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American Greetings Prepares to Start Construction on New HQ, Crocker Park’s Third Phase
American Greetings Corp. has taken another important step towards moving from Brooklyn, Ohio, to Westlake’s Crocker Park. Along with Stark Enterprises and the city of Westlake, the greeting card company finalized last week the transaction to relocate its world headquarters.
TriHealth, Select Medical Plan to Open New Rehabilitation Hospital in Evanston
TriHealth, one of the largest health systems in the region, is looking to expand and open a new hospital in the Cincinnati area. Last week, TriHealth and Select Medical, one of the largest providers of acute care in the country, announced their plans to form a partnership and build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Evanston.
Forest City Hawaii’s Proposed West Oahu Rental Housing Project Clears Environmental Hurdle
Plans are moving forward for Forest City Hawaii’s 499-unit residential rental complex on West Oahu. According to the Pacific Business News, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HHFDC) has determined that a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) would not be required for the proposed $140 million mixed-use apartment development known as Kapolei Lofts.
Crescent Communities Launches Phase One of Amenity-Rich Master-Planned Community
Greater Houston is home to several of the nation’s best-selling master-planned communities. Boasting a job-centric economy and growing demographics, the area is expected to experience further growth while fostering increased strength in the housing market.
Financial District Selected for IHG’s Fifth New York City Hotel Indigo
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to expand its New York City footprint by opening a new Hotel Indigo in the Financial District, the company announced recently.
DoReMi Karaoke Studio in Allston to be Replaced by Apartments
The owners of the popular DoReMi Karaoke Studio located at 442 Cambridge Street in Allston plan to tear down the longstanding venue to make room for a small mixed-use building.
Oprah Winfrey Network Signs Lease for CIM Group-Owned Office Building at The Lot
Oprah can always make headlines by just appearing somewhere, but this time, her company, Oprah Winfrey Network is the one in the news. OWN recently completed a leasing deal for a large chunk of space in a new office facility developed by local real estate company, CIM Group.
Rubell Hotels Reopens Historic Lord Baltimore Hotel, Following Multi-million Dollar Restoration
The Lord Baltimore Hotel officially reopened on Thursday, March 27, following a restoration project that brought the old building back to life. Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Baltimore City Councilman William Cole and other dignitaries attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Philadelphia Advances Strategic Plan to Create 1,500 New Low-Income Apartments
A new housing plan that is expected to create more affordable units in gentrifying neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia was announced recently by the City Council.
Detroit Launches RFP for Housing, Office and Retail Project at Old Tiger Stadium Site
Detroit officials have big plans for Corktown, one of the oldest residential areas in the city and a symbol of the Irish-American community in the region. The site of the Tiger Stadium, the neighborhood’s most famous attractions—or what’s left of it, as the place was demolished in 2008—is about to be converted into a vibrant urban development that will honor the history of the site while also serving as a new tax base for the city.