Bogdan Odagescu

Bogdan Odagescu is an executive editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. He joined CPE and MHN in 2016, as associate editor. Bogdan coordinates news writing and editing work for the two publications, among others. He has a background in English, literature, translation and cultural journalism, and holds an MA in contemporary literature and culture from Birkbeck College, University of London.

The former Rolling Acres Mall in Akron, Ohio

Akron’s Rolling Acres Mall One Step Closer to Redevelopment

The 1.3 million-square-foot retail center, which closed in 2008, could be demolished by mid-fall.

Holiday Inn Los Angeles-LAX Airport

Interstate Lands LAX Hotel Management Contract

The 405-key Holiday Inn was recently bought by a subsidiary of Esong Group for $52.5 million.

Hanbury Village, Chesapeake, Va.

C&W to Lease, Manage 300 KSF of Retail in Virginia

The three Richmond-area shopping centers are owned by Armada Hoffler.

Westhampton on Grove rendering, Richmond, Va.

Richmond West End Redevelopment Approved

The mixed-use project will bring ground-floor retail, Class A office suites and 12 luxury apartments to Virginia capital’s West End.

Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel, London

London’s Historic Park Lane Hotel Joins Starwood Flag

Following thorough renovations, the five-star property is joining the Sheraton Grand brand.

70 Franklin Street, Boston

Historic Boston CBD Office Building Trades for $42M

Deka bought the 85,977-square-foot property from GLL Real Estate Partners.

CBRE Nabs $116M Shopping Center in the UK

The 231,000-square-foot Willow Brook Centre in Bristol opened in 2009 and is anchored by Tesco.

The WWF Building in DC Receives USGBC Award

Serving as World Wildlife Fund’s U.S. headquarters, the seven-story building is LEED Platinum-certified.

Burt Cabanas, founder & chairman, Benchmark Hospitality

Benchmark, Gemstone Hotels & Resorts Merge

The new company, which will be chaired by Burt Cabañas, will operate 58 independent properties, most of them located in the U.S.

East Shore I, II and III, Glen Allen, Va.

CBRE to Handle Leasing Efforts for 384 KSF Richmond Portfolio

The seven buildings, which form a Class A and B mix, are owned by Westdale Real Estate.