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Chicago Lakeside Development Recognized as a Top Sustainable Solution at Rio+20
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor The United Nations launched its newest worldwide initiative “Sustainia100” at the Rio+20 conference in Rio de Janeiro. The initiative, which focuses on sustainability solutions and sustainable cities, was celebrated by nominating 100 world leading projects and undertakings. In the presence of international sustainability icon Gro Harlem Brundtland, media personality and […]
Sunstone Hotel Investors to Purchase Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile for a gross purchase price of $91.75 million. The 357-room hotel, located at 10 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Chicago, is expected to generate around $4.1 million of EBITDA […]
Waterton Residential Acquires Boutique Seneca Hotel; Two Affordable Housing Projects Receive $11M Support
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Chicago’s Seneca Hotel has been acquired by Waterton Residential, a subsidiary of Waterton Associates LLC. The boutique hotel, located in the Gold Coast neighborhood, will be restored to a select apartment community, with renovated apartments available for occupancy beginning in mid-June. The 260 newly restored luxury rental residences will be […]
MB Real Estate Expands Leasing Portfolio in Downtown Chicago
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor MB Real Estate has announced the expansion of its leasing portfolio to over 14.4 million square feet. The Chicago-based company, founded in 1982, has been awarded five new leasing assignments in downtown Chicago. The new additions include 300 E. Randolph—a 57-story tower owned and anchored by Health Care Service Corporation. […]
Ivanhoe and Hines to Build $300M Chicago Office Tower
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Ivanhoe Cambridge and Hines have partnered to develop a 45-story office tower in the West Loop in downtown Chicago. The announcement came from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who said the $300 million project is “a vote of confidence for our city, welcome news for the local economy and a signal that […]
Chicago and Aeroterm LLC Reach Agreement for $200M Project at O’Hare
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor The City of Chicago has reached an agreement with Aeroterm LLC to start construction of the Chicago O’Hare International Airport Northeast Cargo Center. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the development project, which will expand and enhance the efficiency of O’Hare’s airport cargo operations, as well as create around 1,200 construction jobs, […]
Lowe Enterprises Investors Acquire Affinia Chicago Hotel
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor The 28-story Affinia Chicago Hotel has been acquired by Lowe Enterprises Investors on behalf of an investment client. The seller, Denihan Hospitality Group, was represented by Eastdil Secured. Lowe Enterprises Investors represented itself in the transaction. Hotel management will be taken over by Destination Hotels & Resorts—an affiliate of Lowe […]
John Hancock Real Estate Acquires 150 North Michigan Avenue Office Tower
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor The 41-story 150 North Michigan Avenue office tower has been acquired by John Hancock Real Estate—the U.S. unit of Manulfie Real Estate—for $102 million. As previously reported by Commercial Property Executive, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. was hired by Germany-based SEB Asset Management A.G. to market the property—previously acquired in 1999 […]
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler Hired to Sell 1401 S. State St. and North Shore Hotel
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. has been hired by a venture that includes Sam Zell’s Equity Residential and Dallas-based developer Lincoln Property Co. to market a 22-story apartment building located at 1401 S. State St., Chicagorealestatedaily.com reports. The South Loop urban loft high-rise was completed in 2008 and features 278 studio, […]
Canadian REIT Acquires Westfield Business Park in Elgin
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Westfield Business Park, a 513,313-square-foot office complex located in Elgin, has been acquired by a newly formed Canadian real estate investment trust, Chicagorealestatedaily.com reports. In February, Commercial Property Executive reported on the intensified activities of Canadian REITs in the U.S. market after Vancouver, B.C.-based Onni Group agreed on a deal […]