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Ball Corp. to Purchase Pennsylvania Plant, Retrofit into Beverage Packaging Facility for $360M

by Alex Tostado September 3, 2020

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, PA. — Ball Corp. plans to invest $360 million to acquire Interstate Distribution Center in Jenkins Township and retrofit the facility as an aluminum beverage packaging plant. The asset comprises nearly 1.1 million square feet and Ball will employ 230 employees at the plant when it begins production, which is slated for mid-2021. According to local newspaper Times Leader, the property is located at 140 Industrial Drive, between Interstates 81 and 476 and eight miles north of downtown Wilkes-Barre. Endurance Real Estate Group built the asset in 2019. The property features 40-foot clear heights, 108 loading docks, two drive-in doors, 421 car parking spaces and 129 trailer parking spaces. “Ball Corp. has a longstanding presence in the international marketplace, and Pennsylvania is pleased with the company’s commitment to expand its manufacturing facilities in the northeast,” says Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. The project will generate more than $16 million in new employment payroll annually, according to the governor’s office. The state’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) offered up to $2 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project (RACP) funding to be distributed upon the creation of the new jobs, as well as $400,000 in funding for workforce development …

September 3, 2020

Development Top Stories Utah Western

Salt Lake City International Airport Completes $4B Expansion Project

by Kristin Harlow September 2, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — The first phase of Salt Lake City International Airport’s $4 billion expansion is now complete and set to open Tuesday, Sept. 15. HOK Architects designed the project, which features more efficient passenger flow, visual aesthetics, new amenities and high environmental standards. The airport serves more than 26 million passengers per year. Airport officials say that the original facilities, designed 50 years ago, were no longer efficient for use as a modern hub airport and were not built to today’s earthquake standards. The project was funded with federal grants, user fees, airport revenue bonds and airport reserves. Construction began in July 2014. Completion of all phases is slated for 2024. Leading the construction was HDJV, a joint venture between Holder Construction and Big-D Construction. AOJV, a joint venture between Austin Commercial and Okland Construction, led construction of the North Concourse. Design and engineering partners included HNTB, Colvin Engineering, Reaveley Engineers + Associates and Dunn Associates. The new terminal is designed to eliminate airplane parking bottlenecks and enable airlines to get planes back in the air more quickly. Napa, Calif.-based artist Gordon Huether completed art installations within the project. The largest installation, The Canyon, reflects Utah’s landscape and …

September 2, 2020

Acquisitions New York Northeast Office Top Stories

RFR Acquires Midtown Manhattan Office Tower from Morgan Stanley for $350M

by John Nelson September 1, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based investment firm RFR has purchased 522 Fifth Avenue, a 23-story office tower in Midtown Manhattan. Morgan Stanley, which currently occupies the building, sold the property for $350 million. The office building neighbors Bryant Park and is situated near Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center. RFR is hoping to find a single tenant to fully occupy the 575,000-square-foot property when Morgan Stanley moves out in 2024. Morgan Stanley’s CEO James Gorman told Bloomberg TV that the firm will need much less real estate going forward and that 90 percent of the company’s workforce is working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aby Rosen, co-founder and CEO of RFR, and A.J. Camhi, executive vice president and head of RFR’s internal leasing team, are leading the leasing efforts for 522 Fifth Avenue. “We acquired 522 Fifth Avenue with the vision of working with a single user to create a custom, marquee headquarters in the premier midtown location,” says Rosen. “The vacancy is a remarkable blank canvas, well-positioned to respond to the requirements of a forward-thinking company looking for the prestige and exclusivity of a full building and New York City presence.” In 2014, Morgan Stanley sold …

