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Carr Properties Breaks Ground on 43-Story Office Tower in Downtown Austin

by Julia Sanders April 1, 2022

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Carr Properties has broken ground on Block 16, a 43-story office tower in Austin. Carr Properties has chosen Austin-based Manifold Development as its local partner for the project. Block 16 will offer over 738,000 square feet of space. Building amenities will include a fitness facility, multiple meeting areas and food and beverage offerings. The development cost was not disclosed. Designed by Gensler, each floor will offer 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows and a virtually column-free workplace. Additionally, Carr Properties is planning to implement improved indoor air quality measures in order to maximize the health and wellness of the customers in the building. “I think we have a real opportunity to deliver a project of world-class design with incredible amenities that best meets the needs of today’s ever-changing work environment,” says Tyler Grooms, the president of Manifold. Located in downtown Austin, Block 16 is situated at the intersection of San Jacinto Boulevard, Trinity and Second streets. The project will offer easy access to the Central Business District, the Rainey Entertainment District and Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail. Block 16 is also close to the Austin Convention Center and the city’s future rail station. The project is currently available …

April 1, 2022

Civic Development Hospitality Mixed-Use Nevada Top Stories Western

Oak View Group Unveils Plans for $3B Arena, Casino Project South of the Las Vegas Strip

by Katie Sloan March 31, 2022

LAS VEGAS — Oak View Group has unveiled plans for a $3 billion entertainment district spanning 25 acres south of the Las Vegas Strip. The project will be located at the intersection of Interstates 15 and 215, and is set to include an 850,000-square-foot arena, casino, hotel and an additional entertainment venue. The arena will host upwards of 20,000 seats and will offer amenities such as suites and premium hospitality clubs. Oak View Group is actively seeking a partner to operate the hotel and casino portion of the development, and has held talks with a number of potential participants, according to reports by Bloomberg. The arena portion does not yet have a tenant. “We are proud Oak View Group has chosen Nevada for its next and largest project,” says Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. “This newly proposed entertainment district in Las Vegas will help continue the state’s economic momentum and create thousands of jobs and greater prosperity for Nevadans.” Groundbreaking on the project, which is designed by architecture firms Gensler and Populous, is scheduled for 2023. Marc Badain, former president of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, will also partner with Oak View Group on the development. “South of the Las Vegas strip represents …

March 31, 2022

Development Georgia Life Sciences Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Trammell Crow, High Street Residential Plan Life Sciences, Multifamily Project Near Georgia Tech in Atlanta

by Kristin Harlow March 30, 2022

ATLANTA — Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) and its residential subsidiary High Street Residential (HSR), along with Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures (GATV), have closed on ground leases and are ready to begin construction on the first phase of a life sciences and multifamily development adjacent to Atlanta’s Georgia Institute of Technology campus. Formerly known as Technology Enterprise Park, the site is now named Science Square. The first phase will include TCC’s Science Square Labs, a 364,740-square-foot speculative lab and office tower. The lab project is the only ground-up commercial lab space under construction in the Atlanta market, according to TCC. Phase I will also include HSR’s 280-unit multifamily building, the firm’s first residential development in Atlanta. The multifamily component will include shared parking and ground-floor retail space. Designed by Perkins + Will, Science Square Labs will rise 13 stories with 35,558-square-foot floor plates. The facility will also feature ground-floor retail space and amenities such as a fitness center, conference space, indoor-outdoor tenant lounge and outdoor amenity deck. TCC is seeking LEED and WELL certifications for the property and plans to incorporate View Dynamic Glass, which controls ultraviolet and visible light from entering the building without blinds. Additionally, the project will feature …

