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Scheels to Open 240,000 SF Sporting Goods Store in Metro Austin

by John Nelson October 24, 2023

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — Scheels, an employee-owned sporting goods retailer based in Fargo, N.D., plans to open a 240,000-square-foot store in Cedar Park, a northern suburb of Austin. The store will be the retailer’s second “All Sports” location to open in Texas, joining a store at Grandscape in The Colony that opened in 2020. Scheels plans to employ more than 500 associates at the store, most of whom will be local to Cedar Park. The Cedar Park Scheels is the second anchor tenant announced for CedarView, a mixed-use development that will also feature a 1.2 million-square-foot Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), a convention center and a hotel with at least 250 rooms. CedarView will be situated on a 118-acre site near the H-E-B Center. NFM is the master developer of both CedarView and Grandscape. The new Scheels store will stock more than 1 million pieces of inventory throughout 75 specialty departments and boutiques. The property will also host entertainment attractions, including a 65-foot Ferris Wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain and Fuzzyiwig’s Candy Shop. Other attractions at the store will include interactive arcade games, sports simulators and Ginna’s Café, a restaurant that will serve gourmet soups and sandwiches, homemade fudge …

October 24, 2023

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Faropoint Buys Industrial Portfolio in Northern New Jersey for $144.5M

by Taylor Williams October 23, 2023

ALLENDALE AND MAHWAH, N.J. — Regional investment firm Faropoint has purchased a two-property industrial portfolio in Northern New Jersey for $144.5 million. The portfolio consists of 10 buildings totaling 770,064 square feet across a combined 68 acres. Built in phases in the 1970s and 1980s, Allendale Shallow-Bay Industrial Park consists of seven industrial buildings totaling 370,064 square feet on a 35.1-acre site. The development, which offers dedicated dock-high loading for each unit and 985 total parking spaces, was fully leased at the time of sale to a roster of 19 tenants. Built in the 1960s, Mahwah Industrial Center comprises three buildings totaling 400,000 square feet across 33.2 acres. The complex features a total of 23 drive-in doors, as well as clear heights of 16 feet and parking for 1,463 cars. Mahwah Industrial Center was 91 percent leased to seven tenants at the time of sale. Gary Gabriel, Kyle Schmidt, Ryan Larkin and Seth Zuidema of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, a joint venture between Camber Real Estate Partners and Advance Realty, in the transaction. “North Bergen County is one of the tightest industrial submarkets in the state and continues to demonstrate positive market rent growth, leasing velocity and compelling …

October 23, 2023

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Soloviev Group Plans 1,325-Unit Apartment Complex in Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Development in Manhattan

by Jeff Shaw October 20, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Soloviev Group has announced plans for two residential towers in Manhattan as a part of the Freedom Plaza mixed-use development, a six-acre, three-block project proposed along the East River in Manhattan. The two high-rise buildings will offer 1,325 residential units, including 513 affordable units. Current plans for Freedom Plaza feature 4.8 acres of publicly accessible green space; a hotel; retail and restaurant space; a museum; the residential towers; and a casino. Local news outlets report that adding affordable housing to the development plans is a move to improve the proposal’s attractiveness amid opposition to the casino component. Soloviev is developing the casino in partnership with global entertainment owner and operator Mohegan. Mohegan is an extension of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. The planned affordable housing component of the development will comply with New York City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing rules, as well as all other applicable affordability guidelines. Nearly 40 percent of the total unit count will be permanently affordable and reserved for residents earning 80 percent or below the area median income. According to Soloviev Group, the proposed project will be among Manhattan’s largest inclusionary housing initiatives. “Affordable housing, specifically the creation of new …

