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Reports: Boston Planning & Development Agency Approves Master Plan for $5B Dorchester Bay City Mixed-Use Project

by Taylor Williams September 19, 2023

BOSTON — The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved the master plan of Dorchester Bay City, a mixed-use project on the city’s south side, according to a host of local media sources. The Boston Globe reports that the waterfront project, which is a redevelopment of the former site of the Bayside Expo Center, carries a price tag of roughly $5 billion. Accordia Partners, which is a partnership between Boston developers Kirk Sykes and Dick Galvin, and New York-based Ares Capital Corp. lead the development team. According to The Dorchester Reporter, the latest plans for the development call for 21 buildings totaling roughly 6.1 million square feet across a total acreage of 36.2 acres. The buildings will house office, life sciences, residential, retail, restaurant and office uses, and most will include underground parking, per the media outlet. According to the project webpage, Dorchester Bay City will feature a 2.7-acre park at the water’s edge; a 6,300-square-foot pavilion with various amenities; and an 8,000-square-foot learning and innovation center. Approximately 20 percent of the residential inventory to be designated as affordable housing, specifically for households earning 70 percent or less of the area median income. The development team plans to make $36.8 …

September 19, 2023

California Industrial Market Reports Western Western Market Reports

Commercial Real Estate Goes Hollywood as Investors Buy Studios, Soundstages

by Jeff Shaw September 19, 2023

— By Nellie Day — Santa Monica, Calif.-based BLT Enterprises has been an owner, investor, developer and manager of commercial properties since 1984. The firm has seen a lot of changes over that time, which means adaptability remains key to its strategy — and long-term survival. One of the ways the firm is adapting to current market conditions is through the acquisition and operation of production studios and soundstages. The most recent data on usage and demand for these product types is from the year 2020. At this time, CBRE noted there was 11 million square feet of soundstage space in North America, with half of it being in Los Angeles. Speaking of 2020, the pandemic was also responsible for a 74 percent year-over-year increase in streaming video demand. FilmLA’s 2020 Sound Stage Production Report also noted the industry maintained an average occupancy of 94 percent that year, with the report further showing television production increased 10 percent in 2020. For comparison, studio occupancy averaged 70 percent in 2017. Though the world isn’t locked down the way it was in 2020, digital content demand shows no signs of slowing down. Consumers will spend an estimated $151 billion on technology services, …

September 19, 2023

Content Partner Features Midwest Multifamily Northeast Pavlov Media Southeast Student Housing Texas Western

Multifamily Must Innovate, Adapt Now to Anticipate Resident Connectivity Demands

by Sarah Daniels September 19, 2023

“Traditional wired and wireless networks are becoming faster and more reliable with each new standard on the market,” says Pavlov Media CEO Cory Douglas. “We’re seeing multifamily consumers extend these data networks well beyond the need for just for voice and video. There are all kinds of new demands on multi-dwelling units (MDUs) for integrating Internet of Things (IoT), life safety and power and water management systems into traditional data networks.” For more than 30 years, Pavlov Media has been the leading national provider of residential Wi-Fi service, and now, with Douglas as the company’s newly named CEO, Pavlov Media has plans to build on its success through its unique technology and its eye on the innovation required by multifamily’s evolving needs. Douglas, promoted to replace retiring founder and CEO Mark Scifres, says what sets Pavlov Media apart is its ability to rapidly implement broadband Wi-Fi and video solutions for any style of community, located in any part of the country. “That capability is really driven by the investments in our back office, technology and engineering workflows that we’ve developed over time,” Douglas explains. “It’s our goal to make the purchasing and deployment experience easy for our customers. It’s done …

September 19, 2023

Development Industrial Texas

Newmark Arranges Joint Venture Equity for 173,680 SF Industrial Project in Irving

by Taylor Williams September 18, 2023

IRVING, TEXAS — Newmark has arranged an undisclosed amount of joint venture equity for TriStar Business Park, a 173,680-square-foot industrial project in Irving. The development will comprise two buildings with 32-foot clear heights, 100-plus trailer parking stalls, eight-plus dock-high doors, 130- to 140.5-foot truck court depths and ESFR sprinkler systems. Dustin Volz, Stephen Bailey, Dom Espinosa and Zach Riebe of Newmark arranged the joint venture equity between the investor, MBK Industrial Properties, and the sponsor, Hopewell Development.

