Midwest
Chicago Mixed-Use Lands $1.2B Research Hub
The 78, Related Midwest’s 62-acre master-planned development, will become home to The University of Illinois System’s innovation center, Discovery Partners Institute.
Foundry Commercial to Relocate Nashville Office
The firm will occupy 3,000 square feet at The Pinnacle at Symphony Place, a 29-story skyscraper in the city’s South of Broadway district.
CBRE Strengthens Nashville Tenant Representation Team
Judy Noble joins a team with more than 60 years of combined experience where he will work with industry veterans Harrison Johnson, Ken Leiser and Sarah Pettigrew.
Crescent to Manage Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU
The Virginia-based company will run the 109-key hotel in Ohio. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU is in close proximity to the Ohio Stadium.
Hankook Tire Opens $800M TN Plant
The Nashville-area facility is the company’s eighth factory worldwide. Built on 469 acres, the 1.5 million-square-foot development in Clarksville is expected to bring 1,800 jobs to the state.
Columbus Convention Center Debuts $140M Transformation
LMN Architects rehabilitated the 800,000-square-foot multi-building asset and also added 137,000 square feet of new space. The project anticipates LEED Silver certification.
MCR Adds Chicago-Area Hilton to Portfolio
The acquisition of the 120-key property closed at $12.8 million. The hotel opened in 2012 and is located in Mount Prospect, Ill.
Merit Hill Snags 6-Property Self-Storage Portfolio
The six properties include 2,391 units and are located in Memphis, Tenn. and Northern Mississippi. Marcus & Millichap marketed the portfolio on behalf of the seller, Amsdell Cos., and procured the buyer.
Avison Young Hires Principal in St. Louis Office
Susan Finney, a specialist in office leasing, will focus on tenant and landlord representation and be in charge of expanding the company’s footprint in the St. Louis area.
Tech Company Service Express Expands MI Office
The tenant, tech company Service Express Inc., signed an agreement for approximately 60,000 square feet of office space at a campus in Grand Rapids, Mich.