October 20, 2023

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Lincoln Property Co. Breaks Ground on $515M Luke Field Industrial Park in Glendale, Arizona

by John Nelson October 19, 2023

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — LPC Desert West, the Southwest arm of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co., has broken ground on Luke Field, a $515 million industrial park in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. The 140-acre property is bordered by namesake Luke Air Force Base, Litchfield Road, Northern Avenue and the newly built Northern Parkway. The 2.4 million-square-foot development will comprise Building A (695,750 square feet), Building B (454,761 square feet) and Building C (nearly 1.3 million square feet). The facilities will feature 40-foot clear heights, 25-foot glass entryways, automated dock doors, trailer and automobile parking and 5- by 10-foot windows on all levels. Outdoor amenities at Luke Field will include barbecue stations, shaded outdoor eating areas and employee collaboration stations. Additionally, the industrial facilities will be equipped with touchless technology throughout. Lincoln Property Co. serves as the leasing agent for Luke Field. The design-build team includes general contractor Layton Construction and architect Butler Design Group. LPC Desert West acquired the site in mid-2022 for $53 million. The developer expects to complete the project in a single phase by fourth-quarter 2024. Luke Field is near Loop 303 and I-10. Corporate neighbors include Walmart, Boeing, Microsoft, White Claw, XPO Logistics, UPS, REI, SubZero, Daimler-Benz, …

October 19, 2023

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Hilco Breaks Ground on 1,300-Acre Bellwether District Logistics Campus in South Philadelphia

by Kristin Harlow October 18, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) has broken ground on the first phase of The Bellwether District, a redevelopment project encompassing 1,300 acres in South Philadelphia. The project will transform the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery into a state-of-the-art innovation, e-commerce and logistics campus. Demolition of the obsolete industrial site is now substantially complete. The redevelopment will be a 14 million-square-foot campus divided into two areas: 250 acres dedicated to innovation and 750 acres for industrial and logistics facilities. HRP expects The Bellwether District to augment the life sciences and research infrastructure in nearby University City and to bring supply chain logistics and advanced manufacturing to the site, which is located near Philadelphia International Airport and The Port of Philadelphia. “When our team arrived here in Philadelphia, we did not see a former refinery — we saw what I believe to be the most strategic piece of real estate east of the Mississippi, if not in the entire United States,” says Roberto Perez, CEO of HRP. HRP projects that the development of The Bellwether District will create 19,000 direct permanent jobs and nearly 28,000 direct construction jobs over a 10- to 15-year timeline. The groundbreaking marks the first phase of …

October 18, 2023

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UC Berkeley, SKS Partners Unveil Plans for $2B Innovation Hub at NASA Research Park in California

by Katie Sloan October 17, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. — A joint venture between SKS Partners and the University of California, Berkeley has unveiled plans for a $2 billion innovation hub at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the Silicon Valley city of Mountain View. Plans for the 36-acre development, dubbed Berkeley Space Center, currently include 1.4 million square feet of Class A office and research and development space; wet and dry labs; conference space; academic facilities; retail space; and 18 acres of open green space, including outdoor working yards and a central green for community gatherings, activations and exhibitions. The focus for the development is to provide research space for companies interested in collaborating with the university and NASA scientists to create future innovations in aviation and space exploration. Later phases of the project are set to include short-term stay facilities and student and faculty housing. While the development has not yet received municipal approval, the environmental entitlement process has commenced and is expected to last approximately two years. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2026. The development team for Berkeley Space Center includes design, architecture and engineering firm HOK and urban design and landscape architecture firm Field Operations. The joint venture has also tapped …

October 17, 2023

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Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Receives $3.4B for Debt Restructuring

by Taylor Williams October 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE: RAD) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has received financial commitments totaling roughly $3.4 billion from lenders to support business operations as the company works to restructure its debt. The Philadelphia-based pharmacy and convenience store chain did not say whether it would immediately close any stores as a direct result of this filing, just that it would continue “assessing its footprint and closing underperforming stores.” However, in September, The Wall Street Journal reported that Rite Aid had proposed to its creditors a restructuring and rightsizing plan that would involve closing 400 to 500 of its 2,100 or so stores nationwide. The bankruptcy filing has long been expected within the industry, as Rite Aid’s position has grown more precarious in the wake of numerous lawsuits alleging the pharmacy’s role in supplying opioid drugs that contributed to overdose deaths. That legal activity reached its crescendo earlier this year when the U.S. Justice Department formally lodged a complaint against Rite Aid. According to CNN, the government alleged at that time that Rite Aid had “knowingly filled unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.” According to CNBC, Rite Aid ended its most recent fiscal quarter on June 3 …

