Midwest

MERRILLVILLE, IND. — Chicago-based RMK Management Corp. has added Prairie Point Apartments to its property management portfolio. Located at Cleveland Street and West 91st Drive in Merrillville, the complex features 300 units, a clubhouse with a fireplace and a kitchen, an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, a sundeck, volleyball courts, a playground and a business center. The apartment units range from 753 to 1,184 square feet and feature private entrances, washers and dryers, walk-in closets, central air conditioning, and private patios or balconies. Merrillville-based SJBZ Development developed and currently owns the property. RMK will oversee all aspects of leasing, maintenance and resident relations for the property.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Continental Properties has selected McShane Construction Co.’s Southeast Region to construct a multi-phase multifamily complex at 8655 Bridgewood Blvd. in West Des Moines. The seven-building, 169,700-square-foot complex will feature 168 multifamily units. Residential units will feature hardwood floors, a washer/dryer and modern finishes, and upgraded units will feature granite counters and vaulted ceilings. The complex will feature a swimming pool, a clubhouse with a fitness center and Internet café, and attached and detached garage structures. The first phase of construction includes five apartment buildings, the clubhouse, the swimming pool and three covered garages, totaling 122,600 square feet. The second phase will add 47,100 square feet to the property, including two apartment buildings and two covered garages. Charlan, Brock and Associates is providing architectural services for the project, which is slated for completion in April 2011.