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Kraus-Anderson to Break Ground on $100M Mixed-Use Project in Downtown Minneapolis

by John Nelson October 19, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — Kraus-Anderson Construction Co., a general contractor based in Minneapolis, plans to break ground this coming Monday, Oct. 23 on Ironclad, a $100 million mixed-use development in downtown Minneapolis. The site, currently a parking lot, is located within the historic Mills District near U.S. Bank Stadium, the newly opened home of the Minnesota Vikings NFL team. Designed by St. Paul-based Collage Architects, Ironclad will include a 14-story, 172-unit apartment building and an eight-story, 139-room, Moxy-branded hotel. The plans also call for a 3,300-square-foot restaurant; 10,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor of the hotel; and a four-story, 65,318-square-foot underground parking garage with room for 411 cars. The apartments will feature private outdoor terraces, a sky lounge and a large amenity deck with green space. The property will also feature a swimming pool, hot tubs, fire pits, cloister garden and insider amenities including electric vehicle charging stations, bike repair facility and rider lounge, sauna, theater and media center, pool table and gaming and an on-site property manager. Ironclad is owned by 811 Washington LLC, a wholly owned entity controlled by the Kharbanda family, which owns and operates multiple properties in downtown Minneapolis. The developer of the hotel …

October 19, 2017

Features Northeast Feature Archive Office Top Stories

Office Tenants Prefer Dynamic Workspace with Amenities, Says Coldwell Banker Survey

by John Nelson October 19, 2017

MADISON, N.J. — Physical office space can have a positive influence on its tenant base, which ultimately helps companies attract and retain employees, according to a new survey conducted by Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, a Madison-based company made up of independently owned and operated commercial real estate service practices. The survey uncovered which popular office amenities resonated with respondents to see how office spaces could further improve the functionality of their square footage. “Offices are becoming a center for social activity, and it is important for office commercial real estate to accommodate this,” says Fred Schmidt, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. Working on behalf of Coldwell Banker, Harris Poll surveyed 2,001 adults from Aug. 15-17 as part of the online study. The participating cohort included younger Millennial workers (age 18-29), older Millennials (30-34), Gen Xers (ages 35-49) and Baby Boomers (50-69), to identify worker attitudes toward their current physical workplace and better understand how office space can be optimized to meet worker needs and comfort. The highest concentration of respondents identified themselves as Baby Boomers (a little over 44 percent), followed by Gen Xers, younger Millennials and older Millennials. Overall, the survey found that the most coveted office …

October 19, 2017

Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Office Ohio

Downtown Columbus Office Market Devises Solutions to Parking Shortage

by Kristin Harlow October 19, 2017

In today’s world, nearly every company is a technology company. That trend is changing the way we do business and interact with one another. Ted Anglyn, president of the Parking Property Advisors, summarizes how these changes are impacting space utilization, which in turn affects parking needs: The space per square foot per employee in newly leased office space decreased from a range of 300 to 350 square feet per person in 2005 to 150 to 200 square feet in 2010. Some of this space reduction is linked to the recession, but much of it is because of open office design and the predominance of electronic storage, which reduces the need for physical file storage. This change has the potential to increase the typical office parking ratios that range from three to four spaces per 1,000 square feet to five to six spaces per 1,000 square feet. This begs the question of how we, as commercial real estate experts, address this gap. Parking, access and location are not new issues, but they are still major factors in today’s real estate environment. Landlords and economic development directors are all striving to address the needs of business today while also looking to future …

October 19, 2017

Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Devli Group Acquires 197,438 SF Industrial Complex in Hackettstown, New Jersey, from Hampshire Cos.

by Amy Works October 18, 2017

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Devli Group has acquired Hackettstown Commerce Park, a flex industrial complex located in Hackettstown. The Hampshire Cos. sold the 197,438-square-foot complex for an undisclosed price. The acquisition includes three buildings at 101 and 103 Bilby Road and 715 Willow Grove St. and 2.74 acres of developable land at 717 Willow Grove St., as well as 5.13 acres of developable land at 713 Willow Grove St. Currently 88 percent leased, the complex features units that range in size from 2,600 square feet to 30,000 square feet with 24- to 25-foot clear ceiling heights and ample parking. Tenants include the United States Department of Agriculture, Andrex, Rollon, Computer Wholesalers, Rotarex and On-Demand Technology Solutions. Andrew Merin, Andrew Schwartz and Ryan Larkin of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.

