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McWhinney, Grand American Partner on 325 KSF M-U Property in Downtown Denver

McWhinney has partnered with Grand American to redevelop the city block between 18th/19th and Blake/Wazee streets in Denver’s vibrant lower downtown district.

MPEA Begins Selection Process for Design Firm to Plan the Event Center

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority has recently announced it has started the process of choosing an architect to design the Event Center, a multipurpose project announced on May 16 by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the MPEA.

AEG, MGM Resorts Team Up to Build Long-Awaited Arena on the Strip

The long and winding road to a Las Vegas sports arena project seems to be nearing its end after a recent announcement was made that a new joint venture was created specifically for such a development. AEG and MGM Resorts International made the announcement that the formal steps have been taken for a JV that will handle a comprehensive revitalization of the area between the NYC and Monte Carlo resorts. The development will constitute an investment of around $350 million.

KBS Buys $86M Denver Office Complex

KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT has purchased the Westmoor Center office complex in the Westminster submarket for $86 million.

Equity, Blackstone Sell New England Executive Park for $216M

The New England Executive Park, a 10-building office park in suburban Boston with more than 1 million square feet and approved for another 750,000 square feet of new development, was acquired for $216 million by Charles River Realty Investors and National Development.

$127M in Financing Closes for 37-Property CRE Portfolio

It has a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and now it has $127.5 million in financing. A 2.3 million-square-foot portfolio encompassing 37 industrial, office and retail properties in metropolitan Philadelphia and Melbourne, Fla., has landed a three-year loan provided by Natixis Real Estate Capital.

Grossman Co. Receives $88M Financing for Arizona Grand Resort

Grossman Company Properties has secured $88 million in financing for its 740-key, all-suite Arizona Grand Resort located in Phoenix.

Griffin-American Buys 21 Buildings in Five States for $141M

Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II has acquired 21 healthcare-related buildings in five states for $141.3 million, pushing the REIT co-sponsored by American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Corp. to an overall portfolio value of $1.6 billion.

Morgan, DRA Buy 620-Unit Northampton Apartments in Largo, Md.

The 620-unit Northampton Apartments in Largo, Md., located roughly 15 miles outside of Washington, D.C., has come under new ownership. Acting in a partnership, Morgan Properties and DRA Advisors acquired the multi-family property from Equity Residential for approximately $95 million.

$2B Deal to Transform Old London Docks into Innovation Hub

London is getting ready to redevelop London’s Royal Docks, a $2 billion project dubbed Silvertown Quays, which will be the second phase in the redevelopment of the Silvertown area.