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ATLANTA — McShane Construction Co. has completed the construction of Thrive Sweet Auburn, a 117-unit affordable housing development located in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn district. The developers are Mercy Housing Southeast and Project Community Connections Inc. (PCCI). In addition to apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts for residents earning 30 to 80 percent of area median income (AMI), the property features 11,400 square feet of ground-floor office space. Designed by Goode Van Slyke Architecture, Thrive Sweet Auburn’s amenities include community rooms, an outdoor pavilion, community garden, coffee shop and wellness rooms. Thrive Sweet Auburn also offers supportive services including a medical clinic, nutrition education and case management. The first floor serves as PCCI’s headquarters and holds offices for First Step Staffing, which provides job coaching and employment opportunities for those experiencing homelessness, previously incarcerated individuals and military veterans.

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RICHMOND, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has brokered the $14.8 million sale of The Mill at Manchester Lofts, a 70-unit apartment community located at 815 Perry St. in Richmond. The property, a former paper mill and warehouse, offers apartments in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Jenny Stoner and John Pritzlaff of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the undisclosed buyer, which plans to implement a value-add program, in the transaction. The seller was also not disclosed.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Providence Group Capital (PGC) has acquired two parcels located at 2429 and 2511 South Tryon St. in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. Totaling roughly 1.3 acres, the sites feature three existing buildings comprising more than 17,500 square feet. Tenants at the buildings include Euro Cars South End, A&T Auto Body Shop and Paws Whiskers & Wags. PGC has purchased 15 sites in the same section of South End over the past 18 months. Hayes Faulkenberry of Land Advisors represented PGC in the acquisition of 2429 South Tryon St., and Lauren Bremer of The Nichols Co. represented the seller in the sale of 2501 South Tryon St. Providence Group Management Services will manage both properties.

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MORRISVILLE, N.C. — California-based Renesas Electronics America, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corp., has signed an office lease at Forty540 II in Morrisville, about 15 miles west of Raleigh. The company now occupies 88,998 square feet at the building, bringing the property to 95 percent occupancy. Built in 2021, Forty540 II totals 198,424 square feet across five stories at 710 Slater Road. Amenities at the building include a fitness center, showers, an internet café and prominent signage opportunities. Brad Corsmeier and Ed Pulliam of CBRE|Raleigh handle leasing at the property, which is managed by the firm’s Property Management group.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Colliers has arranged the $3.5 million sale of Lynwood Plaza, a retail strip center located at 4800 Grove Barton Road in Raleigh. Tenants at the 8,943-square-foot property include Little Caesars, Nail Image Salon, Board & Brush and Salt & Lime Cabo Grill. David Stowe of Colliers represented the seller in the transaction, and Rikky Goswami of Insight Property Group represented the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

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CHICAGO — Marquette Cos. has opened The Lydian, a 279-unit luxury apartment tower located at 513 S. Damen Ave. in Chicago’s Illinois Medical District. Rising 22 stories, The Lydian is the second building constructed in a three-phase development by Marquette Cos. The firm completed the first phase in 2021 with the 18-story, 272-unit Atrio. Plans for the third phase are not yet finalized. Managed by Marquette Management, The Lydian is currently 42 percent leased. Units measure from 446 to 1,234 square feet, and monthly rents start around $1,900. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, yoga studio, pet spa, sundeck, outdoor pool and rooftop lounge. Marquette says it selected the name The Lydian because it is a type of yellow Mediterranean flower; it reflects the natural finishes and elements in some of the interiors; and it sounds like a destination or congregating spot.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based mall owner Simon has expanded its relationship with retailer Five Below, which will open at least seven different locations within Simon’s Premium Outlets. The new stores will begin opening this spring and summer in Albertville, Minn.; Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; Johnson Creek, Wis.; Gaffney, S.C.; Edinburgh, Ind.; Pismo Beach, Calif.; and Tannersville, Pa. Additionally, Five Below is opening at Great Mall, a Mills property in Milpitas, Calif., and Miller Hill Mall in Duluth, Minn. this year as well as undergoing a full remodel at Arundel Mills in Hanover, Md. Currently, Five Below operates 21 stores within the Simon portfolio.

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SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Costco has purchased 13.4 acres within the Northland City Center development in Southfield for an undisclosed price. Alan Stern and Rich Deptula of Friedman Real Estate represented the undisclosed seller. The retailer plans to build Michigan’s first Costco Business Center. The property will be different from Costco’s standard consumer retail warehouses in that products will be offered in greater quantities and won’t include the bakery and pharmacy that are in current Michigan locations. The project will total 160,000 square feet. Northland City Center is the redevelopment of the former Northland Mall and will include office, retail, medical and multifamily space. No construction timeline was provided.

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GLENVIEW, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 75,649-square-foot retail center in the Chicago suburb of Glenview for $18.1 million. Anchored by Advocate Medical, the property is 97 percent leased, with 21 of the tenants operating at the center for 16 to 30 years. Sean Sharko and Austin Weisenbeck of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor based in Chicagoland. Adrian Mendoza of Marcus & Millichap secured and represented the buyer, a Chicagoland-based limited liability company.

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CHICAGO — KCB Real Estate has acquired a 26-unit multifamily property in Chicago’s Fulton Market district for an undisclosed price. Built in 2016, the asset is located at 914 W. Hubbard St. KCB plans to implement a value-add program to update the building façade and units. KCB intends to optimize operations to increase rents, which are substantially below market, according to the company. The anticipated hold period is 10 years.

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