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Capital Square Realty Advisors Buys Richmond Retail Building

Capital Square Realty Advisors LLC continues to expand its portfolio of properties. At the start of the month, the Innsbrook-based real estate investment firm announced the acquisition of a retail building in Richmond.

New Neighborhood Breaks Ground in Montgomery County

On Tuesday, May 12, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett joined EYA officials at the corner of Shady Grove Rd. and Crabbs Branch Way, in Rockville, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the newest neighborhood in Montgomery County. Called Westside at Shady Grove Metro, it is the first development project under the Smart Growth Initiative.

National Harbor’s First Rental Apartment Development to Celebrate Grand Opening

National Harbor, the 350-acre mixed-use development, which opened in 2008 on the banks of the Potomac River, is about to get its first rental apartment community. Co-developers Peterson Companies and The Bozzuto Group will celebrate the grand opening of The Esplanade at National Harbor on May 21.

Protests Sway Miami U. on Student Housing Site

After considering feedback from students, alumnae and faculty members, Miami University has decided to change the location of a planned student housing project.

Columbus-Area Firm Buys Dayton Office Building

A large office building in downtown Dayton has recently changed hands. The property was acquired by a Columbus-based investor.

Cabela’s Expands Southwest Ohio Footprint

Cabela’s Incorporated is expanding its presence in Southwest Ohio. By next spring, the hunting, fishing and outdoor gear retailer plans to open not one, but two stores in the area. Together, the two locations are expected to create about 360 jobs.

Investors Buy Two Fully Leased Shopping Centers in Greater Washington

Investors have snatched up two more shopping centers in the Greater Washington area. The properties traded for a little over $50 million.

Akron City Council Approves Land Purchase for New Dollar Tree Store

At last week’s meeting, the Akron City Council passed legislation that will allow two commercial projects in the city’s west side to move forward. The projects will bring a new Dollar Tree store and a new office building to Akron.

Thermaldyne To Build $19M Plant In West Baton Rouge Parish

The Greater Baton Rouge area has registered another important economic win. Gov. Bobby Jindal announced this week that Thermaldyne, a provider of environmental and industrial waste remediation services, plans to develop an indirect thermal desorption plant in West Baton Rouge Parish.

Atapco Sells Four-Building Industrial Portfolio for $50.6M

[ Steeplechase 95 International Business Park ] At the end of April, Atapco Properties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Trading and Production Corporation, announced the sale of four industrial buildings at its Steeplechase 95 International Business Park, in Capitol Heights. The portfolio was sold in two related transactions, for a total price of $50.6 million.