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How Office Spaces Will be Designed Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World

by Alex Tostado June 2, 2020

With several states reopening in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, JBG Smith has released its “Healthy Workplace Blueprint,” a new design for the company’s offices as tenants return to work. The Healthy Workplace Blueprint focuses on health and safety measures related to cleaning and sanitation, indoor air quality, social distancing and tenant communications. JBG Smith, which owns and operates several properties in and around Washington, D.C., has been working with federal, state and local health authorities to design this blueprint. Upon arrival at a JBG Smith-owned office building, employees can expect to see doors for entrances and exits clearly marked, a two-person maximum for elevator cabs, decals on the floors of the elevators for where they should stand, staircases labeled whether they are for ascending or descending, and signage throughout the lobby reminding people to stay six feet apart. “The health and well-being of our tenants, employees, vendors and building visitors has been one of JBG Smith’s top priorities,” says Matt Kelly, CEO of JBG Smith. “Our goal in producing and publishing Healthy Workplace Blueprint is to create an even safer environment, ensure that all stakeholders are informed about what we are doing from an operational standpoint, and educate …

June 2, 2020

Target, Other Retailers Temporarily Close Stores Across Nation in Response to Violent Protests

by Taylor Williams June 1, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota-based discount retailer Target has temporarily closed six stores in four states in response to protests that turned violent over the weekend. The looting and destruction of commercial property took place in the days following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died May 25 following an encounter with Minneapolis police during which an officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. On Sunday, several other retailers, including CVS, Apple and Walmart also announced temporary closures or adjusted hours in major cities where rioting had taken place. None of these retailers specified which stores would be closed and for how long, only saying that the measures had been taken to protect customers and employees. Other cities imposed weekend curfews, and the City of Philadelphia ordered all retailers to close entirely on Sunday. The National Retail Federation (NRF), a trade association representing the industry, issued a statement on Monday imploring Americans to cease defacing and plundering retail properties in the name of general welfare. “Of primary concern to our retailers is the safety of their teams, the communities they serve and the emotional and physical well-being of their African American colleagues and customers,” said Matthew Shay, …

June 1, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial Massachusetts Northeast

Service Property Trust Sells 674,143 SF Industrial Property in Canton, Massachusetts

by Alex Patton June 1, 2020

CANTON, MASS. — Service Properties Trust (SPT), a Massachusetts-based REIT, has sold a 674,143-square-foot industrial property in Canton, a southern suburb of Boston. The sales price was $51 million. The property is located at 555 Turnpike St. and was constructed in 1962. SPT purchased the property as part of a net-lease portfolio acquisition in September 2019. The buyer was undisclosed.

June 1, 2020

Development Massachusetts Northeast Office

WuXi Biologics Plans $60M Office Project in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Alex Patton June 1, 2020

WORCESTER, MASS. — Chinese biomanufacturing company WuXi Biologics will develop a $60 million office project in Worcester, approximately 45 miles west of Boston. The 107,000-square-foot building will anchor a 46-acre master-planned biomanufacturing campus called The Reactory, a 470,000-square-foot redevelopment of a site formerly occupied by Worcester State Hospital. Worcester Business Development Corp. (WBDC) sold the 7-acre parcel of land to WuXi for $1.5 million. Brian Cohen, Chris McCauley and Colin Coughlin of CBRE represented WuXi Biologics in the transaction. Jim Umphrey and Drew Higgins represented WBDC. WuXi expects the facility to be operable in 2020.

June 1, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity Northeast Pennsylvania

MillPress Imports Signs 10,000 SF Industrial Lease in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

by Alex Patton June 1, 2020

BETHLEHEM, PA. — MillPress Imports, a supplier of extra virgin olive oil, has signed a 10,000-square-foot industrial lease in Bethlehem, an eastern suburb of Allentown. The space is located within 2198 Industrial Drive, a 101,508-square-foot Class B industrial property constructed in 1982. The tenant is headquartered at a nearby building also owned by the same landlord and will use the new space for overflow storage. Other tenants include Cooper Electric, PolyOne Corp. and IDI Distributors.

June 1, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates 7,263 SF Office Lease in Manhattan

by Alex Patton June 1, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated a 7,263-square-foot office lease for portfolio management firm Axium Infrastructure Inc. in the Plaza District of Manhattan. Axium leased the entire 21st floor of 527 Madison Avenue, an approximately 240,000-square-foot office building. The 26-story building was constructed in 1986. Jim Frederick and Gordon Hough of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Mitsui Fudosan America Inc., in the lease negotiations. CBRE represented Axium.

June 1, 2020

Development Multifamily Texas

Tema Development Begins Renovation of 35-Story Residential Tower in Houston

by Taylor Williams June 1, 2020

HOUSTON — Locally based firm Tema Development has begun renovating The Parklane, a 35-story residential tower located at 1701 Hermann Drive, just south of downtown Houston. Upon completion, the project will feature 195 residences that may be purchased or rented. Mirador Group is the architect, interior designer and landscape designer for the project. Construction of a new fitness center, amenity deck and lobby will begin in the fourth quarter, and completion of the entire project is slated for December 2021.

June 1, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Wynmor Management Acquires Tulsa Apartment Community

by Taylor Williams June 1, 2020

TULSA, OKLA. — New York-based private equity firm Wynmor Management has acquired London Square Apartments, a 173-unit multifamily community in Tulsa. The property was built in 1967 and spans approximately 150,000 square feet. Michael Sullivan of Berkadia represented the seller, a partnership between two California-based firms, National Holdings LLC and London Square-MBD LLC, in the transaction. The new ownership will implement a value-add program. Wynmor partnered with MD2 Property Group, a New York City-based property management firm to acquire and manage the property. Arbor Realty Trust provided acquisition financing.

June 1, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

QFC Industries Signs 26,250 SF Industrial Lease in Arlington

by Taylor Williams June 1, 2020

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — QFC Industries, a Texas-based hardware supplier, has signed a 26,250-square-foot industrial lease at Forum 303 Crossing in Arlington. The company will occupy space at Building A, which spans 172,632 square feet, according to LoopNet Inc. Michael Stanzel of NAI Robert Lynn represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Steve Koldyke of CBRE represented the undisclosed landlord.

June 1, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Stream Realty Negotiates 18,898 SF Industrial Lease in Irving for E-Commerce Firm

by Taylor Williams June 1, 2020

IRVING, TEXAS — Stream Realty Partners has negotiated an 18,898-square-foot industrial lease at Jetstar Service Center, a 98,000-square-foot building located at 8181 Jetstar Drive in Irving. Ryan Boozer and Mac Hall of Stream Realty Partners represented the tenant, e-commerce firm Fulfillment by Eagle LLC, in the lease negotiations. Transwestern represented the landlord, Denver Third Creek LLC.

June 1, 2020

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