Midwest

Contegra Construction Completes 1 MSF Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2024

EDGERTON, KAN. — Contegra Construction Co. has completed its second large distribution center on behalf of NorthPoint Development at the 3,000-acre Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) in Edgerton. Named Inland Port 9, the 1 million-square-foot facility features a clear height of 40 feet, 100 dock doors, four drive-through doors, 479 car parking spaces and 352 trailer parking spaces. Contegra previously built an 850,000-square-foot distribution center at LPKC. The industrial park currently boasts more than 14.4 million square feet with the capacity for 30 million square feet. LPKC is anchored by BNSF Railway’s intermodal facility.

February 1, 2024

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest NAI

NAI Hiffman Negotiates 330,694 SF Industrial Lease for NORKOL in Montgomery, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2024

MONTGOMERY, ILL. — NAI Hiffman has negotiated a 330,694-square-foot industrial lease on behalf of NORKOL Converting Corp. at CenterPoint 88 Industrial Center in Montgomery, a western suburb of Chicago. NORKOL, a family-owned paper and packaging provider, signed a long-term lease agreement and will relocate from its Northlake headquarters this spring. Originally built in 1960 and renovated in 2000, the property is served by the BNSF Railway and is located less than five miles from I-88. NORKOL plans to make significant upgrades to the facility, including improvements to the truck courts, sprinkler system, power capacity and lighting. Dan Leahy of NAI Hiffman represented the tenant and provided site selection services. Rick Daly and George Cibula of DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International represented the landlord, CenterPoint Properties.

February 1, 2024

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Cresa, Glenwood Arrange Sale of 163,309 SF Kuriyama of America Headquarters Building in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Cresa has arranged the sale of a 163,309-square-foot industrial building in Schaumburg that serves as the headquarters of Kuriyama of America Inc., a manufacturer of thermoplastic hose and accessories. The sales price was undisclosed. The property sits on 11.5 acres at 360 E. State Parkway. The building features a clear height of 34 feet, 15 exterior docks, parking for 134 cars and 32,000 square feet of office space. Ed Lowenbaum of Cresa and Jason Talanian of Glenwood Real Estate represented Kuriyama in the sale. Tom Gath and Kevin Murphy of Newmark represented the buyer, DN Solutions, a machine tool company that will use the facility for its corporate headquarters and showroom.

February 1, 2024

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.4M Sale of Retail Center in Belleville, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2024

BELLEVILLE, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.4 million sale of Van Buren Plaza in Belleville, a southwest suburb of Detroit. The 43,765-square-foot retail center is located at 11824 Belleville Road and was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale by a mix of local, regional and national tenants. Alex Perez and Chris Garavaglia of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a limited liability company. Seller information was not provided.

February 1, 2024

Leasing Activity Midwest Missouri Restaurant Retail

Banksia to Open 5,300 SF Restaurant at 1111 Main Office Building in Downtown Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Banksia is opening a 5,300-square-foot restaurant at 1111 Main, the largest office building in Kansas City, according to owner Copaken Brooks. The Australian-inspired café and bistro is relocating from its existing downtown location at 105 W. 9th St. The new restaurant is slated to open this spring. Copaken Brooks is performing the owner’s representative services for Banksia’s build-out. Banksia will offer patio seating, a full bar, coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner service as well as private event spaces. Tiffany Ruzicka of AREA Real Estate Advisors represented the tenant, while Erin Johnston of Copaken Brooks represented ownership.

