Midwest

112-Room Best Western Hotel Opens in Lawrence, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow October 29, 2018

LAWRENCE, KAN. — The Martens Companies has completed development of the 112-room Best Western hotel in Lawrence in northeastern Kansas. It is the first property developed within the mixed-use project known as The Mercato. Amenities include an indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, grilling patio and fire pits within an outdoor courtyard. The hotel also offers 840 square feet of meeting space. Steve Martens of The Martens Companies worked with his hotel development subsidiary, Hospitality Development of America, on the $14.5 million project. Another subsidiary, Hospitality Management LLC, will manage the hotel. Wichita-based Conco Construction was the general contractor. Adams Architecture and Spangenberg Phillips Tice Architecture provided architectural design services. Landplan Engineering handled site and engineering design.

October 29, 2018

Development Illinois Midwest Office

J.C. Anderson Completes 22,000 SF Buildout for Northwestern Mutual in Downers Grove, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 29, 2018

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — J.C. Anderson has completed an office renovation and reconfiguration for Northwestern Mutual in Downers Grove. The firm relocated from another floor within the same building to occupy a tailored 22,000-square-foot space. Construction included the addition of new private offices, open workspace and meeting areas, as well as modern finishes and amenities throughout. J.C. Anderson’s Joe Maguire oversaw the construction team, which included Mike Ruffolo as project manager and Gary Kuechler as superintendent. Whitney provided the architectural services and Avison Young represented Northwestern Mutual in lease negotiations. Hamilton Partners owns the property, Esplanade IV.

October 29, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Love’s Travel Stops Purchases Two Illinois Sites in Wadsworth and Rockford

by Kristin Harlow October 29, 2018

WADSWORTH AND ROCKFORD, ILL. — Love’s Travel Stops has purchased two additional land sites in Illinois for the development of its convenience stations. Love’s purchased an 18.8-acre site in Wadsworth from four private individuals. The project will include an Arby’s quick-service restaurant. In Rockford, Love’s purchased a 26-acre site from a local family. The project will include a Hardee’s quick-service restaurant. Construction on both convenience stations is expected to begin in 2019. Dave Schmidt and Linda Kost of Realty Metrix Commercial represented Love’s in both transactions. Love’s plans to open more than 40 new locations during the next year.

October 29, 2018

Development Midwest Missouri Multifamily

Pinnacle Contracting to Complete $9M Apartment Conversion in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow October 26, 2018

ST. LOUIS — Pinnacle Contracting Inc. has been selected by St. Louis-based developer Pier Property Group to complete the $9 million historic renovation and conversion of the Steelcote Manufacturing Co. paint factory in St. Louis. Pinnacle will transform the 42,000-square-foot property into 33 apartment units. The original five-story building will house 31 units. A second adjoining structure will house the leasing office and bike storage. A third building will be home to two additional units. Steelcote, a rubber enamel coating company, opened the building in 1922. The facility has been vacant since 2006. Architect Trivers Associates and structural engineer KPFF Consulting Engineers make up the project team. Completion is slated for spring 2019.

October 26, 2018

Healthcare Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Quincy Medical Group to Backfill Former Bergner’s Store at Quincy Mall in Western Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 26, 2018

QUINCY, ILL. — Quincy Medical Group plans to open a new surgery and cancer treatment center at Quincy Mall in central western Illinois. The healthcare provider will occupy about half of the approximately 105,000 square feet on two floors of the former Bergner’s space. Quincy Medical Group will also have the opportunity for expansion on both first and second floors. Cullinan Properties Ltd. owns and manages the mall. The firm continues to identify new national retail tenants for the mall. Three new restaurants opened at the property within the last year.

October 26, 2018

Development Hospitality Midwest Missouri

Midas Opens Dual-Branded Marriott Hotel in Western Suburb of St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow October 26, 2018

WEST COUNTY, MO. — Midas Hospitality has opened a dual-branded Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott in West County near St Louis. Midas will manage both the 101-room Residence Inn and the 110-room Courtyard by Marriott. The four-story, 136,000-square-foot hotel is located at the intersection of Manchester Road and I-270. Developer Commercial Development Co. Inc. will own the property. MC Hotel Construction built the hotel. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, meeting rooms and outdoor gathering space. The Courtyard Bistro features a variety of dining options.

October 26, 2018

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Heathrow Scientific to Occupy 186,616 SF Build-to-Suit in Lincolnshire, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 26, 2018

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILL. — Heathrow Scientific has signed a build-to-suit agreement with a private developer for a 186,616-square-foot industrial property in Lincolnshire. The building will be situated on 10 acres and will include 25,000 square feet of office space, a clear height of 36 feet and 14 exterior docks. Heathrow Scientific, a manufacturer of lab equipment, is slated to take occupancy in April 2019. Brett Kroner, Keith Puritz and Eric Fischer of Cushman & Wakefield represented Heathrow in the transaction. The team is also marketing the remaining 68,589 square feet for lease.

October 26, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest Self-Storage

SkyView Advisors Brokers Sale of 650-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Lynwood, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 26, 2018

LYNWOOD, ILL. — SkyView Advisors has brokered the sale of E-Z Self Storage of Lynwood for an undisclosed price. The facility features 650 non-climate-controlled units and 85,825 net rentable square feet. The property is situated on six acres at 19600 Stoney Island Ave. Ryan Clark and Parker Sweet of SkyView represented the seller, a private owner. A private equity-backed buyer purchased the asset.

October 26, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

FPA Multifamily Acquires 758-Unit Apartment Property in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow October 25, 2018

WHEATON, ILL. — FPA Multifamily LLC has acquired Wheaton Center, a 758-unit apartment property in the western Chicago suburb of Wheaton. The purchase price was not disclosed. Wheaton Center consists of six buildings, including two 20-story towers and four mid-rise buildings. Units average 927 square feet. Community amenities include a resort-style pool with cabanas, a fitness center, community room, conference room, pet spa, bark park and playground. The property was most recently renovated in 2017. Marty O’Connell, Sean Fogarty, Wick Kirby and Kevin Girard of HFF represented the seller, a joint venture between Draper and Kramer Inc. and Edge Principal Advisors LLC, which had purchased the property for $44.4 million in 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune.

October 25, 2018

Acquisitions Kansas Midwest Multifamily

Timberland Partners Purchases 342-Unit Multifamily Property in Shawnee, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow October 25, 2018

SHAWNEE, KAN. — Timberland Partners has purchased The Retreat of Shawnee for an undisclosed price. The 342-unit multifamily property, originally built in 1984, consists of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, fitness center and clubhouse. Timberland will undertake a $2.6 million improvement plan to renovate units and amenities. Jeff Stingley of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller. This is the seventh and final purchase for Timberland Partners Fund VI.

October 25, 2018

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