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Amazon to Expand Chicago Loop Office by 70,000 SF, Add 400 Jobs

by Kristin Harlow September 17, 2019

CHICAGO — Amazon has unveiled plans to expand its Chicago tech hub and create an additional 400 jobs in fields including cloud computing, advertising and business development. To accommodate the job creation, Amazon will expand its office in downtown Chicago by more than 70,000 square feet. This will double the company’s tech workforce within the city. Amazon’s Chicago tech hub is one of the company’s 18 North American tech hubs. Amazon employees in Chicago currently build and support products and services for Amazon Web Services, Amazon Advertising and the company’s transportation and operations units. Together with its customer fulfillment and retail facilities, Amazon has created more than 11,000 full-time jobs in Illinois and invested over $4.4 billion in the state since 2010.

September 17, 2019

Development Midwest Missouri Multifamily

265-Unit Apartment Community Opens in St. Peters, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow September 17, 2019

ST. PETERS, MO. — A new apartment community known as 5300 Centre Apartments has opened in St. Peters, about 30 miles west of St. Louis. Developed by Propper Construction Services, the four-story property features 265 units across two buildings. The community includes two rooftop garden areas, one of which is designed for recreation areas while the other is designated for quiet areas with hammocks and outdoor yoga classes. Other amenities include a pool, rooftop lounge, fitness center, business center, covered parking, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage. Renters will be able to choose from fully furnished or unfurnished units. Monthly rental rates range from $920 for studios to $2,585 for three-bedroom suites. 2B Residential is the management and leasing company. Zwick + Gandt Architecture served as architect while S.M. Wilson & Co. was the general contractor. A grand opening celebration will take place this Thursday, Sept. 19.

September 17, 2019

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Krusinski Breaks Ground on 138,000 SF Headquarters for Yamazen in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 17, 2019

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Krusinski Construction Co. has broken ground on the new headquarters for Yamazen Inc. in Elk Grove Village. The 138,000-square-foot, two-story building will be located at 111 NW Point Blvd. Yamazen, which sells and distributes machine tool equipment and is a subsidiary of Japan-based Yamazen Corp., will relocate its current operations and staff from Schaumburg. Completion is slated for summer 2020. The facility will feature 50,000 square feet of offices, conference rooms and product demonstration areas. The distribution space will include two loading docks, two drive-in doors and 137 car parking spaces. The project team includes Cornerstone Architects Ltd., civil engineer V3 Companies Ltd. and owner representative Ketone Partners.

September 17, 2019

Leasing Activity Midwest Ohio Retail

Makers Social to Join Tenant Lineup at River & Rich in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow September 17, 2019

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Makers Social has joined the retail tenant lineup at River & Rich in the East Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus. The arts and crafts cocktail bar will occupy approximately 1,900 square feet. Guests will be able to choose from over 40 different projects to make while enjoying cocktails and local beers. Makers Social expects to open this winter. Casto owns River & Rich, a 230-unit apartment building that opened this summer. Designed with local art in mind, there are several murals within the project, which features 30,000 square feet of retail space. Roy G Biv, a nonprofit art gallery, is the marquee tenant at the property.

September 17, 2019

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Restaurant Retail

GPS Hospitality Opens 3,600 SF Burger King in Roseville, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow September 17, 2019

ROSEVILLE, MICH. — GPS Hospitality Inc. has opened a new Burger King restaurant at 26640 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, just south of I-696. Burger King occupies approximately 3,600 square feet on a 1.3-acre site. Tjader Gerdom and Larry Siedell of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented GPS Hospitality in the lease transaction. Founded in 2012, GPS Hospitality is a Burger King, Pizza Hut and Popeyes franchisee, operating more than 475 restaurants.

September 17, 2019

Development Hospitality Mixed-Use Multifamily Office Texas Top Stories

Prescott Group Breaks Ground on Multi-Tower Mixed-Use Campus in Turtle Creek Neighborhood of Dallas

by John Nelson September 17, 2019

DALLAS — Prescott Group has begun the demolition and early construction phase for 2727 Turtle Creek, a five-acre mixed-use campus in the Turtle Creek submarket of Dallas. The development will include an office tower, high-rise apartment tower and a hotel tower. Prescott Group imploded an existing, vacant nine-story office building and parking garage on the site early on Sunday, Sept. 15. The building was the former home of Republic Insurance, according to local media reports. Construction crews are clearing the site and beginning utility upgrades for the multi-tower development along Turtle Creek Boulevard. Prescott Group expects to finish the demolition and removal phase of construction by the end of the year and wrap up the utility and infrastructure upgrades in the first quarter of 2020. The office tower at 2727 Turtle Creek will rise 19 stories and span 285,000 square feet. Prescott Group plans for the building to feature a rooftop terrace, fitness center, conference and training center, bike storage and a full-service café. Prescott Group has tapped Jeff Eckert and Ahnie Sheehy of JLL to lease the office space. The hotel will rise 24 stories and offer 200 hotel rooms and an undetermined number of luxury condominiums. Amenities at …

September 17, 2019

Development Multifamily Southeast Tennessee

Beach Co. Breaks Ground on Apartment Complex in Downtown Nashville

by Alex Tostado September 16, 2019

NASHVILLE, TENN. — The Beach Co. has broken ground on Sixth South, an apartment complex in downtown Nashville that will feature 299 multifamily units and 5,400 square feet of retail space. Communal amenities will include a saltwater swimming pool, pool deck, outdoor kitchens, pet spa, club room and a fitness center. The Beach Co. expects to complete Sixth South in summer 2021. JC Darby and Jon Petty with Southeast Venture are the listing agents for the retail space.

September 16, 2019

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

CBRE Negotiates $29.5M Sale of Multifamily Complex in Metro Tampa

by Alex Tostado September 16, 2019

LARGO, FLA. — CBRE has negotiated the $29.5 million sale of Enclave on East, a 196-unit multifamily complex in Largo. The property was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. Enclave on East is located at 3660 E. Bay Drive, 20 miles west of downtown Tampa. Communal amenities include a swimming pool, playground, picnic tables, hammocks, clubhouse, business center and a car wash area. Shelton Granade, Luke Wickham, Justin Basquill, Michael Regan and Francesco Carriera of CBRE represented the seller, Insula Cos. The buyer was Providence Acquisitions LLC.

September 16, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

FCP Acquires Multifamily Community in Southwest Atlanta for $23.2M

by Alex Tostado September 16, 2019

ATLANTA — FCP has acquired Ashford at Spring Lake, a 180-unit multifamily community in southwest Atlanta, for $23.2 million. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a clubhouse, playground, fitness center and a swimming pool. The complex is located at 6200 Bakers Ferry Road, 13 miles west of downtown Atlanta. Pinnacle Management, which manages 17 communities for FCP throughout the Southeast, will manage Ashford at Spring Lake. Matt White, Andrew Mays and Paul Vetter of Berkadia represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

September 16, 2019

Acquisitions Alabama Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $15.7M Sale of Walmart-Anchored Shopping Center Near Birmingham

by Alex Tostado September 16, 2019

SYLACAUGA, ALA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $15.7 million sale of Payton Park, a 231,820-square-foot retail center in Sylacauga. Walmart Supercenter anchors the property, which also includes tenants such as Burkes Outlet, CATO, Shoe Show and Sally Beauty. The center is located at 41301 U.S. Highway 280, 45 miles southwest of downtown Birmingham. Zach Taylor, Andrew Margulies and Don McMinn of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an affiliate of Brixmor Property Group, in the transaction. The buyer was Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Rise Partners.

September 16, 2019

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