October 16, 2023

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Howard Hughes Holdings to Add Ritz-Carlton Residences to 28,500-Acre Master-Planned Community Near Houston

by Jeff Shaw October 13, 2023

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) has partnered with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. LLC to develop The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands, a high-rise condominium building on Lake Woodlands, 27 miles north of downtown Houston. The project will include a collection of residences for sale, as well as an onsite restaurant and amenities. The Ritz-Carlton Residences will be located within The Woodlands, a master-planned community. Howard Hughes developed the community through its HHCares program, which supports philanthropic efforts within the company’s Texas properties. The Woodlands was built in 1974, according to the property website. The community comprises 28,500 acres, including nine residential villages, 151 parks, 220 miles of hiking and bike trails, 2,460 businesses and nearly 8,000 acres of green space. The Woodlands is currently home to 120,000 people, and nearly 67,000 people work in the community. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands will be the first Ritz-Carlton standalone residences in Texas. The Woodlands Land Development Co., a subsidiary of Howard Hughes, will develop the project. Robert A.M. Stern Architects will handle design. According to Howard Hughes, The Ritz-Carlton Residences brand was chosen for its loyal following in the worlds of hospitality and branded private residences. — Channing …

October 13, 2023

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Prologis Acquires Airpark Logistics Center in Suburban Phoenix for $184M

by Kristin Harlow October 12, 2023

GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Prologis Inc. (NYSE: PLD) has acquired Airpark Logistics Center in Goodyear, a western suburb of Phoenix, for $184 million. Creation and CrossHarbor Capital Partners were the sellers. The transaction marks the largest multi-building industrial business park acquisition in Arizona history, according to Creation. Located directly adjacent to Phoenix Goodyear Airport, the campus spans 170 acres. The first phase, comprising three buildings with 1.4 million square feet of leasable space, was completed last month. LGE Design Build served as the architect and general contractor. The second phase of the project includes 84 acres of undeveloped land for build-to-suit industrial projects. At full build-out, the development will span more than 2.7 million square feet. “The recognition of Airpark Logistics Center’s potential by a logistics real estate leader like Prologis is a testament to the quality of the asset,” says Grant Kingdon, principal of Creation’s Mountain region. “The center’s strategic location, innovative design and growth potential align perfectly with our vision for delivering sustainable developments that meet the needs of modern logistics tenants. This sale is especially significant today given the current market dynamics, where deals of this scale are rare.” Will Strong, Kirk Kuller, Michael Matchett and Molly Hunt …

October 12, 2023

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $223.9M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio in Stamford, Connecticut

by Jeff Shaw October 11, 2023

STAMFORD, CONN. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged four loans totaling $223.9 million to refinance four Harbor Point-branded apartment communities. Greystone provided the Freddie Mac mortgages. The portfolio comprises 989 apartment units in Stamford, roughly 40 miles northeast of New York City and 40 miles southwest of New Haven. Units range from 544 to 1,429 square feet in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Located at 301 Commons Park South, 111 Towne St., 110 Towne St. and 120 Towne St., the communities —Postmark Apartments, Harbor Point, The Key at Yale & Towne and Vault Apartments — feature amenities including tenant parking, swimming pools, clubrooms with kitchens and multiple lounges, fitness centers, resident concierges, gaming tables and controlled building access. The properties offer proximity to downtown Stamford, Interstate 95 and the Stamford Transportation Center, which grants direct train access to the Bronx and Manhattan. Monthly rental rates at Vault Apartments and Harbor Point begin at $2,411 and $2,408, respectively, according to the property websites. Rental rates at the two other communities are not disclosed. John Alascio, Alex Hernandez, Alex Lapidus and Chris Meloni of Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team represented the undisclosed borrower in the …

October 11, 2023

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