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New Phase of Recovery Supportive Housing Development Opens in Jackson, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

JACKSON, MICH. — The McDaniel Apartments at Andy’s Place II has opened in Jackson, about 37 miles west of Ann Arbor. The project marks a major expansion of Michigan’s first Permanent Recovery Supportive Housing initiative. The development adds 26 affordable housing units and vital recovery services to serve expectant families overcoming opioid addiction. The new phase is named in honor of Mark McDaniel, president and CEO of Cinnaire. Andy’s Place, established in 2020, was the first in Michigan to directly link long-term housing with recovery services. Andy’s Place II, now The McDaniel Apartments, focuses on keeping families together through recovery. Unlike the first phase, which primarily serves treatment court referrals, this phase is open to families applying directly. Residents will have access to peer recovery coaching; onsite behavioral health services; a resource center and community room; and outdoor gathering spaces, picnic areas and a tot lot. These features are designed to reduce relapse, prevent family separation and help residents develop the skills needed for long-term recovery and independence. The McDaniel Apartments was made possible through a collaboration among local, state and private-sector partners, including Cinnaire, Huntington Bank, Comerica, Fifth Third Bank, Michigan State Housing Development Authority and various community-based organizations. …

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City Council Approves New Chicago Fire FC Stadium

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council has approved the Chicago Fire FC’s new privately funded stadium. The Major League Soccer franchise first unveiled plans for the $650 million development in June. The soccer-specific stadium will be financed by the club’s owner and chairman, Joe Mansueto. The project will anchor The 78, Related Midwest’s 62-acre development along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. Designed by Gensler, the stadium will seat approximately 22,000 fans. Construction of The 78 is expected to begin by the beginning of 2026, and the stadium is anticipated to open in 2028. “This will be the first major stadium built in Chicago in three decades,” says Dave Baldwin, Chicago Fire FC president of business operations. “Beyond Chicago Fire matches, the stadium will attract global concerts and events, creating thousands of jobs, fueling economic growth and driving new energy into the South Loop.”

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Investcorp Completes Disposition of Midwest Industrial Portfolio for $365M

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO, CLEVELAND, CINCINNATI AND COLUMBUS — Investcorp has sold a portfolio of Midwest industrial properties for $365 million. The assets total approximately 3.5 million square feet and are located within metro Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus. The portfolio includes a group of 23 light industrial facilities spanning more than 2 million square feet across Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland as well as an eight-building, 1 million-square-foot industrial park located three miles from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport and a 434,000-square-foot distribution facility in metro Cleveland.

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Oppidan Sells Senior Living Community in Minneapolis for $140M

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Oppidan Investment Co. has sold The Pillars of Prospect Park, a senior living community in Minneapolis, for $140 million, according to a recently published certificate of real estate value. Ventas, doing business as VLSHRE PILLARS LLC, was the buyer. Oppidan originally opened the community in May 2020. Situated with proximity to the University of Minnesota campus, the property features 283 units, including 133 independent living, 106 assisted living and 44 memory care units. Amenities include an onsite bistro, salon spa, chapel, fitness center, golf simulator and roof deck.

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JLL Brokers $17.3M Sale of Whole Foods-Occupied Retail Property in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

ST. CHARLES, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $17.3 million sale of a freestanding retail property occupied by Whole Foods in the western Chicago suburb of St. Charles. The newly renovated building features a 20-year NN lease with the tenant. The property was formerly home to Blue Goose Market, a grocer that operated at the site for nearly a century as downtown St. Charles’ only grocery store. Alex Sharrin, Mohsin Mirza and Torri Rosene of JLL represented the sellers, Swanson Development Group and Fort Union. The buyer was an affiliate of Benenson Capital Partners.

