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Mountain Classic Real Estate Buys Historic Brigham Young University Building for Restoration

by Amy Works June 26, 2019

PROVO, UTAH — Mountain Classic Real Estate (MCRE) has purchased Brigham Young University’s Amanda Knight Hall for an undisclosed price. MCRE plans to restore the property to its historical Gothic-style architectural significance. Located at 800 N. University Ave. in Provo, Amanda Knight Hall was constructed in 1939 as a women’s dormitory. The building was used as the first Provo Missionary Training Center, as well as the Church Language Training Mission Center from 1964 to 1976. Since then, the property has served a variety of short-term academic and auxiliary purposes for BYU. Kreg Peterson and David Bauman of CBRE represented the seller, Brigham Young University, in the deal.

June 26, 2019

Civic Midwest Missouri

USDA Selects Kansas City for Relocation of Two Divisions

by Kristin Harlow June 14, 2019

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected the Kansas City region for the relocation of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue cites affordability, easy commutes and quality of life for the site selection process. “The Kansas City region has proven itself to be a hub for all things agriculture and is a booming city in America’s heartland,” he says. “There is already a significant presence of USDA and federal government employees in the region, including the Kansas City Ag Bank Federal Reserve.” In August, USDA had announced that it would undertake the relocations largely to attract and retain staff. The organization says it has been difficult to recruit employees to the Washington, D.C. area given the high cost of living and long commutes. While 90 percent of USDA employees are located outside of the D.C. area, ERS and NIFA are the only USDA agencies that don’t have representation outside of the national capital region. Out of NIFA’s 315 positions, 294 will relocate while 21 will stay in D.C. Of the 329 ERS positions, 253 will relocate while 76 will stay in D.C. …

June 14, 2019

Acquisitions Civic Louisiana Southeast

Easterly Government Acquires 137,679 SF FBI Field Office in New Orleans

by John Nelson May 30, 2019

NEW ORLEANS — Easterly Government Properties Inc. has acquired a 137,679-square-foot Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Field Office in New Orleans. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. FBI-New Orleans is a four-story, single-tenant facility located on a 6.6-acre site. The FBI’s New Orleans Division oversees federal operations in all of Louisiana, including six satellite offices in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport. This build-to-suit construction was originally completed in 1999 and renovated in 2006. The project is now 100 percent occupied by the FBI until August 2029 under a non-cancelable remaining lease term. Additionally, the FBI has an option to renew the lease for an additional 10-year term, expiring in 2039. The building has numerous security features such as a security crash traffic barrier, 24/7 security, visitor screening center and bullet-resistant interior walls, doors and a roof. Easterly Government Properties now owns nine of the nation’s 56 FBI field offices and is the single-largest private owner of FBI field offices in the country.

May 30, 2019

Civic Development Texas

Garrett & Associates Completes 30,000 SF Renovation Project at Texas College in Tyler

by Taylor Williams May 14, 2019

TYLER, TEXAS — Locally based general contractor Garrett & Associates has completed the renovation of Martin Hall, a 30,000-square-foot historic landmark building located on the campus of Texas College in Tyler, about 100 miles east of Dallas. The building, which was suffered structural damage from a storm in 2015, serves as the school’s designated administration space. Dallas-based Merriman Anderson served as the project architect.

May 14, 2019

California Civic Development Western

C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on $36M Athletics Complex at Orange Coast College in California

by Amy Works May 14, 2019

COSTA MESA, CALIF. — C.W. Driver Cos. has broken ground on the $36 million Orange Coast College (OCC) Kinesiology and Athletics Complex in Costa Mesa. The three-building, 88,000-square-foot complex is one part of a broader project to revitalize and modernize OCC’s campus, and one of the three projects C.W. Driver is currently building for OCC. Construction for the complex will occur in two phases. The first phase includes new construction of a multi-building, one-story complex spanning 58,000 square feet. Phase II will focus on the renovation of the existing 30,000-square-foot building that houses the men’s and women’s locker rooms and existing pool areas. Upon delivery, the complex will feature division offices, athletic training, adaptive physical education, equipment management, locker rooms/showers, support spaces for the aquatics programs, a 65-meter competition pool with double bulkheads, a 25-meter instructional pool, and a 450-person bleacher space covered by a canopy. The buildings will be interconnected by an overhead shade structure. Project partners include Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. This complex is one part of the broader project funded by Measure M, a $698 million general obligation bond provided and supported by the local community to construct education facilities for all three colleges that comprise Coast …

