Adriana Pop
Adriana Pop is a senior editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She joined CPE and MHN in 2012, with an academic background in economics, English and Italian. She currently curates the CPE Sneak Peek newsletter, highlighting noteworthy stories and emerging topics for readers. Connect with her at adriana.pop@cpe-mhn.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioana-adriana-pop-811772108/.
Texaco Building to Become Mixed-Use Complex
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
The long-vacant Texaco building at 1501 Canal St. is one step closer to being rehabilitated. The Times-Picayune reports that the State Bond Commission has approved the issuance of as much as $22 million in bonds for […]
Jax Brewery Destined for Major Makeover; Stirling Expands in Shreveport
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Jax Brewery in New Orleans is due for a major makeover this spring. Developers Earl Weber and Kenny Lobell are currently working on a reconstruction project that will add 11 new luxury apartments on the second and […]
Morgan Keegan Deal Expected to Close During First Quarter of 2012
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Regions Financial Corp. has entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., its Memphis-based investment unit, to Raymond James Financial Inc., for $930 million. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, according to a company […]
Turner Construction to Occupy Space in SouthPark; Ballantyne Development Moves Forward
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Turner Construction Company plans to relocate from its current location at 5955 Carnegie Boulevard to the Roxborough Building in Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood, in which it will occupy 20,022 square feet on the fourth floor. Built in […]
Hertz Investment Group to Enter Memphis market; EdR Acquires St. Louis Property for $28.45M
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Hertz Investment Group LLC, a fully integrated national real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition, marketing and management of properties throughout the country, recently announced plans to enter the Memphis market by acquiring five office buildings totaling 672,247 square feet, as part of a larger deal with […]
Campus Crest Acquires Two Student-Housing Projects; Cureton Town Center Sold for $13.9M
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Campus Crest Communities Inc., a leading developer, builder and manager of purpose-built student housing under The Grove brand, recently announced it has closed on the purchase of the remaining 50.1 percent interests in The Grove at […]
South Main building to be redeveloped into affordable community; Joint venture buys Cordova multifamily for $21.9 million
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Minneapolis-based Artspace, a national nonprofit group thatworks to create, foster and preserve affordable live/work space for artists and arts organizations in cities across the country, has chosen Memphis for its latest project. The organization plans to buy and redevelop an old South Main building owned by Phil Woodard, a downtown developer. […]
Chiquita gives huge boost to Charlotte office market
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
After having recently decided to move its corporate headquarters from Cincinnati, Ohio to the Queen City, Chiquita Brands International Inc. announced plans to occupy five or six floors of the 20-story NASCAR Plaza in uptown Charlotte […]
Joy Theater Returns to Life; Elementary School Breaks Ground in Marrero
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Several projects meant to bring the Crescent City back to its former glory have been launched in the past few years, including the Superdome renovation and the restoration of the Saenger Theatre. Dec. 29 will mark […]
Hotel Mazarin to Open in French Quarter after Extensive Overhaul
By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
The New Orleans Hotel Collection recently announced the opening of its newest boutique hotel, Hotel Mazarin, in the heart of the vibrant French Quarter. Situated at 730 Bienville St., the hotel will officially open on Dec. […]