Southeast

The Story of Tampa’s Urban Renewal is Told Through Retail, Mixed-Use Hubs

by John Nelson October 24, 2022

What was once a vacant landscape has undergone a modern-day renaissance, transforming into a thriving, energetic hub infused with dynamic retail, local chef-driven eateries and desirable living and working environments. Tampa has evolved into a top “a place to see” and “place to be” for both out-of-state guests and residents alike. What is one the main driving forces behind this urban revitalization? The rise of high-density mixed-use developments and lifestyle centers that create central spaces for people to live, work, play, shop, dine and explore new experiences. Recently, Florida has benefited from a massive influx of residents and development activity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Varying demographics and age groups flocked to the Sunshine State in search of more space, agreeable weather and an expedient reopening as far as retail, restaurant and entertainment. Along with the mass of new residents, Tampa quickly rose to become the second most popular city in the country for prospective homebuyers, reflecting a new interest to settle down in the area. The retail sector also boomed state-wide, but specifically in Tampa, with retail rents growing 7.8 percent over the last 12 months and ranking among the top 10 fastest growing markets, according to …

October 24, 2022

Development Mixed-Use Southeast Virginia

JBG Smith Files Plans to Develop Mixed-Use Project in Arlington

by Taylor Williams October 21, 2022

ARLINGTON, VA. — Chevy Chase, Md.-based developer JBG Smith has filed plans with the City of Arlington to develop a mixed-use project within the 36-acre Riverhouse district. The project would preserve three existing multifamily buildings while also adding three mid-rise apartment complexes with more than 1,000 units, as well as 185 seniors housing residences, 265 townhomes and 164 for-sale condos. In addition, the project would feature 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and more than seven acres of public parks and green spaces that would be connected by trails and paths. Lastly, JBG Smith would invest in infrastructural improvements throughout the district and commission public art installations. The development team is engaging in the communal outreach phase of the project while it awaits the completion of the permitting and approvals process.

October 21, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Southeast Student Housing

Jacobson Co. Acquires 618-Bed Student Housing Property in Gainesville, Florida

by John Nelson October 21, 2022

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — The Jacobson Co. has completed the acquisition of Liv+ Gainesville, a 618-bed student housing community located near the University of Florida in Gainesville. The 235-unit, four-story property features one-, two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom layouts and amenities such as covered parking, a fitness center, pool, dog park and pet spa, 24-hour market, resident lounge and study lounges. Located at 1900 S.W. 13th St., the property is walkable to the university. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

October 21, 2022

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Ardent Cos. Completes Five New Office Leases, 11 Renewals at Piedmont Center in Atlanta

by John Nelson October 21, 2022

ATLANTA — The Ardent Cos. has executed five new leases, 11 renewals and one expansion at Piedmont Center, a 2 million-square-foot office campus located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. New tenants at Piedmont Center, which will absorb 35,650 square feet of space, include Emory Investment Management, Harry Norman, Maxis, Findling Law and Relatient. Chad Koenig and Katelyn Fabien of Cushman & Wakefield represented Emory Investment Management, John Winter of Cushman & Wakefield represented Harry Norman, Jill Goldberg of Goldberg O’Malley and Steve Barton of CBRE represented Maxis, and Relatient was represented by Joey Kline of JLL in the lease negotiations. Hudson Lambert Parrott Walker LLC added 4,426 square feet of space to its occupancy of Tower 15 at the campus. The lease renewals and expansion account for 42,359 square feet. JLL and Cushman & Wakefield handle leasing for Piedmont Center on behalf of Ardent Cos.

October 21, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Self-Storage Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Executes Sale of 89,250 SF Self-Storage Facility in Melbourne, Florida

by John Nelson October 21, 2022

MELBOURNE, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Melbourne, Florida Storage Opportunity, an 89,250-square-foot self-storage facility located in Melbourne, roughly 70 miles southeast of Orlando on Florida’s Space Coast. The property, which features 66,547 square feet of rentable space and 662 climate-controlled units, was acquired by an undisclosed limited liability company. Meir Perlmuter, Nathan Coe, Brett Hatcher and Gabriel Coe of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, also an undisclosed limited liability company, and secured and represented the buyer in the transaction. Ryan Nee, the firm’s Florida broker of record, assisted in closing the sale. The sales price was not disclosed.

