Newmark Arranges $218M in Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:59:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Newmark has arranged $218 million in financing for the acquisition and office-to-residential conversion of 101 Greenwich Street in downtown Manhattan. Apollo Global Management provided the funds to the borrower, a partnership between Quantum Pacific and MetroLoft Developers. According to the property website, 101 Greenwich Street was originally constructed in the early 20th century and spans 480,000 rentable square feet. Neither a timeline for construction nor information on residential floor plans or amenities was announced, but the New York Business Journal reports that the new complex will have 614 units. Jordan Roeschlaub, Christopher Kramer and Holden Witkoff led the debt placement efforts for Newmark on behalf of ownership. Adam Spies and Adam Doneger, also with Newmark, represented the seller, institutional investment firm BentallGreenOak, in the $105 million sale of the property. According to the deal team, 101 Greenwich Street is a viable office building for residential conversion due to certain design features, such as U-shaped floor plates, extensive window lines, strong natural light and above-average ceiling heights. — Taylor Williams

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Vestar Completes $100M Vineyard Towne Center Retail Development in Queen Creek, Arizona

Abby Cox — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0000

QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ. — Vestar, a privately held shopping center developer and manager based in Phoenix, has announced the completion of Vineyard Towne Center, a 260,000-square-foot retail development located in Queen Creek, approximately 45 miles northwest of Phoenix. Following the 2021 groundbreaking, the $100 million development is now fully leased. “This center has seen incredible leasing momentum, and the strong response from both tenants and residents underscores the demand for high-quality destinations that blend convenience, variety and an elevated sense of place,” says Jeffrey Axtell, executive vice president of development at Vestar. Situated at the corner of Gantzel and Combs roads, Vineyard Towne Center is anchored by a 145,000-square-foot Target, which opened in October 2025. The tenant roster also includes Sprouts Farmers Market, Mountain America Credit Union, Academy Bank, LifeQuest, Cadence Running Company, Mattress Firm, Zara Nail Bar, Dentists of Queen Creek, Keep It Cut, European Wax Center, Crown One Beauty Supply, Five Guys, Better Buzz Coffee, Thai Chili 2Go, McDonald’s, Over Easy, Café Rio, Cinnaholic, Zaxby’s, Nekter Juice Bar, Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, Wingstop and Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Additional retailers, such as Verizon Wireless and My Dr. Now, have recently opened at the open-air center, with Pet Supplies Plus slated…

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Opens $1.7B Campus in St. Louis

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

ST. LOUIS — The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has opened its new, $1.7 billion campus in St. Louis. The development will serve as the new campus for the NGA, which is relocating from its existing facility in downtown St. Louis. Situated on a 9-acre heart in the St. Louis Place neighborhood, the N2W campus features a 700,000-square-foot office building, two multi-level parking garages, a secure visitor center, delivery inspection facility and multiple secured access points. McCarthy HITT, a joint venture led by McCarthy Building Cos., partnered with the NGA to deliver the project. McCarthy HIIT also includes HITT Contracting, Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., Gensler and Akima LLC. A joint venture between Black & Veatch and Gensler also served as the architect-engineer of record for the development. The decision to build the new headquarters was announced in 2016, and major construction began in early 2020. According to McCarthy HIIT, N2W marks the largest federal investment in the history of St. Louis. NGA, which has maintained a significant presence in the city for seven decades, currently employs more than 3,000 local workers. — Hayden Spiess

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Amazon Plans to Open First-of-its-Kind Retail Store in Metro Chicago Totaling 230,000 SF

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

ORLAND PARK, ILL. — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has unveiled plans to open a first-of-its-kind retail store in the southern Chicago suburb of Orland Park. The planned brick-and-mortar store will occupy the long-vacant site of the former Petey’s II restaurant at the southwest corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road. The Orland Park Village Board approved the project at its Jan. 19 meeting. Amazon’s plans call for a one-story building of approximately 230,000 square feet that will offer groceries, household essentials and general merchandise. The store would function similarly to a large-format retailer such as a Walmart Supercenter. The commercial retail store would be open to the public and is not a warehouse or distribution center. Both the Orland Park Plan Commission and the Board of Trustees have reviewed and approved the plan. The village is not providing any financial incentives to Amazon as part of this project. “When a global retailer of this scale considers investment in Orland Park, it sends a strong signal about the vitality of our community and the strategic importance of this corridor,” says Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge. According to a release, Amazon’s proposed multimillion-dollar investment in Orland Park would generate millions in sales and…

