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Zilber to Redevelop Former Race Track in Wisconsin to 240-Acre Mixed-Use Property

by Taylor Williams April 27, 2020

KENOSHA, WIS. — Locally based developer Zilber Property Group has unveiled plans to redevelop the site of the former Dairyland Greyhound Park into a 240-acre mixed-use property. The property was a dog-racing track and facility in Kenosha, located south of Milwaukee near the Illinois border. The track closed roughly a decade ago. California-based Majestic Property Co. acquired the site in late 2017 with plans to build a 2 million-square-foot industrial park that never materialized. The site was also the proposed location of a Hard Rock casino project that was rejected by the state in 2015, according to Kenosha News, a local newspaper. Zilber is partnering with the Forest County Potawatomi Community, a federally recognized Native American tribe and owner of the land, on the project. “Given our history and tribal ties to the area, the Dairyland property purchase made a lot of sense,” says Jeff Crawford, tribal attorney general for the Potawatomi. “It also meets our goals of economic diversification.” The new redevelopment will be branded Greeneway and will include office, retail, industrial and multifamily uses. Specifically, plans currently call for roughly 2 million square feet of industrial space across several buildings, a multifamily community with up to 360 units …

April 27, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Boulder Group Arranges $2.5M Sale of PNC Bank Ground Lease in Metro Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow April 24, 2020

BROOKFIELD, WIS. — The Boulder Group has arranged the sale of a PNC Bank ground lease in Brookfield for $2.5 million. The single-tenant, net-leased property is located at 12821 W. Bluemound Road. The original 20-year ground lease commenced in November 2012. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the seller, a Northeast-based real estate investor. The Midwest-based buyer completed a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. There are 2,459 PNC Bank branches nationwide.

April 24, 2020

Midwest Wisconsin

Wisconsin Governor Extends Safer at Home Order Until May 26

by Kristin Harlow April 20, 2020

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has extended the Safer at Home order until May 26. The order had previously been in place through April 24. The new extension includes a few changes, such as allowing more businesses and activities to open back up. Golf courses may open again, with restrictions on scheduling and paying tee times virtually. Public libraries can now provide curbside pick-up of books and other materials. Non-essential businesses can now perform minimum basic operations, including deliveries, mailings and curbside pick-up. In addition, essential businesses must increase cleaning practices and retail stores must limit the number of people in the store at one time. As of Sunday, April 19, there were 4,199 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 211 deaths in Wisconsin.

April 20, 2020

Development Midwest Multifamily Wisconsin

M&R Development Breaks Ground on 236-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Suburban Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow April 17, 2020

ST. FRANCIS, WIS. — M&R Development has broken ground on 4200 On The Lake, a 236-unit luxury apartment community in St. Francis, a southern suburb of Milwaukee. M&R is co-developing the project with Campbell Capital Group LLC. Completion is slated for spring 2021. Located at 4200 S. Lake Drive, the development will feature a two-story clubhouse, 24-hour coffee bar, fitness center, yoga room, business center and self-service package room. A large courtyard will include a swimming pool with views of Lake Michigan. CIBC is providing project financing. Madison-based Stevens Construction is the general contractor. RMK Management will handle leasing and property management.

April 17, 2020

Leasing Activity Midwest Office Wisconsin

North Shore Healthcare Inks 23,000 SF Lease in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow April 15, 2020

MILWAUKEE — North Shore Healthcare (NSHC) has signed a 10-year office lease at HUB640, a redeveloped mixed-use building located at 640 N. 4th St. in Milwaukee. NSHC will occupy approximately 23,000 square feet on the building’s second floor. The move will enable NSHC to consolidate its fast-growing workforce. Dan Jessup and Nick Hepner of JLL represented the landlord, North Wells Capital LLC, in the lease transaction. Colliers International represented NSHC. North Wells Capital acquired the building in 2017 and has embarked on a major transformation of the property, which dates back to the late 1800s. The project is set to open late this spring.

April 15, 2020

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Gap, Macy’s, Kohl’s to Furlough Most Employees as Stores Remain Closed During COVID-19 Pandemic

by John Nelson March 31, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK CITY AND MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — Prominent retailers Gap Inc., Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s have announced separately that they’re planning to furlough a majority of employees at their stores and some distribution centers beginning this week in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Combined, the total number of affected employees is nearly 290,000, according to the Los Angeles Times. The three retailers have extended their temporary store closures indefinitely to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the United States has 140,904 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2,405 related deaths as of Monday, March 30. Until stores begin to reopen, the companies will pause payments to a majority of their staff while still offering applicable benefits to those affected. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is also reportedly furloughing most of its 14,000 employees. Gap (NYSE: GPS) has announced that its leadership team and board of directors will take a temporary reduction in pay. Gap’s brands, which include Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Hill City, Janie and Jack and Intermix, will still be available through the company’s online platform. “After taking the extraordinary measures of temporarily closing all …

March 31, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Restaurant Retail Wisconsin

JLL Negotiates $2.4M Sale of Giordano’s-Occupied Property in Kenosha, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow March 27, 2020

KENOSHA, WIS. — JLL Capital Markets has negotiated the $2.4 million sale of a 4,500-square-foot, single-tenant retail building net leased to Giordano’s restaurant in Kenosha. Completed in late 2019, the property is located at 7060 Green Bay Road. It is the first Giordano’s location in Wisconsin. Chicago-based Giordano’s, famous for deep dish pizza, opened in 1974 and operates nearly 70 locations. Alex Sharrin, Nicholas Kanich and Larry Kilduff of JLL represented the seller, Speedwagon Properties. JLL also procured the buyer, a Chicago-based family.

March 27, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke Brokers $4.8M Sale of Industrial Building in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow March 26, 2020

MILWAUKEE — Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke has brokered the sale of a 95,500-square-foot industrial building in Milwaukee for $4.8 million. The property is located at 11225 W. Heather Ave. Terry McMahon and Cody Ziegler of Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke represented the buyer, Rebel Converting. Brennan Investment Group was the seller. Rebel is a contract manufacturer of disinfectant wipes. The company began to look for a larger space well before coronavirus and demand for sanitizing wipes began dominating headlines. Rebel will relocate from its current space in Saukville once tenant improvements are completed. The move will nearly double Rebel’s footprint.

March 26, 2020

Midwest Retail Wisconsin

All Duluth Trading Stores to Temporarily Close

by Kristin Harlow March 24, 2020

MOUNT HOREB, WIS. — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duluth Holdings Inc. has temporarily closed all of its stores nationwide. There are more than 60 locations of Duluth Trading Co. The company did not disclose a timeline for when the stores will reopen. The Wisconsin-based retailer of casual wear and workwear will support sales associates with two weeks of pay. Approximately 50 percent of Duluth Trading’s sales are generated through its website and shipped directly to customers from its distribution centers. The company plans to keep these facilities open with “heightened concern for employee health and safety.”

March 24, 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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