September 1, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast Top Stories

PGIM Real Estate Acquires 4.7 MSF National Industrial Portfolio for $425M

by Taylor Williams August 31, 2020

MADISON, N.J. — New Jersey-based PGIM Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of 15 industrial buildings totaling 4.7 million square feet for $425 million. Four of the buildings are located in the Atlanta metros of Lithia Springs, Buford and Union City. Six of the buildings are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, and two are located in the Phoenix suburb of Avondale. The remaining three buildings are located in the Denver area, but the addresses and submarkets of those assets were not disclosed. All of these developments are newly constructed projects or are nearing completion. In addition, the properties all feature 32- to 36-foot clear heights and ample dock doors, which the new ownership cites as key features in marketing to e-commerce users. “COVID-19 has not only supported the continued rise of e-commerce and distribution demand across the United States, but it has also significantly accelerated the existing trend,” says Cathy Marcus, global chief operating officer and head of U.S. equity for PGIM Real Estate. “As many more retailers and international corporations enter the U.S. industrial market or expand their presence in the sector, these state-of-the-art properties will be an attractive component of our broader industrial portfolio.” “This transaction …

August 31, 2020

Acquisitions California Healthcare Top Stories Western

Verity Health System Completes Sale of Six Hospitals as Part of Bankruptcy Process

by Katie Sloan August 28, 2020

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — Verity Health System has completed the sale of its six-property hospital portfolio as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy procedures. The Redwood City-based nonprofit healthcare company filed for bankruptcy protection in summer 2018 and subsequently worked to sell off its portfolio of assets, which included six medical centers offering 1,650 inpatient beds, six active emergency rooms, a trauma center and a host of spaces centered on medical specialties including tertiary and quaternary care. Most recently, Verity Health completed the sale of St. Francis Medical Center, a 384-bed hospital in the Los Angeles County suburb of Lynwood, for $350 million to Prime Healthcare. The provider also sold Seton Medical Center, a 357-bed hospital located in the San Francisco suburb of Daly City, and Seton Coastside, a 116-bed hospital located in Moss Beach, Calif., for $40 million to AHMC Healthcare. The agreement to sell St. Francis Medical Center was announced in April of this year. Also in April, Verity agreed to sell St. Vincent Medical Center, a 381-bed hospital located in Los Angeles, for $135 million to surgeon and medical researcher Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. Santa Clara County was the buyer in Verity’s first two asset sales — O’Connor Hospital and St. …

August 28, 2020

Acquisitions Massachusetts Northeast Office Top Stories

Newmark Knight Frank Arranges $330M Sale of Reservoir Woods East Office Campus Near Boston

by Alex Tostado August 27, 2020

WALTHAM, MASS. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the $330 million sale of Reservoir Woods East, a two-building, 515,273-square-foot office campus in Waltham. The building located at 40 Sylvan Road is a three-story, 312,845-square-foot asset, while the building at 50-60 Sylvan Road is a two-story, 202,428-square-foot property. The campus, which is situated 18 miles west of downtown Boston, also features up to 440,000 square feet of development potential, ideal for life-sciences use. A subsidiary of Verizon Laboratories leases space at 50-60 Sylvan on a short-term basis. Edward Maher, Robert Griffin, Matthew Pullen and Samantha Hallowell of NKF represented the seller, a joint venture between affiliates of Marcus Partners and The Davis Cos., in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed. William Sleeper, also of NKF, provided financial analysis support. “Reservoir Woods East offers an attractive combination of near-term cash flow and long-term development upside within greater Boston, which is arguably the country’s most attractive market,” says Maher, vice chairman of NKF. “The property presents an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the momentum of the Waltham-Lexington life sciences cluster, which has become a bona fide extension of Cambridge in recent years.” The Reservoir Woods East campus also includes a structured …

August 27, 2020

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Allen Morris, Ustler Development Open $108M Julian Apartments at Creative Village in Orlando

by Kristin Harlow August 26, 2020

ORLANDO, FLA. — The Allen Morris Co. and Ustler Development Inc. have opened The Julian Apartments at Creative Village in downtown Orlando. Located at 462 N. Terry Ave., the $108 million, 14-story multifamily community features 409 units, 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a parking garage. The Julian is the first market-rate apartment building with proximity to the University of Central Florida and Valencia College’s downtown campus, according to the developers. The project is part of the larger $650 million mixed-use development known as Creative Village. The Julian offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that range in size from 412 to 1,307 square feet. Monthly rents range from $1,275 to $2,950. Currently, residents can earn up to three months of free rent on select units. Amenities include collaborative space on each floor, a front porch overlooking the 2.5-acre Central Park, a rooftop pool, fitness facility and interior courtyard. Asset Living is the property manager for The Julian. Baker Barrios served as architect and Brasfield & Gorie was the general contractor. Creative Village is a transformation of the former Amway Arena site. The former home of the Orlando Magic closed in 2010 and demolished in 2012. The Creative …