October 18, 2017

Loans Massachusetts Multifamily New York Northeast

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $29.4M in Financing for Two Multifamily Properties in Massachusetts, New York

by Amy Works October 18, 2017

PLYMOUTH, MASS., AND HUDSON, N.Y. — Walker & Dunlop has closed $29.4 million in financing for Copper Cove Valley and The Falls, two unaffiliated multifamily projects located in Plymouth and Hudson, respectively. The two loans were closed by Walker & Dunlop Commercial Property Funding. The company refinanced the existing construction loans in addition to 100 percent of the remaining construction costs needed to complete the projects. Copper Cove Village and The Falls each have less than 80 percent of construction completed and needed rescue capital to finish the projects. Geoff Smith, Kimberly Riordan and Randy Efron of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing for the undisclosed borrowers. Upon completion, Copper Cove Village will feature 42 apartments in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts, and The Falls will offer 116 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

October 18, 2017

Hospitality New Jersey Northeast Restaurant Retail

SJP Properties Sells Site for Hotel, Restaurant Development in Bridgewater, New Jersey

by Amy Works October 18, 2017

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — SJP Properties has completed the disposition of a site within Somerset Corporate Center in Bridgewater for the development of a hotel and restaurant. AC Hotels by Marriott and Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar will occupy the space. Construction on the hotel and restaurant will commence this month and is expected to be completed by 2020. The AC Hotels by Marriott location will feature 150 guest rooms and a rooftop bar and lounge. The 5,800-square-foot Zinburger will offer a menu of gourmet burgers with paired wine selections. The name of the buyer and acquisition price were not released. Current tenants at the corporate campus include Linde Americas, Qualcomm, iconectiv, Mazda, Kering Eyewear, Allergan, Cognizant Technologies, Aon Hewitt and Merrill Lynch.

October 18, 2017

Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania Seniors Housing

The Waters Begins Pre-Leasing 143-Unit Community in Pennsylvania

by Amy Works October 18, 2017

WEXFORD, PA. — The Waters Senior Living has started pre-leasing for The Waters of Wexford, a 143-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care community in Wexford, approximately 15 miles north of Pittsburgh. The community is scheduled to open in June 2018. Once completed, it will feature 114 apartments for independent living with assisted living services available, as well as 29 memory care studios. The property is located on an 18-acre plot that The Waters acquired in November 2016. Development costs at that time were estimated at $38 million. The Waters of Wexford will be the 10th senior living community developed by The Waters Senior Living and the first in Pennsylvania. All of the companies’ current properties are in the its home state of Minnesota.

October 18, 2017

Midwest Student Housing Wisconsin

Harrison Street Acquires 600-Bed Student Housing Property at Marquette University

by Kristin Harlow October 18, 2017

MILWAUKEE — Harrison Street Real Estate Capital has acquired The Marq, a 600-bed student housing property at Marquette University in Milwaukee. The purchase price was not disclosed. The 231-unit property also includes over 2,450 square feet of retail space. Capstone On-Campus Management will manage the property in a shared governance arrangement with Marquette University. As part of the acquisition, the Marq will undergo a $1.5 million renovation to be completed in time for the fall 2018 academic year. The seller was not disclosed.

October 18, 2017

Midwest Mixed-Use Ohio

Woda Group to Convert Historic Building Into $16.7M Mixed-Use Development in Lima, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow October 18, 2017

LIMA, OHIO — The Woda Group Inc., in partnership with the city of Lima, has unveiled plans to convert the historic Lima Trust Co. building into 43 Towne Square, a $16.7 million mixed-use development featuring housing and office space. Built in 1926, the former First National Bank & Trust building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 12-story building will be converted into 47 apartment units, 37 of which will be designated as affordable housing. The property will also feature 9,000 square feet of first-floor office space. Completion is slated for early 2019. Financing for the project is made possible through federal and state historic tax credits as well as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) program. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency provided a $1.5 million bridge loan and RiverHills Bank provided a $1.7 million permanent loan. CREA LLC is investing in the LIHTC program and federal historic tax credits.

October 18, 2017

Midwest Minnesota Office

AtWater Group Purchases 81,932 SF Office Building Near Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow October 18, 2017

GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN. — AtWater Group LLC has purchased Valley Square Corporate Center in Golden Valley, a western suburb of Minneapolis, for an undisclosed price. The 81,932-square-foot office building is located at 7500 Olson Memorial Highway. Amenities include a three-story atrium, training room, recently renovated common areas and heated underground parking. AtWater will act as asset manager on behalf of Concorde Properties Group, an affiliate of AtWater Group. Cushman & Wakefield Minneapolis will handle the leasing and property management efforts.

October 18, 2017

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