KENOSHA, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Safe Storage Club, a 24,480-square-foot self-storage facility in Kenosha. The sales price was undisclosed. The property features 348 parking spaces. Brett Hatcher, Gabriel Coe and Nathan Coe of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. The team also secured and represented the buyer, an individual trust. The sale closed above list price.
VERNON HILLS, ILL. – Dallas-based real estate firm Centennial has revealed plans to expand on its Hawthorn 2.0 redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall, a super-regional shopping center in Vernon Hills, a northern suburb of Chicago. Built in 1973, the mall currently houses over 120 retailers. Centennial first announced the redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall in 2019, which included new retail and dining options, luxury multifamily housing and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces. The expanded plans nearly triple the new development at the property and include 162 units of seniors housing, a 25,000-square-foot grocery store and 109,000 square feet of open-air retail. The center started its redevelopment with the 2020 unveiling of Center Park, a 15,190 square-foot outdoor space in the mall’s former Center Court. Center Park features both lawn games and soft furnishings. The expanded plan calls for the relocation of 250 apartments to create a larger outdoor public plaza to increase pedestrian access to the mall and a new main entrance for the shopping center. Hawthorn 2.0 will also create more retail, restaurant and entertainment space surrounding the exterior of the Hawthorn Row integrated streetscape. “The expansion of our Hawthorn 2.0 plans enhances the original vision we had for the center as a …
Can you dig it? Possibly, but site civil engineers can help determine if construction can rock on without running into rocky situations. Thorough site civil due diligence is the foundation for developing a project with minimal delays. Keeping land development projects moving forward — especially during construction — requires highly informed due diligence processes and expertise when it comes to approvals and plans. Site civil engineering design with constructability in mind can support general contractors while streamlining the overall bidding and construction process. But what are best practices when it comes to ensuring a successful project? REBusinessOnline spoke to two experts who specialize in high-quality construction documents: Benjamin Plumb, P.E. project manager, and Keith Simpson, director of engineering, work for Bohler, a land development consulting and technical design company. You Never Know What You’ll Find Before You Dig — However, These Tips Can Help Uncertainty is part of any development project, but Simpson outlines two scenarios that make up the majority of the challenges he sees: 1. Existing underground utilities that are not reflected in plans. 2. Soils that differ from what was expected from the geotechnical report. In some cases, slowdowns are unavoidable and will cause delays, but due diligence can …
INDIANAPOLIS — First National Realty Partners (FNRP) has acquired Southern Plaza in Indianapolis for an undisclosed price. A 59,500-square-foot Kroger store anchors the 268,000-square-foot shopping center. A tenant at the center since 1990, Kroger recently updated its storefront and renovated the interior. Additional tenants at the property include Ross Dress for Less, Harbor Freight, Oak Street Health, Goodwill, Rue 21, Qdoba, Cosmo Prof, BMO Bank and Sally Beauty. John May of Prodigy Real Estate Group represented the undisclosed seller.
PLYMOUTH, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $11.3 million sale of a 64-unit townhome rental property in the Twin Cities suburb of Plymouth. Built in 1995, the property is situated along 18th Avenue near Parker Lake. Abe Roberts and Scott Harris represented the buyer and seller, neither of which were disclosed.
MORTON GROVE, ILL. — Two tenants have signed industrial lease renewals at 8220 Austin Ave. in Morton Grove, a northern suburb of Chicago. Dynamic Group, a contract cabinet manufacturer, signed a 45,000-square-foot renewal. Johnson & Quin expanded its offsite storage facility to 17,500 square feet at the property. Johnson & Quin is a large volume, personalized direct mail company that has operated in the Chicago area for 146 years. Sam Badger of CBRE represented Johnson & Quin, while Brendan Green and Patrick Turner of Colliers represented ownership, Clear Height Properties.
LAWRENCE, KAN. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has arranged the sale of a multi-tenant retail strip center in Lawrence for $3.5 million. Jersey Mike’s, which recently signed a new 10-year lease, anchors the property, which is located at 4801 Bauer Farm Drive. Zack Hilgendorf of Quantum represented the undisclosed buyer. The property sold to a family office based in Wichita.
BARABOO, REEDSBURG AND WYOCENA, WIS. — Greywolf Brokerage, a division of Greywolf Partners Inc., has negotiated the sale of a three-property portfolio of gas stations and convenience stores in Wisconsin for $1 million. The properties are located at 516 Ash St. in Baraboo, 306 E. Main St. in Reedsburg and 123 S. Washington St. in Wyocena. Together, the assets total 6,144 square feet. Steve Turner of Greywolf Brokerage represented the seller. Buyer and seller information was not provided.
Associated Bank Provides $30M Loan for Construction of Luxury Apartment Complex in Chaska, Minnesota
CHASKA, MINN. — Associated Bank has provided a $30 million loan for the construction of The Gallery of Chaska in suburban Twin Cities. The four-story luxury apartment complex will feature 175 units at 3200 Clover Ridge Drive. Amenities will include a courtyard and pool. Units will feature condo-style finishes, and residents will have access to an underground parking garage with 182 parking spaces. Completion is slated for February 2024. Randy Stille of Associated Bank managed the loan and closing on behalf of the borrower, Chase Real Estate.
CHAMPAIGN, EDWARDSVILLE AND ROCKFORD, ILL. — IWG, a provider of flexible workspaces, plans to open three new locations in Illinois. The company states that the demand for hybrid working continues to grow with companies of all sizes. IWG will open a new headquarters center at 206 N. Randolph St. in Champaign. Additionally, IWG will open two Regus centers at 101 W. Vandalia St. in Edwardsville and 220 E. State St. in Rockford. Timelines for the openings were not provided. IWG opens the vast majority of its new locations in partnership with commercial real estate owners, developers and franchisee investors.