Development
Expansion Team: Mark Doran on Transwestern’s Growth Strategy
Insights from COO Mark Doran on the strategy behind Transwestern’s recent acquisitions the Boston and Chicago markets.
Toyota to Move U.S. HQ to Texas
Saying it is designed for better customer service and sustainable, long-term growth, Toyota is moving its North American headquarters and about 4,000 jobs to Plano, Texas, to a state-of-the-art campus expected to break ground in the fall and be completed by 2017.
George Smith Partners Arranges $51M Bridge Loan for Renovation of M-U Property in Newport Beach, Calif.
The Lido Marina Village, a mixed-use property in Newport Beach, Calif., is ready for renovation now that a $51.4 million loan has been arranged, courtesy of George Smith Partners.
Hyatt, LATAM JV to Develop 10 Hotels in Central America, Mexico
An affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corp. has entered into a master development agreement with LATAM Hotel Corp. to develop 10 Hyatt Place hotels in Central America and Mexico, and Hyatt affiliates have entered into franchise agreements with LATAM for the first five hotels.
Swire Hotels to Debut in U.S. at $1.5B M-U Development in Downtown Miami
Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels will make its entrée into the U.S. with the opening of EAST, Miami at Brickell City Centre.
ULI Spring 2014: Investment Trends in Latin America
Fred Gortner, managing director & COO at Paladin Realty Partners, talks about his firm’s investment strategy. Over the last 15 years, Paladin has been one of the leading investors in Latin America, with activity spanning seven countries and valued at over $5 billion in assets.
Executive Insights: Jihane A. Boury, Harwood International
Harwood International’s Jihane Boury talks about master-planning of the district of HARWOOD in Uptown Dallas.
Hudson Pacific to Expand Hollywood Studios with 315 KSF Office Tower
Hudson Pacific Properties is slated to start construction of Icon at Sunset Bronson Studios, a 14-story, 315,000-square-foot high-tech office building in Hollywood, next door to the former Warner Bros. headquarters.
SMG/Shamrock, W Capital Group Grab Former Golden Sands Development Site in Miami Beach
A joint venture between SMG/Shamrock and W Capital Group has acquired a vacant lot at 6901 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach from a subsidiary of Lehman Bros.