Georgia

CREW Atlanta: The Key to Connectivity Lies in Transit-Oriented Development

by Camren Skelton November 7, 2017

ATLANTA — When it comes to creating a “connected Atlanta,” experts say the foundation is in building a connected community. At a Nov. 2 luncheon hosted by the Atlanta chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Atlanta), representatives from Atlanta’s local transit authority, MARTA, and Dallas-based development firm KDC highlighted projects around the city all centered around a common theme: mass transit. “MARTA has five transit-oriented development (TOD) projects in various stages of development along the north and east rail lines,” said Debbie Frank, senior development project manager in MARTA’s office of TOD and Real Estate. “These developments are vibrant, pedestrian-friendly and generally integrated within our spaces.” The projects are part of MARTA’s larger goal to increase ridership, generate revenue and support both local community development and regional economic development. Each project will utilize underused parking lots for new commercial and residential development, which will include apartments, office space and retail. “We want to take a different approach to parking by reducing the number of parking spaces provided in our TOD projects,” said Frank. “A foundational principle of TOD is one that reflects the replacement of some car trips. Not all, but some, by taking the train, walking or biking.” …

November 7, 2017

Georgia Hospitality Southeast

Crescent Real Estate Acquires Westin Hotel in Metro Atlanta for $84.9M

by Camren Skelton November 6, 2017

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — Crescent Real Estate LLC has acquired the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, a 372-room hotel in Sandy Springs, roughly 15 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports a joint venture between Carey Watermark Investors and The Arden Group Inc. sold the asset for $84.9 million. The hotel is located adjacent to the 63-acre Concourse Corporate Center, a 2.2 million-square-foot, Class A office complex in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter office submarket that includes the “King and Queen” office towers. The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North features 20,000 square feet of meeting space, a business center, fitness studio, outdoor pool and the SAVOR bar and kitchen. The hotel was renovated in 2014 to include enhancements to rooms, public areas, meeting space and food and beverage facilities. HEI Hotels will manage the property on behalf of the new ownership.

November 6, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $13.5M Sale of Multifamily Community in Savannah

by Camren Skelton November 3, 2017

SAVANNAH, GA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $13.5 million sale of Heritage Square, a 168-unit apartment community located at 9111 White Bluff in Savannah. John Brigel of Marcus & Millichap arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed sellers and procured the buyer. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Constructed in 1971, Heritage Square includes one- and two-bedroom units and features a business center, fitness center, clubhouse and a swimming pool.

November 3, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Retail Southeast

Westdale, StreetLights Break Ground on Apartment, Retail Community in Metro Atlanta

by Camren Skelton November 2, 2017

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — Westdale, in a joint venture with StreetLights Residential, has broken ground on Aria Village, a new retail and residential development in Sandy Springs, roughly 15 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Aria Village will include 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, along with a five-story apartment community dubbed The Alastair at Aria Village. The project is part of Aria, a master-planned community under development by Ashton Woods. Located adjacent to the new Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters, Aria Village will feature boutique retailers, a chef-driven restaurant and 357 apartment units, ranging in size from 701 to 2,068 square feet. The residential portion will feature a pool deck, coworking spaces, dog wash station and a two-story fitness center. The first apartment units are expected to open in fall 2019. SLR Construction LLC is the general contractor for the project, and Looney Ricks Kiss is the architect. TBG Partners is providing landscape design services, and 5G Studio is the interior designer.

