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City of Jacksonville Approves Incentive Package, Rezoning for 8.3-Acre PHXJAX Mixed-Use Development

by John Nelson July 1, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The Jacksonville City Council has approved a $5.5 million incentive package from the Office of Economic Development for Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX), an 8.3-acre mixed-use project currently underway by Future of Cities (FoC) in Jacksonville. Additionally, FoC received approval for rezoning to allow for commercial and multifamily residential uses. The developer has invested $38 million into the project. Upon completion, the development will comprise 10 separate properties, with creative office space, artist studios, galleries, event and gathering spaces and retail and restaurant space. The first phase of development began in December 2023 with the groundbreaking for Emerald Station. Construction is also underway on Liberty Building, which will total 17,850 square feet. The buildings are scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2024 and second quarter of 2025, respectively. A nearby property at 2335 Market St. will serve as an outdoor market, offering green and community activity space, and PHXJAX will also include dedicated office space for the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) organization. The City of Jacksonville has also authorized a 50 percent, 15-year recaptured enhanced value (REV) grant not to exceed $1.5 million for the project.

July 1, 2024

Acquisitions Florida Industrial Southeast

Basis Industrial, NexPoint Acquire Lakefront Campus in Orlando for $25M

by John Nelson July 1, 2024

ORLANDO, FLA. — Basis Industrial and NexPoint Real Estate Advisors have acquired Lakefront I and II, a multi-tenant industrial property in Orlando, for $25 million. Located at 6101, 6149, 6203 and 6251 Chancellor Drive and 6330 Emperor Drive, the property totals 192,767 square feet. Tenants at the development include CVS’ Advanced Care Scripts, Regions Bank, Rotech, U.S. Marshals and the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. Anthony Scavo of Basis represented the new ownership in the transaction, and Ron Rogg of CBRE represented the seller, B Group. Argentic provided 10-year acquisition financing to the buyers, which plan to invest in renovations to the property, including roof maintenance, new cameras, exterior and interior improvements, converting an office to warehouse space, rebranding and immediate repairs.

July 1, 2024

Georgia Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast

Aramark Refreshments Signs 45,000 SF Industrial Lease at Chamblee International Logistics Park in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson July 1, 2024

CHAMBLEE, GA. — Aramark Refreshments has signed a 45,000-square-foot lease at Chamblee International Logistics Park in Chamblee, roughly 15 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Aramark Refreshments, a subsidiary of Aramark, will occupy the entirety of Building 4 at the property, which was completed in February of this year by a joint venture between Stonemont Financial Group and Seven Oaks Co. The project team included general contractor Catamount Constructors, civil engineering firm Kimley-Horn and architect Ware Malcomb. Joseph Rogers, Jamie Hargather and Riley Levitt of Wilson Hull & Neal are managing leasing at Chamblee International Logistics Park, which is now 50 percent leased, on behalf of the ownership.

July 1, 2024

Data Centers Georgia Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Atlanta Industrial Market Weathers Slower Demand

by John Nelson July 1, 2024

By Charlie Adams and Walker Adams of NAI Brannen Goddard Industrial real estate in Atlanta is in limbo as of the second quarter of 2024. Certain submarkets in Atlanta have been overbuilt and tenant demand with historically active users (third-party logistics, wholesale, e-commerce, etc.) has decreased in comparison to what was seen over the last four years. As a result of the space grab during COVID-19, many logistics tenants are sitting on excess inventory within their buildings. Consumer demand has cooled, increased interest rates have dampened the economy as a whole and rents have risen 14.5 percent year-over-year, according to CBRE’s most recent report. The impact of these headwinds for traditional industrial (warehouse and distribution) real estate is positive. Developers haven’t had the fundamentals allowing overbuilding to a point of hyper-supply. Industrial construction starts have been few and far between over the past 12 months, and we believe this lack of new supply will keep Atlanta’s fundamentals healthy through this limbo we’re currently experiencing. With 4 million square feet of net absorption in first-quarter 2024 and 15.9 million square feet under construction, we should see 2025 vacancy in line with current vacancy, assuming absorption continues at a similar pace. Therefore, …

