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Sterling Bay, Asana Break Ground on 14-Story Spec Office Building in Atlanta’s West Midtown

by John Nelson November 16, 2022

ATLANTA — Chicago-based Sterling Bay and Charlotte-based Asana Partners have broken ground on 1050 Brickworks, a 14-story office building located at West Marietta Street and Brady Avenue in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. The co-developers are building the 225,000-square-foot property on a speculative basis. The duo recently secured an undisclosed amount of construction financing from Bank OZK. The design-build team includes architect HKS and general contractor Gilbane. The local Stream Realty Partners team of Bryan Heller, Peter McGuone and Parker Welton are leasing the property on behalf of Sterling Bay and Asana. 1050 Brickworks will feature a fitness center, private tenant balconies, open-air conference spaces and lounges and 14,000 square feet of retail space. The property will also feature creative office space with floor plates averaging 33,000 square feet. Upon completion, which is set for early 2024, 1050 Brickworks will anchor Asana’s adjacent Brickworks campus that currently features 166,000 square feet of shops and restaurants.

November 16, 2022

Georgia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Northmarq Provides $21.1M Freddie Mac Loan for CoHo Apartments in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by John Nelson November 15, 2022

ATLANTA — Northmarq has provided a $21.1 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of CoHo Apartments, a 128-unit multifamily community located at 177 N. Colonial Homes Circle NW in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. The property, which was built in 1948 and renovated in 2015, features a yoga studio, resort-style pool, outdoor grilling area, patio space, fitness center, fenced yards, gazebo, pet play/wash area, flexible lease options, onsite maintenance and a clubhouse. Faron Thompson of Northmarq’s Atlanta office originated the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

November 15, 2022

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges 63,600 SF Office Lease in Atlanta’s Cumberland-Galleria Submarket

by John Nelson November 15, 2022

ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged an office lease extension and expansion for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard at 2500 Cumberland, a 144,335-square-foot office building in Atlanta’s Cumberland-Galleria submarket. The tenant will now occupy 63,600 square feet at the office building, which is situated inside the I-285 perimeter near The Home Depot’s headquarters. Annie Lewis, Jon Mayeske and Clinton McKellar of Cushman & Wakefield represented Sterling Seacrest Pritchard in the lease negotiations. John Zintak and Sonia Winfield, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the landlord, Noro Management. Sterling Seacrest Pritchard is a privately held insurance brokerage firm and operates its corporate headquarters out of 2500 Cumberland. The firm will add its signage at the top of the building as per the lease agreement. In addition to securing the anchor, Noro Management is updating the building’s amenities to include a new conference facility, outdoor terrace and a grab-and-go café.

November 15, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Healthcare Office Southeast

CBRE Brokers Sale of 149,202 SF Northwest Medical Center in Atlanta

by John Nelson November 14, 2022

ATLANTA — CBRE has arranged the sale of Northwest Medical Center, four-story medical office building located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. A joint venture between Harrison Street and HealthAmerica Realty Group sold the 149,202-square-foot property for an undisclosed price. Lee Asher, Zack Holderman, Jordan Selbiger, Trent Jemmett and Cole Reeth of CBRE represented the sellers and procured the buyer — Lincoln Advisors, an affiliate of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Company. The center was 81 percent leased at the time of sale, to tenants offering services including internal medicine, dermatology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, physical therapy, dentistry, concierge medicine, oral surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, periodontics and imaging.

November 14, 2022

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast Top Stories

FREYR Battery to Open $2.6B Manufacturing Plant in Metro Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs

by Taylor Williams November 14, 2022

COWETA COUNTY, GA. — FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY), a Luxembourg-based battery manufacturer focused on sustainability, has announced plans to open a new plant in Coweta County, about 40 miles south of Atlanta. The project represents a total capital investment of approximately $2.6 billion. The exact location of the manufacturing facility, which will be known as Giga America, was not disclosed. However, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the site will span 368 acres and will be situated near distribution centers for Amazon and Shopify. All of these facilities offer proximity to I-85, which connects Atlanta with Coweta County. Community and company leaders expect to create more than 700 new jobs over the next seven years. A timeline for completion was not disclosed. The local newspaper also reported that FREYR Battery considered more than 150 sites across 25 different states before settling on this specific location. The company’s products are designed to decarbonize transportation and energy systems, including as components of electric vehicles. “As we advance our U.S. expansion plan in cooperation with our key stakeholders, we expect to make meaningful investments to spur job creation and the eventual development of localized, decarbonized supply chains in the U.S. to enhance energy security …

November 14, 2022

Development Georgia Seniors Housing Southeast

Galerie Living Receives Approval for 500-Unit Seniors Housing Development at Emory University in Atlanta

by John Nelson November 11, 2022

ATLANTA — Locally based Galerie Living has received approval from DeKalb County commissioners for its redevelopment of a portion of Emory University’s Briarcliff campus in Atlanta. Galerie Living will develop and operate a new 500-unit seniors housing community that will be known as Corso Druid Hills. The community will feature independent living options such as cottages and apartments in one- and two-bedroom layouts, as well as assisted and memory care living. Emory University entered into the lease agreement with Galerie earlier this year. More details on the project are scheduled to be disclosed in the spring of next year.

November 11, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $25.5M Sale of Dollar General Portfolio Across Six States

by John Nelson November 9, 2022

ATLANTA — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has arranged the sale of a Dollar General portfolio comprising 14 stores located in six states. Don McMinn of Marcus & Millichap based in Atlanta brokered the $25.5 million transaction. All 14 stores were constructed this year and are subject to 15-year triple net leases. An undisclosed developer sold the properties to an undisclosed, institutional retail owner. Of the sale, McMinn comments that there is an “increased institutional interest for net lease portfolios due to their attractive returns caused by a surplus of inventory and rising interest rates.”

November 9, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Capital Square Sells Ivy Commons Apartments in Metro Atlanta for $75.5M

by John Nelson November 8, 2022

MARIETTA, GA. — Capital Square has sold Ivy Commons Apartments, a 344-unit multifamily community located in Marietta, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. A group of Delaware statutory trust (DST) investors owned the 28.4-acre property, which was acquired by Capital Square in 2018. The property features 39 residential buildings with apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, tennis courts, laundry facility, playground and conference room. Investors saw a 200 percent total return on their 1031-exchange investment, according to Capital Square. The buyer was not disclosed.

November 8, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Sarofim Realty Advisors Sells 343,748 SF Plaza Fiesta Shopping Center in Atlanta

by John Nelson November 8, 2022

ATLANTA — Sarofim Realty Advisors has sold Plaza Fiesta, a 343,748-square-foot retail center located on Buford Highway in northeast Atlanta. Chris Decoufle, Kevin Hurley, Matt Karempelis, Mike Burkard and Steve Shields of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. Charlotte-based Asana Partners acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Mercado Fresco, a Hispanic grocery store, anchors the plaza, which was 95 percent leased at the time of sale. Plaza Fiesta’s tenant roster includes Ross Dress for Less, Planet Fitness, Ollie’s, Aaron’s, and a freestanding CVS/pharmacy and QuikTrip.

November 8, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Hospitality Southeast

Hodges Ward Elliott Brokers Sale of 103-Room Artmore Hotel in Midtown Atlanta

by John Nelson November 8, 2022

ATLANTA — Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) has arranged the sale of Artmore Hotel, a 103-room boutique hotel located in Midtown Atlanta across from the Woodruff Arts Center and one mile from the Georgia Tech campus. Originally opened as the Granada Apartments in 1924, the property was converted to hotel use in 1984. Todd Ratliff and Nate Ries of HWE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

November 8, 2022

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