Midwest

Feeding America to Relocate Headquarters in Chicago with 61,324 SF Lease

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

CHICAGO — Feeding America, a hunger-relief charity, will relocate its headquarters to 161 North Clark in Chicago. The 61,324-square-foot lease represents a 32 percent expansion for the nonprofit, which will move from 35 E. Wacker when the new lease commences in the fourth quarter. Mindy Saffer of Cresa and Rob Schmidt of JLL represented Feeding America in the lease transaction. Newmark Knight Frank represented the landlord. The 50-story office tower is situated in Chicago’s Central Loop and features a conference center and outdoor terrace.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Boulder Group Brokers $18.6M Sale of Property Net Leased to Jewel-Osco in Romeoville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $18.6 million sale of a single-tenant property net leased to Jewel-Osco in Romeoville, located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago. The 67,507-square-foot building sits on 7.5 acres at 20 S. Weber Road. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the seller, a Southwest-based private real estate investment company. A West Coast-based private investor purchased the asset in a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. Jewel-Osco has operated at the property since 2002 and recently executed a 20-year lease.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Retail

Crossroads Mall in Iowa Sells for $3.3M, Will Undergo Redevelopment

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

FORT DODGE, IOWA — Mason Asset Management, Namdar Realty Group and CH Capital Group have sold Crossroads Mall in Fort Dodge in central Iowa. The sales price was $3.3 million. The buyer, Crossroads Plaza Development LLC, plans to redevelop the mall into a series of retail and office spaces. The site will also include a new, five-story hotel. Fort Dodge City Council unanimously passed the redevelopment plan and committed up to $18.2 million of public funds to support construction.

March 20, 2020

Indiana Midwest Retail

Old National Bank to Temporarily Shift to Appointment-Only, Drive-Thru Banking

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

EVANSVILLE, IND. — Old National Bank will temporarily shift to appointment-only banking at all branch locations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The practice will enable staff to clean and disinfect surfaces after each visit. The drive-thru will remain open at all locations and hours of operation will not change. Appointments will be available between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with the first hour of each day reserved for persons age 60 or older and others who are a high risk to contract the coronavirus. Old National Bancorp, the holding company of Old National Bank, is the largest bank holding company headquartered in the state of Indiana.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Indiana Industrial Midwest

Sturges Property Group Arranges Sale of 12,000 SF Industrial Building in Fort Wayne, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

FORT WAYNE, IND. — Sturges Property Group has arranged the sale of a 12,000-square-foot, single-tenant industrial building located at 6821 Metro Park Drive in Fort Wayne for an undisclosed price. John Caffray of Sturges represented the seller, Duncan Supply Co. Inc., as well as the buyer, Peakway Investment Group LLC. Indianapolis-based Duncan is a heating equipment supplier.

March 20, 2020

Kansas Midwest Retail

AMC Theatres to Close All U.S. Locations for Six to 12 Weeks

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2020

LEAWOOD, KAN. — AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) has closed all 630 AMC locations in the United States for at least six to 12 weeks, in compliance with local, state and federal directives, and as a precaution to help ensure the health and safety of moviegoers and theater staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. The company says it will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain flexible on reopening in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and governmental directives. More than a dozen states and major markets have mandated that movie theaters, bars and restaurants close as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The federal government has recommended that no public gatherings take place that are larger than 10 people. AMC customers are encouraged to utilize AMC Theatres on Demand, which enables them to rent or buy movies from a selection of more than 3,500 titles. Kansas-based AMC maintains approximately 1,000 theaters and 11,000 screens worldwide.

March 19, 2020

Hospitality Illinois Midwest

Park Hyatt, Peninsula Hotels to Temporarily Close Doors in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2020

CHICAGO — The Park Hyatt Chicago and Peninsula, both luxury hotels in downtown Chicago, have temporarily closed their doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. The 198-room Park Hyatt will not accept room, restaurant, bar or other reservations until April 30. No reservations will be available until further notice at the 339-room Peninsula, according to the hotel’s website. These properties are the first two downtown Chicago hotels to close because of the coronavirus and other closures will likely follow, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.

March 19, 2020

Civic Development Iowa Midwest

Hannon Armstrong Makes $115M Preferred Equity Investment in University of Iowa Utility System Project

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2020

IOWA CITY, IOWA — Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc. has made a $115 million preferred equity investment in a utility public-private partnership including the University of Iowa, ENGIE and Meridiam. ENGIE is a natural gas distribution company and Meridiam is a global investor and asset manager specializing in the development, financing and management of long-term public infrastructure projects. The partnership will operate, maintain and upgrade the university’s energy and water utilities. Known as the Hawkeye Energy Collaborative, the partnership was awarded a $1 billion, 50-year utility management concession contract in December 2019. The collaborative will support the University of Iowa’s energy, water and sustainability goals for two campuses spanning 1,700 acres in Iowa City.

March 19, 2020

Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Woda Cooper Cos. Creates Interim Rental Assistance Fund, Waives Late Fees for Residents Impacted by COVID-19

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has unveiled plans to create an interim rental assistance fund and waive late rent fees for residents whose jobs are directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The company has also halted celebrations commemorating its 30th anniversary later this year to focus on helping residents navigate the financial impacts of the pandemic. As part of the announcement, Woda Cooper will waive all late fees for rent due April 1 for any resident who has been laid off or furloughed. In addition, the company will establish an interim rental assistance fund of $250,000 to assist residents who have been laid off or furloughed, and ask vendors, lenders and investors to help financially in the effort. Woda Cooper will match the first $250,000 of contributions received and add those funds to the rental assistance fund. Columbus-based Woda Cooper owns and operates more than 300 affordable housing communities in 15 states.

March 19, 2020

Leasing Activity Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Solidcore Signs 2,540 SF Retail Lease in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

by Kristin Harlow March 19, 2020

MILWAUKEE — Solidcore has leased a 2,540-square-foot retail space at the Dye House within Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward neighborhood. Ned Purtell, John Davis and Hakan Hare of Founders 3 Real Estate Services represented the landlord, Singerman Real Estate. Solidcore is a fitness concept offering 50-minute workout classes featuring high-intensity, low-impact training. Dating back to 1922, the Dye House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It once housed the dyeing operation for Phoenix Knitting Co., but now features office, retail and residential space.

March 19, 2020

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