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Aided by Tax Credits, Adaptive Reuse Pays Off for Developers

by Kristin Harlow January 9, 2018

Transforming older, historic buildings into apartment rental units opens myriad opportunities for developers beyond simply saving a neighborhood building. The process enables them to create unique floor plans and hip spaces that resonate with many of today’s renters and lease up quickly. These adaptive reuse projects are often costlier than new construction and fraught with challenges, but the consensus among developers is that the reward is worth the risk. “It’s economic development,” says Nick Anderson, a developer with Plymouth, Minnesota-based Dominium. “Converting these historic structures into apartments is very labor-intensive, so the projects generally create a lot of construction jobs. The properties themselves become their own little communities and can have a catalyzing effect on the surrounding neighborhood.” Preserving history Dominium completed construction of Millworks Lofts in Minneapolis in July of this year. The 78-unit affordable housing property was 100 percent leased prior to opening its doors in August, says Anderson. The building, which dates back to the 1920s and was formerly home to Lake Street Sash & Door Co., is on the National Register of Historic Places. Dominium purchased the vacant building in 2016 and financed the project using both federal and state historic tax credit equity. All major …

January 9, 2018

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast Seniors Housing

WinnCompanies Completes $19.3M Adaptive Reuse for Multifamily Property in Ludlow, Massachusetts

by Amy Works October 30, 2017

LUDLOW, MASS. — WinnCompanies has completed the $19.3 million adaptive reuse project that transformed a 110-year-old mill building into Residences at Mill 10, an age-restricted seniors housing property located in Ludlow. The four-story, 108,163-square-foot building features 63 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. On-site amenities include community spaces and common areas on each floor, a fitness center, laundry facilities, a resident lounge and parking. WinnResidential is managing the property, which is fully leased. Dellbrook Construction served as general contractor and The Architectural Team provided architectural services for the project.

October 30, 2017

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

WinnCompanies Completes $24.2M Adaptive Reuse of Historic Mill into Multifamily Housing

by Amy Works October 2, 2017

FITCHBURG, MASS. — WinnCompanies has completed a $24.5 million transformation of a 112-year-old yarn mill into a mixed-income multifamily property in Fitchburg. Situated on 7.4 acres along the Nashua River, the three-story, 190,000-square-foot Yarn Works Apartments features 96 residential rental units. The property features a current tenancy mix of 30 percent market renters, 30 percent middle income/workforce earners and 40 percent for residents earning 60 percent or below the area median income. The Architectural Team served as architect, while Colantonia Inc. served as general contractor. WinnResidential manages the property.

October 2, 2017

North Carolina Retail Southeast

The Shopping Center Group Unveils Retail Tenants for $53M Adaptive Reuse Project in Charlotte

by Camren Skelton September 28, 2017

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Shopping Center Group has unveiled the tenant lineup for the retail portion of One305 Central, a $53 million adaptive reuse development located approximately one mile northeast of Charlotte’s Uptown district. The developer, TriBridge Residential, has selected The Shopping Center Group to be the exclusive leasing representative for the retail portion of the project. The new tenants include: Yafo Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant that will occupy 3,500 square feet; TRUE Crafted Hospitality Group, a fast-casual concept that will occupy 4,200 square feet and feature traditional diner fare; and Pilot Brewing Co., a local nano-brewery specializing in small-batch, experimental beer. Pilot Brewing’s nearly 1,900-square-foot space will include a tasting room. The retailers are expected to open next spring. In addition to retail, One305 Central includes 281 residential units. The first phase of the residential portion is 95 percent preleased and 85 percent occupied, and the second phase is slated for completion in October. The commercial building was originally built in the 1960s and 70s. Hood Architecture designed the updated commercial space, and Roper Construction served as the general contractor. TriBridge originally acquired the five-acre site in 2014 for $7.8 million.

September 28, 2017

Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

ARA Newmark Brokers $69.3M Sale of Adaptive Reuse Apartment Community in Downtown Durham

by John Nelson May 30, 2017

DURHAM, N.C. — ARA Newmark has arranged the $69.3 million sale of Liberty Warehouse, a former tobacco warehouse in downtown Durham that has been converted into a 247-unit apartment community. Chapel Hill, N.C.-based East West Partners delivered the asset this year before selling to New York-based Duck Pond Realty, a private, family-owned investment firm. Sean Wood of ARA Newmark represented East West Partners in the transaction. Liberty Warehouse commands some of the highest rental rates in downtown Durham and features a resort-style pool, yoga room, private terrace, bike share program and 24,000 square feet of retail space.

