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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Locally based firm VanTrust Real Estate LLC has broken ground on Phase I of the 1.3 million-square-foot Fort Worth Logistics Hub, a project that will add 670,941 square feet of Class A industrial space to the local supply. Designed by Alliance Architects, Fort Worth Logistics Hub spans 75 acres on the city’s south side near Interstates 20 and 35. Phase I of the project is expected to be complete in July 2021, with construction of the 606,480-square-foot Phase II beginning shortly thereafter. Arlington, Texas-based Bob Moore Construction is the general contractor for the project, and Pacheco Koch is the civil engineer. CBRE is handling leasing.

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GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — MedCore Partners and The National Realty Group (TNRG) have begun construction of The Hacienda at Georgetown, a 230-unit seniors housing community in metro Austin. The community sits on a 13.2-acre tract at the south entrance to Sun City Texas, a master-planned active adult community. The resort-style senior living campus will offer 125 independent living residences, 81 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care units. Watermark Retirement Communities will manage the property, which is slated to open in late 2022. BOK Financial is providing construction financing, while ACRON USA is providing equity for the project. REES Architects provided the architectural and engineering services.

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HOUSTON — Stream Realty Partners has completed Benchmark Northwest Distribution Center, a 157,887-square-foot speculative industrial project located at 5215 Campbell Road in northwest Houston. The side-load building features 32-foot clear heights, 33 dock-high doors, an ESFR sprinkler system, 33 trailer parking spaces and 125 automobile parking spaces (expandable to 202). Ware Malcomb served as the project architect, and Rosenberg Construction served as the general contractor.

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AUBREY, TEXAS — Weitzman has negotiated the sale of Navo Shopping Center, a 15,282-square-foot retail center in Aubrey, located north of Dallas. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Smoothie King, It’s-A-Burger, Farmers Insurance, Sushibachi, a nail salon and a dental practice. A limited liability company based in the Dallas area sold the asset to a Florida-based limited liability company for an undisclosed price. Kevin Butkus and Derek Schuster of Weitzman brokered the deal. Weitzman also handled leasing at the center, bringing it to full occupancy prior to the sale.

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By Eric Voyles, executive vice president, TexAmericas Center Years before smartphones and decades before Zoom, community leaders along the Texas-Arkansas border decided to turn a shuttered military property into a regional economic driver. Now, with the boost of a technological revolution that makes it easier than ever to connect with companies worldwide, that venture is paying major dividends. Located in the Texarkana MSA, TexAmericas Center (TAC) is an industrial park with a unique twist — it’s run by a special purpose district of the State of Texas. That means it operates like a government, controlling its own zoning and permitting processes, but it also functions like a competitive real estate development company. This combination has been particularly attractive to relocating and expanding businesses over the years and continues to drive growth for the greater Texarkana economy. Companies considering relocation or expansion at TAC frequently comment on the variety of infrastructure updates made to the industrial park. They are also quick to appreciate an impressive transportation corridor that uses multiple state highways, interstates, air freight and rail lines to disperse from a central U.S. location. But what new companies don’t always realize just how deep the supply of skilled workers is, and …

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FRISCO, TEXAS — Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on Modera Frisco Square, a multifamily project in Frisco that will add 360 Class A units to the local supply. The wrap-style community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with granite or quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, individual washers and dryers and private patios or balconies. Amenities will include a pool, grilling and picnic areas, fitness center, coffee bar, conference room and a golf simulator. The first move-ins are expected to begin in spring 2022.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Locally based general contractor KWA Construction has topped out The Truman, a 358-unit multifamily project that represents Phase II of the $250 million Arlington Commons project. Designed by JHP Architecture, The Truman will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 598 to 1,715 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, outdoor grilling stations, fire pit, game area, fitness center, coworking spaces, e-gaming room and a dog park. Completion of Phase II is scheduled for August 2021. Nehemiah Co. is developing Arlington Commons, which will ultimately consist of 1,300 units that will be delivered over five phases.

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HOUSTON — Indianapolis-based developer Herman & Kittle Properties Inc. has opened The Vireo, a $38.5 million affordable housing property located at 1212 Tidwell Road in northeast Houston. The community features 264 units consisting of 60 one-bedroom residences, 132 two-bedroom apartments and 72 three-bedroom units that are reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Each residence is furnished with washer and dryer hookups and private balconies/patios. Communal amenities include outdoor grilling stations, a business center, fitness center, children’s play area and a dog park. Storage units and garages are also available for rent.

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Coldwell Banker Commercial has arranged the sale of a 68,124-square-foot office building in Lubbock. Built in 1997, the property formerly served as a call center for Convergys, a provider of information management software for corporate users. Coldwell Banker represented the seller, which sold the asset to Harmony Public Schools, a Houston-based organization of K-12 charter schools that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The sales price was undisclosed.

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SUNNYVALE, TEXAS — MedCore Partners has sold Sunnyvale Medical Plaza, a 22,000-square-foot medical office property located at the corner of U.S. Highway 80 and South Collins Road in Sunnyvale, an eastern suburb of Dallas. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to several local providers, including primary care and cardiology practices. The buyer was not disclosed.

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