March 30, 2022

Civic Development New York Northeast Retail Top Stories

Buffalo Bills Reach Agreement With New York State, Erie County for New $1.4B Football Stadium

by John Nelson March 29, 2022

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with New York State and Erie County for a new $1.4 billion football stadium in Orchard Park, a southeast suburb of Buffalo that is also home to the team’s current arena, Highmark Stadium. According to New York State, the new stadium represents the largest construction project in the history of Western New York. The National Football League (NFL) and the Bills have committed to providing a combined $550 million for the project, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to advance a $600 million proposal to the state budget. Erie County will contribute $250 million. NFL owners on Monday approved the deal, which keeps the team in Buffalo for another 30 years. “While there are a few more yards to go before we cross the goal line, we feel our public-private partnership between New York State, Erie County led by county executive Mark Poloncarz and the NFL will get us there,” say Terry and Kim Pegula, owners of the Buffalo Bills. The agreement details the construction of a new stadium with a minimum of 60,000 seats in Orchard Park to be designed and constructed by the Bills. The team …

March 29, 2022

Acquisitions Maryland Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Partnership Acquires Apartment Community in Largo, Maryland, for $72M

by Taylor Williams March 28, 2022

LARGO, MD. — A partnership between investment firm FCP, developer Insight Property Group and Virginia-based nonprofit AHC has acquired Camden Largo Town Center, a 245-unit apartment community in Largo, just east of Washington, D.C. The sales price was $71.9 million, or roughly $293,500 per unit. At the time of sale, the garden-style community was approximately 93.5 percent occupied. The new ownership plans to upgrade common areas, rebrand the community as Haven Largo and introduce income restrictions to certain residences. Haven Largo features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with kitchen pantries, rentable garages and private patios/balconies. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, and outdoor dining and lounge areas. In addition, Haven Largo offers proximity to Largo Town Center Metro Station and the Capital Beltway. “FCP is excited to continue investing in our home market with the acquisition of a well-maintained and high-performing asset in one of the top submarkets in suburban Maryland,” says Scott Reibstein, associate at FCP. “As part of our commitment to the preservation of moderately priced apartment communities in the region, we plan to offer resident services and implement affordability requirements to a portion of the units.” Chris Doerr and Will Harvey of Walker & …

March 28, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial New York Self-Storage Texas Top Stories

CBRE Investment Management, William Warren Group Acquire Self-Storage Portfolio Across 10 States for $588M

by Julia Sanders March 25, 2022

NEW YORK CITY AND AUSTIN, TEXAS — CBRE Investment Management and facility operator William Warren Group have acquired a 64-property self-storage portfolio for $588 million. Austin-based World Class Holdings was the seller. The self-storage portfolio includes over 4.1 million rentable square feet across 10 states including Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Indiana, New York and Nevada. The properties include a total of 28,601 units. The self-storage properties will now operate under the StorQuest brand. The facilities were previously operated by Great Value Storage. The assets are primarily single-story drive-up units. The portfolio was 82 percent leased at the time of sale. “We expect these assets to add significant value to our investment stack given the high demand for self-storage facilities across multiple markets and end-users amid the pandemic,” says Justin Shanahan, deputy portfolio manager for CBRE Investment Management. “This specific portfolio offered a unique opportunity to acquire a diverse collection of facilities in various states that have strong population demographics. We believe that the portfolio is well-positioned to continue its robust leasing momentum and yield long-term profitability.” With this transaction, CBRE Investment Management, a New York City-based global real estate assets investment management firm and affiliate of Dallas-based …

March 25, 2022

Development Mixed-Use Multifamily Office Retail Texas Top Stories

Public-Private Partnership Plans 600,000 SF West Grove Mixed-Use Project in McKinney, Texas

by Katie Sloan March 24, 2022

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — De La Vega Capital and Development has unveiled plans for West Grove, a 600,000-square-foot mixed-use project being developed through a public-private partnership with the City of McKinney, located roughly 32 miles north of Dallas. Positioned at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 380 and Custer Road, the 53-acre open-air development will include a mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment space anchored by Whole Foods Market; a 420-unit luxury residential complex; 55,000 square feet of office space; and a two-acre park. Architecture firm Gensler designed the project to promote outdoor gathering with open air paseos, outdoor decks, an experiential indoor/outdoor restaurant and entertainment space, and a central lawn that will feature live music, family movie nights and fitness classes year-round. “West Grove will be designed to bring people and a growing city together,” says Artemio De La Vega, president and CEO of De La Vega Capital. “A central green space and a mix of open-air, experience-driven retail and restaurant spaces will cultivate a sense of community, where visitors can connect meaningfully with each other and their natural environment.” A groundbreaking for the project is scheduled to take place during 2022. Dallas-based De La Vega Capital and Development is …

