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Parkway Breaks Ground on $200M Office Tower in Philadelphia for Law Firm Morgan Lewis

by John Nelson September 22, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — Parkway Corp., a family-owned real estate developer and manager based in Philadelphia, has started construction of 2222 Market in its hometown. The $200 million office tower will be situated in Philadelphia’s Center City district, and will be the first office property in the submarket not built for Comcast in 30 years. Local law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius will be the sole occupant of the development and was a key contributor to the design of the property. The office building will span 305,000 square feet and include multiple outdoor terrace amenities, flexible workspaces, a fitness center and a conference center. Designed by Gensler, 2222 Market will also feature 10-foot ceilings throughout with floor-to-ceiling windows. Gensler is aiming to achieve both LEED-CS Gold and Fitwell certifications. The property is located at the corner of 23rd and Market streets, seven blocks from City Hall and one block from the banks of the Schuylkill River. The office building is also situated near Comcast’s new headquarters with multiple transit options available to Morgan Lewis staffers within walking distance, including SEPTA’s Suburban and 30th Street stations, as well as the 22nd Street trolley station. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Parkway secured $187 million …

September 22, 2020

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Ford Motor Co. Breaks Ground on Electric Vehicle Center for Production of F-150 Pickup Trucks

by Jeff Shaw September 21, 2020

DEARBORN, MICH. — Ford Motor Co. has broken ground on an electric vehicle center at the historic Rouge Center in Dearborn where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. Upon completion, the new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Rouge Center will add 300 jobs and is part of a $700 million investment in building the all-new lineup of F-150 pickup trucks, including the first-ever F-150 PowerBoost hybrid. The new jobs will support battery assembly and production of the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid and fully electric F-150. Including investments for Bronco and Ranger at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., announced last year, Ford plans to invest more than $1.45 billion and create approximately 3,000 jobs over the next three years in Michigan alone. “We are proud to once again build and innovate for the future here at the Rouge with the debut of our all-new F-150 and the construction of a modern new manufacturing center to build the first-ever all-electric F-150,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor. Co., in a press release. “This year’s COVID-19 crisis made it clear why it is so important for companies like Ford to help keep our U.S. manufacturing base strong and …

September 21, 2020

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Hillwood, USAA Underway on 365,000 SF Victory Commons One Office Building in Dallas

by Taylor Williams September 21, 2020

DALLAS — A partnership between Hillwood Urban and San Antonio-based USAA Real Estate is underway on construction of Victory Commons One, a 365,000-square-foot office building that will be located at 2601 Victory Ave. in Uptown Dallas. Designed by BOKA Powell, the building will be situated on an 8.5-acre site that can ultimately support up to 1.5 million square feet of development. Amenities will include a rooftop terrace, ground-floor tenant lounge and coffee bar and proximity to a new one-acre park. Completion is slated for November 2021.

September 21, 2020

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Wood Partners Opens 225-Unit Alta Spring Creek Apartments in Metro Dallas

by Taylor Williams September 21, 2020

GARLAND, TEXAS — Multifamily developer Wood Partners has opened Alta Spring Creek, a 225-unit apartment community in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Garland. The Class A property is located near the regional headquarters of State Farm Insurance and Raytheon and features studio, one- and two-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded fixtures and private yards. Amenities include a pool, fitness center and outdoor grilling areas. Rents start at approximately $1,150 per month for a one-bedroom unit, according to apartments.com.

September 21, 2020

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Callahan Construction Delivers 90-Unit Seniors Housing Project in Hingham, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams September 21, 2020

HINGHAM, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has delivered The Residence at Penniman Hill, a 90-unit seniors housing project that is located in the southern Boston suburb of Hingham. Designed by The Architectural Team Inc., the property spans 90,000 square feet and offers assisted living and memory care services. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom formats, and amenities include an activity room, beauty salon, café and bistro, exterior planting areas and a memory garden. LCB Senior Living LLC developed the property and will also serve as the operator.

September 21, 2020

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Experiential Art, Entertainment Complex AREA15 Opens in Las Vegas

by Amy Works September 21, 2020

LAS VEGAS — AREA15, an experiential art and entertainment complex in Las Vegas, is now open to the public. While the complex is free to enter, pre-registration and masks are currently required to manage capacities and ensure a safe environment. AREA15 offers art installations, socially distanced activities, unique retail, bars and eateries. The property houses 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space with more than 800 free parking spaces. Currently open retailers and experiences include Art Island, Birdly Virtual Reality Experience, Emack & Bolios, Gallerie 360 inside The Portal, Haley’s Comet, Oddwood, Sanctuary, Shogyo Mujo, The Beast Pop-up Food Experience, The SPINE, Valyrian Steel and Wild Muse Boutique. Additional experiences that are slated to open soon include Meow Wolf’s Omega Market, Lost Spirits Distillery, Dueling Axes, Emporium Bar and Arcade, Wink World, The Beast Food Hall by Todd English, Rocket Fizz candy shop, Intel Innovation Hub, Five Iron Golf and Virtualis. AREA15 is a collaborative venture between real estate development firm Fisher Brothers and creative agency Beneville Studios.

September 21, 2020

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Facebook to Invest Additional $250M for Data Center Expansion in Covington, Georgia

by Alex Tostado September 18, 2020

COVINGTON, GA. — Facebook will invest an additional $250 million at its data center campus in Covington, bringing the social media giant’s total investment at the site to $1 billion. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company will add three buildings and 1.5 million square feet to the property, which was first announced in 2018. Upon completion, the property will total five buildings spanning nearly 2.5 million square feet. Facebook expects to house 200 employees at the site, which is situated about 30 miles east of downtown Atlanta. A timeline for construction was not disclosed, but multiple media outlets report Facebook expects to complete the expansion in 2023. The design team was not disclosed.

September 18, 2020

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Lincoln Ventures Completes 18-Story Student Housing Community Near UT Austin

by Taylor Williams September 18, 2020

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Lincoln Ventures has completed the development of Moontower, an 18-story student housing community located about a mile from the University of Texas at Austin. The property offers one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, a study lounge with individual study rooms, a fitness center, yoga and spin studio, coffee bar and 24-hour package concierge. The community’s development team included interior designer Chelsea Kloss Interiors, contractor JE Dunn and architect Gensler.

September 18, 2020

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Milhaus, Kite Realty Group to Develop $40M Apartment Project at Glendale Town Center in Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow September 18, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — Milhaus and Kite Realty Group Trust have unveiled plans to develop AYR, a $40 million apartment development at Glendale Town Center in Indianapolis. The developers identified underutilized land to be transformed into the 267-unit multifamily project. Milhaus and Kite will also build new bike lanes, a left turn lane and green spaces. Completion of the apartments is slated for 2021. Glendale Town Center, a shopping center dating back to 1958, is home to tenants such as Target and Lowe’s. The name AYR comes from the department store L.S. Ayres & Co., which was part of Glendale Town Center when it first opened.

September 18, 2020

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Principle Construction Completes 96,305 SF Expansion at Wisconsin Industrial Building

by Kristin Harlow September 18, 2020

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WIS. — Principle Construction Corp. has completed a 96,305-square-foot expansion to a 194,611-square-foot industrial building located at 10411 80th Ave. in Pleasant Prairie. Principle, which constructed the original building in 2017, completed the expansion on a speculative basis on behalf of the new owner STAG Industrial. The property features a clear height of 36 feet, 20 dock doors, 81 auto parking stalls and office space. Partners in Design Architects provided design services.

September 18, 2020

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