MADISON, WIS. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Oakbridge Retail Center in Madison for an undisclosed price. The 54,216-square-foot shopping center is fully leased to tenants such as Salons Etc., Heid Music, Rocky Rococo, Brothers Main and iCare. Carly Gallagher and Dan Rosenfeld of Mid-America represented the seller, a Madison-based investment group. Baltimore-based AGM Commercial Real Estate Advisors purchased the asset.
EVANSTON, ILL. — Urban Innovations Ltd. has completed construction of a ground-up, 16-unit affordable housing project in Evanston on behalf of Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW). The three-story building is located at 1305 Pitner Ave. Amenities include community space on each floor, first-floor storage units, laundry facilities and parking. Michael Newman of SHED Studio served as the architect. North Wells Capital is the investment affiliate of Urban Innovations. HOW is a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides affordable housing solutions and poverty prevention strategies.
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 9,999-square-foot restaurant property net leased to Capital Grille in Schaumburg for $4.9 million. The building is located at 2000 E. Golf Road. The existing tenant has a new 10-year lease in place. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a limited liability company completing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. The seller was not disclosed.
CHICAGO — Willis Tower owner EQ Office has unveiled two new retail tenants for Catalog, the new 300,000-square-foot dining and retail portion under construction at the Chicago office tower. Sushi-San will offer a dine-in experience as well as a grab-and-go station. Guests can customize maki rolls, poke or chirashi bowls at the sushi counter. The Mexican restaurant Tortazo will occupy nearly 3,000 square feet. It is a new concept from Rick Bayless, an award-winning chef. Tortazo is expected to open later this year. The entire Catalog concept is slated for completion in mid-2020.
CLAWSON, MICH. — Gerdom Realty & Investment has completed the lease-up of Clawson’s Village Landing in Clawson, about 17 miles north of Detroit. Great Lakes Pot Pies secured the last remaining vacancy within the 12,000-square-foot retail center on 14 Mile Road. Vicki Gutowski and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease transaction. Great Lakes Pot Pies is expected to open later this year. Gerdom also negotiated a lease for Barry’s Bagels at the property earlier this year.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Miami-based Tricera Capital has broken ground on the redevelopment of the Palm Beach Post newspaper office campus in West Palm Beach. The project, named The Press, will add 125,000 square feet of new retail space and 140,000 square feet of refurbished office space to the market. The project began with the demolition of a two-story office building and bridge. The development team, which acquired the 11-acre site in February 2019, will preserve most of the remaining structures, including those that housed the Post’s original office building and printing press. The retail component will be branded as Shops at the Press, and the office component will be branded as Workspaces at the Press. As part of the project, Tricera will renovate the existing four-story office building, and the newspaper will continue to operate within 35,000 square feet at the property. The building that housed the printing press will be converted into a space for retail, lifestyle and entertainment uses. The entire project is scheduled for completion during the first quarter of 2021. Tricera is close to finalizing a lease agreement with a national organic grocer to open a new store at the property, the developer says. …
With easy access to the James River, hiking trails and a burgeoning culinary scene, the Richmond region has won numerous accolades for its quality of life. The city remains a top destination for college graduates and young professionals, as well as families and retirees. Apartment demand is fueled by both a growing millennial population and increasing number of empty-nesters who are downsizing. Renters continue to seek accessible apartment communities that are highly walkable with comfortable amenities. As a result, both urban and suburban markets are experiencing an influx of rental demand. The Richmond apartment market continues to experience rising rental rates and interest from out-of-town investors. Apartment rents in Richmond have increased every year since 2012 but remain relatively affordable. The average effective rent reached $1,113 per unit after increasing approximately 3.8 percent over the past 12 months. Accordingly, developers and investors have responded to the steady demand and continue to be bullish on the Richmond market, especially for apartments. There are currently more than 4,000 apartment units under construction, marking a post-recession peak for construction activity. Apartment sales have accounted for more than 50 percent of all commercial real estate transactions during the first half of 2019. Additionally, institutional …
TAMPA, FLA. — Hard Rock International has completed a $700 million expansion of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The development added a new 223,900-square-foot casino to the property, which includes an additional 1,000 slot machines and 41 table games throughout its new gaming spaces. The new casino brings the roster of gaming attractions up to nearly 5,000 slot machines, 179 tables and 46 poker tables.The casino now comprises 245,000 square feet of dedicated casino space, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The renovation also included construction of a 14-story hotel with 562 rooms and suites. Amenities of the new hotel include a 26,000-square-foot spa, three pools, two VIP suites, a hair and nail salon, barbershop and lounge. The top floor also features a private gaming parlor for VIP guests. Additionally, the construction included a 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center, where completion celebrations were held including performances from Atlanta-based rapper Big Boi and DJ Jazzy Jeff. New food and beverage options at the property include coffee café Constant Grind, the Pool Bar & Grill and Italian restaurant Cipresso. “Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is already one of the largest and most profitable casinos in the United States,” says Jim Allen, …
CHELSEA, MASS. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of 22 Willow Street, a 287,856-square-foot industrial property in Chelsea, a northern suburb of Boston. The asset is situated within an 8.4-acre industrial complex leased to 52 tenants across a variety of industries. Rob Byrne, Scott Gredler, Pete Rogers, Mary Kensinger, Phillip Verre and James Murphy of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Everett Place LLC. The buyer was a joint venture between Berkeley Partners and the Seyon Group.
BARNSTABLE, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has completed construction of The Everleigh Cape Cod, a 225-unit independent seniors housing community in Barnstable. The property comprises a four-story, 338,695-square-foot building with one- and two-bedroom units for residents aged 55 and up. The development features more than 17,000 square feet of recreational space, including a pool, dog park, pickleball and bocce courts, theater and a fitness center. The Architectural Team designed the property, and Greystar owns and manages it.
