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Terra, Turnberry Receive $392M Construction Financing for Miami Beach Grand Hyatt Hotel April 11, 2025 MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Terra and Turnberry have received $392 million in financing for the construction of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room hotel situated adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. TYKO Capital, a New York City-based private equity and private credit investment management platform, provided the financing to the South Florida-based developers. Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will rise 17 stories at 17th Street and Convention Center Drive. The property will offer 12 floors of guest rooms, including 52 suites with views of Miami Beach. Additionally, four floors will feature meeting and ballroom spaces. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eQJin7Tq #CRE #Development #Hospitality #Loans #TopStories

Need specific insight on the Carolina's markets, health systems objectives/goals and the hurdles they face? Are you pursuing better healthcare through real estate solutions? As it has done for 13 years, InterFace Healthcare Real Estate Carolinas will once again bring together the leading hospitals and healthcare systems in the Carolinas, along with healthcare and medical outpatient real estate owners, operators, investors, developers, brokers and lenders, to a unique, highly focused event combining four panel sessions along with a networking cocktail reception. 🗓️ Date: May 21st 📍 Location: Hilton Charlotte Uptown 💼 Hosted by: France Media Inc.'s Southeast Real Estate Business & InterFace Conference Group Register here with the discounted ⚡ Early-Bird rate⚡ by Friday, April 11th, at 5 pm ET: https://lnkd.in/ecXppMmp

The April issue of Retail & Restaurant Facility Business has arrived — on the cover: Sharing the Love! SHARING THE LOVE With more than 250 stores, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming brings love and joy to pets and their pet parents — across more and more communities in North America.  By Katie Lee — insights from: Ricardo Azevedo, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.   Features: STORAGE OF THE FUTURE The future of retail: technology-forward, customer-centric and efficient.  By Dana Krug, Phononic Inc   MAKE NO MISTAKE Pest control in restaurants: What you’re getting wrong and how to fix it.  By Scott Green, Terminix   CLEAR STANDARDS When fryers are at the heart of a kitchen, total oil management protects profits.  By Alex Lundy, Powerhouse Dynamics   NAVIGATING A CHANGING CLIMATE The world of refrigeration is rapidly changing — here’s what grocers need to know.  By Kyle Klahre, PE, CEM, Cuhaci Peterson®   VISIBLE RESULTS How gyms can reduce costs and embrace sustainability.  By Norm Pensky, Budderfly   FROM THE GROUND UP To create a tantalizing restaurant experience, consider professional floor cleaning.  By Ed Quinlan, Chem-Dry   EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Emerging trends & technologies in energy management that retail and restaurant businesses need to know about.  By James Walton, ENTOUCH   THE FUTURE OF FRANCHISING Building success through partnership and innovation.  By Mohaimina Haque, Esq., Tony Roma's Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/eUVGdjp6 This issue is sponsored by Grease Lock.

Read the latest issue of Shopping Center Business — Creating Community Open-air centers are going beyond providing basic needs. Today, many are focused on becoming community gathering places. By Randall Shearin — insights from: Sandy Sigal, NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc.; Michael Gold, Cullinan Properties; Jonathan Klempa, DealPoint Merrill; Scott Jackson, Halpern Enterprises, Inc; Ryan Moore, Last Mile Investments; Mike Geisler, Venture Commercial Mortgage. Inside the Issue: Essential Retail Boasting strong, steady real estate fundamentals, unanchored shopping centers remain in high demand — but good luck finding available product to acquire. By Katie Lee — insights from: Robert Holuba, CenterSquare Investment Management; Kristen Neyland, Crow Holdings; Christian Chamblee, CCIM, Ziff Real Estate Partners; Marco Macali, Northpond Partners; Ron Chanin, Riverwood Properties ; Jeff Enck - Strip Center Sales, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™; Rafat Shaikh, Safeway Group, Inc.. Southern Hospitality Krystal sets the stage for new growth by focusing on fundamentals: people, processes & prototypes. By Katie Lee — insights from: Amanda Hyde, Krystal Capital Markets Review Development & Retail News Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/ejQ8e9Qt #ShoppingCenters #Retail #CRE #CommercialRealEstate

Universal Orlando Resort to Open 750-Acre Epic Universe Theme Park on May 22 April 9, 2025 ORLANDO, FLA. — Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is officially opening on May 22, marking the first major theme park to open in Central Florida in 26 years, according to CNN. The new park will include five distinct components: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. According to multiple media outlets, Epic Universe is estimated to have cost roughly $7.7 billion to build, although Universal Orlando Resort hasn’t commented on the new park’s price tag. At 750 acres, including both guest areas and backstage space for employees, Epic Universe is also reported to be the largest singular theme park in the world. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/efb-F7Y4 #Development #Florida #Hospitality #Restaurant #Retail #Southeast #TopStories

