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Carmike Cinemas to Open Movie Theater at Stones River Mall in Metro Nashville

by John Nelson June 21, 2016

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Sterling Organization has signed a lease with Carmike Cinemas to open a new nine-screen, 47,000-square-foot Ovation Cinema Grill at Stones River Mall, a 594,588-square-foot enclosed regional mall located in the Nashville suburb of Murfreesboro. The Ovation Cinema Grill, Carmike’s full-service cinematic dining concept, will feature seat-side food and beverage service and electronic, high-back recliners with reserved seating. The theater will also feature Carmike’s large screen format, BigD. The mall’s food court and retail space currently occupied by Books-A-Million will be demolished to make for the new theater. Books-A-Million will be relocated into space formerly occupied by Hancock Fabrics. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2017, with the movie theater set to open that fall. Carmike Cinemas currently operates 276 theaters in 41 states nationwide.

June 21, 2016

New York Northeast Office Top Stories

SL Green Taps AECOM’s Tishman Construction to Manage Construction of $1B Office Project in Manhattan

by Jeff Shaw June 21, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — SL Green Realty Corp. has chosen AECOM’s Tishman Construction unit to manage the construction of One Vanderbilt, a 58-story office development located adjacent to Grand Central Terminal in New York City’s East Midtown business district. The total value of construction for the project is approximately $1 billion. The skyscraper will contain 1.6 million square feet of Class A commercial space, a public transit hall and a 14,000-square-foot public plaza. The development will also include $220 million worth of public transit improvements to the Grand Central transit hub. When One Vanderbilt is complete, the building is expected to be the second tallest office tower in New York City, reaching heights of 1,401 square feet, according to Tishman. The tower will be second only to One World Trade Center, which Tishman also built. Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) designed the building to pay homage to the Grand Central Terminal and fit into the skyline alongside the Chrysler Building, located one block away from the development site. The developers plan to achieve LEED v4 Gold certification for the project. Primary construction is scheduled to begin in 2016, with completion expected in 2020. — Katie Sloan

June 21, 2016

Features Multifamily Seniors Housing Top Stories

Greystone: 5 Ways to Get More Out of Class B Seniors Housing Properties

by Christina Cannon June 21, 2016

There are a lot of ways to increase and unlock value in lower-quality seniors housing, according to the June 2016 Seniors Housing Market Trend Report from Greystone Real Estate Advisors. According to Senior Care Investor’s annual report, Class A properties reaped $248,500 per unit for assisted living and $243,300 per unit for independent living communities in 2015. Class B properties, comparatively, earned only $138,300 per unit for assisted living and $72,900 per unit for independent living. In 2015, approximately 60 percent of assisted living properties sold were Class B, while 40 percent were Class A. In independent living, approximately one-third of the properties sold were Class A, while two-thirds were Class B. In Greystone’s report, the writers distinguish three different factors — physical location, asset quality and operational performance — that set Class A and Class B properties apart. The report outlines five ways to boost value if a property is lacking in one of those measures. 1. Add amenities — Location is extremely important when it comes to the value of an asset, the report suggests. Since this factor is out of the owner’s control when disposing of a property, owners should focus on increasing the quality of the …

June 21, 2016

Civic Georgia Hospitality Mixed-Use Southeast

Public-Private Partnership to Begin Construction on Avalon’s $112M Hotel, Conference Center

by John Nelson June 20, 2016

ALPHARETTA, GA. — A public-private partnership involving North American Properties (NAP), Long Wharf Real Estate Partners, Stormont Hospitality Group and the city of Alpharetta will break ground tomorrow on The Hotel at Avalon and the connecting 65,000-square-foot Alpharetta Conference Center. The $112 million project will anchor Phase II of the 86-acre Avalon mixed-use development. The 330-bed hotel will be part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection and will feature a local chef-driven restaurant, 24-hour fitness center, upscale pool, valet service and Club Avalon Concierge. The conference center will feature a 12,500-square-foot exhibit hall, 10,000-square-foot ballroom with six salons, six meeting rooms, boardroom, reception area, pre-function space and outdoor venues. The hotel and conference center are set to open in January 2018. The design team includes architect Cooper Carry and general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie. SunTrust Bank is providing construction financing, and HEI Hotels & Resorts will serve as the manager of the new hotel.

