— By Dennis Richards Jr., Atlanta BeltLine Inc. — Rapid development of Class A apartments across major U.S. cities has left many community leaders struggling to create affordable housing for its citizens. Atlanta is no exception. City leaders recognize the demand for new housing supply, but they know that once new developments are delivered to areas in and around formerly underserved and underinvested neighborhoods, long-time residents are at greater risk of displacement due to rising rents or rising tax assessments. As we look to the future, it’s imperative that development projects advance equitably. Here in Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens pledged about $59 million from the city and in May assembled the Affordable Housing Strike Force, a task force comprised of leaders from government and nonprofit sectors. The group’s goal is to build and preserve 20,000 affordable housing units while also preventing the displacement of city residents. According to the city of Atlanta, 1,739 affordable units have been built and 3,940 are under construction since the mayor issued this mandate. Executing the Vision The Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) is the agency responsible for developing the Atlanta BeltLine, a 22-mile, multiuse trail that runs through the core of the city. This project includes programming …
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NASH to Build Mixed-Use Property Within Nexton Development in Summerville, South Carolina
by John Nelson
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — A subsidiary of North America Sekisui House LLC (NASH) plans to develop Dayfield Park, a mixed-use campus set within the company’s Nexton master-planned development in the Charleston suburb of Summerville. Situated on 60 acres near Nexton’s Brighton Park neighborhood, Phase I of Dayfield Park will feature 100,000 square feet of office space and 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space across five single-story buildings, as well as additional outparcels. Committed tenants include The Goddard School daycare, HYLO Fitness and Go Dog, a pet daycare, boarding and grooming facility that also features a bar for pet owners. Dayfield Park will be developed in three phases, each with five buildings. The project is expected to bring approximately 500 new jobs to the community. NASH plans to break ground on the project in the summer and deliver the entire campus in 2026. The project team includes leasing brokerage Bridge Commercial, property management firm Brookfield Properties, engineering firm SeamonWhiteside and architectural firms Rush Dixon Architects and Bello Garris Architects.
Westrock Coffee, Tempus Realty to Develop 530,000 Distribution Center in Conway, Arkansas
by John Nelson
CONWAY, ARK. — Westrock Coffee, a coffee and tea supplier based in Little Rock, and development partner Tempus Realty Partners have plans to develop a 530,000-square-foot distribution center in Conway. The companies recently acquired a 30-acre site off William J. Clark Drive near I-40, roughly 30 miles from Little Rock. Colliers represented Tempus Realty in the land sale, and Ted Dickey of Lighthouse Asset Advisors represented Westrock, which is the No. 1 supplier of private-label coffee and tea to U.S. restaurants by volume. Westrock will fully occupy the tilt-wall facility upon delivery in the fourth quarter of this year. The property will support Westrock’s product and packaging operation in a nearby facility, as well as handle additional distribution needs. The facility will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 72 dock doors and an ESFR sprinkler system.
Capital Square to Break Ground on 348-Unit Apartment Community in Knoxville, Tennessee
by John Nelson
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Capital Square plans to break ground soon on Livano Knoxville, a 348-unit apartment community in south Knoxville. To fund the $116 million development, the firm is launching CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund VIII LLC, a project-specific opportunity zone fund that seeks to raise $46.7 million in equity from accredited investors. Capital Square has previously secured a $70.4 million construction loan from Truist Bank, as well as a $6.5 million commitment from the City of Knoxville due to the project including 35 workforce housing apartments, which will be affordable to households earning 80 percent of the area median income. Capital Square has also formed a joint venture with LIV Development for the project. Situated at 451 W. Blount Ave. adjacent to University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium, Livano Knoxville will include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging approximately 930 square feet. The development team, including general contractor Southern Building Group Inc., plans to break ground on the community in February.
