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ICSC Panelists Say Government Involvement is Key in Thwarting ‘Retail Apocalypse’

by John Nelson November 2, 2017

ATLANTA — Tim Keane, commissioner of planning and community with the City of Atlanta, didn’t mince words when it came to his thoughts on the government’s role with new retail development. “Everyone in this room should have higher expectations for their cities and towns,” says Keane, addressing the crowd during the ICSC Southeast Conference & Deal Making event held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta in mid-October. The panel discussion, dubbed “Debunking the Retail Apocalypse,” centered on why retail isn’t a dying industry but one that is evolving on a daily basis. For as much discussion about how food and entertainment are helping change the dynamic for retail real estate, the panel agreed that a concerted effort between the public and private sectors is the only way the retail industry can truly adapt with the times. Keane, who previously worked with the City of Charleston, says it’s the local government’s responsibility to allow developers to build the projects that people want. “It’s crazy for developers to have to go through this gauntlet before they can build what everyone wants them to build,” said Keane, who was interrupted by an applause break. Lacy Beasley, president and chief operating officer of …

November 2, 2017

Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Multifamily Wisconsin

Why New Multifamily Construction Is Accelerating in Metro Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow November 2, 2017

The Milwaukee multifamily sector is plowing forward on a number of different fronts. Development activity is continuing its impressive run with a series of high-rise towers in various stages of construction or planning. Popular neighborhoods such as Walker’s Point, Bayview and the East Side are filling in with low- and mid-rise projects, many of which feature a mixed-use component. From an investment standpoint, multifamily is still the sector du jour, with a widening investor pool of both local and out-of-state buyers. Leading the charge on the development front is Northwestern Mutual’s 7Seventy7, which is currently under construction in downtown Milwaukee with an anticipated opening in summer 2018. The 34-story complex will feature 322 apartments, ground-floor commercial and 1,400 parking spaces, many of which will service employees at the company’s recently completed 1.1 million-square-foot headquarters located only one block away. Other major projects yet to break ground but slated to reshape the skyline in the coming years include: • The Couture — Barrett Lo Visionary Development is planning to build a 44-story tower with 300-plus units, retail and parking across the street from the planned Lakefront Gateway Plaza, which will connect the area between the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Summerfest …

November 2, 2017

Colorado Industrial Office Western

Confluent Development, Bradbury Properties to Build Three Office, Industrial Buildings in Denver

by Nellie Day November 1, 2017

DENVER — A joint venture between Confluent Development and Bradbury Properties has agreed to build three new office and industrial buildings in Highfield Business Park in Denver. The park is situated near the intersection of E-470 and Peoria Street, southeast of Centennial Airport. The first project was completed in June and now houses two tenants. The 101,000-square-foot facility (Highfield Building 5), broke ground in October 2016 as a spec development. The building is occupied by Charter Communications and Gateway Classic Cars. The second project is a build-to-suit development for EdgeConneX. The third project in the business park is a 92,000-square-foot spec industrial facility. The project will break ground in November, with project completion scheduled for spring 2018.

November 1, 2017

California Loans Multifamily Western

Berkeley Point Capital Provides $105M in Financing for Avion at Spectrum in San Diego

by Nellie Day November 1, 2017

SAN DIEGO — Berkeley Point Capital has provided $105 million in acquisition financing for the 448-unit Avion at Spectrum apartment community in San Diego. The community is located at 8811 Spectrum Center Blvd. The property was purchased by an affiliate of Prime Residential. The luxury apartments were completed in 2002 and partially upgraded by the seller in 2012. Avion at Spectrum features oval garden soaking tubs, crown molding, nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The pet-friendly community is near Interstate 15, Interstate 805 and Highway 163. Amenities include a resort-style spa, pool with cabanas, grilling area, fire pit and fitness studio.

November 1, 2017

California Multifamily Student Housing Western

TSB Realty Arranges Sale of Student Housing Community Near CSU Sacramento

by Nellie Day November 1, 2017

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — TSB Realty LLC has arranged the sale of The Element, a 792-bed student housing community located near California State University-Sacramento. The community offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, updated fitness facility, covered basketball half-court, lighted sand volleyball court and game room. TSB represented the seller, a joint venture between VerTex Student Housing Partners and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, in the transaction. Nelson Brothers acquired the property for an undisclosed price.