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Sphere Entertainment, Peterson Plan Smaller Sphere Venue in Metro D.C. Totaling 6,000 Seats

John Nelson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

OXON HILL, MD. — Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), the owner and operator of the Sphere venue in Las Vegas that opened in 2023, is partnering with locally based developer Peterson Cos. for a smaller Sphere venue in National Harbor, a waterfront neighborhood in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Oxon Hill. The planned project represents the second Sphere entertainment venue in the United States and third in the world following the future Sphere’s completion in Abu Dhabi. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” says James Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment. The site for Sphere at National Harbor overlooks the Potomac River and would complement other National Harbor mainstays such as MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion casino that opened in 2016, Capital Wheel, Gaylord National Resort and Topgolf. The more than 300-acre National Harbor district welcomes approximately 15 million visitors nationally. At full completion, the Sphere venue will feature the Exosphere, which is the Sphere’s programmable LED exterior display, as well as 6,000 seats for concerts, immersive movie presentations and other events. The new venue’s seating volume represents about a third of the 18,600-seat capacity at the Sphere…

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Interstate Equities, PGIM Acquire Multifamily Portfolio in Silicon Valley, Seattle for $272M

Taylor Williams — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:39:00 +0000

MOUNTAIN VIEW, REDWOOD CITY AND SUNNYVALE, CALIF., AND SEATTLE — Interstate Equities Corp. (IEC), in partnership with PGIM, has acquired a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 574 units in Silicon Valley and Seattle. The sales price was $272 million. The seller was not disclosed. The properties, all of which were built between 1987 and 2015 and offer amenities such as fitness centers, pools, dog parks, business centers and outdoor grilling and dining stations, are collectively known as the mResidences Portfolio. They include: IEC plans to implement strategic value-add improvements and amenity enhancements designed to optimize operations and improve net operating income across the assets. The deal is structured with PGIM holding a majority of the equity interest, while IEC retains a minority. “This acquisition reflects a disciplined, risk-aware approach to capital deployment, with a focus on assets positioned to perform through the full hold period,” says Brendan Gibney, director of investments at IEC. “In Silicon Valley and South Lake Union, structural supply constraints, elevated replacement costs and durable employment fundamentals provide meaningful downside protection for occupancy, while strong rent momentum in the Bay Area supports continued rent growth across the cycle.” — Amy Works and Taylor Williams

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Moinian Group Receives $310M Loan for Refinancing of Midtown Manhattan Office Property

Abby Cox — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — The Moinian Group has received a $310 million loan for the refinancing of 535-545 Fifth Avenue, a two-building office and retail property located near Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Deutsche Bank and Société Générale co-funded the loan, while Drew Anderman, Eddie Haber, AJ Bruno and Jared Fried of CBRE represented The Moinian Group in the debt placement process according to CoStar Group. “This refinancing underscores the value of prime Fifth Avenue assets and our disciplined approach to asset management,” says Joseph Moinian, founder & CEO of The Moinian Group. “We are pleased to secure attractive financing that positions the property for continued long-term success.” Situated between East 44th and East 45th streets, both buildings underwent renovations in 2009, with Gensler serving as the architect. Known for its pre-war architecture, the 36-story structure at 535 Fifth Avenue was originally completed in 1927. Spanning 329,733 square feet, the complex is occupied by several corporations, financial institutions, law firms and service organizations. Located adjacent to the first office building, 545 Fifth Avenue rises 13 stories tall and totals roughly 165,000 square feet of space. The building offers additional ground-floor retail space that houses tenants such as Best Buy and…

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Real Capital Solutions Acquires Chicago Office Tower for $132.5M

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Real estate investment firm Real Capital Solutions (RCS) has acquired 401 N. Michigan Ave., a Class A office tower in Chicago, for $132.5 million. Situated on the Chicago River’s north bank along the city’s Magnificent Mile, the property totals 35 stories and 747,522 square feet. According to RCS, the acquisition price represents a 77.8 percent discount relative to replacement cost. The seller was not disclosed, but Crain’s Chicago Business reports that a joint venture led by locally based Walton Street Capital sold the tower. The news outlet also reports that the transaction represents the highest sales price for a Chicago office tower since 2022. 401 N. Michigan was roughly 87 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants of the building include the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the American Dental Association, Scion and private equity firm BDT & MSD Partners. Since 2023, more than 275,000 square feet of leasing activity has been executed at the property. The building also recently underwent $17 million in renovations, including improvements to the lobby and amenity spaces. “The acquisition of 401 N. Michigan represents a rare opportunity to secure a top-performing, institutional office tower in an irreplaceable riverfront location,” says Adam Abeln, chief…