May 14, 2019

Civic Development Life Sciences New York Northeast Office

Janus Property Breaks Ground on 350,000 SF Life Sciences Building in West Harlem

by Taylor Williams May 13, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Janus Property Co., a developer and manager of residential and mixed-use properties, has broken ground on the Taystee Lab Building, a 350,000-square-foot life sciences property in West Harlem. The 11-story building, located at the site of the former Taystee bread bakery, will be marketed to firms in the life sciences, technology, academic, and arts sectors. Specific features will include floor plates ranging in size from 36,000 square feet at the base to 15,000 square feet at the penthouse level, floor-to-ceiling glass and 20,000 square feet of outdoor space. Designed by architecture firms LevenBetts and SLCE, the project is expected to be complete by late 2020.

May 13, 2019

International Spy Museum, Washington, D.C.

Civic Development District of Columbia Southeast Top Stories

JBG Smith, Malrite Complete $162M International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

by Jeff Shaw May 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — JBG Smith Properties and Malrite Co. have completed the development of a new and expanded International Spy Museum at L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C. When the project was announced in 2015, The Washington Post reported that the estimated costs were $162 million. The building officially opens to the public on Sunday, May 12. The development more than doubles the size of the museum to 140,000 square feet and moves it from F Street to just two blocks south of the National Mall and two blocks north of The Wharf. L’Enfant Plaza has its own stop on the Metro rail line. The museum showcases the world’s largest collection of international espionage-related artifacts and features an interactive exhibition highlighting the villains in the James Bond movies. In addition to larger exhibition space, the new building also includes dedicated temporary exhibition space; a learning center with workshop spaces; a theater for lectures, films and panel discussions; and adaptable spaces for programs. The rooftop provides nearly 360-degree views of the city, including the Capitol Building and Washington Monument. Indoor event space is encased in floor-to-ceiling windows for private events and public programs. London-based architect Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners designed the building, …

May 10, 2019

Acquisitions Civic New Jersey Northeast

Township of West Orange Buys 138-Acre Golf Course, Future Development Site in New Jersey

by Taylor Williams April 25, 2019

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — The Township of West Orange, located just west of Newark in New Jersey, has acquired Montclair Golf Club at Rock Spring, a 138-acre course and future commercial development site. The sales price was $11.1 million. The site is located near Interstate 280 and is situated adjacent to South Mountain Reservation, a 2,000-acre park featuring a zoo, indoor ice skating rinks, walking trails and miniature golf. Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, Michael Oliver and Stephen Simonelli of HFF represented seller Montclair Golf Club in the transaction. The buyer did not disclose specific development plans.

April 25, 2019

California Civic Development Western

C.W. Driver Cos., Ware Malcomb Complete $5.4M Braille Institute Anaheim Center Facility

by Amy Works March 18, 2019

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — C.W. Driver Cos., as general contractor, and Ware Malcomb, as architect, have completed the development of Braille Institute Anaheim Center, a 14,700-square-foot building located on the institute’s existing campus in Anaheim. Located at 527 N. Dale Ave., the $5.4 million building replaces the institute’s former multi-structure facility and provides a larger unified space to serve more visually impaired children, adults and seniors from Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties. The property includes a 2,500-square-foot learning resource center featuring a library, computer lab, low-vision consultation area and counseling space. Additionally, the facility features designated areas for Braille reading education and self-defense training, as well as a 2,100-square-foot multipurpose room, four classrooms, an art and ceramics studio, training kitchen and multiple technology labs. The new project also features exterior gardens, gathering spots, a dog run and an open-air courtyard.

March 18, 2019

Civic Development Texas

Avenue Receives $3.4M in Financing to Develop Community Resource Center in Houston

by Taylor Williams March 1, 2019

HOUSTON — Avenue, a local nonprofit affordable housing developer, has received $3.4 million in project financing for the development of a community resource center in Houston. The property, which will be located at 3527 Irvington Blvd. in the city’s Moody Park area, will feature a health clinic and an early childhood education center. The groundbreaking is slated for the second quarter, and completion is scheduled for early 2020.

March 1, 2019

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