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McHugh Construction Begins Renovation of Historic Ramova Theater in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow October 14, 2021

CHICAGO — McHugh Construction has begun the renovation of the historic Ramova Theater in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. The scope of the project involves restoring the theater and building out adjacent space for a new brewery and restaurant. Originally constructed in 1929, the theater has been vacant since 1985. Completion is slated for late 2022. The project is a public-private partnership with the City of Chicago and co-developers Our Revival Chicago and Baum Revision. Upon completion, the 22,000-square-foot Ramova Theater will include a 1,600-seat auditorium and a separate balcony-level theater that can accommodate 200 people. The venue will host bands as well as events for local schools and community groups. The project will restore the theater’s existing marquis, lobby, auditorium, plaster ceiling and vintage ticket booth. Adjacent to the theater, a separate entrance will lead patrons to a 4,000-square-foot brewery and tap room fronting Halsted Street. A 200-person space on the second floor will host private events and intimate music performances. The project will also include the revived Ramova Grill restaurant. The 30-seat eatery will be run by The Duck Inn chef and owner Kevin Hickey, a Bridgeport native who used to frequent the Ramova Grill as a child. The original …

October 14, 2021

Development Hospitality New York Northeast

Omnibuild Delivers 510-Room Hyatt Place New York Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams October 14, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based construction firm Omnibuild has delivered the Hyatt Place New York Chelsea Hotel, a 510-room property located at 140 W. 24th St. in Manhattan. Developed by Magna Hospitality Group and designed by Gene Kaufman Architects, the hotel rises 45 stories and spans 173,000 square feet. The hotel also features a glass staircase to the hotel’s mezzanine space, a second-floor terrace bar area and a guest breakfast pantry. The second-floor terrace area includes a wall opening/glass hanger door leading to the bar, which includes a retractable enclosure system to ensure year-round use.

October 14, 2021

Civic Development Texas

Skanska Underway on 445,000 SF Renovation, Expansion of Tarrant County College Northwest Campus

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — General contractor Skanska is underway on the 445,000-square-foot renovation and expansion of the Tarrant County College Northwest Campus in Fort Worth. Huckabee is the architect of record for the project, and Gensler is providing additional design services. Design work consists of “re-skinning” three existing buildings and constructing four new ones. This approach will expand campus programs to incorporate an early college high school, classrooms and specialty labs, visitor welcome and administration, onboarding, and fine arts, learning commons, theater, music and multifunctional spaces. Completion is slated for 2025.

October 13, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Praedium Group Buys 330-Unit Lenox Grand Crossing Apartments in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

HOUSTON — New York City-based investment firm The Praedium Group has purchased Lenox Grand Crossing, a 330-unit apartment community in the western Houston suburb of Katy that was built in 2020. Units within the 10-building community feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplashes and full-sized washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool with cabanas, outdoor pavilion with grilling stations, recreational lounge with a pool table and bar seating, a fitness center, two dog parks and a package locker system. The seller was not disclosed.

October 13, 2021

Colorado Development Industrial Western

Opus Buys 19.7-Acre Site in Metro Denver to Develop Two Spec Industrial Buildings

by Amy Works October 13, 2021

CENTENNIAL, COLO. — Opus Development Corp. has purchased a 19.7-acre land site at 7801 S. Fairway St. within the Dove Valley submarket of Centennial. Heirborn Partners sold the parcel for an undisclosed price. Opus plans to develop The Ridge at Dover Valley, a two-building speculative industrial development, at the site. The 102,877-square-foot building will offer 26 dock positions, four drive-in doors and 210 parking stalls, while the 116,524-square-foot building will offer 26 dock positions, four drive-in doors and 250 parking stalls. Both buildings will be Class A industrial facilities featuring extensive glass and architectural design elements. Completion is slated for May 2022. Opus is the developer, design-builder, architect and engineer of record for the property. Todd Witty and Daniel Close of CBRE are marketing the buildings for lease. Rick Egitto of Avison Young represented the seller, while Witty represented the buyer in the deal.