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Saks Global Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Secures $1.75B Financing Commitment

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Saks Global Holdings LLC, the owner of luxury retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company secured a financing commitment of approximately $1.75 billion, comprising $1.5 billion from an ad hoc group of the company’s senior secured bondholders and roughly $240 million of incremental liquidity from its asset-based lenders. Saks Global says the financing package will strengthen its balance sheet and position the company for “a strong and stable future.” In addition, Saks Global has appointed Geoffroy van Raemdonck as CEO, effective immediately. Van Raemdonck, who previously served as CEO of Neiman Marcus Group prior to its acquisition by Saks Global in 2024, succeeds Richard Baker, who stepped down from his role as executive chairman and CEO of Saks Global, effective Jan. 13. Van Raemdonck is expanding Saks Global’s senior leadership team, appointing industry veterans and former Neiman Marcus Group leaders. “This is a defining moment for Saks Global, and the path ahead presents a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our business and position it for the future,” says van…

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Aldi to Open 180 New U.S. Grocery Stores This Year

John Nelson — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:55:00 +0000

BATAVIA, ILL. — Aldi, a German discount, small-format grocer, plans to open 180 new stores across 31 states this year. By the end of the year, Aldi will operate approximately 2,800 U.S. grocery stores, including its first Maine location in Portland and 10 new stores in the metro Phoenix area. The grocer has operated stores in the United States for 50 years and has gained a loyal following in recent years as the demand for discount grocery items increases in the face of inflation. The company disclosed that 17 million Americans shopped at Aldi for the first time in 2025. “One in three U.S. households shopped at Aldi this past year, and in 2026, we’re focused on making it even easier for customers to shop our aisles first,” says Atty McGrath, CEO of Aldi U.S. Aldi, whose U.S. headquarters is in Batavia, plans to continue its expansion over the next five years in the Southeast and West regions. In the Southeast, Aldi continues to convert former Winn-Dixie retail locations following Aldi’s acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket from Southeastern Grocers in 2023. Aldi plans to reposition 80 former Winn-Dixie stores by the end of the year and 200 total by 2027.…

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DrinkPAK Signs 1.4 MSF Industrial Lease at Bellwether District in Philadelphia

Taylor Williams — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0000

PHILADELPHIA — California-based canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPAK has signed a 1.4 million-square-foot industrial lease at The Bellwether District, a 1,300-acre logistics campus in South Philadelphia. The Bellwether District is a redevelopment of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery campus that can support traditional industrial uses, as well as life sciences and other innovative and manufacturing uses. Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) is the master developer of The Bellwether District. Jim Belcher, Nick Pickard, Stephen Cook and Mike Spaeder of Newmark represented DrinkPAK in the lease negotiations. According to the Newmark’s analysis of CoStar Group’s data, the deal represents one of the largest industrial transactions in the history of the Philadelphia market and the largest lease since 2020. “DrinkPAK’s commitment at The Bellwether District represents a defining moment for both the project and the region,” says Pickard. “This type of investment brings significant upside to greater Philadelphia, fueling job creation, supply chain expansion and regional economic growth.” Newmark also recently represented DrinkPAK in its negotiations for a pair of industrial lease expansions totaling 2.9 million square feet in Fort Worth. — Taylor Williams

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Partnership Invests $150M to Redevelop 1540 Broadway Office Tower in Midtown Manhattan

Abby Cox — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between GFP Real Estate and BDT & MSD Partners has invested $150 million to redevelop 1540 Broadway, a 907,000-square-foot office tower in the Times Square area of Midtown Manhattan. The transformation is intended to reframe the original tower, which was completed in 1990 and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Renovations are expected to be complete by late 2026. “Our shared vision is to create a workplace that is purposeful, well-crafted and thoughtfully executed, raising expectations for what defines a leading New York City office tower,” says Brian Steinwurtzel, co-CEO and principal of GFP Real Estate. “This is a full reintroduction of the building.” Affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO) will provide financing for the project, while GFP Real Estate will oversee operations with BDT & MSD. JLL will serve as the leasing agent for the building. Designed by Fogarty Finger, the renovation will feature extensive interior improvements and the inclusion of more than 45,000 square feet of amenities across two levels of the building. A 27,000-square-foot “amenity hub,” located on the eighth floor, will comprise upgraded wellness facilities, a reimagined fitness center, new locker rooms, a dedicated recovery and movement zone and enhanced communal areas.…