Avoid Costly Repairs: 11 Preventive Maintenance Services You Need https://lnkd.in/d3GjbRim Restaurants and retailers move fast. There’s no time for unexpected maintenance issues to slow you down. Preventive maintenance (PM) programs can help you avoid disruptions. “For retailers and restaurants, preventive maintenance programs are vital, but often overlooked,” says John Catanese, senior vice president at Chain Store Maintenance, an MCS company. “They ensure your business can provide the best service to your customers consistently, safely, efficiently and cost effectively.” Sponsored by Chain Store Maintenance, an MCS company #retail #restaurant #preventivemaintenance

Kroenke Organization Unveils Plans for 52-Acre Mixed-Use Development for Los Angeles Rams Headquarters, Training Facility April 8, 2025 LOS ANGELES — The Kroenke Organization, a Denver-based real estate and development firm founded by Stan Kroenke in 1983, has unveiled plans for the development of Rams Village at Warner Center, a 52-acre mixed-use development in Woodland Hills, a Los Angeles neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. Stan Kroenke is the owner of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, which will occupy the development with both its new permanent headquarters and a state-of-the-art training facility. Rams Village is part of an 100-acre tract within the master-planned community of Warner Center that the Kroenke Organization purchased in 2022. That land currently includes the Rams’ temporary practice facility that opened last August and which the team will use during the construction of Rams Village at Warner Center. Kroenke and the Rams organization did not disclose construction costs, but the Los Angeles Times reports that the development could cost upwards of $10 billion to build. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/df7EzYWw #California #Development #MixedUse #TopStories #Western

Don't miss the latest from Seniors Housing Business — Putting the Active in Active Adult As the subsector matures and gains popularity, communities are catering to a younger demographic with amenities like fitness centers and travel programs. By Hayden Spiess; insights from — Mitch Brown, Senior Housing Consulting; Brian L. Chandler, Partner Valuation Advisors; jane roslovic, Treplus Communities ; Laurie Schultz, CCIM, Avenue Development and Viva Bene; Tiffany Goodman, Greystar; Barry Metcalf, Aspens Senior Living; William Pettit, Black Dog Capital Partners; Zach Crowe, The Carlyle Group. Inside the Issue: - Catastrophes Push Insurance Costs Higher  Seniors housing owners and operators can take steps to tamp down on premium hikes, according to industry experts. - What’s Next for AI?  Senior living providers are experimenting with new applications, ranging from fall detection to resident onboarding, but finding the right tech partner remains a challenge. - The SHB Interview: Michael Grust, Co-Founder and CEO, Senior Resource Group A former chairman of ASHA, Grust leverages decades of experience at the helm of his company, which maintains a strong commitment to its mission to help residents “live longer better.” Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/e7m5HZCj #SeniorLiving #SeniorHousing #CRE

BWE Arranges $308M Refinancing of Two Seniors Housing Properties in Metro Los Angeles, Philadelphia April 7, 2025 LOS ANGELES AND PHILADELPHIA — BWE, a Cleveland-based commercial real estate financial services firm, has arranged the $308 million refinancing for a pair of seniors housing properties in the Los Angeles and Philadelphia metro areas. The financing was structured as a single transaction on behalf of a joint venture between Columbia Pacific Advisors, LLC, Lamb Properties LLC and Harbert South Bay Partners. Momentum Senior Living LLC operates both properties. Located northwest of Los Angeles in Woodland Hills, Calif., The Variel is a 336-unit community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services, as well as a range of amenities and wellness programs. The 270,000-square-foot (net rentable) community opened in July 2022 and was more than 90 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eZK72U2D #California #Loans #Multifamily #Northeast #Pennsylvania #SeniorsHousing #TopStories #Western

Student Housing Trends: Asset Living Balances High-End Features with Cost Efficiency https://lnkd.in/dgAR-tAw From pickleball courts to golf simulators, what amenities do today’s students really want — and what are they willing to pay for? “Students still want resort-style amenities, such as rooftop pools, fitness centers and co-working spaces, but affordability also is a big concern,” says Stacey Lecocke, division president of Asset Living, a leading third-party property management firm with the largest student housing portfolio, with over 111,000 beds. Developers are leaning into that trend with more efficient designs that maximize space without compromising on quality. #studenthousing #multifamily Sponsored by Asset Living