November 1, 2017

California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

CareTrust Acquires Three Skilled Nursing Facilities in Southern California for $69M

by Nellie Day November 1, 2017

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. — CareTrust REIT Inc. has acquired three skilled nursing facilities in Southern California, and provided mortgage financing on a fourth. CareTrust entered into a tenant agreement with Providence Group, which has operated all four facilities since 2015. The names of the facilities were not disclosed. The total investment for the three-facility, 528-bed portfolio was approximately $69 million inclusive of transaction costs. The properties will yield approximately $6.1 million in initial annual cash rent, according to CareTrust. The mortgage on the 104-bed skilled nursing facility was $12.5 million inclusive of transaction costs, at an annual interest income of 9 percent. The master lease carries an initial term of 15 years, with two five-year renewal options and CPI-based rent escalators. The acquisition was funded using CareTrust REIT’s $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility.

November 1, 2017

California Retail Western

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.2M Sale of Rite Aid-Leased Property in Lancaster, California

by Nellie Day November 1, 2017

LANCASTER, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $7.2 million sale of a 15,482-square-foot store in Lancaster net-leased to Rite Aid. Lior Regenstreif of Marcus & Millichap arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, an undisclosed partnership. The name of the seller was not released.

November 1, 2017

Industrial Massachusetts Northeast

Senate Construction Completes 615,600 SF Distribution Center in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Amy Works November 1, 2017

WORCESTER, MASS. — Senate Construction has completed the construction of a 615,600-square-foot distribution center located at 150 Blackstone River Road in Worcester. The property was developed by 150 Blackstone River Road LLC, a joint venture between Mid-States Packaging Inc. and GFI Partners. Imperial Distributors occupies 325,000 square feet of property, with G-3 occupying 200,000 square feet and Mid-States Packaging occupying the remaining space. Senate performed the design-build of the foundation, superstructure, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing and electrical work. Jim Thornton of Andover, Mass.-based Applied Form and Space Architects provided architectural services for the project.

November 1, 2017

Massachusetts Northeast Office

PTC Signs Long-Term Lease for 250,000 SF Global Headquarters in Boston’s Seaport District

by Amy Works November 1, 2017

BOSTON — Needham, Mass.-based PTC has signed an 18.5-year lease for 250,000 square feet of office space at 121 Seaport Blvd. in Boston’s Seaport District. PTC will occupy the top nine floors of the 17-story, 400,000-square-foot office building when it is completed in the first quarter of 2018. Developed by Skanska Development and designed by Boston-based CBT Architects, the property will feature large floor plates, two floors of retail and views of the Boston Harbor and downtown Boston. PTC is a global provider of technology that transforms how companies design, manufacture, operate and service the “things” in the Internet of Things. Jack Burns, Adam Subber and Dan Sullivan of Cresa Boston negotiated the lease for PTC, while Bill Anderson and Dave Martel of Newmark Knight Frank represented the developer in the lease transaction.

November 1, 2017

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast Seniors Housing

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of LCB Senior Living Community Near Boston

by Amy Works November 1, 2017

READING, MASS. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Residence at Pearl Street, an 83-unit assisted living and memory care community in the Boston suburb of Reading, for an undisclosed price. The seller was a joint venture between LCB Senior Living and Virtus Real Estate. A new joint venture between LCB and Artemis Real Estate Properties acquired the asset. LCB will continue to operate the property. The community was originally an elementary school built in 1939 and is now a historic building. In 1996 the building was redeveloped into a seniors housing community and a purpose-built wing was added that currently houses the majority of the residential units. The property underwent a $3.3 million renovation in 2014 and 2015. LCB stabilized the community by the end of 2016 with occupancy over 90 percent. The Cushman & Wakefield team involved in the transactions included Rick Swartz, Jay Wagner, Jim Dooley and Caryn Miller.

November 1, 2017

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