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JRK Acquires Three-Property Multifamily Portfolio for $400M

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Real estate investment firm JRK Property Holdings has announced its acquisition of a portfolio of three multifamily properties for $400 million. The portfolio includes apartment communities located in Seattle; Hoboken, N.J.; and Los Angeles totaling 803 units. The seller was Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a Chicago-based multifamily REIT. Centennial in Seattle features 408 units, 77 Park Avenue in Hoboken comprises 301 units, and C on Pico in Los Angeles totals 94 units. According to Trulia.com, C on Pico offers two-bedroom units, with monthly rental rates beginning at $3,325. Monthly rental rates at 77 Park Avenue begin at $3,655, according to Zillow.com. Rachel Parsons, Derrek Ostrzyzek and Kenji Thomas of CBRE represented Equity Residential in the transaction. Ryan Greer, also with CBRE, arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the deal on behalf of JRK. “These recent acquisitions exemplify the type of high-quality, well-located assets we continue to target in today’s market,” says Daniel Lippman, president of JRK. “We believe the multifamily sector has reached an inflection point whereby we can acquire assets at a unique time where new supply subsides and long-term fundamentals remain strong. These dynamics create a compelling backdrop that gave us the conviction to…

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Nuveen Green Capital Provides $465M C-PACE Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in D.C.

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nuveen Green Capital (NGC) has provided $465 million in C-PACE financing for The Geneva, an office-to-residential conversion project in Washington, D.C. The transaction represents the largest Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in history as well as D.C.’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date, according to NGC. The borrower, Philadelphia-based developer Post Brothers, also received a $110 million senior loan from investment firm Mavik, bringing total financing to $575 million. The project’s overall price tag is $750 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Located at 1825-1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, the 604,000-square-foot office property is comprised of two nine-story towers at the confluence of D.C.’s upscale Kalorama, Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. The property will be converted into a 15-story luxury apartment building with 429 market-rate units, 42 extended-stay rentals, 61 affordable housing units and 57,000 square feet of commercial space. A timeline for construction was not provided. The $465 million in C-PACE financing was administered through DC Green Bank, which serves as the administrator of the DC PACE program on behalf of the District of Columbia. The DC PACE program is a special financing option for renewable energy projects such as solar, energy efficiency upgrades…

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Related Cos., Oxford Properties Close $2.45B Capitalization for 70 Hudson Yards Office Tower in Manhattan

John Nelson — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Related Cos. and Oxford Properties Group have fully capitalized 70 Hudson Yards, a 72-story office tower underway within the co-developers’ 28-acre Hudson Yards campus in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood. The companies recently closed $2.45 billion in financing for the project, including a $1.6 billion construction loan from Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Standard Chartered, as well as equity from institutional investors. “Securing full equity and the largest construction loan in New York since 2020, on attractive terms, demonstrates the growing global demand from sophisticated investors and lenders of capital into first class office product like 70 Hudson Yards,” says Dean Shapiro, Oxford’s global head of development. The multi-tenant tower will span 1.4 million square feet and include the U.S. headquarters for Deloitte, one of the “big four” accounting firms that signed a lease for more than 800,000 square feet at the tower last year. The lease represents the largest tenant relocation in New York City since 2020, according to Related and Oxford. Shapiro adds that the co-developers broke ground before the lease with Deloitte was executed. Related and Oxford plan to begin vertical construction in the first half of the year. The foundations are nearing…

Partnership Receives $255.6M in Construction Financing for Bronx Affordable Housing Project

Taylor Williams — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:54:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between affordable housing developer Type A Projects and local nonprofit organization BronxWorks has received $255.6 million in construction financing for River Commons, a 328-unit project that will be located in the Concourse area of The Bronx. Construction is expected to begin within the coming weeks. The package includes $91.3 million in both tax-exempt ($64.3 million) and taxable ($27 million) bond financing from the New York City Housing Development Corp. In addition, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is providing more than $100 million in capital through its New Construction Finance program. Capital One also provided a letter of credit on the deal. Additional financing for the project stems from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that were syndicated by Hudson Housing Capital. Situated on the former site of a former hospital parking lot, River Commons will be a 17-story building that will house 328 affordable and supportive housing units, a 43,000-square-foot public healthcare center that will be operated by New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) and 6,000 square feet of flexible community space that will be occupied by African Communities Together. The development will also feature a 7,000-square-foot public green…