September 18, 2023

Company News Georgia Office Southeast

US Soccer to Relocate from Chicago to Atlanta, Build National Training Center

by John Nelson September 18, 2023

ATLANTA — The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced plans to develop a National Training Center in Atlanta, relocating the organization’s headquarters from Chicago. The center will be utilized by all of the 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams. Philanthropist and owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Arthur Blank has contributed $50 million to support the development of the center. Part of the contribution will be dedicated to the construction of facilities for U.S. Soccer’s nine Extended National Teams (ENTs), particularly the Cerebral Palsy, Deaf and Power Soccer teams. Support from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will also provide community programming. Advised by Deloitte, J.T. Batson, CEO and secretary general of U.S. Soccer, is leading the search for a site in metro Atlanta. A final decision on the location for the development will be made in January.

September 18, 2023

Development Florida Industrial Southeast

Geis, Stonemont Financial Complete 500,000 SF Industrial Project in Fort Myers, Florida

by John Nelson September 18, 2023

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Geis Development has completed the construction of two identical industrial warehouses totaling 500,000 square feet at 16670 Oriole Road in Fort Myers. Dubbed Legacy 500K, the project was developed in partnership with Stonemont Financial Group. Each building totals 250,000 square feet and features 32-foot clear heights and ESFR sprinkler systems. The speculative warehouses can each accommodate tenant occupancies ranging from 37,000 square feet to 250,000 square feet. Clive Daniels, a furnishing and design company, will occupy 175,000 square feet of Building One, which features 21 dock doors and 39 trailer spaces.

September 18, 2023

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Canyon, NRP to Develop 392-Unit Multifamily Community in Charlotte

by John Nelson September 18, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canyon Partners Real Estate and The NRP Group have formed a joint venture for the development of Abernethy Lofts, a 392-unit multifamily community to be located in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood. Upon completion, which is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026, the property will feature structured parking with 509 spaces, as well as a pool, pizza and grilling stations, work pods, a garage with electric bikes, fitness center and a dog park. Canyon has provided $35.9 million of limited partner financing for the project and previously collaborated with NRP in February for the development of South Tryon, a residential community in Charlotte’s South End.

September 18, 2023

Development Georgia Multifamily Southeast

RangeWater to Break Ground on 304-Unit Apartment Community in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson September 18, 2023

DORAVILLE, GA. — RangeWater Real Estate will break ground on Camino, a 304-unit apartment community to be located at 3712 Stewart Road in Doraville, roughly 15 miles northeast of Atlanta. Scheduled for completion in spring 2025, the development will feature micro, studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 474 to 1,411 square feet. Amenities at the property will include a dog park and spa, pool courtyard, coworking offices with a dedicated podcast recording space, an outdoor grilling station, fitness center, rooftop lounge and a private speakeasy. This marks the fourth project for RangeWater’s in-house construction firm.

September 18, 2023

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Monster Energy Signs 217,537 SF Industrial Lease in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams September 18, 2023

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Monster Energy Co. has signed a 217,537-square-foot industrial lease at Everman Trade Center, a four-building, 457,745-square-foot development in Fort Worth. Rick Ellison of Cushman & Wakefield represented the beveragemaker in the lease negotiations. Matt Carthey and Thomas Grafton of Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the landlord, Boston-based Cabot Properties.

September 18, 2023

Florida Leasing Activity Office Southeast

JLL Arranges Office Lease at 470,000 SF Riverplace Tower in Jacksonville

by John Nelson September 18, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — JLL has arranged a new lease at Riverplace Tower, a 470,000-square-foot office property located at 1301 Riverplace Blvd. in Jacksonville. Rogers Towers, a law firm, will occupy two floors at the tower through 2037, with the possibility of an extension. Acram Group is the landlord at the property, which is currently undergoing a $10 million capital improvement plan. Michael Loftin and Jesse Shimp of JLL represented Acram in the leasing lease negotiations. Jim Sebesta of Newmark Phoenix Realty Group represented the tenant.

September 18, 2023

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