February 1, 2024

Industrial Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Missouri

Industrial Submarkets of St. Louis Tell Different Stories

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2024

By Matt Hrubes and Joshua Allen, CBRE St. Louis is located at the crossroads of the U.S. at the intersection of I-55 (north/south) and I-70 (east/west), making it a prime location for industrial real estate users and developers alike. The Greater St. Louis area is separated by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, giving it a natural division of industrial submarkets. Each side of the Mississippi River tells a different story as it relates to industrial real estate. Metro East To the east of the Mississippi River is the Metro East industrial submarket, which was the first in the area to offer real estate tax abatement, resulting in larger industrial developments ranging in size from 500,000 square feet to over 1 million square feet. Over the last decade, this area has seen some of the largest speculative developments in the region from national developers such as Panattoni, NorthPoint and Exeter, as well as local developers like TriStar. Absorption had been at all-time highs with groups like Amazon, World Wide Technology, Geodis, Sam’s Club, P&G and Tesla leasing space as buildings were being completed. That is, until 2023 when a wave of space became available either through sublease, speculative development completions or …

February 1, 2024

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Joint Venture Completes 304-Unit Lumen Fox Valley Luxury Apartment Complex in Aurora, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 31, 2024

AURORA, ILL. — Developers Atlantic Residential and Focus have completed Lumen Fox Valley, a 304-unit luxury apartment complex that repositioned a portion of the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Evanston-based Morgante Wilson Architects (MWA) completed the interiors of the property. MWA will also complete the interiors of Lucca Fox Valley, which will replace a former department store with 323 luxury apartment units as part of the second phase of the mall’s redevelopment. Lumen Fox Valley repurposed a vacant Sears store at the mall. MWA designed all common spaces and amenities, including a two-story lobby and lounge, private dining room, clubroom, game room, fitness and yoga studio, and pet spa. MWA also selected the unit finishes for kitchens, baths and flooring, and designed and furnished the model units. Torti Gallas + Partners and HKM Architects + Planners were the project architects. Focus was the general contractor, and USAA Real Estate provided financing. Monthly rents at Lumen Fox Valley start around $1,717. Residents can now earn a free month of rent on select one- and two-bedroom units if they move in by the end of February, according to the property’s website.

January 31, 2024

Leasing Activity Midwest Missouri Office Retail

Academy Bank Opens Flagship Retail Banking Center in Kansas City, Relocates Corporate Office

by Kristin Harlow January 31, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Academy Bank, a full-service community bank and family-owned subsidiary of Dickinson Financial Corp., has opened a new retail branch within the lobby of 1201 Walnut, a 29-story office tower owned by Copaken Brooks in downtown Kansas City. The bank also moved its corporate headquarters to three contiguous floors of the building totaling roughly 50,000 square feet. Additionally, the property now features Academy Bank signage. Of Academy Bank’s 71 branches, 23 are located throughout metro Kansas City. Sister bank Armed Forces Bank will maintain its headquarters in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

January 31, 2024

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Office

Syndicated Equities Acquires Carhartt Headquarters, Global Design Facility in Dearborn, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 31, 2024

DEARBORN, MICH. — Syndicated Equities has acquired Carhartt’s corporate headquarters and global design facility in Dearborn for an undisclosed price. The property, which is located at 5750 Mercury Drive, rises two stories and totals 58,722 square feet. The building is situated across the street from Ford’s global headquarters. Carhartt uses the facility for selecting fabrics and designs for new apparel. Syndicated acquired the property in a Delaware Statutory Trust ownership structure to accommodate investors completing 1031 exchanges along with accredited individual investors.

January 31, 2024

Development Midwest Minnesota Retail

Kraus-Anderson Begins Demolition Project at Southtown Shopping Center in Bloomington, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow January 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson Realty & Development has begun to demolish the former Toys ‘R’ Us and Herberger’s buildings at Southtown Shopping Center in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington. Located at the corner of I-494 and Penn Avenue South, the shopping center opened in November 1960 and included a two-story, 150,000-square-foot Montgomery Wards, the largest in the retailer’s chain of 550 stores nationwide. The center also opened with 44 other shops, including Musicland, Red Owl, Walgreens and Texaco. The property has undergone numerous additions and renovations since then. Kraus-Anderson is demolishing the large vacant space on the northeast side of the center, often referred to as the old Herberger’s (originally Montgomery Wards) and Toys ‘R’ Us space. The demolition phase is expected to take approximately 12 weeks and is slated for completion at the end of March. The rest of the shopping center will remain open. Future plans regarding tenants or new uses were not released.

January 31, 2024

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