October 13, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Annex Group to Develop 220-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Howell Township, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow October 12, 2021

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, MICH. — The Annex Group has unveiled plans to develop Union at Oak Grove, a 220-unit affordable housing community in Howell Township, about 60 miles northwest of Detroit. Located at 1850 Molly Lane, the project will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units available to residents who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a community room, exercise room, playground, computer room and walking trails. Completion is slated for October 2023. Development partners include property manager Sterling Management and architect RQAW. Fraser Trebilcock served as the low-income housing tax credit consultant. National Development Council is providing nearly $14 million in equity; Citizens is providing a $10.5 million construction loan; and Michigan State Housing Development Authority is providing $28 million in permanent financing and issuing the bonds.

October 12, 2021

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 261-Unit Multifamily Community in Charlotte’s South End

by Julia Sanders October 12, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developer RangeWater Real Estate and equity partner ParkProperty Capital have broken ground on The Raven at Tremont, a 261-unit multifamily community in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. The first apartments are slated for completion by the spring of 2023. The Raven at Tremont will include one- and two-bedroom apartments. The property’s units will feature 9-foot ceilings, subway tiles, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and Whirlpool washers and dryers. Community amenities will include a top-floor sky lounge, fitness center, pool, 10,000 square feet of open green space and a dog park. Located at 536 W. Tremont Ave., the property will be situated close to several retailers such as Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, Zeppelin, Krispy Kreme, Yamazaru Sushi & Sake and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. The multifamily development will also be situated about 1.9 miles from downtown Charlotte. Both RangeWater and ParkProperty Capital are based in Atlanta. RangeWater currently has 10 active projects in North Carolina totaling more than 2,500 units.

October 12, 2021

Development Leasing Activity Midwest Ohio Top Stories

Kroger, Ocado Announce Five New Customer Fulfillment Centers Around the Country

by John Nelson October 12, 2021

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), the largest grocery store chain in the country, has announced five new customer fulfillment centers (CFCs) that the company will operate along with UK-based delivery logistics partner Ocado Group. The new Kroger Delivery facilities include a distribution center in the Northeast, as well as two centers in Southern California and a pair of facilities in South Florida. The vertically integrated CFCs will utilize machine learning and robotics and serve both Kroger customers and regional stores. The locations, size and construction timelines for these fulfillment centers were not disclosed because Kroger’s team members are still in the site selection process, but the Northeast CFC will be the Cincinnati-based grocer’s first in the region. “We feel great about the momentum we’re experiencing with Kroger Delivery and our partnership with Ocado and are strategically leveraging our assets to expand our operations in existing regions, as well as enter new geographies on the East Coast that leverage facilities across a growing range of sizes,” says Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO of Kroger. “Kroger Delivery is a thriving part of our dynamic ecosystem and is transforming grocery e-commerce and meeting a range of customer needs.” The Southern California …

October 12, 2021

Development Industrial Iowa Midwest

Opus Breaks Ground on Phase II of Swanwood Logistics Center in Ankeny, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow October 11, 2021

ANKENY, IOWA — The Opus Group has broken ground on the second phase of Swanwood Logistics Center in Ankeny. Phase II will include a 296,300-square-foot speculative industrial building on 25 acres. Once complete, the building will feature 184 vehicle parking stalls, 24 dock doors, two drive-in doors and a clear height of 32 feet. Completion is slated for fall 2022. Opus is the developer, design-builder, architect and structural engineer. Marcus Pitts and Austin Hedstrom of JLL are marketing the property for lease. This is the fifth building in the Ankeny submarket for Opus.

October 11, 2021

California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

HighBridge Properties Opens 706-Bed Student Housing Community Near the University of California, Davis

by Amy Works October 8, 2021

DAVIS, CALIF. — HighBridge Properties has opened The Ryder on Olive, a 706-bed student housing community located near the University of California, Davis. The 260,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified property offers a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished units. Shared amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, study areas, game rooms, a swimming pool, karaoke room, dog park and a 24-hour micro-market offering food and drinks. The project’s development team included partner Grand Peaks Development; general contractor Brown Construction; Humphreys & Partners Architects; and SouthPark Interiors. Asset Living manages the community.

October 8, 2021

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