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Detroit Auto Show Moves to Fall 2021, Will Remain an Autumn Show

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

DETROIT — The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has moved its indoor and outdoor show to Sept. 28 through Oct. 9, 2021. The show had been planned for summer 2021. NAIAS will remain a fall show going forward and show dates have been secured with the venue, TCF Center, for the next three years. The move comes after the Los Angeles Auto Show recently rescheduled its November event for May 2021. NAIAS organizers secured dates toward the end of the month to be mindful of the new IAA show in Munich, which is scheduled for the first full week in September. NAIAS officials say they plan to expand the show’s marketing reach, drawing additional visitors from beyond the region and state. “Our responsibility as an auto show is to host a global stage for current products as well as mobility innovations of tomorrow,” says Rod Alberts, NAIAS executive director. “September is an excellent time of year for new product, and at the same time, alleviates the challenges a now crowded spring auto show calendar presents for auto show stakeholders.” NAIAS is now in its 32nd year as an international event.

September 22, 2020

VanTrust Breaks Ground on 1 MSF Warehouse Near Rickenbacker International Airport

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO — VanTrust Real Estate has broken ground on a 1 million-square-foot speculative warehouse near the Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus. VanTrust will build the project on land that it acquired from K-Nova LLC earlier this year. The master-planned industrial park will be known as Rickenbacker Exchange at Commercial Point and encompasses more than 900 acres of shovel-ready logistics and manufacturing ground. VanTrust says it can accommodate an additional 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space at the site. Jack Tzagournis of Fortress Real Estate Cos. assisted K-Nova in the sale. Pepper Ohio, a subsidiary of Pepper Construction Group, will lead construction. RED Architecture designed the building. Michael Linder of Colliers International has been retained as listing agent.

September 22, 2020

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Herman & Kittle Properties Opens $50.6M Affordable Housing Property in Columbus

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Herman & Kittle Properties Inc. has opened Riverside Trail, a $50.6 million affordable housing property in Columbus. The community’s 248 units are available to residents who earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Located on Chatterton Road, the project features one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts that range from 809 to 1,453 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, game room, dog park and outdoor grilling area.

September 22, 2020

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Wool Finance Partners Arranges $6.2M Construction Loan for Industrial Building in Vernon Hills, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

VERNON HILLS, ILL. — Wool Finance Partners has arranged a $6.2 million loan for the construction of a 95,245-square-foot speculative industrial building at Corporate Woods Business Park in Vernon Hills. The borrower, Forest Edge TH LLC, will acquire and demolish a vacant 48,100-square-foot office building at the site. Martin Siegel of Wool arranged the loan with a Chicago-based bank. The three-year loan features a floating rate starting at 3.5 percent. The project is led by Cary Goldman of Timber Hill Group and Jim Woldenberg. Brett Kroner of Cushman & Wakefield will serve as leasing agent and Premier Design + Build Group is the general contractor. A timeline for construction was not disclosed.

September 22, 2020

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LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill to Open at Easton Town Center This Fall

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO — LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill is opening its first Ohio restaurant at Easton Town Center in Columbus. The Hawaiian-themed establishment, which offers sushi, hibachi-style grilled meats and seafood, is scheduled to open in late fall. A staple of Hawaiian cuisine, Poké incorporates variations of marinated seafood typically over sticky rice with vegetables and sauces. Guests at the restaurant will also enjoy a bar and island-themed drinks. Developed by The Georgetown Co., L Brands and Steiner + Associates, Easton Town Center is a component of the larger Easton, a 1,300-acre mixed-use destination.

September 22, 2020

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COVID-19 Continues to Put Tenant-Landlord Relationships Under Microscope, Say Kansas City Retail Webinar Panelists

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to highlight the importance of strong tenant-landlord relationships, particularly in the retail sector. Tyler Enders, co-owner of local Kansas City shop Made in KC, works with roughly 10 different landlords and has experienced a variety of different approaches to the COVID-19 conversation. “Some local landlords have been very communicative and have come to us with a creative solution. Others have been responding late and are bogged down,” said Enders. “Ultimately, we’ll continue to look at vibrant centers, but we’re going to care way more about who owns it than we have in the past.” Enders’ comments are indicative of the importance of relationships in today’s marketplace. Enders joined a panel of retail experts Wednesday, Sept. 16 for a webinar entitled “Greater Kansas City Retail Outlook” hosted by Heartland Real Estate Business and Shopping Center Business. Fellow panelists included David Block, principal and president of Block & Co.; Erin Johnston, vice president of retail brokerage for Copaken Brooks Commercial Real Estate; Dan Lowe, managing partner for Legacy Development; and Andy Crimmins, founding partner of Crossroads Retail Group. David Waters, partner with Lathrop GPM, moderated the discussion. Block said that his firm has …

September 22, 2020

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Ford Motor Co. Breaks Ground on Electric Vehicle Center for Production of F-150 Pickup Trucks

by Jeff Shaw September 21, 2020

DEARBORN, MICH. — Ford Motor Co. has broken ground on an electric vehicle center at the historic Rouge Center in Dearborn where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. Upon completion, the new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Rouge Center will add 300 jobs and is part of a $700 million investment in building the all-new lineup of F-150 pickup trucks, including the first-ever F-150 PowerBoost hybrid. The new jobs will support battery assembly and production of the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid and fully electric F-150. Including investments for Bronco and Ranger at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., announced last year, Ford plans to invest more than $1.45 billion and create approximately 3,000 jobs over the next three years in Michigan alone. “We are proud to once again build and innovate for the future here at the Rouge with the debut of our all-new F-150 and the construction of a modern new manufacturing center to build the first-ever all-electric F-150,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor. Co., in a press release. “This year’s COVID-19 crisis made it clear why it is so important for companies like Ford to help keep our U.S. manufacturing base strong and …

September 21, 2020

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KeyBank Secures $51.5M in Acquisition Financing for Six-Property Affordable Housing Portfolio in Four States

by Kristin Harlow September 21, 2020

ILLINOIS, INDIANA, WISCONSIN AND TEXAS — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured $51.5 million in Fannie Mae financing for the acquisition of six affordable housing properties in four states. The properties include: Parkway Highlands in Green Bay, Wis.; Marian Heights in Alton, Ill.; Shelby’s Crest and Landing in Shelbyville, Ind.; Capitol Place in Springfield, Ill.; Broadway Place in South Roxana, Ill.; and Gardens of Mabank in Mabank, Texas. The portfolio totals 701 units. Tabare Borbon and Kyle Kolesar of KeyBank structured the financing on behalf of the borrower, Harmony Housing.

September 21, 2020

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Parkview Financial Provides $22.7M Construction Loan for Townhome Project in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 21, 2020

CHICAGO — Parkview Financial has provided a $22.7 million loan for the construction of a 67-unit townhome project in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. The for-sale units will be housed in eight three-story buildings. The project will offer a mix of three-, four- and five-bedroom townhomes. Amenities will include a clubhouse, gym, playground and dog run. Construction recently commenced with completion slated for spring 2021. A joint venture between Noah Properties and MPM Holdings was the borrower.

September 21, 2020

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Colliers Mortgage Originates $5.6M Refinancing for Seniors Housing Community in Bloomington, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow September 21, 2020

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — Colliers Mortgage has originated a $5.6 million HUD 223(a)(7) loan for the refinancing of Realife Cooperative of Bloomington, a 78-unit seniors housing community in Bloomington. The three-story building includes an underground parking garage. Constructed in 1999, the property is restricted to households whose head of household is 62 years or older. The 30.7-year refinancing loan enabled the borrower to reduce the interest rate.

September 21, 2020

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