November 2, 2017

Civic Conference Coverage Georgia Retail Southeast

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

Georgia Restaurant Retail Southeast

Five New Restaurants to Join The Hub in Downtown Atlanta’s Peachtree Center

by Camren Skelton November 1, 2017

ATLANTA — Five new eateries have inked leases at The Hub, the retail portion of downtown Atlanta’s Peachtree Center. The new restaurants are part of a project from Banyan Street Capital to renovate and modernize the mixed-use destination’s retail center. Amy Fingerhut of CBRE arranged leases with the new tenants, which will open on a rolling schedule beginning later this year and into early 2018. The new tenants include Salata, a build-your-own salad chain that will open its third location in Atlanta; Bep Eatery, a first-to-market Vietnamese concept; Beni’s Cubano, a Cuban eatery from the Southern Proper Hospitality team behind Tin Lizzy’s Cantina; Taste of India, which will offer a mix of northern and southern Indian cuisine; and Southern Candy Co., which will expand from a pop-up location in The Hub into a permanent space. All five new restaurants will open on the Gallery Level of The Hub, located directly under the courtyard and at the center of the renovation project, joining restaurants including Aviva By Kameel, Panbury’s, Chick-fil-A and Yami Yami. Construction on The Hub is slated for completion in spring 2019.

November 1, 2017

Georgia Industrial Southeast

Amazon to Open 1 MSF Fulfillment Center in Macon, Georgia

by Camren Skelton October 31, 2017

MACON, GA. — Amazon has unveiled plans to open a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Macon. The new center will create more than 500 new full-time jobs upon opening, and will be the company’s fourth warehouse and distribution hub in Georgia. The e-commerce giant currently operates facilities in Braselton, Lithia Springs and Union City. Employees at the new facility will pick, pack and ship large-sized items, including household furniture, sporting equipment and gardening tools. New jobs will include warehouse, management and supervisory positions. The project is being developed in a partnership between Seefried Industrial Partners and an affiliate of USAA Real Estate Co. The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority entitled and sold the property.

October 31, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $29.8M Land Sale in Atlanta for Future Mixed-Use Development

by Camren Skelton October 31, 2017

ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $29.8 million sale of a land site located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Bill Kennedy Way in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown submarket. The site was formerly occupied by manufacturer Leggett & Platt. Matt Hawkins, Pierce Owings and Ron Willingham of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Atlanta-based Fuqua Development acquired the 17-acre property, with plans to develop a $250 million mixed-use development dubbed Madison Yards. The project will include 160,000 square feet of retail space — including anchor tenants Publix and AMC Theatres — 80,000 square feet of loft office space, 550 apartment units and townhomes. Madison Yards is expected to open as early as 2019.

October 31, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Arranges $27.9M Sale of Three-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Jacksonville

by Camren Skelton October 26, 2017

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged the $27.9 million sale of three apartment communities in Jacksonville. Tal Frydman, Greg Rainey and Cole Whitaker of Berkadia represented the seller, Nova Eagle, in the transaction. Infinity Acquisitions LLC acquired the assets. The portfolio includes: Reserve at Water’s Inlet, a 205-unit community located at 6100 Arlington Expressway; Magnolia I, a 276-unit community located at 2045 Jammes Road; and Magnolia II, a 112-unit community located at 2401 Jammes Road. Constructed in 1970, Reserve at Water’s Inlet features one- and two-bedroom apartment units. Community amenities include laundry facilities, a fitness center, business center and a pool. Magnolia I, constructed in 1965, includes one- to three-bedroom units and features barbecue/picnic areas, a clubhouse, on-site laundry facility and a swimming pool. Constructed in 1973, Magnolia II offers one- and two-bedroom units and features laundry facilities, 24-hour security camera monitoring, a swimming pool and a playground.

October 26, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Starlight Buys Newly Built, 330-Unit Multifamily Community in Metro Atlanta

by Camren Skelton October 26, 2017

DULUTH, GA. — Starlight U.S. Multifamily has acquired The Heights at Sugarloaf, a 330-unit apartment community in Duluth, roughly 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. The sales price was not disclosed. Constructed this year by The Worthing Cos., The Heights at Sugarloaf is situated within the Sugarloaf Market development, a 30-acre mixed-use project. Upon completion, Sugarloaf Market will feature 80,000 square feet of commercial space including a national grocery retail anchor tenant and a future seniors housing community. The Heights at Sugarloaf includes five three- and four-story buildings. Community amenities include a fitness center, business center, package concierge system, resort-style swimming pool, gas grilling stations and a courtyard with park benches and a dog park.

October 26, 2017

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