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ATLANTA — Commercial real estate firm CP Group has announced plans to reopen the 1.2 million-square-foot former CNN Center in downtown Atlanta this year.  CP Group has repositioned the property as The Center (CTR), which is projected to open in May.  The firm acquired the building from AT&T in 2021 and first announced the rebranding in 2024. CNN began moving back to its Turner Techwood campus in Midtown Atlanta in 2023.  Changes at the development include a new, 12-concept dining space, dubbed CTR Food Works. Situated in the central atrium, the 24,000-square-foot CTR Food Works will be operated under Gansevoort Cos. and led by Robert Montwaid, who created Chattahoochee Food Works in Atlanta and Gansevoort Market in New York. Confirmed food-and-beverage concepts include La Tropical, Fuzzy’s, Patty & Frank’s, Mimi Taqueria, Flora D’Italia, Dessert Box and a full-service CTR bar. The restaurants and bar are expected to open in time for the FIFA World Cup, of which Atlanta is a host city. Restaurant anchor Mastro’s Ocean Club has also signed a lease at the property and will occupy an 8,200-square-foot, ground-floor space. Hines is representing CP Group in all retail leasing transactions and is advising on redevelopment strategy at the …

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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — CBRE has negotiated a 342,000-square-foot lease within Coastal Crossroads Industrial Park, a 180-acre industrial development in the Charleston suburb of Summerville. Mobix Fulfillment, a third-party logistics firm based in Utah, will occupy the building at 420 Strathmore Road. The lease represents the first closed transaction within Coastal Crossroads, according to CBRE. Bob Barrineau, Brendan Redeyoff and Tim Raber of CBRE represented the landlord, Citimark Pure Charleston, in the lease negotiations. Ryan Young of Cushman & Wakefield represented Mobix. Remaining availability at Coastal Crossroads includes two existing spaces spanning 208,000 and 500,000 square feet, along with two build-to-suit sites ranging from 200,000 to 1.2 million square feet.

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $28.7 million construction loan for PADS 216, an apartment development underway at 216 Spring St. in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula. Kristian Brown of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing through RMWC via a debt fund execution on behalf of the borrowers, Orange Properties, Ivy Capital and Crown Global Investments. Situated near The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), PADS 216 will feature a variety of floorplans and high-end amenities. The construction timeline was not released.

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LAKELAND, TENN. — Trilogy Investment Co. has closed on the purchase of Willows Townhomes, a 109-unit build-to-rent (BTR) residential community planned at 9942 Geneva St. in Lakeland. The Alpharetta, Ga.-based investment firm has rebranded the property as REV3 at Garner Lake. The land seller and sales price were not disclosed. Trilogy plans to break ground on REV3 at Garner Lake this month and deliver the first tranche of homes by the end of the year. All units will feature attached garages and come in three- and four-bedroom configurations ranging in size from 1,657 to 1,866 square feet. Builders Capital is serving as Trilogy’s joint venture partner and equity capital provider for the project. REV3 at Garner Lake is situated within Lake District, a 160-acre master-planned redevelopment of the former Belz Factory Outlet Mall in metro Memphis.

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TAMPA, FLA. — JLL has secured a $19 million mezzanine loan for the construction of River Vista, a 268-unit workforce housing development located at 4504 Clewis Ave. in Tampa. Brian Gaswirth and Michael Romero of JLL arranged the financing through a credit venture of Crow Holdings Capital on behalf of the borrower, Vista Residential Partners. River Vista will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 989 square feet in size. Amenities will include nature trails, overlooks of the Hillsborough River, multiple club rooms, coworking spaces, a fitness center, pet spa and a dog park. The construction timeline and additional financing details were not disclosed.

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DAVIE, FLA. — El-Ad National Properties has topped off construction of The District in Davie, a $1 billion mixed-use project located about 24 miles north of Miami. The topping off marks the structural completion of Phase I, including the entry promenade and service access roadways, of the 2.8 million-square-foot development. Phase I is anticipated for completion in early 2027. When fully built out across three phases, The District in Davie will feature five residential towers ranging from 21 to 24 stories with 1,292 rental units, 36,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space and 1.1 million square feet of access-controlled parking with 2,650 spaces. Each tower will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that will range in size from 589 to 1,460 square feet. Residences will feature high-speed internet, smart thermostats and keyless entry, as well as private terraces on each floor. Amenities will include rooftop pools, coworking spaces, pet parks, children’s play suites, 24-hour fitness and spa treatment rooms, outdoor kitchens, game lounges and a reservable sky lounge for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Atlanta-based architecture firm Cooper Carry is designing the project. Promethean Builders LLC is serving as general contractor. Situated in central Broward County, Davie is one …

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JOHNS CREEK, GA. — A new wave of retailers has joined the tenant roster at Medley, a new 43-acre mixed-use redevelopment underway in Johns Creek, about 27 miles north of Atlanta. Locally based Toro Development Co. recently announced the newcomers, which will include Shake Shack, Trader Joe’s, Kontour Medical Spa, Moop’s Boutique and Northern China Eatery. Previously announced concepts include Sephora, High Country Outfitters, BODYROK, Petfolk, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Fadó Irish Pub, Summit Coffee, Five Daughters Bakery, Drybar Shops, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria and Clean Your Dirty Face, among others. Set to debut officially around Halloween, Medley will offer 164,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; 833 luxury townhomes and apartments; The Hotel at Medley, a 150-room boutique hotel set to open in 2028; 110,000 square feet of lifestyle office space; and a 25,000-square-foot plaza. The project is located at the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road and was once a suburban office hub for State Farm Insurance.

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POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — Foundry Commercial, in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, has broken ground on Festival Logistics Park, a 485,000-square-foot industrial complex located at 2900 W. Sample Road in Pompano Beach. Foundry Commercial and Wheelock Street Capital originally purchased the former Festival Flea Market site for $66 million in September 2025, according to multiple media outlets. Situated on 25 acres, Festival Logistics Park will span three buildings and will include 32- to 36-foot clear heights, flexible configurations and modern industrial features that accommodate various logistics, distribution and light-manufacturing users. The project is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter. Nick Wigoda, Steve Medwin and Eli Havlik of Stream Realty Partners will handle leasing on behalf of the ownership team.

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TUCKER, GA. — Charlotte-based Crescent Communities has begun construction on RENDER Tucker, a 312-unit apartment community in Tucker, about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. Chuo Nittochi Group is serving as the equity partner on the project, and Santander Bank is providing debt financing. Set for completion in summer 2027, the 13-acre development will include an entry park and arrival lawn, clubhouse, hammock zones and swings, a pool, fireplace, fire pit, dog park, grills and a community garden. The design-build team includes Focus Design Interiors (interior design), Hensley Lamkin Rachel (architect), Kimley-Horn (civil engineer) and MSD (landscape architecture).

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CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — A public-private partnership between The Atlantic Cos., the City of Chattanooga and American South Capital Partners has broken ground on 702 Manufacturers Road, a 278-unit mixed-income residential development along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. The project is the first to utilize the City of Chattanooga’s affordable housing PILOT program, which ensures that 15 percent of the units (42 in total) will have income restrictions affordable to the city’s workforce housing residents. Ameris Bank and American South Capital Partners are providing construction financing for the development, which Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group arranged. Set for completion in late 2027, 702 Manufacturers Road will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans, as well as a sky lounge and terrace and direct access to the river. The project team includes Brock Hudgins Architects, Kimley-Horn and McShane Construction Co.

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