts Center of Excellence, which makes machining and assembly of aircraft components made from aluminum and various hard metal alloys. Products that will be made at the plant include landing gear structure and assemblies, seat/cargo tracks, floor beams, thrust reverser beams, stringer end fittings, wing attach fittings, installation brackets, hinge arm assemblies and engine inlet assemblies.

October 4, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

M&J Wilkow Completes $15M Renovation of 27-Story Office Building in Chicago

by Amy Works October 4, 2016

CHICAGO — M&J Wilkow has completed a $15 million renovation of a 27-story office building located at 203 N. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The LEED Platinum-certified 624,739-square-foot building has been renovated to create a new arrival experience for visitors and tenants. The lobby has been revamped to add natural light and relocate the reception desk in order to open the space. Additionally, the first-floor concourse level was modernized to create an open walkway and increase visibility for the retail tenants. Other renovations include the addition of a Wi-Fi-enabled technology lounge and conference center, including large-screen televisions and audio/visual equipment; and a state-of-the-art fitness center, in partnership with LifeStart Wellness Network, on the second floor. The fitness center is complimentary for tenants at 203 N. LaSalle after a $50 initiation fee, with additional a la carte service options and classes available. The property is currently 97 percent occupied, with STATS LLC as the newest tenant with 76,852 square feet.

October 4, 2016

Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

The Dickman Company/CORFAC Arranges Sale of Industrial Building in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

by Amy Works October 4, 2016

OCONOMOWOC, WIS. — The Dickman Company/CORFAC International has brokered the sale of an industrial building located at 940 Blue Ribbon Circle North in Oconomowoc. Ohkool Investments acquired the 30,000-square-foot property from PF – Commerce Unit I LLC for an undisclosed sum. Samuel Dickman, Zach Noble and Anthony Huenerbein of The Dickman Company brokered the transaction.

October 4, 2016

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