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Opus Breaks Ground on 52,174 SF Build-to-Suit Facility for Elgin Recycling in Gilberts, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

GILBERTS, ILL. — Opus has broken ground on a 52,174-square-foot build-to-suit facility for Elgin Recycling in Gilberts, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. The project will be part of Turnberry Lakes Business Park, where Elgin Recycling’s headquarters and one its four Chicago-area recycling scrap yards are also located. Elgin Recycling is a family-owned operation that processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys and electronics. The new Gilberts location will process recycled electronics from public drop-off facilities, breaking them down into components that will then be transported to electronics components recyclers. The Gilberts facility will feature a clear height of 28 feet, six dock doors, two drive-in doors and up to 58 vehicle parking stalls. Opus is the design-builder for the project and is working in partnership with Architects Plus Design Studio PLLC, the architect of record, and Structural Integrity Inc., the structural engineer of record. Completion is slated for January.

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Lynd Receives $64M Loan for Refinancing of Build-to-Rent Property in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

OSWEGO, ILL. — Lynd Development Group, a division of The Lynd Group, has received a $64 million loan from Starwood Capital to refinance Home at Ashcroft, a 178-unit, luxury build-to-rent community in the western Chicago suburb of Oswego. The new financing replaces a $66 million construction loan provided by Delaware Life and Steeprock Capital. Construction began in 2022 and is now complete. The property is more than 82 percent occupied. Home at Ashcroft features three-bedroom, single-story homes averaging 1,775 square feet. Each residence includes a two-car garage and covered patio. Monthly rents range from $2,800 to $4,000. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, game room, private library, grilling stations, dog park and landscaped walking trail.

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Continental Properties Completes 336-Unit Apartment Development in South Elgin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. — Continental Properties has opened Authentix South Elgin, a 336-unit, garden-style apartment community in South Elgin. Located at 1300 N. Lancaster Road, the property features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a resort-style pool, community clubhouse with a coffee bar, outdoor grill area, 24-hour fitness center, two pet playgrounds and a pet spa. Authentix Apartments, owned and operated by Continental Properties, is a national brand of garden-style communities.

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Annex Group Breaks Ground on $25.8M Affordable Housing Community in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow

MILWAUKEE — The Annex Group has broken ground on Union at Rose Park, a $25.8 million affordable housing community in Milwaukee. The property will offer 75 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for households earning a range of income levels starting at 30 percent of the area median income to market rate. Nine units will be targeted to veterans. Amenities will include a community room, fitness center and business center. The development will include rooftop solar panels and is designed to meet Enterprise Green Community Standards. Project partners include Ware Malcomb, raSmith, Integrity Structural Corp., Latimer Sommers & Associates, Terracon, Heartland Energy Consultants, Baker Tilly, ACC Management Group and Impact Housing Indiana, an organization dedicated to supporting residents of affordable housing communities within Annex’s portfolio. Impact Housing Indiana will have a dedicated onsite space within Union at Rose Park. Advantage Capital provided more than $9 million in federal equity and just under $3 million in state credit equity for the project. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority allocated 4 percent tax credits, approximately $13.5 million in tax-exempt bonds and both a $1 million Vacancy-to-Vitality loan and a $125,000 Infrastructure Access Funding loan. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust served as construction …

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B&B Group to Open 36,000 SF Headquarters in Ingalls, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

INGALLS, IND. — B&B Group, a Central Indiana property services company, has broken ground on its new headquarters at Park 69 within Ingalls, a northwest suburb of Indianapolis. The facility will serve as the headquarters for Real Time Detention and Real Time Furniture and is situated about a five-minute drive from the companies’ current offices in Noblesville. The relocation is expected to be completed in 2026. Developed by Podell Partners, the combined headquarters will span 36,000 square feet and feature a two-story office and showroom, column-free warehouse space and professional outside storage. B&B Group, Real Time Detention and Real Time Furniture plan to bring more than 25 jobs to Madison County. The project marks the second industrial facility developed by Podell Partners at Park 69, which encompasses 23 acres of master-planned industrial and multi-use space. The project received a 10-year real property tax abatement. Cam Kucic and Korey Ryan of Colliers represented the landlord in the transaction. Steve Schaub of Avison Young represented the tenant. Elements Financial provided construction financing. Systems Builders is serving as the general contractor.

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