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Kansas City Chiefs Unveil Plans for New $3B Stadium, Two Mixed-Use Entertainment Districts in Kansas

Taylor Williams — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000

KANSAS CITY, KAN. — The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled plans for a new football stadium, as well as a new training facility and surrounding mixed-use entertainment districts for both projects, in Kansas. These initiatives represent a combined economic impact of approximately $4.4 billion, according to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. Under the terms of an agreement reached with the state, the Chiefs will relocate from Missouri to a new domed stadium in Wyandotte County, which encompasses the Kansas side of the city. The new stadium, which has a projected cost of about $3 billlion, is expected to open in advance of the 2031 NFL season. ESPN reports that the new stadium will have a seating capacity of about 65,000, which is about 10,000 seats fewer than the team’s current home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri. The team’s lease at Arrowhead expires after the 2030 season. The exact location of the new stadium was not announced. But according to The Topeka Capital-Journal, the site will be “generally located at the intersection of interstates 70 and 435.” In addition, ESPN reports that “the Chiefs are interested in having the stadium built near the Kansas Speedway and a retail and entertainment district known…

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $867M Financing Package for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Lower Manhattan

John Nelson — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged an $867 million financing package for 111 Wall Street, a 24-story, waterfront office building in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District. The development team, led by borrower InterVest capital partners, a global alternative investment manager based in New York City, plans to convert the fully vacant office building into a 30-story luxury apartment building housing 1,568 rental units. Approximately 25 percent of the units will be designated as affordable housing for residents earning an average of 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), qualifying the project for New York City’s Affordable Housing Conversion Program. Dustin Stolly, Aaron Appel, Adam Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Sean Reimer and Sean Bastian of Walker & Dunlop arranged a $778.6 million construction loan through Apollo Global Management, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and TYKO Capital. The closing of this financing marks the largest single-building office-to-residential conversion loan in New York City history as well as the country, according to Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop also advised on the extension of an existing $88.4 million C-PACE loan from Petros that remained in the capitalization, bringing the total financing package to $867 million. “With office vacancies…

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Strategic Property Partners to Develop Entertainment District in Downtown Tampa

Abby Cox — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000

TAMPA, FLA. — Strategic Property Partners (SPP) has announced plans to develop an entertainment district in downtown Tampa. The district is proposed for a vacant parcel across from Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Situated on Channelside Drive between Morgan and Jefferson streets, the new district will support the broader $3 billion Water Street Tampa neighborhood. SPP plans to partner with Lightning owner Vinik Sports Group (VSG) to manage the entertainment venue, which will be privately financed. “Water Street Tampa was designed to evolve, and this entertainment district is the next step in completing the larger vision,” says Josh Taube, CEO of SPP. “Water Street Tampa is a dynamic neighborhood with waterfront, public spaces, residences, retail, hotels and offices all connected through a walkable experience. This project activates the western edge of the neighborhood by adding an entertainment energy through live music and cultural experiences, strengthening ‘WST’ as a preeminent destination.” Upon full build-out, Tampa’s new entertainment district will include a 3,500-seat music and performance venue for rising and mid-tier touring artists; a 250-room hotel; and 100,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space. SPP aims to break ground on the project in…

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Breaking Ground, Douglaston Development Finalize $242M Phase I of Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between nonprofit Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corp. and New York City-based Douglaston Development has finalized plans for the first phase of Sparrow Square, a $1 billion affordable housing development project in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The $242 million phase will comprise two 10-story residential buildings. Totaling 262 units of affordable housing, the buildings will feature 117 units designated as supportive housing. Amenities at the property will include a fully equipped gym, bike storage and private terraces. Supportive services will also be available onsite. Additionally, Phase I will features an 8,000-square-foot community facility for the Brooklyn Ballet, which will support arts programming and community engagement. Project work will also include the addition of a new private drive (dubbed Sparrow Way) to integrate the residential buildings and community facility into the surrounding street grid. Each building in Phase I will be designed to Passive House standards and offer all-electric utilities. The development will also feature electric vehicle charging, sustainable stormwater management practices, solar panels and green roofing. Financing for Phase I includes state tax-exempt bonds, a subsidy from New York State’s (NYS) Supportive Housing Opportunity Program and 4 percent low-income housing tax…

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