ATLANTA — SJC Ventures has signed several new tenants to join Phase II of The Interlock, a $750 million mixed-use development underway in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. New concepts joining include Starbucks, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Salon Lofts and Five Guys. SJC Ventures expects to announce a new round of tenants in the near future. In addition to the newly announced restaurants and salon, the second phase of The Interlock will be anchored by a 42,000-square-foot Publix grocery store, 670 student housing units for Georgia Tech students, 275,000 square feet of commercial space and limited restaurant opportunities. Construction on Phase II began in May 2021, and SJC Ventures plans to fully open the second phase in 2024. Phase II of The Interlock will be connected to Phase I, which is anchored by a Puttshack, the Bellyard hotel and Rooftop L.O.A., via a one-acre public park.
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SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — International investment firm Walton Global has sold a 681-acre development site located along State Highway 142 in the Central Texas city of San Marcos. The buyer, SafeHand Holdings LLC, plans to develop both residential and commercial space at the site, which is known as Turner Crest but did not disclose specific components or construction timelines. Richard Harmon of TRE Commercial represented the buyer in the land deal.
NORTH MIAMI, FLA. — Coral Rock Development Group, a real estate developer based in Coral Gables, Fla., plans to build Kayla at Library Place, a mixed-use affordable housing project located at 13100 W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. The 10-story property will comprise 138 affordable and workforce housing units ranging between 660 to 930 square feet, as well as amenities including a fitness center, rooftop patio, business center and a conference room. Fifty-five apartments will be reserved for households earning 60 percent of area median income (AMI) while 83 units will be designated affordable at 100 percent of AMI. Additionally, Kayla at Library Place will feature 10,000 square feet of retail space on the ground level, an adjacent parking garage and 8,000 square feet of office and conference space preleased to the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce. Behar Font designed Kayla at Library Place to achieve LEED Silver certification. Coral Rock expects to break ground in the second quarter of 2023 and deliver the project by the end of 2024.
By Chris McCluskey, vice president of development, VanTrust Real Estate; and Robert Folzenlogen, senior vice president of strategic development, Hillwood In the past decade, the popularity of “live-work-play” developments has skyrocketed, making the concept a somewhat overused cliché in the commercial real estate world. However, the reasoning behind the acclaim remains true — people love convenience and a sense of community. And “live-work-play” is the reason that cities like Frisco that are located outside dense urban cores have thrived. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Frisco’s population has grown by 71 percent over the last decade, consistently ranking as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. But this growth did not happen overnight; rather, a combination of ideal location and elected leaders’ vision has driven much of Frisco’s success. By prioritizing all real estate classes — office, residential, retail — Frisco has been able to find the right balance between bustling urban amenities and the serene background of suburbia, making it one of the most competitive landscapes today and for the foreseeable future. A Balanced Approach Suburbs are no longer known for just their family appeal, although this feature still remains a high priority for many households. Young professionals …
By Chris McCluskey, vice president of development, VanTrust Real Estate; and Robert Folzenlogen, senior vice president of strategic development, Hillwood In the past decade, the popularity of “live-work-play” developments has skyrocketed, making the concept a somewhat overused cliché in the commercial real estate world. However, the reasoning behind the acclaim remains true — people love convenience and a sense of community. And “live-work-play” is the reason that cities like Frisco that are located outside dense urban cores have thrived. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Frisco’s population has grown by 71 percent over the last decade, consistently ranking as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. But this growth did not happen overnight; rather, a combination of ideal location and elected leaders’ vision has driven much of Frisco’s success. By prioritizing all real estate classes — office, residential, retail — Frisco has been able to find the right balance between bustling urban amenities and the serene background of suburbia, making it one of the most competitive landscapes today and for the foreseeable future. A Balanced Approach Suburbs are no longer known for just their family appeal, although this feature still remains a high priority for many households. Young professionals …
Flaherty & Collins to Develop $103M Apartment Community in Downtown Cape Coral, Florida
by John Nelson
CAPE CORAL, FLA. — Flaherty & Collins Properties plans to break ground on The Cove at 47th, a $103 million mixed-use project in downtown Cape Coral. The development will include 327 luxury apartments, 19,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 585-space parking garage, with 125 spaces reserved for the public. Apartments will come in studio, one-and two-bedroom configurations. The development will also include a steakhouse and sushi concept, Blu Sushi, that will serve as the anchor tenant. The project also includes a resident rooftop sky deck, rooftop bar and resort-style amenities, including a beach-entry saltwater pool with lap lanes, coworking suites, fitness center, pet spa and private electric vehicle charging stations. The project team includes general contractor DeAngelis Diamond and architectural firm Baker Barrios Architects. First Financial Bank and Huntington Bank are providing construction financing to Flaherty & Collins, which expects to open first units in about 16 months and all units by late summer 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Grosvenor has obtained an $82.1 million loan to refinance 1500 K Street, a 262,190-square-foot mixed-use building in Washington, D.C. Eastdil Secured arranged the loan through Helaba on behalf of Grosvenor. Built in 1928, 1500 K Street comprises offices and retail space. The property is situated near the McPherson Square Metro station and the White House, as well as Washington, D.C.’s downtown and East End districts. Grosvenor recently invested $20 million to renovate the property, including updates to the lobby, fitness center, tenant lounge, HVAC system, roof and rooftop lounge.
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS — A partnership between Thompson Realty Capital and Trez Capital will develop a 50-acre mixed-use project in the northern metroplex city of Flower Mound. The initial phase of development calls for a 200-unit apartment complex, a 60,000-square-foot office building with underground parking and 15,000 square feet of retail/restaurant space. The development will also feature 20 acres of public parks and open green space, as well as 2.5 miles of walking trails. Cross Architects, GSO Architects and Alliance Architects are respectively designing the multifamily, retail and office components. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall, and completion of Phase I is slated for early 2024.
Suffolk to Build 46-Story Mixed-Use Condominium Tower in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
by John Nelson
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Suffolk Construction Co. has been selected to build The Residences at 400 Central, a 46-story mixed-use condominium tower located in downtown St. Petersburg. The 1.3 million-square-foot project will feature 301 condominiums, shops, Class A offices, restaurants and a rooftop observatory with views from Tampa Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. The condos will consist of one- to four-bedroom floorplans, as well as some customized penthouse homes. Residents will have access to more than 35,000 square feet of private indoor and outdoor amenities upon completion. Construction crews are preparing to drill test pilings for the 400 Central tower foundation, which will be immediately followed by the start of foundation work. Red Apple Real Estate and Michael Saunders & Co. are the development team behind 400 Central. The duo established a sales gallery near the site at 465 Central Ave.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — JLL has opened a 26,000-square-foot flex office and coworking space on the top floor of Cummins Station, a mixed-use adaptive reuse development located at 209 10th Ave. S in downtown Nashville. Named prosprCS, the space features private offices, coworking space, meeting rooms, team suites and virtual offices. The space comes equipped with ergonomic furniture, Tier 1 fiber broadband internet access, interactive client portals to book meeting rooms digitally, an onsite hospitality team and in-place audio-visual equipment. JLL is leading the leasing and management operations of prosprCS. Developed and managed DZL Management, Cummins Station spans more than 400,000 square feet and features the Gibson Guitar U.S. headquarters, the Gibson Garage flagship retail store, Smart USA Co., Revive and Outback Presents.