CYPRESS, CALIF. — Romeo Power, an energy technology company delivering electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications, has leased a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Cypress. The facility will support Romeo Power’s expansion of battery development and testing capabilities adjacent to its production line, allowing for faster innovation and time to market. The 215,000-square-foot facility includes 191,000 square feet of industrial space that will be designed to double critical laboratory and testing capacity. The expanded manufacturing capabilities will enhance throughput, quality and cost effectiveness, while the increased office space will also allow for continued organizational investment in scientific engineering and other support resources. Romeo Power will assume occupancy in the near future, with full occupancy expected to be completed over the next six to nine months.
LAS VEGAS — DraftKings Inc., a fantasy and digital sports betting company based in Boston, plans to open its second largest office hub within UnCommons, a $400 million mixed-use development underway in southwest Las Vegas. DraftKings will occupy 90,000 square feet and ultimately house more than 1,000 employees at the new offices. Matter Real Estate Group, a San Diego-based developer, broke ground on the 40-acre project last summer and plans to deliver the first phase of the campus in early 2022. “Our goal is to create another world-class workplace environment that will foster DraftKings’ innovation, further bolster our local presence and deepen community involvement,” says Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of the North America division of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG). “With these lofty aspirations, we were thrilled to discover that UnCommons mirrors these high standards.” Designed by IA Interior Architects, DraftKings’ new space will mirror its Boston headquarters with 130 sports trading desks surrounded by multimedia walls. The property will also include collaborative work spaces, a cafeteria, putting green, custom casino training pit, private and public outdoor spaces, mothers’ rooms, prayer suites and salons for haircuts and manicures/pedicures. UnCommons will comprise more than 500,000 square feet of modern office space; more …
By Rob Martensen, Executive Vice President, Colliers As a racing driver, it is important that my vehicles fire on all cylinders to run their best. In the Phoenix metro area, the engine cylinders of the industrial market are the different industries, as well as the geographic locations around the Valley where these industries conduct business. First, let’s look at advanced manufacturing. Intel, which already has a large presence in the Southeast Valley, just announced a $20 billion expansion of its Price Road facility. This will create hundreds of construction jobs and demand for these contractors to find space, not to mention all the equipment suppliers, etc., that will require space for the long-term. With the huge demand for semiconductors and the supply of land and labor, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has chosen Phoenix to build its next fabrication plant. TSMC will spend $12 billion to build the new factory, which is already under construction in North Phoenix. This will create a huge demand for industrial space in the Deer Valley submarket to support TSMC. Other manufacturing companies like Apel Extrusions, MLILY and Ball Container have either recently completed projects or are under construction on new manufacturing facilities. Food and beverage …
DENVER — San Diego-based MG Properties Group has acquired Neon Local Apartments, a multifamily property located in Denver’s South Broadway neighborhood. North America Sekisui House and Holland Partner Group sold the asset for $108.2 million. Built in 2020, Neon Local Apartments features 238 apartment and proximity to mass transit and commuter freeways. Jordan Robbins and Pamela Koster of JLL represented the sellers. JLL Capital Markets’ Charles Halladay, Rick Salinas, Brandon Smith and Annie Rice arranged acquisition financing through an affiliate of Apollo Global Management.
SURPRISE, ARIZ. — South Dakota-based SWC Development Partners has purchased a 27.9-acre land site in Surprise for $7.1 million. The buyer plans to develop a multi-phased industrial project with warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and flex facilities on the site. Kevin Helland of Avison Young represented the buyer in the acquisition. Helland and Mark Seale, also of Avison Young, will represent the ownership on the leasing and sale of the project. SWC Development Partners plans to build eight buildings, ranging from 25,000 square feet to 139,278 square feet. Located at 11860 N. Dysart Road, the first building is already fully permitted and will be a 59,352-square-foot warehouse/distribution facility. Construction is slated to begin in October with completion scheduled for fourth-quarter 2022. The second building will total 139,278 square feet and construction is scheduled to begin in second-quarter 2022 with completion estimated for first-quarter 2023. The construction schedule for the remaining six buildings is to be determined based on market demand. The sold parcel marks the final phase of Skyway Commons, an industrial park that currently has four completed industrial buildings totaling 173,878 square feet that another developer built.
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — A joint venture between PCCP and Panattoni Development Co. has unveiled plans to develop Natomas Advanced Logistics Center, a two-building, 185,973-square-foot industrial property located at Duckhorn Drive and Arena Boulevard in Sacramento. The 122,401-square-foot Building A will feature 32-foot clear heights and the 63,572-square-foot Building B will feature 28-foot clear heights. The property is designed for flexibility and is available to accommodate distribution, logistics, light industrial and manufacturing uses for two to seven tenants. The center will include three separate points of access along Duckhorn Road, a semi-truck access aisle that will be gated and separate from employee vehicle parking, ample vehicle parking and a shared truck court totaling 300 feet.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Thayer Manca Residential (TMR) has purchased Desert Shadows, an apartment property located in Tucson. Located at 7425 N. Mona Lisa Road, Desert Shadows features 338 apartments. TMR plans a $6.8 million renovation and repositioning plan includes a marketing rebrand, upgrades to the common area amenity package and interior renovations to the units. TMR acquired the 368-unit Circ Tucson in 2019 and the 424-unit Envii Apartments in 2020.
ARVADA, COLO. — Capstone has arranged the sale of Mesa Verde Apartments, a multifamily property located at 9700 W. 51st Place in Arvada. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for $64.5 million. Mesa Verde Apartments features 276 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with individually controlled heating and air conditioning and walk-in closets. The community includes volleyball and basketball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, playground and picnic area, as well as off-street parking for residents. The buyer plans to perform interior renovations, add additional units to the community, build a clubhouse for resident use, add a gate surrounding the property and resurface the parking lots. Brandon Kaufman of Capstone represented the buyer in the deal.
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Strategic Office Partners has acquired a two-building office property located at 2114 and 2116 S. Freedom Way in Tempe. Boyer Co. sold the asset for $132 million. Barry Gabel, Chris Marchildon and Will Mast of CBRE represented the seller. According to CBRE, the sale is the highest priced and largest office transaction year-to-date in 2021 within the region. Bryan Taute and Charlie von Arentschildt of CBRE served as leasing agents for the property, securing the current tenant on a long-term basis. Totaling 300,000 square feet, the newly constructed buildings are situated within the 60-acre Rio2100 business park. The four-story office properties feature two parking structures, a commercial kitchen and 14- to 16-foot deck-to-deck ceiling heights. Freedom Financial Network fully occupies the two buildings.
IVINS CITY, UTAH — D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group has successfully priced and closed $106 million of limited tax general obligation bonds for the 278-acre Black Desert Public Infrastructure District (PID). The proceeds will fund Black Desert Resort at Entrada, a commercial and residential resort in Ivins City. Black Desert Resort at Entrada will offer 148 hotel rooms; 299 hotel condominium units; a 200-acre, 19-hole golf course; miles of nearby trails; a wellness spa; and 46,160 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The property will also feature 32 single-family estates, 783 condominium units and approximately 214,000 square feet of commercial space, with the amenities of the resort center available for full-time residents. The first phase of development is expected to create 500 new jobs and future long-term employment opportunities. Construction on the first phase commenced in 2020 and full buildout of the commercial and residential resort is slated for 2027. The development is being undertaken by Enlaw LLC, a Delaware limited liability company that is primarily owned by Reef Capital Partners.