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John Hancock Proposes $350M Redevelopment Project in Boston’s Back Bay

by Amy Works August 6, 2015

BOSTON — John Hancock has filed a letter of intent with the Boston Redevelopment Authority to design and construct an office building in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. The $350 million project proposal calls for a 26-story, 625,000-square-foot Class A office tower at 380 Stuart St. If approved, the construction is slated to commence in late 2016, with projected completion date of early 2019. Skidmore Ownings & Merrill and CBT Architects are providing architectural services and Colliers International is serving as project manager for the proposed project.

August 6, 2015

Industrial Northeast Pennsylvania

Joint Venture Acquires 43-Acre Site for Industrial Development in Jonestown, Pa.

by Amy Works August 5, 2015

JONESTOWN, PA. — PCCP has partnered with Dermody Properties to acquire a 43-acre site for the development of LogistiCenter 78-81 in Jonestown. The joint venture purchased the site for an undisclosed price from Pennsylvania-based Vision Group Ventures. The Class A distribution center will feature 405,000 square feet of industrial space. Construction is slated to begin immediately and completion is scheduled for spring 2016. The property will consist of a front-load distribution building featuring 36-foot clear heights, an ESFR sprinkler system, 81 dock doors, two drive-in doors, clerestory glass to allow natural light, 60-foot loading bays, T-5 lighting, parking for 220 cars and one extra trailer parking space per dock door.

August 5, 2015

California Office Western

Irvine Co. Announces Plans to Build Six New Buildings at Irvine Spectrum

by Nellie Day August 5, 2015

IRVINE, CALIF. — The Irvine Co. has announced its plans to build six “Next Gen Campus Office” buildings at the Irvine Spectrum. The buildings will total 528,000 square feet. They will be situated within the Spectrum’s Discovery Business Center and Sand Canyon Business Center projects. Discovery Business Center will receive four buildings totaling 317,000 square feet. The customizable space will be called the Quad at Discovery Business Center. Two new buildings totaling 212,000 square feet are planned at Sand Canyon Business Center as well. Construction is scheduled to commence early next year, with a completion date of early 2017. The Next Gen Campus Office will feature modern architecture, including floor-to-ceiling glass and aluminum curtain walls for natural light and energy efficiency. Amenities will include advanced infrastructure for technology, and fitness and wellness centers offering indoor and outdoor activities like yoga and bike-sharing programs. The Commons, a large open-air space at the heart of each campus, will feature a Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor living room, sun decks, al fresco dining, barbeques and other areas for people to work, collaborate or take a break.

August 5, 2015

Industrial Southeast Virginia

Equus to Build 330,000 SF Spec Warehouse in Northwest Virginia

by John Nelson August 5, 2015

WINCHESTER, VA. — Equus Capital Partners plans to build a 330,000-square-foot spec industrial warehouse and distribution center within Stonewall Industrial Park in Winchester, a town located along I-81 roughly 75 miles west of Washington, D.C. Equus plans to break ground in August. The facility will sit on a 52-acre site, which can accommodate a second building up to 500,000 square feet. Upon completion in March 2016, the facility will feature 32-foot clear heights, T5 lighting, concrete floors, 50- by 50-foot column spacing, an ESFR sprinkler system and a 180-foot truck court. The property will be in close proximity to established industrial employers such as OHL (Red Bull), Rite Aid, Home Depot, Kraft Foods, McKesson and TREX. BPG Development Co. LP, the development arm of Equus, will oversee development and construction of the spec project. John Lesinski of Colliers International will oversee the property’s leasing and marketing efforts.

August 5, 2015

Industrial Maryland Southeast

Ridgeline Property Group to Develop Distribution Center in Metro Baltimore

by John Nelson August 5, 2015

HANOVER, MD. — Ridgeline Property Group has plans to develop Hanover Business Center, a 100,000-square-foot, Class A distribution center in Hanover, a southwest suburb of Baltimore. The property will be located on a 7.9-acre site at 1520 Stoney Run Road adjacent to the Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Construction is set to begin in the second quarter of 2016 and wrap up in the first quarter of 2017. Ridgeline Property Group’s capital partner on the project is Cabot Properties Inc. Upon completion, Hanover Business Center will feature 28-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinklers, a 120-foot truck court and separate entrances for cars and trucks. Since its inception in 2014, Ridgeline has developed projects totaling 5.9 million square feet.

