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

Multifamily South Carolina Southeast

White Point Breaks Ground on Multifamily Community in Downtown Charleston

by Camren Skelton November 1, 2017

CHARLESTON, S.C. — White Point Partners has broken ground on Huger Street, a 190-unit multifamily development located between King and Meeting streets in downtown Charleston. White Point’s capital advisor, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group, arranged a construction loan through Worthington Hyde Partners on top of a senior construction loan from Synovus Bank for the development. Huger Street will feature an elevated fitness center, sky deck pool and a café. Construction on the property is expected to take 24 months, with lease-up commencing at the end of 2018.

November 1, 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

North Carolina Office Southeast

CBRE | Raleigh Arranges Sale of 387,987 SF Office Park in Triangle

by Camren Skelton November 1, 2017

CARY, N.C. — CBRE | Raleigh has arranged the sale of Regency Office Park, a 387,987-square-foot office campus in Cary, roughly 12 miles west of Raleigh. Ben Kilgore, Jim McMillan, Leslie Holmes, Elliott Brewer, Brad Corsmeier and Brian Carr of CBRE | Raleigh represented the seller, Regency Park Corp., in the transaction. Michigan-based Alidade Capital acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. Regency Office Park includes 2000, 3300, 3333, 3700 and 8000 Regency Parkway. At the time of sale, the property was leased to tenants including CBC Americas Corp., Michael Baker Engineering, Zurn, Siemens and Erie Insurance.

November 1, 2017

Florida Industrial Southeast

Meridian Development Sells 200,000 SF Industrial Center in Tampa for $8.3M

by Camren Skelton November 1, 2017

TAMPA, FLA. — Meridian Development Group has sold Meridian East, a three-building, 200,000-square-foot industrial center in Tampa, for $8.3 million. Boston-based High Street Realty Co. acquired the asset. During ownership, Meridian invested $600,000 in the property to improve the appearance of the exteriors, construct additional parking and renovate the vacant interiors. At the time of sale, Meridian East was fully leased to tenants including Bailey Industries, which occupies 45,000 square feet.

November 1, 2017

Retail Southeast Tennessee

Nassimi Realty Acquires 245,000 SF Retail Center Near Nashville

by Camren Skelton November 1, 2017

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Nassimi Realty has acquired Two Rivers Center, a 245,000-square-foot retail property in Clarksville, roughly 50 miles northwest of Nashville. The sales price and seller were not disclosed. The property is located less than one mile from Clarkesville’s central business district and 10 miles southeast of Fort Campbell, a U.S. Army installation. At the time of sale, Two Rivers Center was home to tenants including Harbor Freight Tools, Bargain Hunt, Citi Trends and Hooters.

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

Civic Florida Southeast

Skanska USA to Deliver 395,000 SF Academic Building at Water Street Tampa Development

by Camren Skelton October 31, 2017

TAMPA, FLA. — Skanska USA has broken ground on a research and academic tower for the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute in downtown Tampa. The college of medicine will relocate from 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. to the new 395,000-square-foot building within Water Street Tampa, a $3 billion mixed-use project from Strategic Property Partners. HOK is designing the 13-story tower, which will feature a 400-person auditorium, classrooms, study rooms and a series of spaces for informal collaboration and gathering. The new building will be located at South Meridian Avenue and Channelside Drive on an acre of land donated by Tampa Bay Lightning team owner Jeff Vinik. The building is slated for completion in fall 2019.

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

Maryland Multifamily Southeast

UIP Acquires Multifamily Community in Metro D.C. for $31.8M

by Camren Skelton October 31, 2017

GAITHERSBURG, MD. — Urban Investment Partners (UIP) has acquired Walker House, a 212-unit apartment community located along the Interstate 270 corridor in Gaithersburg, roughly 23 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. CBRE represented the seller, Washington REIT, in the $31.8 million transaction. Capital One provided acquisition financing for the asset. Walker House includes 196 apartment units constructed in 1971, plus 16 garden apartments constructed in 2003. UIP will renovate the property with updated cabinets, counters, appliances, lighting and flooring. UIP will also update the existing fitness center, lounge and other amenity spaces. Walker House was fully occupied at the time of sale.

October 31, 2017

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