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Industrial Outdoor Ventures Completes Phase I of Spec Industrial Service Facility in Zion, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ZION, ILL. — Industrial Outdoor Ventures has completed the first phase of Trumpet Park, a speculative industrial service facility (ISF) in Zion, a city in northeast Illinois. The project includes an 11,440-square-foot maintenance and service facility, a 2,008-square-foot office space and a fenced yard area with 180 trailer parking spaces. Trumpet Park’s first phase, part of a larger $35 million project, is situated on a nine-acre parcel adjacent to a FedEx freight terminal. ISFs, commonly referred to as low coverage industrial properties, provide supply chain infrastructure solutions for industries such as transportation, bulk material distribution, last-mile logistics, heavy equipment and utilities. The new development, located about two miles east of I-94, can be used for truck parking, maintenance/service, material storage and trucking terminals. Chris Volkert, Ned Frank and Pat Hake of Colliers are marketing the property for lease. Arete Design Studio provided architecture, planning and design services for the project, while Spaceco provided civil and surveying services. The second phase of Trumpet Park, which will be built on a 47-acre parcel, is in the pre-development phase.

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District Capital Arranges $7.7M Loan for Refinancing of Student Housing Portfolio in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

MICHIGAN — District Capital has arranged a $7.7 million loan for the refinancing of a 108-bed student housing scattered site portfolio located on a Big Ten campus in Michigan. A life insurance company provided the 30-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. Dave Dismondy of District Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

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Sunset Healthcare Solutions Signs 54,153 SF Industrial Lease in Elgin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ELGIN, ILL. — Sunset Healthcare Solutions has signed a 54,153-square-foot industrial lease at 2725 Alft Lane in Elgin. The lease brings the 108,307-square-foot building to full occupancy. Kenneth Franzese and John Cassidy of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, a private partnership. David Haigh of NAI Hiffman represented Sunset Healthcare Solutions, which is a national manufacturer and distributor of medical respiratory equipment for hospitals and private homes. The company is relocating from Bloomingdale.

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AXSYS Capital Sells Office, Retail Property in Des Peres, Missouri, for $3.4M

by Kristin Harlow

DES PERES, MO. — AXSYS Capital has sold a 17,190-square-foot office and retail property in Des Peres, a western suburb of St. Louis, for $3.4 million. Built in 1986, the two-story building is located at 11780 Manchester Road. John Shuff of Pace Properties and Ted Green of Avison Young represented the buyer, CommunityAmerica Credit Union (CACU). Mark Dorsey of Avison Young, along with Luke Grant and Jason Riegelsberger of Skyline Missouri Realty, represented the seller, Des Peres Plaza Partners LLC on behalf of AXSYS Capital. The seller had purchased the asset in late 2016 for $2.1 million with a cap rate of approximately 8 percent financed by Carrollton Bank. CACU is evaluating plans to redevelop the property for a new CACU location, according to the seller.

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National, Regional Retailers Discover Columbus Market Is Thriving

by Kristin Harlow

By Spencer Jordan, Steiner + Associates The retail environment in Columbus, Ohio, is not just among the most unique and diverse in the Midwest, but in the nation. Columbus currently enjoys the fourth highest concentration of retail headquarters of any American city. Familiar names like Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Express, Big Lots! and Chipotle all call Columbus home, and brands like Lululemon have significant logistics and distribution infrastructure in the city. But why is Columbus such a popular retail hub? What is the state of Columbus retail today? What sectors and neighborhoods are performing, and what are the trends to monitor when it comes to the future of retail in the Columbus market? Why Columbus? Among the many factors driving Columbus’s sustained retail success, the most important piece of the puzzle is the big picture: the city is thriving — and not just economically. Columbus placed eighth nationally in WalletHub’s recent rankings of all 50 state capitals, coming in ahead of popular high-profile markets like Denver, Nashville and Boston. The rankings are based on affordability, economic well being, quality of health and education, and quality of life. Columbus is one of the strongest Midwest markets in GDP per …

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McHugh Construction Completes Flyover Immersive Attraction at Chicago’s Navy Pier

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — McHugh Construction has completed Flyover, an immersive flight ride attraction at the west entrance of Chicago’s Navy Pier. The upwards of $40 million project involved the demolition of the former IMAX theater and the build-out of an approximately 48,000-square-foot space into three separate rooms as well as ancillary space. The ride space includes a 65-foot spherical screen and 61 suspended seats that dip and tilt to give riders the feeling of soaring over Chicago’s neighborhoods. Riders also experience wind, mist and scents. The project team included developer Pursuit, an attractions and hospitality company. Chicago-based Epstein was the architect.

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Joint Venture to Open 200-Unit Forum Flats Luxury Apartment Complex in Troy, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

TROY, MICH. — A joint venture between Cypress Partners and Douglas Capital Partners is slated to open Forum Flats in Troy this month. The luxury apartment complex is comprised of three buildings with 200 units. Amenities include a tenant lounge, pool, dog park and fitness center. The first of the three buildings involved the adaptive reuse of the 100,000-square-foot office space previously utilized by Kelly Services. The two additional ground-up buildings are set to open this summer. The project team included Krieger Klatt Architects and Tower Construction. Monthly rents start at $1,625. Individuals who apply or rent by April 15th will receive a $1,000 discount, which can be applied to their first initial payment. In addition, Forum Flats offers discounts for healthcare workers as part of their preferred employer program, which waives application fees, waives lease administration fees and offers a lower security deposit of $150 with approved credit. 

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Mid-America Brokers Sale of 65,038 SF Village Green Shopping Center in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

PARK RIDGE, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Village Green, a 65,038-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge. The property, which is 93 percent leased, is home to BMO, Lou Malnati’s, Goldfish Swim School, Wheel & Sprocket, Midwest Orthopedics, Westside Children’s Therapy, BFT, FedEx Office and Subway. Ben Wineman and Emily Gadomski of Mid-America represented the seller, a private investment group. A Dallas-based family office was the buyer.

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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Signs 10,700 SF Office Lease in Downtown St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow

ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has signed a 10,700-square-foot office lease at Osborn370 in downtown St. Paul. The foundation will occupy the entire third floor of the building and expects to take occupancy in early 2025. Osborn370 features ample outdoor space, shared common areas, onsite catering and locally owned Hepcat Coffee housed in the lobby. Transwestern Real Estate Services handled the lease negotiations.

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Brown Commercial Group Arranges $1.5M Sale of Autobody Facility in Mount Prospect, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Brown Commercial Group has arranged the $1.5 million sale of a 10,000-square-foot industrial building zoned for auto use in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect. The property is located at 3212 S. Nordic Road. Mason Hezner of Brown represented the seller, an owner of a Carstar autobody franchise. Matt Kotapka of Executive Realty Group LLC represented the buyer, 3212 S. Nordic LLC.  The sales price was $110,500 over the asking price.

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