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LA Chargers Unveil Plans for New Team Headquarters, Training Facility in El Segundo

by Jeff Shaw November 3, 2021

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. — The Los Angeles Chargers have reached an agreement with Continental Development Corp. and Mar Ventures Inc. to build its new corporate headquarters and training facility on a 14-acre site in El Segundo, about 20 miles southwest of Los Angeles. Designed by Gensler Sports, the project will be situated less than three miles from the Los Angeles International Airport and seven miles from SoFi Stadium, where the football team plays. The Chargers had been searching for a location for more than four years, according to Dean Spanos, owner and chairman of the board. Special features within the headquarters will include a rooftop hospitality club, full e-sports gaming and content studios and a 3,100-square-foot media center. The main building will span nearly 145,000 square feet. There will also be three natural grass fields with an artificial turf perimeter that can be taken in from 7,600 square feet of elevated outdoor terrace space. Outdoor amenities will include an additional 3,400-square-foot elevated turf area and a two-lane lap pool for player rehabilitation. The field area is designed to accommodate bleacher seating for more than 5,000 people. With 348 onsite parking spaces and accommodations available for offsite parking, the Chargers will …

November 3, 2021

Civic Development Texas

Cadence McShane Completes 179,000 SF Addition, Renovations for Austin High School

by Taylor Williams October 20, 2021

AUSTIN, TEXAS — General contractor Cadence McShane has completed a project for the Austin Independent School District that delivered a 179,000-square-foot addition and renovations to Eastside Early College High School. The new structure features learning studios that incorporate flexible workspaces and integrated technology throughout the building. A gym with a second-story running track was also constructed. Perkins + Will served as the project architect.

October 20, 2021

Civic Development Texas

Cadence McShane to Build 115,000 SF Elementary School in New Braunfels, Texas

by Taylor Williams October 18, 2021

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — General contractor Cadence McShane will build a 115,000-square-foot elementary school near San Antonio that will be part of the New Braunfels Independent School District. Designed by Stantec, the new campus will function as a replacement for the Carl Schurz and Seele elementary schools and will be able to accommodate 850 students. As part of the project, which is slated for an August 2023 completion, Cadence McShane will also demolish the existing ninth grade center.

October 18, 2021

Civic Development Northeast Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Airport Authority Breaks Ground on $1.4B Terminal Modernization Project

by Taylor Williams October 15, 2021

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Airport Authority has broken ground on the Terminal Modernization Program, a $1.4 billion expansion project that will add a new 700,000-square-foot terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport. The new terminal will be designed to improve the passenger experience by consolidating ticketing, security checkpoints and baggage claim. In addition, the project will add a multimodal complex that includes a new 3,300-space parking garage, rental car facilities and entrance roadways. The design team behind the project includes Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal + Architects. The new terminal is expected to generate approximately $2.5 billion in economic activity and create more than 14,000 total direct and indirect jobs. The new terminal is scheduled to open in 2025.

October 15, 2021

Civic Development Texas

Skanska Underway on 445,000 SF Renovation, Expansion of Tarrant County College Northwest Campus

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — General contractor Skanska is underway on the 445,000-square-foot renovation and expansion of the Tarrant County College Northwest Campus in Fort Worth. Huckabee is the architect of record for the project, and Gensler is providing additional design services. Design work consists of “re-skinning” three existing buildings and constructing four new ones. This approach will expand campus programs to incorporate an early college high school, classrooms and specialty labs, visitor welcome and administration, onboarding, and fine arts, learning commons, theater, music and multifunctional spaces. Completion is slated for 2025.

October 13, 2021

Civic Development Illinois Midwest

Construction Begins on Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2021

CHICAGO — A groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday, Sept. 28, for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Chicago’s Jackson Park, which is located on the city’s South Side. “We chose this location for a few pretty good reasons,” said Obama during the ceremony. “It’s close to where Michelle grew up and where I started my political career. It’s surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and a community where we can help make a difference.” The center will support thousands of jobs during and after construction. It is expected to bring as many as 750,000 visitors to the area each year, according to Obama. In addition to the center, plans call for the creation of a community recreation center and another branch of the Chicago Public Library. Construction costs are estimated at nearly $500 million, according to the OPC website. The Obama Foundation will bear 100 percent of the costs to construct and maintain the grounds and structures within the OPC site, turning over ownership to the city upon completion. To leverage the private investment in the area, the city plans to invest in infrastructure improvements throughout the South Side. An economic impact study concluded that the site will have a $3.1 billion …

September 29, 2021

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Civic Development Massachusetts Northeast

Shawmut Completes $115M Expansion of Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2021

BOSTON — Shawmut Design & Construction has completed the $115 million expansion of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. The building was originally constructed in 1970. The three-year, four-phase project increased the building’s size by about 48,000 square feet and expanded clinical spaces by 70 percent to improve students’ educational experience and enhance patient care. Shawmut also added a learning simulation center, predoctoral patient treatment center and more collaborative workspaces for students as part of the project.

September 29, 2021

Civic Development Midwest Minnesota Retail

Kraus-Anderson Completes $38M Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow September 17, 2021

VIRGINIA, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of the Iron Trail Motors Event Center at 819 S. 9th Ave. in the northern Minnesota town of Virginia. The $38 million project converted the former Miners Memorial Facility into a regional convention center that will be utilized for concerts, tradeshows, events and meetings. The project for the City of Virginia pays tribute to the city’s mining history by incorporating elements into the exterior such as taconite, iron colors and shale rocks. Designed by DSGW Architects, the 120,000-square-foot facility features two hockey and ice arenas, a 6,400-square-foot ballroom, two meeting rooms with 1,000 square feet of event space and a 320-square-foot board room. The second floor houses offices for the Parks and Recreation Department, community workout spaces and storage space. A grand opening event is scheduled for the week of Sept. 20.

September 17, 2021

Civic Development Midwest Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson Completes $31.4M Renovation of St. Louis Park Middle School in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow September 8, 2021

ST. LOUIS PARK, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a $31.4 million renovation and expansion of St. Louis Park Middle School in the western Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park. The scope of the project, designed by Cuningham Group Architecture, features 46,243 square feet of additions and 44,732 square feet of renovations. The project includes a new auditorium with front offices for senior staff, a remodeled kitchen, new cafeteria, new classrooms, new gathering spaces, a second-floor hallway and a remodeled media center. St. Louis Park Middle School is one of the dozens of educational construction projects undertaken by Kraus-Anderson this summer.

September 8, 2021

Acquisitions Civic Midwest Ohio

Matthews Brokers $15.9M Sale of Ohio Veteran Affairs Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow August 16, 2021

AKRON AND CANTON, OHIO — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the sale of a three-property Veteran Affairs Center portfolio in Ohio for $15.9 million. Two of the centers are in Akron while the third is in Canton. Kyle Mackulak, Rahul Chhajed and Michael Moreno of Matthews represented the undisclosed seller. The buyer is one of the top buyers in the U.S. for properties leased to Veteran Affairs, according to Matthews.

August 16, 2021

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