Rocklin, Calif. — LRE & Cos. has unveiled plans for University Square, a 10-acre mixed-use development located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and University Avenue in Rocklin, a northeast suburb of Sacramento. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. University Square will feature more than 20,000 square feet of retail space; 5,000 square feet of space for fast food restaurants with drive-thrus; a 123-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel; a 10,000 square-foot daycare center; a 3,700-square-foot convenience store; and a car wash. The site is adjacent …
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Dallas — Russell Glen Co. will develop a 50,000-square-foot Tom Thumb at The Shops at RedBird, the mixed-use redevelopment of Southwest Center Mall in Dallas. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with the opening planned for summer 2024. Terrence Maiden of Russell Glen and co-developer and investor Peter Brodsky are leading the redevelopment of the property, which has included $250 million of investment to date. An additional 30,000 square feet of adjacent retail and restaurant space is under construction at the development.
Goodyear, Ariz. — A joint venture between RED Development and Globe Corp. has released plans for GSQ, a 150-acre mixed-use development located in Goodyear, approximately 15 miles west of Phoenix. Groundbreaking on the project is proposed for next year. Plans include retail and entertainment space, restaurants, multifamily communities, office space and a hotel. GSQ will complement the Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ development, which Globe Corp. completed in August 2022. Goodyear Civic Square features a new city hall building, two-story library, two-acre community park, office space and retail space. “Our …
Plymouth, Ind. — Friedman Real Estate has brokered the sale of Plymouth Plaza in Plymouth, a city in northern Indiana. The new owner plans to repurpose the 60,000-square-foot retail center into a mixed-use development featuring both retail and self-storage space. Steven Silverman and Ryan Wilner of Friedman represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction.
Kissimmee, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $28.4 million sale of WaterStar Orlando, a 79,680-square-foot shopping center under construction in Kissimmee, roughly 18 miles outside Orlando. Equinox Development Properties is the seller and developer of the center, which is scheduled to open within the next few months. Marshalls, Burlington and pOpshelf will anchor the property, which will also house Noire Nail Bar and Keke’s Breakfast Café. An entity doing business as Orlando 22 LLC purchased the center. Kyle Stonis, Pierce Mayson and Kevin Yaryan of SRS’ Investment …
Plantation, Fla. — A partnership led by South Florida shopping center owner and developer Beth Azor has begun construction on a 6,119-square-foot Wawa gas station and convenience store located in Plantation, roughly 30 miles north of Miami. The partnership, which is doing business as FLA BPI LLC, broke ground on the project April 4. The 1.7-acre property is situated within the northern portion of a three-acre site acquired by the partnership in 2016. Midtown Crossing, a 6,400-square-foot retail center, occupies the southern portion. Scheduled for completion in 12 months, the …
Bossier City, La. — The Cordish Cos. has announced an agreement to acquire Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel, located in Bossier City in northwest Louisiana. Subject to approval by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Cordish plans to redevelop the property into a casino resort and entertainment destination. Closed since March 2020, the development will be the first in the state of Louisiana under Cordish’s Live! brand, which offers dining, entertainment, casino, hotel and sports-anchored entertainment spaces. The seller and acquisition price were not disclosed. Cordish was the development partner for …
Williamsburg, Va. — Entertainment concept Uptown Alley has purchased the former Yankee Candle building in Williamsburg, with plans to open its fifth entertainment venue. The multilevel, mixed-use building is located on a six-acre site at 2200 Richmond Road. Dawn Griggs and Rob Wright of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller, Fulton Bank, in the $4 million sale. Upon completion, which is scheduled before the end of this year, the venue will feature upscale bowling, duckpin bowling, an arcade and a chef-driven restaurant.
Houston —NewQuest Properties is underway on the 90,000-square-foot redevelopment of a retail center located in Houston. Formerly known as Pavilion Center, the property is being reimagined as West on West (WoW) and will be anchored by a 33,029-square-foot 99 Ranch Market, which is expected to open later this year. Other tenants will include Gen Korean BBQ House and Teso Life, which will occupy 6,212 square feet and 13,340 square feet, respectively. Exterior renovations are scheduled for completion this month. Plans include neon lighting elements, string lighting, an upcycled art installation …
Roseville, Minn. — Dick’s Sporting Goods is set to open a new location at Rosedale Center, a 1.1 million-square-foot shopping center in Roseville, a suburb of the Twin Cities. The retailer will occupy a new building at the parcel formerly home to Herberger’s. Construction of the store has begun, with completion scheduled for late 2024. JLL’s retail development partner, Poag Development Group, is overseeing construction management. Holly Rome of JLL leads the leasing efforts for Rosedale Center and secured the lease with Dick’s. Recent tenant additions at Rosedale Center include …