AUSTIN, TEXAS — Legacy Partners and Bridge Investment Group have completed Camber Ranch, a 483-unit apartment community in northeast Austin. Designed by Humphreys & Partners, the community consists of 22 residential buildings separated by a large green belt and wetland with walking trails. Units range in size from 438 to 1,500 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling areas, a demonstration kitchen, esports gaming center, podcast studios and a coworking lounge with a mix of common and private work areas. Monthly rent starts at $1,375. Construction began in summer 2021.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Locally based developer JPI has broken ground on Jefferson Eastchase, a 398-unit multifamily development in Fort Worth. Designed by DLR Group Architects, the property will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, coworking lounge, dog park and a clubroom. JPI is developing Jefferson Eastchase in partnership with Fort Worth Housing Solutions, and the project will include an affordable housing component. The first units are expected to be available for occupancy in the third quarter of 2026.
Florida Polytechnic, Capstone Begin Construction on 430-Bed Residence Hall Project in Lakeland, Florida
by John Nelson
LAKELAND, FLA. — A public-private partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and Capstone Development Partners has begun construction on a 430-bed residence hall project in Lakeland. A topping out ceremony for the project was held in mid-February. The 137,000-square-foot development will offer one-, two- and four-bedroom units, alongside shared amenities including lounge and study space, a large multi-purpose room, offices and an interior courtyard. Delivery of the five-story project is expected for fall 2024. The $42 million development is being financed through tax-exempt public bonds issued by the State of Florida on behalf of the State University System. Capstone Management Partners will provide operations and maintenance services for the residence hall. The project’s design-build team includes Design Collective and Clancy & Theys.
EL PASO, TEXAS — Dallas-based developer Provident Realty Advisors has delivered Gateway Logistics Park, a 308,270-square-foot industrial project in El Paso. The site is located 13.5 miles from El Paso International Airport and 7.5 miles from the Ysleta-Zaragoza port of entry. Building features include 32-foot clear heights, 190-foot truck court depths, 67 dock-high doors, two drive-in ramps, 93 trailer parking spaces and 2,500 square feet of office space. CBRE is the leasing agent for Gateway Logistics Park.
Tampa Housing Authority, Related Urban Break Ground on 188-Unit Affordable Housing Community
by John Nelson
TAMPA, FLA. — Tampa Housing Authority, in partnership with Related Urban Development Group — the affordable and workforce housing arm of Related Group — has broken ground on the second phase of Canopy at West River, a fully affordable housing community in West Tampa. Phase II will comprise one five-story building and one three-story building, located at 1103 W. Main St. and 1102 W. Chestnut St., respectively. Dubbed Tower 3 and Tower 4, the buildings will total 188 units. Tower 3 will offer 158 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and Tower 4 will feature 30 units in three- and four-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the properties will include a fitness center, business center, community rooms and a courtyard with social spaces. Development funding for the project totals $68.3 million. Sources include the Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County, Bank of America, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Co. and the Florida Housing Finance Corp.’s SAIL, ELI and NHTF funds. Phase I of Canopy at West River is scheduled to open in the second quarter of this year, with Phase II expected to be completed in November 2025.
ROSWELL, GA. — General contractor Swinerton plans to construct Chambray Hotel in Roswell, roughly 25 miles outside of Atlanta. The new boutique property will comprise 125 rooms across five stories upon completion. A joint venture between DSM Real Estate Partners and Garage Cap is the developer of the project, which is expected to total $30 million in development costs. Amenities at the property will include a ground-floor restaurant, rooftop eatery, 1,300 square feet of work and meeting space, a 24-hour market and valet service. In addition to ground-up construction, Swinerton will manage the design-build of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire (MEPF) safety systems. A construction timeline was not disclosed.
Crescent Communities Begins 175,000 SF AXIAL Midway 321 Industrial Project in Metro Charlotte
by John Nelson
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Crescent Communities is underway on the construction of AXIAL Midway 321, a new industrial project situated within Lincoln County Industrial Park in Lincolnton, approximately 35 miles northwest of Charlotte. Upon completion, the development will comprise a 175,000-square-foot rear-load building, as well as 133 car parking spaces and 17 trailer parking spaces on a 25-acre lot. The building will feature 32-foot clear heights, 50 dock-high doors, 2,800 square feet of speculative office space, LED warehouse lighting and multiple pit levelers. The project team includes general contractor Myers & Chapman, DMA Architecture, engineer Thomas & Hutton and Carter Bank. Matt Treble and Fermin Deoca of Cushman & Wakefield will manage leasing at the property. A timeline for construction was not disclosed.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based brokerage firm Muskin | Elam Group has arranged the sale of Mint House at The Hatchery, a 30-unit apartment complex located at 49 Navasota St., just southeast of downtown Austin. Daniel Elam and Lyles Carter of Muskin | Elam Group represented the undisclosed seller, which at the time of sale was operating the property as a short-term rental facility, in the off-market transaction. Vista Bank provided acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Resolute Capital.
HOUSTON — Landtech Inc. has signed a 24,249-square-foot industrial lease in West Houston. The provider of surveying services is relocating from its current space in the Timbergrove area to the building at 1315 W. Sam Houston Parkway N. Dan Boyles and Brent Bishop of Partners Real Estate represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Andy Havel of Metroway Commercial Realty represented the undisclosed landlord.
PHILADELPHIA — JLL has arranged a $55 million bridge loan for Quartermaster Plaza, a 456,208-square-foot retail power center in South Philadelphia. Built in 2004, the property was 99 percent leased at the time of sale, with BJ’s Wholesale Club, The Home Depot and Sprouts Farmers Market serving as the anchor tenants. Other tenants include Bank of America, Wendy’s, Walgreens, PetSmart and Planet Fitness. Michael Gigliotti, James Galbally, Michael Pagniucci and Blaine Fleming of JLL arranged the five-year loan through an undisclosed bank. The borrower was a partnership between two New York City-based firms, DRA Advisors and KPR Centers, which acquired the center from Cedar Realty Trust in July 2022 as part of an $879 million portfolio deal. Cedar Realty Trust bought the center in 2014 for $92.3 million.