June 20, 2016

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Healthcare Loans Office Texas

Metropolitan Capital Advisors Arranges $5.1M Construction Loan for Emergency Room in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis June 20, 2016

ROWLETT, TEXAS — Metropolitan Capital Advisors has arranged a $5.1 million construction loan for First Choice Emergency Room, located in Rowlett. The 0.8-acre tract is located off the northwest corner of Rowlett Road and Highway 66. The three-year loan, funded by Happy State Bank, includes one year of interest-only payments, a 4.75 percent fixed interest rate and a 25-year amortization schedule. The nearest hospital is the Lake Pointe Medical Center 3.5 miles east of downtown Rowlett across Lake Ray Hubbard.

June 20, 2016

Multifamily Texas

M&M Negotiates Sale of 317-Unit Multifamily Property in Dallas

by Haisten Willis June 20, 2016

DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of Sedona Ridge, a 317-unit apartment community in Dallas. Built in 1983, the apartment complex is located at 11100 Walnut Hill Lane, near its intersection with I-635. Richland College, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and the global headquarters of Texas Instruments are nearby. Recent exterior improvements to Sedona Ridge include new signage, floodlighting, closed-circuit security cameras and additional parking spaces. Interior enhancements include brushed-nickel kitchen and bathroom fixtures and black appliance packages.

June 20, 2016

Industrial Texas

Bellomy & Co. Brokers Sale of Locktite Storage in Metro Austin

by Haisten Willis June 20, 2016

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — Bellomy & Co. has brokered the sale of LockTite Storage – Lakeline in Cedar Park. The Class A facility, renovated in 2013, consists of 351 climate and non-climate-controlled units spanning 56,395 square feet. Cedar Park is located 18 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Bill Bellomy, Michael Johnson and John Arnold of Bellomy & Co. listed the facility on behalf of the Austin-based seller. The trio also procured the buyer, Public Storage, a publically traded REIT headquartered in Glendale, Calif.

June 20, 2016

Retail Texas

Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson Opens New Dealership in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis June 20, 2016

BEDFORD, TEXAS — Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson has opened a new dealership in Bedford. In March 2015, design/build contractor Bob Moore Construction broke ground on the new home for Texas Harley-Davidson, intended to consolidate the company’s operations into one facility and give it room to expand in the future. The new dealership features 71,000 square feet of retail, office and service department space. A large metal awning with black trim spans the front and side of the building, with metal panels and sections of glass curtain wall showcase the motorcycles within. The building is fronted with 100,000 square feet of customer parking and paved motorcycle display space. Behind the building is a driver’s training space to support the safety classes provided by Texas Harley-Davidson. The interior retail space was designed to provide a dynamic blend of old style warehouse and industrial styles. Stained finish concrete accented with wood taken from old wine and whiskey barrels accent the showroom. The walls feature Harley-Davidson artwork along with sections of old brick.

June 20, 2016

Office Texas

Dow Chemical Leases 75,920 SF in Deerwood Glen III Office Building

by Haisten Willis June 20, 2016

DEER PARK, TEXAS — The Dow Chemical Co. has leased 75,920 square feet in Deerwood Office III, an office building under construction at 4460 State Highway 225 in Deer Park. Completion of the 98,230-square-foot, two-story building is scheduled for August 2016. Clay Development and Construction, is the developer of Deerwood Office III, the third building in the office park section of Deerwood Glen Business Park, a 150-acre site acquired by Clay in 2008. Deerwood Glen III is now 77 percent leased. A fourth office building is planned in the park. Craig Beyer, Jeff Cutler and Kristian Nielsen of CBRE represented Dow in the transaction, and Charlie Christ of Clay Development & Construction represented the landlord in lease negotiations. Deerwood Office III is located on 8.6 acres and features 50,293-square-foot floorplates. The property has a parking ratio of four spots per 1,000 square feet.

June 20, 2016

Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

Allen Morris Breaks Ground on $68M Mixed-Use Project in Metro Orlando

by John Nelson June 20, 2016

MAITLAND, FLA. — The Allen Morris Co. has begun construction on Maitland City Centre, a $68 million mixed-use development in Maitland, roughly 10 miles north or Orlando. Upon completion in 2018, the project will feature 220 residential units and 35,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space set within a six-story building that will occupy three city blocks near City Hall. Units will range from 700 to 1,300 square feet and will rent for $1,300 to $2,400 per month. Announced tenants at Maitland City Centre include Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Renaissance Med Spa, Nava Pets, an artisan food hall/market, Mesa 21, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen and a concept from chef Clayton Miller of Dove-Cote in Orlando. SunTrust Bank and TD Bank are financing the development on behalf of a joint venture partnership between Allen Morris, Lamm & Co. Partners and Millenia Partners.

June 20, 2016

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