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Unpredictability Lies at the Heart of Successful Experiential Retail, Say EEE Panelists

by Taylor Williams March 31, 2022

By Taylor Williams With the COVID-19 pandemic largely in society’s rearview mirror and warm weather months approaching, Americans are fired up to recoup lost time at their favorite restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. But the collision of this pent-up demand with 40-year inflationary highs means that many consumers are going to be more selective about where they eat, drink and source entertainment. To that end, meals, drinks, games and activities must offer a truly unique experience to justify consumer spending of their stretched dollars and to capture the Holy Grail of repeat spending/visits. That’s not to say that run-of-the-mill, traditional food and beverage (F&B) and entertainment concepts won’t rebound to some extent. But the concepts that deliver their offerings to customers in ways that are truly unique and memorable will be the ones that recognize the strongest sales growth and build the most enduring brand loyalties. Strategies, philosophies and exemplary practices that go into making this endeavor a reality were at the forefront of a panel discussion at the seventh-annual Entertainment Experience Evolution conference that took place in mid-March in Los Angeles. Hosted by Shopping Center Business, the flagship publication of Atlanta-based France Media Inc., the event drew more than …

March 31, 2022

Affordable Housing Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Wendover Housing, Universal Parks Plan Affordable Housing Development in Orlando

by Julia Sanders March 30, 2022

ORLANDO, FLA. — Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based Wendover Housing Partners and Universal Parks & Resorts, a part of Comcast NBCUniversal, have plans to develop Universal’s Housing for Tomorrow initiative, a new approach aimed at helping address the shortage of affordable housing in Orlando. Universal pledged 20 acres of land in Orlando’s tourist corridor to be used for 1,000 units of affordable and mixed-income housing. The company selected Wendover Housing Partners to develop and manage the community. Named Catchlight Crossings, community amenities will include onsite, tuition-free preschool; onsite medical offices; a transportation center for buses, ridesharing and employer shuttles; a 16,000-square-foot retail area; community event space; technology cafés; a makerspace for hobbies, activities and educational events; community gardens; bike and walking paths; neighborhood food pantry; fitness center; game room; playground; two resort style pools; and grilling gazebo. The development plans were submitted to the Orange County Planning and Development department this week.

March 30, 2022

Development Florida Loans Mixed-Use Southeast

LV Lending Provides $24M Refinancing for Mixed-Use Development in Wellington, Florida

by Julia Sanders March 30, 2022

WELLINGTON, FLA. — Miami-based LV Lending has provided a $24 million loan for the refinancing of Lotis Wellington, a 64-acre mixed-use development underway in Wellington. Camilo Niño, Ricardo Uribe and Alen Hernandez of LV Lending worked with Sean Harrington of The Aztec Group to originate the loan on behalf of Lotis Wellington LLC, an affiliate of Lotis LLC and owned by JKM Wellington Capital LLC. The loan terms were not disclosed. The borrower acquired the Lotis Wellington site for $14.3 million in January 2019. The approved master-planned, mixed-use project features 191 apartments, 23,810 square feet of retail space, 17,203 square feet of professional office space, two signature restaurants, 40,000 square feet of medical offices, an early learning center and two senior living facilities. Construction began in January 2022 with the first restaurants scheduled to open in late 2022. Located at 1351-1381 South State Road 7, the property is situated adjacent to Wellington Regional Hospital.

March 30, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Office Southeast

Franklin Street Brokers $9.3M Sale of Office Property in North Miami Beach, Florida

by Julia Sanders March 30, 2022

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Franklin Street has brokered the $9.3 million sale of North Miami Beach Financial Center, a two-story office building leased in North Miami Beach. Ivan Herrera of Florida Royalty Investments Group LLC acquired property from Alberto Lensi of Addi Properties. Adam Tiktin and Greg Matus of Franklin Street represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 1972, North Miami Beach Financial Center is located in an opportunity zone and features a two-story Regions Bank branch. The SAE Institute has also been a tenant of the building since 2002. The property features fundamentals including 675 feet of frontage along West Dixie Highway, easy access and parking. Located at 16051 W. Dixie Highway, the property is situated about 17 miles from Miami International Airport and downtown Miami.

March 30, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Greysteel Arranges Sale of 40-Unit Multifamily Property in Woodbridge, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 30, 2022

WOODBRIDGE, VA. — Greysteel has arranged the sale of Friendship Place Apartments, a 40-unit multifamily property in Woodbridge. Kyle Tangney and Max Goldstein of Greysteel represented the undisclosed seller. The sales price and buyer were also not disclosed. Built in 1963, Friendship Place offers one- and two-bedroom floorplans averaging 787 square feet. Community amenities include laundry facilities, and unit features include in-unit washers and dryers. Located at 14400 Gemstone Drive, the property is situated about 16 miles from Washington, D.C. and 45.6 miles from University of Maryland.

