EDGERTON, KAN. — Spectrum Brands Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) has unveiled plans to move into a 927,112-square-foot distribution center at Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) in Edgerton. Spectrum Brands HHI will consolidate two existing distribution facilities in Charlotte, N.C. and Mira Loma, Calif. Construction of the building, known as Inland Port XXXIII, began in March 2016. The building is the largest to ever be constructed on a speculative basis in Kansas City, according to LPKC. The park is a 1,700-acre distribution and warehouse development anchored by BNSF Railway’s newest intermodal facility.
When you visit Los Angeles, the sight of the cranes looming in the sky in all directions shows a city undergoing significant revitalization and redevelopment. Not so long ago, the Downtown area of Los Angeles went “dark.” This occurred after the hustle and bustle of the normal workday was done and the streets were mostly empty, businesses closed. Fortunately, Los Angeles has seen significant construction and redevelopment over the past few years. According to the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID), the population of Downtown Los Angeles was 18,000 people in 1999. Today, the population is estimated at 63,208, with a daytime population of 500,000. The residential inventory consists of 36,964 units with 11,868 under construction and 19,054 proposed for a total of 48,832 units as of the third quarter of 2016. There are 8,163 hotel rooms with 2,765 more under construction and 3,636 proposed for a total of 14,564. Retail has 2 million square feet under construction and an additional 1.5 million square feet proposed. Major industrial activity includes the announcement of Warner Music Group relocating from Burbank to the Arts District where it will occupy 257,000 square feet at the former Ford Factory, which was constructed in 1912. …
ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — The Opus Group has unveiled plans to construct a 111,345-square-foot, speculative industrial building in Romeoville. 101 Paragon will be the second and final phase of the company’s project at Paragon Business Park. Two other speculative industrial developments were constructed in 2016. 101 Paragon will feature 30-foot clear heights, 12 loading docks and 16 trailer parking positions. Completion is slated for August 2017. Opus Development Co. LLC is the developer, Opus Design Build LLC is the design-builder and Opus AE Group LLC is the architect and structural engineer. Jason West and Sean Henrick of Cushman & Wakefield will market the property for lease.
INDIANA — SkyView Advisors has brokered the sale of R&R American ULock, a five-property portfolio of self-storage facilities located in northwest Indiana. The sales price was not disclosed. The properties total 164,640 square feet and consist of 916 non-climate controlled units. The facilities were built from 1989 to 2007. The units range in size from 60 to 880 square feet. Ryan Clark and Jay Crotty of SkyView Advisors represented the seller, DCG Enterprises LLC, as well as the undisclosed buyer.
PLANO, TEXAS — Stream Data Centers has broken ground on Steam Ready-to-Fit Data Center – DFW VI, a data center within Legacy Business Park in Plano. Situated on 16 acres, the 145,000-square-foot facility is expandable to 265,000 square feet. Completion is slated for October. The facility will be Stream’s 10th data center project in Texas.
The building height restriction — enacted in Washington, D.C. to preserve picturesque views of the United States Capitol Building and the Washington Monument — helps provide clear and exceedingly stunning views of the multitude of construction cranes that currently dot the vertical landscape of the District of Columbia. The majority of these yellow-steeled economic generators are being used to develop new residential and mixed-use projects, ranging from the NoMa district to the southeast Waterfront area and weaving through the neighboring suburbs, including Loudoun, Va., and Bethesda, Md. And, where new residential goes, supporting retail always follows, including the trendiest grocery store chains and hottest fast-casual and dine-in restaurant concepts. In addition, the area’s ever-expanding transportation network that provides a daily lifeline to D.C. and suburban workers is also paving the way for new retail opportunities as our Nation’s Capital continues to retain its reputation as among the most prolific retail locations in the country. Downtown Core Residential-only or mixed-use projects currently underway in the District are too numerous to mention, but here is a glimpse into the frenetic activity as there appears to be a bottomless appetite for new housing, particularly among Millennials. MRP Realty is developing the 1,600-unit Rhode …
SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. — NAI James E. Hanson has brokered the sale of an industrial building located at 262 Green St. in South Hackensack. Alan Party Rental acquired the 26,000-square-foot building from A&E Green Realty, Rosemont Court Associates and Dody Road Associates for an undisclosed price. The freestanding building features 2,500 square feet of office space, 40 parking spaces, two tailgates and one drive-in door. Jeff DeMagistris and Thomas Vetter of NAI Hanson represented the sellers in the deal.
JESSUP, PA. — LBP Manufacturing has signed a lease for 101,935 square feet of industrial space at 7 Alberigi Drive in Jessup. The national food packaging manufacturer will occupy space at Endurance Real Estate Group’s three-building I-81/NEPA Bulk-Industrial Portfolio. Daniel Walsh and Gerry Blinebury of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, an affiliate of Endurance, while Jason Webb, Lee Fittipaldi and Kris Bjorson of JLL represented the tenant in the deal.
WILMER, TEXAS — Medline Industries has opened an 800,000-square-foot distribution center in Wilmer, a suburb of Dallas. The $59 million facility is located at Medline Drive and Interstate 45 within Sunridge Business Center. The facility currently employs 55 people. Medline is a manufacturer and distributor of medical products.
HOUSTON — Cypressbrook Co. has arranged the lease of industrial space at Prologis Pine Forest, an industrial park located at 575 W. 38th St. in Houston. SRG Ventures, a custom furniture maker, will occupy 40,352 square feet of space at the development. John Hornbuckle and Joyce Sterling of Cypressbrook Co. represented the tenant, while Beau Kaleel and Allison Hall of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, PrologisWN2 LLC, in the transaction.