July 1, 2024

Loans Mixed-Use Southeast Tennessee

JLL Arranges $135M Refinancing for Cummins Station Mixed-Use Development in Nashville’s Gulch District

by John Nelson June 28, 2024

NASHVILLE, TENN. — JLL has arranged a $135 million loan for the refinancing of Cummins Station, an adaptive reuse mixed-use development in Nashville’s Gulch district spanning 408,000 square feet. JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, DZL Management. Located at 209 10th Ave. S, Cummins Station features creative office spaces and 46,000 square feet of retail space. According to the property website, current office tenants include DZL, Gibson Brands, Serendipity Labs, Bohler, Unlock Health, Eventbrite, Revive and Wayspring. Retailers include Gibson Garage, Morning Glory Deli, Pullman Standard and Wild Wasabi. The brick property dates back to 1906.

June 28, 2024

Loans Multifamily Southeast Tennessee

Woodfield Development Obtains $53.7M Loan for Margaux Midtown Apartments in Nashville

by John Nelson June 28, 2024

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Woodfield Development has obtained a $53.7 million loan for the refinancing of Margaux Midtown, a 292-unit apartment community located in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood. Adam Bieber and Alec Jenkins of BWE’s Washington, D.C., office arranged the senior loan through the company’s bridge program on behalf of Woodfield Development. Delivered in 2023, Margaux Midtown features a fitness center, clubroom with mini duck bowling, private yoga room, dedicated work pods, complimentary coffee, sky lounge and rooftop terrace, speakeasy with a performance stage, resort-style swimming pool and a podcast room.

June 28, 2024

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Benderson Acquires 250,000 SF Shopping Center in Naples, Florida

by John Nelson June 28, 2024

NAPLES, FLA. — Benderson Development has acquired Carillon Place, a 250,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center located at the intersection of Airport-Pulling and Pine Ridge roads in Naples. Tenants at the property, which was 92 percent leased at the time of sale, include T.J. Maxx, DSW and Walmart. The previous owner was an entity doing business as BRE DDR Carillon Place LLC, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. The sales price was not disclosed.

June 28, 2024

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Milestone Group Purchases 488-Unit Axis Delray Beach Apartments in South Florida

by John Nelson June 28, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — The Milestone Group has purchased Axis Delray Beach, a 488-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 1495 Spring Harbor Drive in Delray Beach, a city in South Florida’s Palm Beach County. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Milestone plans to implement a multimillion-dollar renovation to the property’s common area amenities, landscaping and exteriors. The previous owner recently made capital improvements to Axis Delray Beach’s unit interiors.

June 28, 2024

Leasing Activity North Carolina Office Southeast

Accesso Executes 30,000 SF of Office Leases at Weston I in Metro Raleigh

by John Nelson June 28, 2024

CARY, N.C. — Accesso has executed 30,000 square feet of leases at Weston I, a two-building office property located at 1001 Winstead Drive in Cary, a suburb of Raleigh. The deals include 12,000 square feet in new leases and 18,000 square feet in renewals. New tenants include K&A Engineering, a global engineering consultancy, and Contiem Inc., an international content management company. Hall & Burns Wealth Management LLC and Western & Southern Life Insurance Co. are two of the tenants that have renewed at Weston I. Brian Carr and Brad Corsmeier of CBRE represented Accesso in the lease transactions. Accesso cites the property’s recently renovated lobby, fitness center and tenant lounge as helping drive the recent leasing activity.

June 28, 2024

Acquisitions Florida Office Southeast

JLL Arranges Sale of 42-Story Office Tower in Downtown Tampa

by John Nelson June 27, 2024

TAMPA, FLA. — JLL has arranged the sale of 100 North Tampa, a 572,111-square-foot office tower in downtown Tampa’s central business district (CBD). At 42 stories, the high-rise is the tallest building in Tampa and was 83 percent leased at the time of sale. Hermen Rodriguez, Ike Ojala, Matthew McCormack, Robbie McEwan, Blake Koletic, Max Lescano and Hunter Smith of JLL represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity, and the sales price was not disclosed. Amenities at 100 North Tampa include concierge service, a retail bank branch with ATMs, sundry shop, fitness center, conference rooms and a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations and car detailing. The previous owner recently executed a $21 million renovation prior to the sale. Built in 1992, the tower has achieved LEED Gold, WiredScore Platinum and ENERGY STAR certifications, according to the property website.

June 27, 2024

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