Balazs Szekely
Balazs covers the workspace trends, tools, and strategies that help organizations make hybrid work actually work, from access and space management to keeping distributed teams connected. A journalist by training with a career spanning radio, print, and digital media, Balazs has held content roles across multiple Yardi products and teams. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as on CBS, CNBC, and more. Outside of work, Balazs is passionate about photography, winter sports, and nature, and never misses a chance to explore a new city. Drop him a line via email.
Chilean Hospitality Chain Broke Ground on Atton Brickell Hotel
Atton Hotels started site work on its first US project, a 275-room, 12-story full-service hotel. Located at 1500 SW 1st Ave. in Downtown Miami, construction of the $65 million project is expected to create around 400 jobs until the completion scheduled to early 2016, and 130 permanent positions after delivery.
Hyatt House Atlanta/Cobb Galleria is LEED Certified
Hyatt House Atlanta/Cobb Galleria in Atlanta’s northwest corridor received LEED certification according to a written announcement released recently by Noble Investment Group and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
Construction of Crescent Gateway in Altamonte Springs is in the Works
Crescent Gateway, Crescent Communities’ luxury apartment community is underway at the intersection of Maitland Boulevard and state Route 434. The company is building an 80-acre, mixed-use project and the residential component represents the first phase. Another 300,000 square feet of office and retail space, and potentially a hotel, are in the pipeline. A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 15.
Pointe at Lenox Park Picked Up for Almost $25M
Pointe at Lenox Park, a 271-unit garden-style community in the Brookhaven submarket recently changed hands for $24.9 million. The previous local private owner sold the apartment homes to Cortland Partners.
Starwood Eyes Historic Motel Ankara in South Beach for Adaptive Reuse
Set to open in less than a year, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s newest Aloft branded facility is coming to Miami’s South Beach and will be first newly constructed hotel to open in that submarket in the past five years.
The Ensign Group Acquires 230-Bed Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Center
Formerly known as Kindred Transitional Care Northwest, Casas Adobes Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center has a new owner, a recent trade publication reports. The Ensign Group acquired the 230-bed skilled nursing facility located at the corner of Orange Grove and Corona roads, adjacent to Northwest Hospital Medical Plaza in Tucson.
Golden Sands Oceanfront Development Site in Miami Beach Sold
CBRE Hotels has recently announced the sale of the former Golden Sands development site.
Krystal Logistics Relocates, Staying Loyal to Flagler Station
Krystal Logistics has outgrown its current facility at 10301 NW 108th Avenue in Flagler Station and plans to move to a 78,000 square-foot distribution facility, up from 46,000 square feet, by the end of the year. The new lease is also part of Flagler Station, at Building 36, which has yet to be built.
County Approves 716-Acre Multifamily Development Near Corona de Tucson County
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a development agreement with Diamond Ventures, Inc, Arizona Daily Star reports. The company is the owner of Hook M Ranch which is situated on 716 acres of land near Corona de Tucson. The development includes 1, 376 houses and 400 apartments, open space, small commercial spaces and a K-8 school for the Vail School District.
Cortland Partners Enters Orlando Market, Hires Local Expert
Cortland Partners recently acquired its first asset in the metro Orlando market. The firm purchased Harbor at Lake Howell, a 408-unit, garden-style community in Casselberry for $40 million. Aside from the acquisition, the company also announced that it has added John Builder to its team of experts.