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Northstar Commercial Partners Acquires 21-Acre Pad Site Development Near Denver

Denver-based Northstar Commercial Partners recently announced a limited liability company, created by Northstar, has purchased a 21-acre Pad-Ready parcel of land located at 18475 West Colfax Avenue in Golden, Colorado. Northstar purchased the 21-acre property for $2.7 million on October 21, 2013.

$97 Million Target Center Renovation Announced

The city-owned Target Center is set to undergo a $97 million renovation which is scheduled to begin in 2014. An announcement of the agreement to renovate the 23-year-old Target Center was recently made by Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, City Council President Barbara Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor and Target Center General Manager Steve Mattson of operator AEG.

H-E-B Proposes $100M Master Plan for City

By Anca Gagiuc, Associate Editor

H-E-B has revealed its plans for a $100 million master plan that would transform the area north of the historic King William neighborhood. The project is designed to be developed in two phases and would encompass almost 27 acres.

Development Slate: Amazon Makes Chang Tradees to Denny Triangle Spheres, GIS Rekindles Hotel-Condo Project and Belltown Sites Hands

Recent news regarding a number of new or resurrected projects have energized an already exciting development scene as Seattle is seeing large projects continue to take the stage in its downtown area. As Amazon continues to modify its artsy spheres, two high-rise projects promise to make their mark on the city’s skyline, as a mixed-use tower project emerged from the shadow of the economic downturn, and a brand new project might be on its way in Belltown after a development site recently traded hands.

Developers Break Ground on New Cambria Suites Hotel in Avon

Another hotel is under construction in the Cleveland area. Choice Hotels International, Inc., Ceres Enterprises, LLC, and Consolidated Construction Company started work on October 21 on a new Cambria Suites hotel at 35600 Detroit Road in Avon. The cost of the project was not announced.

Three Off Broadway Theaters Scheduled for Opening in 2014 in Midtown West

In an ever-crowded place like Manhattan, where business and art go hand in hand, finding available space to open a new entertainment venue seems like a quest to find the Holy Grail.

Construction at Northeastern’s GrandMarc Student Dorm is 50 Percent Completed

Construction at Northeastern University’s GrandMarc, a residential building currently under construction behind the YMCA of Greater Boston on Huntington Avenue, has reached its halfway point as the final steel beam was added to the 17-story structure. The topping-off was celebrated last week by President Joseph E. Aoun, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, representatives of Phoenix Property Company and Suffolk Construction and othe rpople affiliated with the project.

HFF Provides West Hollywood Retail Center with $27 Million Financing Deal

Holiday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. has recently completed yet another financing deal for the improving Los Angeles commercial real estate market. The capital markets services provider has secured financing for a West Hollywood retail asset totaling $27 million. The company worked on behalf of Shooshani Developers, for the Hollywest Promenade.

Amazon to Open Fulfillment Center in Baltimore Next Year, Create 1,000 Full-Time Jobs

On October 22 Amazon.com, Inc. announced it plans to open a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Baltimore. The facility will provide full-time jobs for more than 1,000 employees.

Kamehameha Schools Places Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki on Leasehold Sale

Kamehameha Schools has announced its intent to sell the buildings at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki while retaining ownership of the underlying lands.