Griffin Living Sells 85,022 SF Griffin Plaza Retail Center in Simi Valley, California for $22.1M
by Amy Works
SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. — Griffin Living has completed the disposition of Griffin Plaza, a shopping center located at 3885-3977 Cochran St. in Simi Valley. A private 1031 exchange investor acquired the asset for $22.1 million. Built in 1981 and renovated in 2019, Griffin Plaza features 85,022 square feet of retail space. At the time of sale, the property was 94 percent occupied. Current tenants include Aldi, CVS/pharmacy, Wendy’s and Varenita Assisted Living Community, a 102-unit seniors housing property located within Griffin Plaza. Gleb Lvovich, Daniel Tyner and Geoff Tranchina of JLL Retail Capital Markets representd the seller in the deal.
Graycor Construction Completes Three Industrial Buildings at Gilbert Spectrum in Arizona
by Amy Works
GILBERT, ARIZ. — On behalf of GID and SunCap Property Group, Graycor Construction Co. has completed development of Buildings 9, 10 and 11 at Gilbert Spectrum, a 64-acre industrial park at McQueen and Elliot roads in Gilbert. Northrop Grumman, a multinational aerospace and defense technology company, has leased the 100,000-square-foot Building 9. S&M Moving Systems, a full-service local and long-distance moving company, has leased the 142,200-square-foot Building 10. At the 66,400-square-foot Building 11, Banner Industries, which specializes in high-purity and industrial flow component distribution, is occupying 27,097 square feet and Varsity Brands, an American apparel company, is leasing 18,047 square feet. The new buildings offer 28-foot to 32-foot clear heights, a mix of dock-high and drive-in doors, generous power and ESFR sprinklers. Additionally, the three buildings share a 190-foot loading court. Graycor served as design-build general contractor and Balmer Architectural Group was the project architect. At build-out, Gilbert Spectrum will include up to 850,000 square feet of office, flex industrial and technology-related space. Ken McQueen and Chris McClurg of Lee & Associates Arizona are handling leasing for the three facilities.
Contegra Construction Delivers 192,000 SF Industrial Facility in Cumberland, Maryland
by John Nelson
CUMBERLAND, MD. — Contegra Construction has delivered a 192,000-square-foot distribution center at 12000 Mexico Farms Road in Cumberland. Kansas City-based Jones Development is the developer of the property, which features tilt-up concrete panels, 10,000 square feet of office space, 32-foot clear height, 56 dock doors, a PVC roof, LED lighting and parking for 48 trailers and 262 automobiles. The site also features a 35-foot-tall retaining wall that runs for a half-mile around three sides of the building. The tenant was not disclosed.
PEORIA, ARIZ. — Toronto-based Sun Valley Hotels LLC has acquired La Quinta Inn & Suites at 16321 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria. The name of the seller and acquisition price were not released. The hotel features 108 guest rooms, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and Wi-Fi. Bill Murney of Cushman & Wakefield’s Hospitality team in Phoenix represented the seller in the deal.
ORANGE, CALIF. — MCA Realty has completed the disposition of Struck Business Park, a two-building industrial park in Orange, to a private investor for $13.5 million. MCA Realty originally acquired the asset for $9.4 million in August 2021. Located at 1523 and 1547 W. Struck Ave., Struck Business Park features 42,750 square feet of industrial space. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent leased. The asset was built in 1976. Michael Hefner, Hayden Socci and Tom Terry of Voit Real Estate Services represented the seller, while Michael Vernick of Voit Real Estate Services represented the buyer in the deal.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.1M Acquisition Loan for Powerhouse Villas in Yakima, Washington
by Amy Works
YAKIMA, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $4.1 million bridge loan for the purchase of the Powerhouse Villas Duplex multifamily portfolio in Yakima. Tammy Linden of MMCC’s Seattle office arranged the 12-month loan for the undisclosed borrower. Built in 2018, the portfolio consists of 12 duplexes, totaling 24 units. The acquisition was part of a 1031 exchange, with purchase contracts assembled from three different sellers. Zachary Howe of Marcus & Millichap handled the acquisition.