March 30, 2022

Georgia Leasing Activity Retail Southeast

Fashion Retailer Joins Tenant Line-Up at Atlantic Station in Atlanta

by Julia Sanders March 30, 2022

ATLANTA — International fashion and leisure department retailer YOYOSO will open its first Atlanta store at Atlantic Station, a mixed-use destination in Atlanta’s West Midtown area that features over 30 stores and restaurants, entertainment, hotels and 700,000 square feet of Class A office space, including a new office tower anchored by Microsoft. Located at 260 18th St. NW, the 8,244-square-foot space will include both men’s and women’s apparel at affordable prices from over 600 suppliers across the globe. YOYOSO is set to open its doors this fall. YOYOSO was founded in 2014 by Huan MA in China and opened its first location in the United States in 2019 with a Miami Beach storefront. The fashion enterprise has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across 36 countries and over 380 cities. The Atlantic Station location will be open seven days a week, with grand opening plans to be announced soon. Atlantic Station has also welcomed other tenants recently to the property including Derek Automotive, an electric vehicle company. The landlord of Atlantic Station, Hines, also plans to add Rosé Bistro and Champagne Bar and Atlanta Breakfast Club later this year.

March 30, 2022

Acquisitions Arizona Multifamily Western

Weidner Apartment Homes Sells Five-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Tucson for $130M

by Amy Works March 30, 2022

TUCSON, ARIZ. — Weidner Apartment Homes has completed the disposition of Tucson V, a five-property, 880-unit apartment portfolio in Tucson. Western Wealth Capital acquired the assets for $130 million. Hamid Panahi, Steve Gebing and Cliff David of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, and procured the buyer in the deal. The properties include: Aventura, 239 units built in 1985 Las Brisas, 248 units built in 1983 Alegria, 161 units built in 1985 The Enclave, 120 units built in 1974 Vista Montana, 112 units built in 1984

March 30, 2022

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Lowe, LaSalle Investment Divest of IDEA1 Multifamily Community in San Diego for $106M

by Amy Works March 30, 2022

SAN DIEGO — Lowe and LaSalle Investment Management have completed the disposition of IDEA1, a mid-rise apartment complex located at 895 Park Blvd. in San Diego’s East Village neighborhood. Fairfield acquired the property for $106 million. Built in 2017 by Lowe, LaSalle and I.D.E.A. Partners, the six-story IDEA1 features 295 apartments in a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units with 12-foot ceilings, dual-pane vinyl windows, full-size washers/dryers, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an average size of 739 square feet. Community amenities include a glass IDEA Box that serves as a business center, coworking space and conference room that can transform into a giant screen for movies and concerts in the courtyard. Additional amenities include a rooftop clubroom, sundeck with outdoor barbecues and firepits, rooftop spa, 24-hour fitness center, the HUB flexible event space, onsite restaurants and an art gallery. The property also offers 5,533 square feet of retail space and 7,717 square feet of office space, as well as a five-story mural. Darcy Miramontes and Kip Malo of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the deal.

March 30, 2022

Acquisitions Affordable Housing California Multifamily Northmarq Western

Northmarq Arranges $79.7M Sale of Towne at Glendale Apartment Complex in Glendale, California

by Amy Works March 30, 2022

GLENDALE, CALIF. — Northmarq has brokered the sale of Towne at Glendale, a multifamily community located in the Verdugo Woodlands area of Glendale. Los Altos, Calif.-based Interstate Equities Corp. sold the asset to a public-private partnership of CSCDA Community Improvement Authority and BLVD Impact Housing for $79.7 million, or $630,000 per unit. Built in 1965, Towne at Glendale features 126 units, averaging 1,136 square feet. The property has undergone major renovations to provide luxury interior features and outstanding amenities. The buyer plans to expand upon the already completed enhancements and lease all units to renters earning between 80 percent and 120 percent of average median income. Shane Shafer and Bryan Schellinger of Northmarq’s Los Angeles investment sales team represented the seller in the transaction.

March 30, 2022

Acquisitions Arizona Development Industrial Western

EastGroup Properties Buys 50 Acres for Development of 655,400 SF Industrial Project in Mesa, Arizona

by Amy Works March 30, 2022

MESA, ARIZ. — EastGroup Properties has assembled and closed on 50 acres in the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport submarket for the development of Gateway Interchange, a Class A industrial development. Totaling 655,400 square feet and seven buildings, Gateway Interchange will feature spaces ranging from 13,440 square feet to 180,000 square feet with 28- to 32-foot clear heights, seven-inch floor thickness, abundant power, full concrete truck courts, dock-high and ground-level loading, LED warehouse lighting and ESFR sprinkler system. The buildings will include glass roll-up doors leading out of breakrooms to covered patio areas, six outdoor amenity nodes that are interconnected by trails and feature patio tables and chairs for outdoor dining, as well as turf areas for cornhole and other outdoor games. The project will be developed in two phases, with Phase I consisting of four buildings totaling 359,700 square feet and Phase II is slated for three buildings totaling 295,700 square feet. Willmeng Construction is serving as general contractor and Butler Design Group is serving as architect. Construction of Phase I is slated to begin third quarter of 2022 with delivery by the second quarter of 2023. The project will be developed, owned and managed by EastGroup. Steve Larsen, Pat …

March 30, 2022

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