May 30, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Fulton Supply Opens $12M Loft Adaptive Reuse Project in Downtown Atlanta

by John Nelson April 14, 2017

ATLANTA — Fulton Supply Co., an Atlanta-based distributor of industrial equipment and machinery, has converted its former warehouse in downtown Atlanta’s Castleberry Hills neighborhood into loft-style residences. Situated at 342 Nelson St. S.W. near the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Fulton Supply Lofts is a $12 million adaptive reuse project offering 74 one-, two- and three-bedroom lofts and covered deck parking. Fulton Supply moved its operations from the warehouse to Stone Mountain, Ga., after 94 years of occupancy. Rents in the apartment community range from approximately $850 to under $2,500 per month. Construction began on the three-story property in early 2015. The project is currently 70 percent occupied, according to Spring Taylor of Provence Real Estate LLC and leasing director at Fulton Supply Lofts. Lofts average 1,000 square feet per unit and include LED lighting, Energy Star appliances and low-flow plumbing, as well as original architectural features such as iron staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick walls and hardwood floors. Joel Roth, president of Fulton Supply Co., financed and oversaw the conversion with a focus on preserving as much of the warehouse as possible while creating affordable housing.

April 14, 2017

Georgia Mixed-Use Southeast

Federal Capital, Westbridge Break Ground on Stockyards Adaptive Reuse Project in Atlanta

by John Nelson September 9, 2016

ATLANTA — Federal Capital Partners (FCP) and Westbridge Partners have broken ground on Stockyards, an adaptive renovation of three historic warehouses in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. Expected to open in the first quarter of 2017, Stockyards is more than 65 percent pre-leased to office and retail tenants including The Painted Duck, a sister entertainment concept to The Painted Pin; Fitzgerald & Co., an Atlanta-based advertising agency; Momentum Worldwide, an Atlanta-based sports marketing firm; Weber Shandwick, a global communications firm; Mannington Mills Inc., a flooring and carpeting showroom; and a new restaurant concept from Charleston-based The Indigo Road. Stockyards will occupy three acres on the corner of 10th Street and Brady Avenue. Designed by architectural firm ai3, the development will total 95,000 square feet of Class A office space, 13,000 square feet of street-level restaurant space, 25,000 square feet of retail space on the lower level and a 400-space parking deck. Gay Construction is Stockyards’ general contractor, Cushman & Wakefield is handling the office leasing and SunTrust Bank, represented internally by Mark Hancock, is the project’s senior lender.

September 9, 2016

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

WinnDevelopment Begins $15.5M Adaptive Reuse to Convert Mill Building into Apartments

by Amy Works June 9, 2016

LOWELL, MASS. — WinnDevelopment has secured financing to transform the 170-year-old Adden Building, a historic mill in Lowell, into market-rate apartments. The $15.5 million adaptive reuse project will complete a three-building residential development effort for the 15-acre Hamilton Canal District. Construction of the 88,000-square-foot building is expected to start immediately, with completion slated for summer 2017. Designed by The Architectural Team, the project will feature 73 market-rate apartments and two units restricted to households with incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income. The unit mix will be 47 one-bedroom units, 11 one-bedroom units with dens and 17 two-bedroom apartments. The project is a joint venture between WinnDevelopment, Banc of America CDC and the Architectural Heritage Foundation. Dellbrook Construction is serving as general contractor for the project, which is situated between the 52-unit Counting House Lofts and the 173-unit Loft Two Seven.

June 9, 2016

Mississippi Retail Southeast

Bank of Commerce, FHLB Dallas Fund Adaptive Reuse Project in Mississippi

by John Nelson April 5, 2016

GREENWOOD, MISS. — Bank of Commerce and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have provided a grant to fund an adaptive reuse project in Greenwood. A historic building in downtown Greenwood has been transformed into a contemporary retail space that now houses Howard & Marsh Exchange, a boutique retailer selling home décor, accessories, antiques, art, bedding and gifts. Chris McQueen, owner of Howard & Marsh Exchange, funded the start-up costs of running the business using a loan from Bank of Commerce that was funded by an Economic Development Program (EDP) advance from FHLB Dallas, as well as an accompanying $25,000 EDP plus grant.

April 5, 2016

Loans Mixed-Use South Carolina Southeast

CBRE Arranges $35M Loan for Adaptive Reuse Development in Charleston

by John Nelson March 10, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — CBRE’s capital markets debt and structured finance team has secured a $35 million loan to recapitalize Half Mile North, an 89,919-square-foot mixed-use development in Charleston. The loan will also provide construction financing for a similar and associated 131,174-square-foot development to be called Pacific Box & Crate. Jeff Ackemann and Porter McDonald of CBRE’s Atlanta office arranged the financing through Citizens Bank on behalf of Raven Cliff Co. LLC, which is the developer of the two adaptive reuse projects. Half Mile North is close to being delivered and is nearly fully leased. Pacific Box & Crate, one-fourth of a mile away from Half Mile North, is slated to deliver in the fourth quarter of 2016 and will provide additional office and retail space. BoomTown and Phish Labs have signed leases at Pacific Box & Crate, and Blue Acorn occupies space at Half Mile North. The two properties are approximately 83 percent pre-leased.

March 10, 2016

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