MINNETONKA, MINN. — Colliers | Minneapolis-St. Paul has negotiated the sale of a 3.9-acre development site within Opus Park in Minnetonka for $4.9 million. The site presents a transit-oriented development opportunity, as it is adjacent to the Opus Light Rail Transit (LRT) station along the Southwest Light Rail Line. The buyer, Pittsburgh-based Linden Street Partners, plans to break ground on a 275-unit apartment complex later this year. Andy Heieie, Ted Bickel and Jeff Budish of Colliers represented the seller, Newport Partners.
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STRONGSVILLE, OHIO — Woodpeckers, a precision woodworking tools company, has signed a 79,203-square-foot industrial lease in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland. The newly constructed, speculative facility is located at 14720 Foltz Industrial Parkway within Mills Business Park. Scannell Properties completed development of the 179,578-square-foot building in the fourth quarter of 2020. Terry Coyne of Newmark represented Scannell in the lease transaction. Matthew Beesley of Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate represented Woodpeckers, which is based in Strongsville.
WINDHAM AND BRADNER, OHIO — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $3 million sale of two properties occupied by Dollar General in Ohio. In Windham, a 10,566-square-foot store sold for $1.6 million. The second asset was a 9,026-square-foot building in Bradner that sold for $1.4 million. Both single-tenant properties were constructed in 2020. Beau Velten, Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher, in conjunction with ParaSell Inc., represented the buyer, a San Diego-based private investor completing a 1031 exchange. Doug Holtzman and Tori Nook of Anchor Cleveland represented the seller and developer, Ohio-based Zaremba Group.
ST. LOUIS — Mac Properties, a multifamily residential developer with offices in Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis, has delivered a luxury apartment tower in St. Louis called One Hundred Above the Park. Clayco was the general contractor for the 36-story project, which overlooks Forest Park within the city’s Central West End neighborhood. “We are proud to have completed this world-class landmark for St. Louis in the midst of the pandemic,” says Matt McKenna, Clayco’s vice president of residential construction. “The project’s success is the result of months-long planning, scheduling and logistical collaboration between all stakeholders.” Mac Properties worked closely with St. Louis Development Corp. and the City of St. Louis to bring One Hundred Above the Park to fruition, and Clayco kept construction on schedule by completing one floor per week. Architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang designed One Hundred Above the Park with a “scalloped” glass façade. The angled exterior gives each of the 316 apartments a corner living room with double windows, which helps Mac Properties to improve energy efficiency by promoting natural lighting. Each floorplate is designed into a leaf-shaped pattern, which gives the tower a tiered look. “We hope residents enjoy this distinctive high-rise for …
CLAYTON, MO. — Midas Construction has broken ground on a $47 million Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Clayton, a suburb of St. Louis. The extended-stay hotel will rise 12 stories with 170 rooms. Completion is slated for 2022. A street-level bar will include indoor and outdoor seating. There will also be 3,300 square feet of meeting space with an outdoor terrace and bar. Guests will enjoy complimentary breakfast and access to a 1,500-square-foot fitness center. Joining Midas on the project team are CECO Concrete Construction Inc., SSC Engineering and Castle Contracting LLC.
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Schaumburg-based Industrial Outdoor Ventures (IOV) and its equity sponsor BLG Capital Advisors have recapitalized and formed a joint venture with San Francisco-based Stockbridge. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. IOV sold a significant interest in its 26-building industrial service facilities (ISF) portfolio to Stockbridge. The properties are located in major markets throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix and southern California. The venture plans to continue growing the portfolio, with plans to make $100 million to $200 million in property acquisitions each year. IOV has entered into an agreement to continue managing the portfolio and future investments. CIBC Bank, along with a group of co-lenders, provided a $145 million credit facility to the venture for the seed portfolio and future acquisitions. Mike Caprile, Zach Graham and Ryan Bain of CBRE arranged the recapitalization and joint venture. IOV is a national real estate investor focused exclusively on outdoor storage facilities. ISF are used to support supply chains in the storage, maintenance and dispatch of equipment and bulk material. They are primarily used by the transportation, e-commerce, construction and utility industries.
CHICAGO — Full-service law firm Ice Miller LLP has signed a long-term lease extension and expansion at 200 West Madison in Chicago. The firm will increase its current 22,897-square-foot space to 36,112 square feet, remaining on the entire 35th floor and expanding to part of the 36th floor. Corey Siegrist, Bill Rogers and Brian Means of JLL represented Ice Miller in the lease negations. Jeff Dowdell and Eric Myers of Transwestern represented ownership, BentallGreenOak.
MISHAWAKA, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 3,320-square-foot restaurant property occupied by Raising Cane’s in Mishawaka for $2.5 million. The newly constructed, single-tenant building is located at 5212 N. Main St. and was the first Raising Cane’s to open in the Indiana market. Chris Lind, Mark Ruble, Zack House and Brennan Clegg of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. Buyer information was undisclosed.
WICHITA, KAN. — M.Vincè Nail Spa is set to open at Bradley Fair in Wichita this summer. This will be the nail spa’s second location in the state of Kansas. The store design will feature areas for nail care, eyebrow and eyelash care, waxing services and skincare services. The unique layout enables each client to have more privacy than other salons offer, according to the company. Guests can enjoy complementary beverages during their visit. M.Vincè is a sister brand of Anthony Vincè nail spas. Bradley Fair, built in 1990, includes over 40 stores and restaurants. WS Development is the property owner.
OMAHA, NEB. — Lockwood Development, Century Development and the City of Omaha are redeveloping Crossroads Mall in Omaha. Demolition of the mall is currently underway and is expected to be complete in May. Plans call for a mixed-use project spanning 40 acres with 350,000 square feet of retail and restaurants; 250 apartment units; up to 500,000 square feet of office space and senior living; a 150-room hotel; and 2.5 acres of public space. An existing Target store will remain in place. Project costs are estimated at $553 million. The city anticipates using $12.5 million in redevelopment bonds to pay for infrastructure costs in and around the development, which will be known as The Crossroads. In February, the Omaha City Council approved an $80 million tax-increment financing request for the project. The developers also anticipate applying for an Enhanced Employment Area occupation tax to recoup some of their project’s costs. Completion is slated for late 2024. Crossroads Mall opened in 1960 and closed in 2008.