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Lendlease Nears Lease-up of The Reed at Southbank Apartment Tower in Chicago’s South Loop

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Lendlease is nearing the lease-up of The Reed at Southbank, a 41-story apartment tower located at 234 W. Polk St. in Chicago’s South Loop. The rental units are now 95 percent occupied. Located along the Chicago River immediately south of the Loop, The Reed is the second high-rise completed in the seven-acre Southbank master plan. The property includes 226 units in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans in addition to 214 condominiums on the upper floors. The tower’s eighth-floor amenity suite includes a 15,000-square-foot outdoor deck with a resort-style pool and cabanas, sunning lawn, fire pits, kitchens and dining areas. Additional amenities include a wet lounge adjacent to the pool deck, indoor-outdoor fitness center, show kitchen, lounge room, virtual sports simulation room, salon, massage room and media room. The Reed is immediately adjacent to Southbank Park, a two-acre green space privately developed by Lendlease as a public amenity. Designed by Hoerr Schaudt, whose plan was implemented by Confluence, the park features a central lawn, natural stone amphitheater and meandering walkways that connect to a new riverwalk. The Reed holds LEED Gold, Fitwel and Energy Star certifications. Green initiatives at the property include the use …

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GREA Brokers Sale of 139-Unit Apartment Building in Chicago’s Lakeview East Neighborhood

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — GREA has brokered the sale of a high-rise apartment building with 139 units in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood for an undisclosed price. With separate lobbies at 535 W. Cornelia Ave. and 534 W. Stratford Place, the property contains a mix of studio, one-, three- and four-bedroom units. The studio and one-bedroom layouts range in size from 278 to 904 square feet and are located on the Cornelia side of the building, while the three- and four-bedroom units range in size from 2,260 to 2,959 square feet and are situated on the Stratford side. Bill Montana and Chris Sackley of GREA represented the private owner in the sale. The asset sold to a local family with an established portfolio of apartment properties throughout the northside neighborhoods of Chicago.

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Topgolf to Open First Iowa Location in West Des Moines in September

by Kristin Harlow

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Topgolf is scheduled to open its first venue in Iowa, Topgolf Des Moines, on Friday, Sept. 6. The location marks Topgolf’s 101st global outdoor venue and is situated at 7655 Mills Civic Parkway within The Parkways development in West Des Moines. Employing 300 people, Topgolf Des Moines features 72 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning two levels. Each bay has lounge-type furniture or high-top tables. The venue is equipped with Topgolf’s Toptracer technology, which traces each golf ball’s flight path, distance and other metrics. Guests also enjoy a full-service restaurant and bar helmed by executive chefs.

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $3.4M Sale of Harbor Town Inn & Suites Hotel in Manitowoc, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MANITOWOC, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $3.4 million sale of Harbor Town Inn & Suites, an 80-room hotel in Manitowoc along Lake Michigan. Built in 1978 and located at 4004 Calumet Ave., the property is independently operated. Amenities include a business center, game room, onsite laundry and outdoor patio. Jared Plamann and Jake Erickson of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a family that had owned the property for 34 years, and procured the local buyer. Todd Lindblom, broker of record in Wisconsin, assisted in closing the transaction.

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NAI Pfefferle Arranges Sale of 17,000 SF Office Building in Baldwin, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

BALDWIN, WIS. — NAI Pfefferle has arranged the sale of a 17,000-square-foot office building in Baldwin, about 50 miles east of Minneapolis. The property is located at 890 Spruce St. The sales price was undisclosed, but the asking price was $2.3 million. TJ Morice of NAI Pfefferle and Don Timmerman of Keller Williams brokered the sale.

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Lamar Johnson Collaborative Releases Renderings for Transformative Vision for Chicago’s Michigan Avenue

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC), a full-service architecture firm based in Chicago, has released renderings for a transformative vision for Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile retail corridor in downtown Chicago. The Magnificent Mile Association commissioned the plan, known as MM2050, to explore innovative solutions for addressing vacancies spurred by the pandemic. LJC created a series of conceptual renderings, guided by four design pillars: people, place, technology and experience. The renderings showcase ideas for enhancing public spaces, improving pedestrian connectivity and encouraging sustainable, mixed-use development. The MM2050 renderings are currently on display at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) as part of a newly launched exhibition titled The New Magnificent: Visions to Renew and Reconnect the Mag Mile. The exhibit is part of the CAC’s Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns initiative, which explores post-pandemic ideas for revitalizing Chicago’s central business district. The LJC designs are one of two concepts from architectural firms on display. LJC’s vision focuses on four points of improvement along the mile-long corridor:

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Mediterranean Fast-Casual Restaurant Roti Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Roti, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant group based in Chicago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company intends to use Chapter 11 to seek new investors or purchasers on an accelerated time frame while reorganizing its finances. Roti intends to keep its locations across Chicago, Minneapolis and the Washington, D.C. metro areas operating. “After careful consideration, filing for bankruptcy protection was the best way to address our challenges, including financial performance, higher costs, mixed location performance and tough market conditions,” says Justin Seamonds, CEO and prime minister of fun at Roti. Roti says it was disproportionately affected by the COVID pandemic as 50 percent of its restaurants are based in downtown districts. The company states that the current restaurant climate is mired in a consumer spending downturn.

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CBRE Negotiates Sale of Two Apartment Properties in Madison, Wisconsin, for $34M

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Royster Commons and 515@Royster, two apartment properties totaling 174 units in Madison. Weidner Apartment Homes purchased the communities from Ruedebusch Development & Construction for $34 million. Gretchen Richards, Patrick Gallagher, Matson Holbrook and Ted Nevermann of CBRE represented the seller. CBRE also provided acquisition financing for the buyer. Built in 2019, Royster Commons includes 86 units averaging 956 square feet each. Constructed in 2022, the 88-unit 515@Royster features floor plans averaging 791 square feet each.

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DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International Brokers Sale of Three-Acre Industrial Outdoor Storage Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International has brokered the sale of a 14,000-square-foot building and 3.3 acres of industrial outdoor storage at 4150 S. Packers Ave. in Chicago’s Stockyards neighborhood. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is situated within an Enterprise Zone and is zoned for industrial use. Ed Wabick and Terry Lynch of DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International represented the seller, Stockyard Bricks. The buyer, Midwest Trailer Repair, intends to use the site and building to expand its business. Humberto Garcia of Realty at Home represented the buyer.

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LifeStance Health Signs 4,810 SF Medical Office Lease in Auburn Hills, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC, doing business as LifeStance Health, has signed a 4,810-square-foot medical office lease at 2251 N. Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills. David McHabnay and James Mitchell of Dominion Real Estate Advisors LLC represented the landlord, Five Points Professional Office Building LLC. Brandon Carnegie and Jamee Jester of CBRE represented the tenant, which signed an 89-month lease.

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