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Joeris General Contractors to Build 130,000 SF Middle School in Austin’s Mueller District

by Taylor Williams November 30, 2021

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Joeris General Contractors, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, will build a new, 130,000-square-foot middle school at the site of the former Mueller Airport in the state capital. Designed by California-based LPA, the school will be situated on 10 acres that previously served as a runway and will include a community room, dining commons, library, gym and a track and field complex. Completion of the school, which will be able to serve 800 students, is slated for fall 2023.

November 30, 2021

Civic Development New York Northeast

Partnership Completes 745,000 SF Hockey Arena for New York Islanders

by Taylor Williams November 30, 2021

ELMONT, N.Y. — New York Arena Partners, a group comprised of Oak View Group, Sterling Project Development and the New York Islanders, has completed construction of UBS Arena, a 745,000-square-foot venue in the Long Island community of Elmont that will serve as the NHL team’s new home. Designed by Populous and JRDC Urban Architecture specifically for hockey and music events, the 17,250-seat arena features a seating bowl that is pushed further toward the ice than in standard basketball-first arenas. The design team also added certain elements to limit sound reverberation and echoes throughout the venue. UBS Arena also includes 10 bars, a 23,000-square-foot locker room and players’ campus, weight and equipment rooms, training areas, offices and video rooms. Musical artists playing at the venue will have access to private spaces with lounges, dressing rooms and dedicated dining areas.

November 30, 2021

Acquisitions Civic New York Northeast

Yucaipa Acquires 182,510 SF American Stock Exchange Building in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams November 15, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — The Yucaipa Cos., a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired the American Stock Exchange Building, a commercial property located at 123 Greenwich St. in Manhattan. The 14-story building was originally constructed in 1921; the namesake tenant vacated the premises after merging with the New York Stock Exchange in 2008. Today, the building plays host to conferences, trade shows, fashion shows, art exhibitions and private parties. National direct lender iBorrow provided $97.1 million in acquisition financing to Yucaipa, which plans to reposition the building as a private membership club operated by Membership Collective Group, the parent company of Soho House.

November 15, 2021

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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

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