October 21, 2022

Acquisitions Mixed-Use Southeast Virginia

Feldman Ruel Arranges $5M Sale of Mixed-Use Property in Metro D.C.

by John Nelson October 21, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Feldman Ruel Urban Property Advisors has facilitated the sale of 901-905 King Street, a four-level mixed-use property located in Alexandria’s Old Town district. The property, which is occupied by White House Black Market at the street level, sold for $5 million. Tanner Scales, Josh Feldman and Ian Ruel of Feldman Ruel marketed 901-905 King Street on behalf of the seller, an entity doing business as A & H LLC. Windmill Hill Homes acquired the property and has plans to convert its vacant office space into 14 residential units. Retail space at the building will remain as-is.

October 21, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Office Southeast Top Stories

KDC Acquires Two Office Towers Totaling 1.6M SF in Metro Atlanta

by Jeff Shaw October 21, 2022

DUNWOODY, GA. — Dallas-based corporate development and investment firm KDC has acquired two office buildings totaling more than 1.6 million square feet in Park Center, a 17-acre master-planned, transit-oriented project in the northern Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody. Park Center Buildings 2 and 3 were acquired in a sale-leaseback deal with insurance giant State Farm, along with approximately 40,000 square feet of retail space, a parking structure with more than 4,000 parking spaces and a 2.6-acre parcel for future development. The price was not disclosed. Park Center Building 2 was completed in 2020 and comprises 621,000 square feet, including 39,000 square feet of retail space. Park Center Building 3 is a 440,000-square-foot office tower completed in 2021. KDC described the properties as “a state-of-the-arm, Class A office project.” KDC was the original developer of Park Center. The company purchased the property with its internal capitalization established with an investment by Cadillac Fairview in 2021, along with ongoing ownership and funding from KDC and Compatriot Capital. Northmarq’s Dallas debt and equity team, including Phillip Askew, Ronald Reese and Charlie Robinson, arranged financing for KDC’s acquisition through its life insurance company relationships. KDC has begun planning for future phases of Park Center. According …

October 21, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Southeast

GCP, AEW Capital Management Purchase 2.9 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson October 20, 2022

MCDONOUGH AND JONESBORO, GA. — A partnership between Birmingham, Ala.-based Growth Capital Partners (GCP) and AEW Capital Management LP has purchased a 2.9 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in Atlanta’s I-75 South industrial submarket. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The portfolio comprises three Class A facilities in McDonough and Jonesboro that house four tenants, including Whirlpool Corp. and Caterpillar. The assets include 195 King Mill Road in McDonough, 150 Greenwood in McDonough and 9250 S. Main St. in Jonesboro. GCP’s existing portfolio spans 6.7 million square feet in Sun Belt markets such as Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, San Antonio, Charlotte and Jacksonville.

October 20, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Tennessee

Blue Vista, Westmount Realty Capital Buy 480,911 SF Shelby Oaks Industrial Park in Memphis

by John Nelson October 20, 2022

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Blue Vista Capital Management and Westmount Realty Capital have acquired Shelby Oaks Industrial Park, a 480,911-square-foot portfolio of light industrial and flex properties located in the Northeast submarket of Memphis. Situated near the interchange of I-240 and I-40, the 50-acre park spans 16 buildings and was more than 95 percent leased at the time of sale to 78 tenants across the technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, service and food-and-beverage industries. Shelby Oaks’ buildings feature distribution, warehouse, office and showroom space with a total of 76 dock-high doors and 90 grade-level doors, as well as clear heights ranging from 14 to 22 feet. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

October 20, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Coro Realty Sells Metro Orlando Shopping Center for $23.5M

by John Nelson October 20, 2022

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. — Atlanta-based Coro Realty Advisors has sold Wekiva Square, a 175,175-square-foot shopping center located at 945 Semoran Blvd. in Altamonte Springs, a suburb of Orlando. V3 Capital Group purchased the property for $23.5 million. Brad Peterson, Whitaker Leonhardt and Tommy Isola of JLL represented Coro Realty in the transaction. Built in 1981 and most recently renovated this year, Wekiva Square was 99.1 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including HomeGoods, Dollar Tree, Fancy Fruit and San Jose Mexican Restaurant. The center also includes a Kohl’s store that has a separately parceled ground lease.

October 20, 2022

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