August 26, 2020

Civic Development Loans Midwest Missouri Top Stories

Civic Board Approves Financing for Expansion of America’s Center Convention Complex in Downtown St. Louis

by John Nelson August 25, 2020

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp. has approved the financing package for the expansion of America’s Center Convention Complex. The 502,000-square-foot events facility is located at 701 Convention Plaza in downtown St. Louis. The City of St. Louis and St. Louis County have each committed $105 million in bond financing to complete the expansion, which is branded the AC Next Gen Project. The city and county approved the project in April 2019. The expansion will add 92,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 65,000-square-foot ballroom and meeting area, 22,000 square feet of new support space, 26 new loading docks, the renovation of 12 existing docks, an outdoor pavilion and refurbishment of the Washington Avenue entrance. “Expansion of America’s Center is an investment in the future of our region, assuring dependable jobs for working families in these challenging times and demonstrating our commitment to businesses and workers is certain,” says Comptroller Darlene Green, the chief fiscal officer for the City of St. Louis. “COVID-19 is not going away soon, but we know as a nation we will overcome it. Businesses will rebound, and tourism jobs and conventions will come back. We must plan for a positive future for …

August 25, 2020

Development Mixed-Use Nevada Top Stories Western

Matter Real Estate Begins Construction of $400M UnCommons Mixed-Use Project in Las Vegas

by Taylor Williams August 24, 2020

LAS VEGAS — San Diego-based developer Matter Real Estate Group has started construction of UnCommons, a $400 million mixed-use project in Las Vegas. Designed by Gensler, the development is located on a 40-acre site at Interstate 215 and Durango Drive on the city’s southwest side. Plans currently call for 500,000 square feet of Class A office space and 830 multifamily units, as well as retail and restaurant space. Completion of Phase I is scheduled for early 2022. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that construction on the project was delayed due to COVID-19. Subsequently, the development team has pivoted to “near hospital-quality” HVAC systems and interior finishes made of materials designed to limit the spread of diseases like the novel coronavirus. “We recognized with COVID-19 that a fundamental shift was taking place that would render many office structures as unsafe and therefore obsolete practically overnight,” says Jim Stuart, partner at Matter Real Estate Group. “With the adjustments we made to our building systems, plus additional design attributes, we believe we have unlocked the answer for employee safety that will serve as the preferred model moving forward.” The retail and restaurant component will take the form of a public outdoor venue that …

August 24, 2020

Arizona Development Top Stories Western

Ziegler Provides $250.8M Financing for 320-Acre Sports Park in Metro Phoenix

by Katie Sloan August 21, 2020

MESA, ARIZ. — Specialty investment bank Ziegler has provided $250.8 million in financing for the development of Legacy Sports Park, located roughly 20 miles outside Phoenix in Mesa. Legacy Cares, a nonprofit organization providing sports opportunities to people of all ages and economic backgrounds, is developing the 320-acre project. The development is set to include: A soccer complex consisting of 22 soccer fields with additional fields to allow for large tournament capacity; An expanded stadium-type soccer field with an approximately 10,000-person seating capacity; One auxiliary turf field with an approximately 5,000-person seating capacity; An additional soccer field designated as a soccer-based performance training center; 10 softball and youth baseball fields including an expanded stadium field; 13 sand volleyball/ soccer courts with a stadium court; A pickleball complex consisting of 40 pickleball courts, one of which will be a stadium court; An obstacle course compound with zip lines; A 12-lane batting cage training center; An outdoor amphitheater with an approximately 1,000-person seating capacity; An esports video gaming competition center; Track and field space; 16 NBA-sized basketball courts; 60 indoor volleyball courts; A cheer, dance and gymnastics facility; and A health, fitness and wellness clinic. “With expansive first-class fields and facilities, we anticipate …

August 21, 2020

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