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/.
Tanjong Pagar Centre to Become Singapore’s Tallest Building in 2016
GuocoLand has unveiled plans to build the tallest structure in Singapore. At 951 feet, the proposed Tanjong Pagar Centre will also rise as the company’s first integrated mixed-use development in the city and region.
Development Group Plans Major Apartment Project East of Downtown Raleigh
The Florian Companies, along with Hyde Street Holdings and Banner Apartments are planning to develop a 224-unit, four-story apartment building near Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.
According to the NewsObserver, the project will be located on a vacant 2-acre lot currently owned by Gordon Smith III. The development group intends to close on the purchase of the site by the end of the summer.
Gardens at Market Square Mixed-Use Development to Break Ground in July
Millcraft Investments’ plan to develop a $95 million mixed-use complex on Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh has received its final approval from the city planning commission.
Kettle Point Wins Key City Vote; Omni Group Plans $5M Federal Hill Office Project
The East Providence Waterfront Commission has unanimously approved a 407-unit, $75 million residential community planned for Kettle Point, the East Providence Patch reports. Before construction can start, three state agencies including the transportation, environmental management, and the Coastal Resources Management Council are scheduled to review the project.
Daisho Launches $300M Office Project in Brisbane’s CBD
Japanese developer Daisho Group has recently broken ground on a $300 million office tower in Brisbane, the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland.
Nordic PCL to Build $500M M-U Project in Downtown Honolulu
Nordic PCL Construction Inc. has been appointed general contractor for the $500 million 690 Pohukaina mixed-use project in Honolulu, the Pacific Business News reports. Forest City Hawaii has also selected Benjamin Woo Architects LLC as part of the development team.
Irgens Seeks Tax-Increment Financing for 833 E. Michigan Tower
Real estate development firm Irgens is considering city financing for its proposed $100 million Class A multi-tenant office tower in downtown Milwaukee. The company is also planning to move its corporate headquarters from the Milwaukee County Research Park in Wauwatosa to the new facility.
Kite Realty Acquires Castleton Crossing in Indianapolis for $39M
Kite Realty Group Trust Inc. has purchased the 280,000-square-foot Castleton Crossing retail center in Indianapolis for $39 million. According to property records, Texas-based American National Insurance Co. is the seller of the property.
Canadian Office Tower Recognized as One of World’s Most Dazzling Buildings
“The Bow” Tower in Calgary has made the Emporis list of the most spectacular 15 corporate buildings in the world.
Gaia Pays $55M for 2 East Providence M-F Complexes
Gaia Real Estate has purchased the Winchester Park and Winchester Wood multifamily communities in East Providence for $55 million or $115,000 per unit. The sale also included 20 acres of undeveloped land, the Providence Business News reports. CB Richard Ellis New England Partners represented the buyer in the transaction and also procured financing.