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Kraus-Anderson Completes $13.5M Expansion to St. Croix Falls High School in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow November 8, 2022

ST. CROIX FALLS, WIS. — Kraus-Anderson Construction has completed a $13.5 million expansion project at St. Croix Falls High School in western Wisconsin. Designed by DSGW, the 28,300-square-foot project consisted of three separate additions to the school. The first component was a 21,100-square-foot fine arts center, which will host theatrical productions, musicals and concerts as well as serve as a large group learning space. The second component was a 6,400-square-foot fitness center and the third was a 300-square-foot wash bay addition to the existing garage.

November 8, 2022

Civic Development Massachusetts Northeast

Wentworth Institute Receives $50M Bond for New Athletic Facility in Boston

by Taylor Williams November 7, 2022

BOSTON — The Wentworth Institute of Technology, a private educational institution located in Boston, has received a $50 million, tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment for the construction of a new athletic facility. The facility, which will be publicly accessible and will host events for youth sports, will feature a playing field that will be constructed atop a 50,000-square-foot parking structure with 330 spaces. A construction timeline was not disclosed. TD Bank subsequently purchased the bond.

November 7, 2022

Civic Leasing Activity New York Northeast

IDEAL School of Manhattan Signs 63,000 SF Lease in Financial District

by Taylor Williams November 2, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — The IDEAL School of Manhattan, a K-12 independent learning institution, has signed a 63,000-square-foot lease at 5 Hanover Square in the borough’s Financial District. The IDEAL School will occupy floors two through five, as well as a portion of the ground floor, of the 25-story building. Eliza Gordon, John Wheeler and Mitch Konsker of JLL represented the landlord, Los Angeles-based CIM Group, in the lease negotiations. Brent Ozarowski and Leslie Harwood of Newmark represented the tenant, which plans to relocate to 5 Hanover Square from the Upper West Side in summer 2023.

November 2, 2022

Civic Development Kansas Midwest

McCarthy to Build $70M Improvement Project for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lawrence

by Kristin Harlow October 27, 2022

LAWRENCE, KAN. — McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. will build a $70 million improvement project for the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1400 E. 8th St. in Lawrence. The project marks the city’s second-largest funded wastewater project. The improvements are required to meet the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulatory permit requirements issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The plant, which receives nearly 80 percent of the city’s wastewater, originally opened in 1956 and has an average daily flow of 8 million gallons per day. Preconstruction efforts are underway, with official groundbreaking slated for May 2023. Completion is scheduled for fall 2026.

October 27, 2022

Civic Development Texas

Adolfson & Peterson Construction Completes $53M Renovation, Addition to Metro Dallas High School

by Taylor Williams October 18, 2022

MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS — General contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction has completed a $53 million renovation and expansion project at Midlothian Heritage High School, located south of Dallas. Designed by VLK Architects, the project updated the main entrance and added a 185,000-square-foot academic wing with science labs, gyms, a fine arts complex and cafeteria. Construction began in summer 2020.

October 18, 2022

Acquisitions Civic Northeast Rhode Island

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $10.2M Sale of Rhode Island Civic Building

by Taylor Williams October 18, 2022

JOHNSTON, R.I. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $10.2 million sale of a 20,560-square-foot civic building in Johnston, a western suburb of Providence. The building houses offices of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Laurie Ann Drinkwater and Seth Richard of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investment group, in the transaction. Additional terms of sale were not disclosed.

October 18, 2022

Civic Development Midwest Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson Completes $16M Police Department Facility for City of Crystal in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow October 18, 2022

CRYSTAL, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of a $16 million police department facility located on the Crystal City Hall campus at 4141 Douglas Drive North. Crystal is located about five miles north of Minneapolis. Designed by Wold Architects & Engineers, the 53,300-square-foot facility features workspaces, a secure evidence storage area, indoor fleet storage and a dedicated space for K9 officers. The building also includes a detention space, garage, locker rooms and offices.

October 18, 2022

Civic Development Retail Southeast Tennessee Top Stories

Tennessee Titans, Local Government Agree to Terms for New $2.1B Enclosed Stadium in Nashville

by John Nelson October 18, 2022

NASHVILLE, TENN. — The NFL’s Tennessee Titans and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) have agreed to terms to bring a new $2.1 billion football stadium to Nashville’s East Bank district. The enclosed stadium will span 1.7 million square feet and will be situated near the Cumberland River to the east of the Titans’ current arena, Nissan Stadium. The site for the new stadium currently comprises surface parking lots. Once complete, the project will represent the largest building project in the Metro’s history and will attract marquee events such as the Super Bowl and CMA Fest country music festival, according to ESPN. “When my father brought this team to Tennessee 25 years ago, I don’t think he could have imagined a better home for our organization,” says Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. “The way the people of Tennessee have embraced this team as their own is truly something special, and I am thrilled that with this new agreement, we will cement our future here in Nashville for another generation.” Funding for the new stadium comprises four categories, with football-related sources (i.e. the Titans, the National Football League and personal seat license sales) representing the largest source …

October 18, 2022

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Acquisitions California Civic Office Western

UCLA Agrees to Acquire Former Marymount California University Campus in Southern California for $80M

by Amy Works September 28, 2022

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIF. — The University of California Los Angeles, under the advisory of the University of California Board of Regents, has agreed to purchased the former Marymount California University campus in Rancho Palos Verdes for $80 million. The acquisition, which was under a mandate by the University of California Board of Regents for the state’s public universities to educate more students, is slated to close in October. Mike Condon Jr., Kimberly Brown, McKenna Gaskill, Erica Finch, Jacob Kovner and Connor Martin of Cushman & Wakefield represented UCLA in the transaction. Adrienne Barr and Steffan Braunlich of Berkadia represented Marymount California University in the deal. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, the coastal property comprises 24.6 acres of developed campus and vacant land, plus a neighboring vacant 86-unit student apartment complex situated on 11 acres in San Pedro. Located at 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, the campus consists of 10 existing academic buildings totaling 92,268 of gross building area previously used for classroom, administrative and other campus functions. The included apartment complex spans 18 buildings. Known as The Villas, the complex is covenanted for education use that supplements the campus’ academic use. The property also features a pool, tennis …

September 28, 2022

Arizona Civic Development Western

McCarthy Building Cos. Starts Construction of $17.5M Student Experience Center at Arizona Western College in Yuma

by Amy Works September 26, 2022

YUMA, ARIZ. — McCarthy Building Cos. has broken ground for development of the $17.5 million Student Experience Center at Arizona Western College in Yuma. Serving more than 11,000 students, the two-story, 45,000-square-foot center will be situated on 3.5 acres. Slated to open in fall 2023, the center will feature a lecture hall, multiple instructional modalities, shared common areas, conference rooms, maker space, an eatery, game areas and a multimedia center and esports arena. The multimedia center will house the KAWC radio station and broadcast television studio with an emphasis on modern technology. Students and the public will be able to observe behind-the-scenes production through glass walls and TV monitors. The Student Experience Center will also offer a space for honors students to study and collaborate on group projects; a food pantry and clothing program for disadvantaged students; and 13,000 square feet of administrative space on the second floor. EMC2 is serving as the design architect on the project. The project team also includes Haxton Masonry, Delta Diversified Enterprises, Yuma Valley Contractors, Pacific Steel Inc. and Progressive Roofing.

September 26, 2022

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