August 5, 2015

Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

Aegis Breaks Ground on Seniors Housing Community and Cultural Center

by Nellie Day August 3, 2015

NEWCASTLE, WASH. — Seniors housing developer Aegis Living has broken ground on Aegis Gardens in Newcastle near Seattle, marking the Pacific Northwest’s first senior living community for Chinese-Americans. Situated on a 7.5-acre waterfront site with access to Lake Boren, the resort-style, 110-home community is slated to open in 2017. When completed, Aegis Gardens’ activity center will host civic activities and cultural exhibitions. The center will also provide daycare services to promote multigenerational engagement. According to Nielson, 92,000 Chinese-Americans live within a 25-mile radius of the Newcastle location. Aegis Gardens’ community programming will include celebrations of Chinese holidays, traditional cuisine representing major regions of China, mahjong, calligraphy, cribbage, Tai Chi classes, a central Zen garden and a tearoom. Staff fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English will provide 24-hour care. The development site in Newcastle, a block from the Bellevue city line, is culturally relevant for Chinese-Americans because immigrants from China mined coal there in the late 1800s, contributing to Seattle’s rise to prominence.

August 3, 2015

Georgia Industrial Southeast

Duke Realty to Develop 614,880 SF Spec Warehouse Near Atlanta Airport

by John Nelson July 31, 2015

EAST POINT, GA. — Duke Realty’s Atlanta office plans to develop a 614,880-square-foot speculative warehouse in Camp Creek Business Center. Duke Realty owns the 400-acre industrial park, located off I-285 near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The property will be located at 4909 N. Commerce Drive in East Point and will feature 36-foot clear heights, 125 dock doors, 337 automobile parking spaces, 125 trailer parking spaces. The development also includes land that can be used for tenants to build concrete truck courts. Duke Realty plans to deliver the asset in January 2016.

July 31, 2015

Florida Industrial Southeast

Flagler Global Logistics Breaks Ground on Port Canaveral’s First Inland Port Facility

by John Nelson July 31, 2015

TITUSVILLE, FLA. — Flagler Global Logistics has broken ground on the new 246,240-square-foot Titusville Logistics Center in Titusville. The ground breaking marks the start of construction of Port Canaveeral’s first multi-modal inland port facility. Set for completion in early 2016, the facility will support expanding cargo and container terminals. The Canaveral Port Authority is the first major tenant at the property, which will have direct rail connectivity to the Florida East Coast Railway and easy access to I-95 and US Highway 1. The property will also be close to Port Canaveral and adjacent to Space Coast Regional Airport.

July 31, 2015

Multifamily New York Northeast

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 157-Unit Residential Tower in Tribeca

by Amy Works July 30, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Fisher Brothers, Witkoff and New Valley has broken ground on 111 Murray Street, an 800-foot residential tower in Tribeca. Designed by Kohn, Pederson Fox, the property will feature more than 300,000 square feet of condominiums, ranging from one-bedroom to five-bedroom units priced between $2 million and more than $17.5 million. The 157-residence tower will feature a 24/7 doorman and concierge, lobby, private dining room with fully equipped demonstration kitchen, landscaped private garden, 75-foot lap pool, children’s splash pool, fitness center, hair salon, teen arcade, children’s playroom and media room. Completion is slated for early 2018.

July 30, 2015

Maryland Multifamily Southeast

Enterprise Homes Breaks Ground on $22.3M Apartment Community in Downtown Baltimore

by John Nelson July 29, 2015

BALTIMORE — Enterprise Homes has begun construction on Mulberry at Park Apartments, a new $22.3 million apartment community located within the Bromo Tower Arts & Entertainment district in downtown Baltimore. The property will feature 34 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences. Rents will range from $773 to $1,155 monthly. Upon completion, the apartment community will feature a cyber café, study room, fitness center and an outdoor terrace. Marks, Thomas Architects designed the community to meet Enterprise Green Communities Criteria and LEED Silver standards. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Bank of America, representatives from HUD, city and state officials and local economic development corporations. The project was financed with $15.8 million in construction financing, tax credit equity and permanent financing from Bank of America, as well as $1.5 million from the State of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and $870,000 from Baltimore City.

July 29, 2015

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