March 24, 2022

Acquisitions Northeast Retail Top Stories Vermont

Taconic Capital Advisors, Eastern Real Estate Acquire 617,000 SF University Mall in Vermont

by Kristin Harlow March 23, 2022

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. — A partnership between Taconic Capital Advisors and Eastern Real Estate has acquired University Mall in South Burlington, a city in northwest Vermont. The 617,000-square-foot property is the largest mall in the state. A CMBS trust sold the asset for $60 million. The new owners say they are exploring a range of plans to reenergize the shopping center, which is located less than one mile from the University of Vermont, The University of Vermont Medical Center and Burlington International Airport. With more than 50 local and national shops and restaurants, the mall is 95 percent occupied and draws an estimated 3.9 million annual visitors, according to the buyers. University Mall is home to an 85,500-square-foot JC Penney, an 86,000-square-foot Kohl’s, a 48,000-square-foot Hannaford Brothers and a 60,000-square-foot Target, which is the only Target store in Vermont. “The property has been a gathering place for decades, and our commitment is to build on its success as a vital retail and economic asset for Vermont,” says Alex Fleming, director with Taconic. Andrew Hayes, director with Eastern, will oversee the planning, leasing strategy and overall repositioning of the mall. Local firm KeyPoint Partners, led by Heather Tremblay, will maintain its …

March 23, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Mixed-Use Multifamily Office Retail Southeast Top Stories

CIM Group Sells Strata Wynwood Mixed-Use Development in Miami

by John Nelson March 22, 2022

MIAMI — CIM Group, a commercial real estate developer, owner and lender based in Los Angeles, has sold Strata Wynwood, a mixed-use development in Miami’s Wynwood district. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. The recently completed development spans a full city block and comprises two 12-story towers totaling 257 apartments, 27,040 square feet of retail space and an onsite parking garage with 474 spaces. CIM Group and co-developer One Real Estate Investment, a privately owned real estate investor and developer based in Miami, opened the property in October. Situated along North Miami Avenue and bounded by 22nd and 23rd streets, Strata Wynwood’s two towers feature retail space on the ground levels, three floors of offices and eight floors of apartments. “We were able to seamlessly blend these elements into an exceptionally functional and architecturally appealing property that enhances the dynamic Wynwood District,” says Shaul Kuba, co-founder and principal of CIM Group. Strata Wynwood’s apartments range from studios to three-bedroom units. Residential amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool with cabanas, lounge areas, grilling stations, open-air theater, music room and coworking spaces. The apartments, offices and retail space feature floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize natural light. Additionally, locally based …

March 22, 2022

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast Office Top Stories

Vision Properties, Hana Alternative Asset Management Acquire 70 Hudson Street Office Building in Jersey City for $300M

by Jeff Shaw March 21, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Vision Properties and Hana Alternative Asset Management have acquired 70 Hudson Street, a 431,281-square-foot office building located on the Hudson River in Jersey City. A joint venture between Danish institutional investor PFA Pension and Spear Street Capital sold the 12-story asset for $300 million. Built in 2000 and recently renovated with a new lobby and elevators, the asset is less than a block away from both the Paulus Hook river taxi station offering passage to several locations in Manhattan and the PATH light rail stations offering transit to Manhattan and New Jersey. It is only 1.5 miles from the Holland Tunnel as well. There is a Citibike bicycle rental station onsite and its waterfront location grants panoramic views of Lower Manhattan as well. Ground-floor retail tenants include CVS/pharmacy, bakery and restaurant Maman and a gym. Three floors of parking above the lobby and retail areas provide 226 parking spaces. According to the property website, only one 26,650-square-foot suite is currently available to rent, while the rest of the building is fully leased. Cushman & Wakefield’s David Bernhaut, Adam Spies, Kevin Donner, Marcella Fasulo, Andrew Merin, Gary Gabriel, Frank DiTommaso and Ryan Larkin, along with local leasing …

March 21, 2022

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