Property Type

Lang Partners Completes $65M Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth’s Near Southside District

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2020

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Dallas-based apartment developer Lang Partners has completed The Cooper, a $65 million, 390-unit apartment project located at 1001 W. Rosedale St. in Fort Worth’s Near Southside district. The Cooper features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 540 to 1,810 square feet, with rents starting at $1,200 per month for a one-bedroom unit. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling areas, a fitness center with a yoga studio, pet park, coworking office space and a media center. GFF designed the project, and KWA Construction served as the general contractor.

September 29, 2020

Development Hospitality Texas

Jackson-Shaw Opens 252-Room AC Hotel by Marriott in Downtown Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2020

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Locally based developer Jackson-Shaw has opened the 252-room AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown Fort Worth. Designed by Merriman Anderson/Architects, the 16-story building is located near Sundance Square at the corner of Main and Fifth streets. The property features an AC lounge that offers a full bar that also serves small plates, as well as a 24-hour wellness center, coffee shop and a European-style breakfast. Austin Commercial served as the general contractor for the project.

September 29, 2020

Development Multifamily Oklahoma Texas

Hines Breaks Ground on 326-Unit Multifamily Project in Oklahoma City’s Nichols Hills Area

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY — Hines, in partnership with Humphreys Capital, has broken ground on a 326-unit luxury multifamily project within the Classen Curve development in the Nichols Hills submarket of Oklahoma City. The community will offer one, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, clubroom, library, dog run and outdoor courtyards. Dwell Design Studio is the project architect. The first units are expected to be available for occupancy in early 2022.

September 29, 2020

Acquisitions Office Texas

W. Silver Recycling Buys 15th Floor of WestStar Tower Office Building in El Paso

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2020

EL PASO, TEXAS — W. Silver Recycling, a privately owned firm specializing in industrial waste management, has purchased the 15th floor of WestStar Tower, a new 264,000-square-foot office building in El Paso that is nearing completion. The space will serve as the company’s new headquarters and will house more than 100 employees. W. Silver operates 11 recycling sites along the United States-Mexico border. Hunt Cos. and WestStar are the developers of the building.

September 29, 2020

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Gables Residential Renews 15,114 SF Office Lease in Dallas

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2020

DALLAS — Multifamily developer Gables Residential Services Inc. has renewed its 15,114-square-foot office lease at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. in Dallas. The 300,961-square-foot property recently received upgrades to its lobby and corridors and now features a gym, deli, tenant wine bar, game room and outdoor fire pits. Garrison Efird, Jim Cooksey and Louis Pascuzzi of Newmark Knight Frank represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Scott Walker, Kim Brooks and Justin Miller of Transwestern represented the landlord, California-based KBS.

September 29, 2020

Development Industrial Michigan Midwest

Kroger Invests $95M for New Customer Fulfillment Center in Romulus, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2020

ROMULUS, MICH. — The Kroger Co. and grocery e-commerce technology company Ocado have selected Romulus as the latest location for a customer fulfillment center. The automated warehouse facility, equipped with digital and robotic capabilities, will serve customers across the Great Lakes region. Kroger will invest $95 million and create 250 new jobs in Romulus, according to Warren Evans, Wayne County chief executive. The 135,000-square-foot facility will be located at 15675 Wahrman Road. It is expected to become operational 18 months after construction begins.

September 29, 2020

Illinois Industrial Midwest

E-commerce Fulfillment Company ShipBob Raises $68M in Funding

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2020

CHICAGO — ShipBob, an e-commerce fulfillment company based in Chicago, has raised $68 million in Series D funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, which has previously invested in companies such as Uber, Slack, Opendoor and Doordash. ShipBob says it has experienced a “tremendous acceleration” in new customers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new capital will enhance the company’s capabilities to provide for more customers, hire more workers and expand its software platform. To support the influx in demand, ShipBob has opened six new fulfillment centers since April, including two international locations. The company has also hired hundreds of new fulfillment associates over the last few months and plans to hire hundreds more leading up to the holiday season. ShipBob expects to open two more U.S. centers this year and 10 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia in 2021. Dhruv Saxena and Divey Gulati formed ShipBob in May 2014. Series D funding refers to the fourth stage in the financing cycle of new business growth.

September 29, 2020

Michigan Midwest Retail

Michigan Governor Reopens Movie Theaters Starting Oct. 9

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2020

LANSING, MICH. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to reopen movie theaters and performance venues starting Friday, Oct. 9 following closures from the coronavirus pandemic. The order includes arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys, indoor climbing facilities and trampoline parks. Indoor gatherings are now limited to 20 people per 1,000 square feet or 20 percent of fixed seating capacity, with a maximum of 500 people in Michigan’s largest venues. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 30 people per 1,000 square feet or 30 percent of fixed seating capacity, with a maximum of 1,000 people. Face coverings are now required for students in grades kindergarten and up in classrooms.

September 29, 2020

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Office

Irvine Co. Negotiates 144,000 SF in Office Leases Across Three Chicago Properties

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2020

CHICAGO — Irvine Co. has negotiated several new and expanded office leases totaling more than 144,000 square feet at 300 North LaSalle, One North Wacker and 71 South Wacker. Vestian, a workplace solutions firm, doubled its footprint to 7,102 square feet at the 60-story 300 North LaSalle. LoanCore Capital, a privately held asset management firm, signed a lease for 4,521 square feet. In-telligent, a Chicago-based technology company, leased 7,753 square feet at the 51-story One North Wacker. Other lease signings at the office tower include Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors, Hana2.0 Property Group, James Denney and Periscope Equity. Chicago-based startup Drift Net Securities leased 10,136 square feet at the 48-story 71 South Wacker. Reply leased 4,885 square feet and Consolidated Training renewed its lease for 14,222 square feet. Irvine Co. partnered with UCI Health to review and enhance its coronavirus-related health and safety plans.

September 29, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Knoebel Construction Builds Drake’s Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2020

O’FALLON, ILL. — Knoebel Construction has completed building a new Drake’s restaurant in O’Fallon near St. Louis. The 6,014-square-foot restaurant and entertainment venue features two full-service bars and an outdoor patio. Drake’s, an entity of parent company Bluegrass Hospitality Group, is a Kentucky-based chain with 15 locations across the Midwest and Southeast. The restaurant offers more than 20 craft beers on tap as well as sandwiches, salads, burgers and sushi. Drake’s says it is closely following government guidelines for reopening during COVID-19 and working alongside state and local officials to ensure health and safety.

September 29, 2020

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