Regions

JLL Tapped for Role in Redeveloping Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena Site

The NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Jones Lang LaSalle as the organization’s representative for the redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site in downtown Pittsburgh. The two entities will work to complete “a financially feasible master plan” for redevelopment of the 28-acre site.

Kennedy Wilson Nabs 544-Unit California Multi-Family Community for $87M

Kennedy Wilson has cast its eyes across the San Francisco Bay, acquiring the 544-unit Waterford multi-family complex in Hayward, Calif., for $86.5 million.

JCF Plans 500 KSF Luxury Apartment Complex Near Chicago’s O’Hare

With an eye on the rising demand for luxury apartment accommodations in Chicago, JCF Real Estate is working expeditiously to respond to the growing need. The commercial real estate firm recently submitted plans for a premier, 405-unit apartment building to the 41st Ward Zoning Advisory Board.

AEW Capital Management Awards 2.6 MSF Leasing Contract to Cushman

Cushman & Wakefield has inked a 2.6 million-square-foot management contract for 11 industrial properties owned by AEW Capital Management in the rapidly improving Southern California region.

Hines Sells 461 KSF Colorado Corporate Center to Westfield Capital Partners

The four-building, 461,438-square-foot Mountain View Corporate Center will change hands, as Hines has sold the Class A office development to Westfield Capital Partners.

Distress Symposium Report: Opportunities Knock, but Change Must Come

The Distressed Debt & Assets Symposium, produced by Deloitte in partnership with New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, saw panelists discuss how the lending landscape can improve, but only with “a commitment to change.”

Alexandria Signs 187 KSF of Life-Science Office Leases Near Boston

Metropolitan Boston continues to bustle and Alexandria Real Estate Equities is profiting from the activity, having just closed six leases totaling approximately 187,000 square feet at its Alexandria Park at 128 complex in suburban Boston’s Route 128 submarket.

CNL Healthcare Trust JVs with Sunrise Senior Living on Seven-Property, $226M Agreement

CNL Healthcare Trust has signed an agreement with Sunrise Senior Living to enter into a joint venture that will change ownership of seven communities valued at approximately $226 million. Under the agreement, CNL will own 55 percent of the JV, with Sunrise retaining the remaining interest.

Sunstone to Sell Marriott Del Mar in California for $66M

Sunstone Hotel Investors continues a portfolio repositioning strategy with an agreement to sell the Marriott Del Mar in San Diego, Calif. The lodging REIT will trade the 284-room hotel in a $66 million transaction that will include the buyer’s assumption an existing $47.2 million mortgage.

Pharma Firm Astellas Opens $150M, 446 KSF HQ Near Chicago

Hot on the heels of a large leasing agreement, MB Real Estate has helped on the construction of a $150 million headquarters for Astellas Pharma in Northbrook, Ill., a project that won the praises of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.