Washington, D.C. — MRP Realty has received $191.8 million in development financing for Phase I of Bryant Street, a mixed-use project in northeast Washington, D.C. Phase I includes three mid-rise buildings comprising 487 multifamily units, a nine-screen Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and an additional 38,482 square feet of ground-floor retail space. At full buildout, the 13-acre project will feature 1,500 residential units, 250,000 square feet of retail space, 1.5 acres of green space and up to 2,000 parking spaces. The transit-oriented development will be located in the Edgewood neighborhood, near the …
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Dallas — Seritage Growth Properties has broken ground on Park Heritage, a mixed-use project located at the intersection of the LBJ Freeway and Preston Road in north Dallas that could ultimately span as much as 2 million square feet. Seritage is the master developer, and KDC currently plans to develop about 1.1 million square feet of Class A office space. Toll Brothers Apartment Living will construct the first phase of the project’s multifamily component, which calls for roughly 300 units. At full build-out, Park Heritage could span as much as …
Dallas — Essentials PetCare will open nine walk-in clinics in Dallas-Fort Worth area Walmart stores in the coming weeks. Essentials PetCare opened its first Walmart location in 2016 in Port Richey, Florida. In Texas, the clinics will be located in Anna, Cross Roads, Fort Worth, Frisco, Gainesville, Kaufman, Prosper, Royse City and Weatherford. The clinic in Kaufman will open May 22 with the other clinics following in June. The company’s clinics provide routine vaccinations and treatment for a variety of minor illnesses such as ear infections, common skin conditions and urinary issues. More …
Vernon Hills and Aurora, Ill. —Centennial has unveiled its new placemaking concepts at two malls in Illinois — Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills and Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Centennial will transform the malls’ center courts into a multi-use environment that will enhance consumer experience. Centennial will invest $12 million into the courtyards, which total 31,115 square feet. The new courtyards will be surrounded by dining and entertainment options. The design team includes architect Stantec and general contractor Graycor Construction Co. A timeline for construction was not released.
Towson, Md. — Developers Greenberg Gibbons and Caves Valley Partners have signed Whole Foods Market to anchor the retail component of Towson Row, a $350 million mixed-use development in downtown Towson, Maryland. Whole Foods will occupy 45,000 square feet and include a 6,200-square-foot mezzanine and outdoor dining terrace. Construction on the store is expected to begin this winter and take 18 months to complete. Amenities will include a two-story parking deck and covered walkways leading to the store. Towson Row is currently under construction on a five-acre site, 10 miles north …
Greenville, S.C. — Topgolf opened its 50th venue in the U.S. this past Friday in Greenville, South Carolina. The three-tier, 55,000-square-foot driving range and bar is located at 201 Clifton Court, 10 miles from downtown Greenville and directly off Interstate 85. The new Topgolf features a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, flexible private event spaces and music in climate-controlled hitting bays. More than 350 full- and part-time employees were hired in advance of the opening. The new Topgolf will host a summer academy for children ages 6 through …
Aldi to Open 19,230-Square-Foot Grocery Store at King of Prussia Center in Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pa. — German discount grocer Aldi will open a 19,230-square-foot store at the 119,000-square-foot King of Prussia Center, located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. Jeffrey Cohen and Nelson Wax of CBRE represented the landlord, D&P Associates, in the lease negotiations. The family-owned business developed the mall beginning in the 1980s.
Confluent, Kelmore Break Ground on 140,000-Square-Foot Boulevard at Lowry Mixed-Use Project in Denver
Denver — Confluent Development and Kelmore Development have broken ground on The Boulevard at Lowry, a commercial mixed-use redevelopment project in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood. Situated on 1.5 acres, the infill development will feature 140,000 square feet of restaurant, retail and office space. A 25,000-square-foot Lucky’s Market will anchor the property. Additional tenants will include a 1,750-square-foot Logan House Coffee Co. Completion is scheduled for fourth-quarter 2020.
Tri-Land Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of 253,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta
Conyers, Ga. — Tri-Land Properties Inc. has begun construction on the overhaul of Salem Gate Market, a 253,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center located 25 miles southeast of Atlanta in Conyers. The multimillion-dollar redevelopment will include a 55,000-square-foot Hobby Lobby, 20,000-square-foot Northern Tool + Supply, a 103-room hotel and an Allure Nail & Spa. Tri-Land is rebuilding Salem Gate in a public-private partnership with the city of Conyers. Salem Gate is the first project underway as part of the Conyers Gateway Village District, the product of a new zoning ordinance adopted by …
Developer Breaks Ground on 50,000-Square-Foot Retail Project, 922-Space Garage in Downtown Miami
Miami — Miami Worldcenter Associates has broken ground on a 50,000-square-foot retail project and a 922-space parking garage within its namesake development, the $4 billion Miami Worldcenter, which is located in the city’s downtown area. The street-level retail space and new parking structure will front NE 7th Street and will ultimately be part of Miami Worldcenter’s 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space. A portion of the parking garage’s rooftop will feature a rooftop amenity deck, which will serve the residents of Luma, a 43-story multifamily tower next …