DURHAM, N.C. — Wood Partners will break ground later this month on Alta Durham Summit in Durham. The Atlanta-based developer expects to complete construction of the 312-unit community by summer 2027. The development will replace a former office park and is located adjacent to a newly renovated office building that is home to Durham Technical Community College. Alta Durham Summit includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts in three- and four-story buildings with such amenities as a pool, a dog park and spa and open outdoor spaces. This …
MCDONOUGH, GA. — Thompson Thrift has opened The Levi, a 212-unit property in the southern Atlanta suburb of McDonough. Move-ins began in August, and full completion is expected in February 2026. The project is located on 15 acres at 1400 Jr. Grant Blvd., about 28 miles from downtown Atlanta, within the 158-acre master-planned Bridges at Jodeco development. Amenities at the gated community include a 24-hour fitness center, a resort-style pool, firepits, a pickleball court, a dog park and pet spa with a grooming station, billiards and shuffleboard. Equity for the …
APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — Trident Development has begun construction of Orchard Place Apartments in Apple Valley, 20 miles south of Minneapolis. The community’s 135 units will be offered as studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, all housed within one four-story building. Amenities at Orchard Place will include a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, a sport court, a business center, outdoor gathering spaces, a rooftop patio, a sky lounge and a central courtyard with a firepit and grills. Residents also will have access to a fenced dog park with …
COCONUT CREEK, FLA. — A joint venture, consisting of Rosemurgy Properties, 13th Floor Homes, Schmier Property Group and Giles Capital Group, has closed on the $68 million purchase of 170 acres in Coconut Creek for the development of Mainstreet, a mixed-use community. Mainstreet will encompass 12 blocks with a projected build-out value at approximately $1 billion. The multi-phase project will include approximately 80,000 square feet of grocery-anchored retail space, dining and civic amenities. The residential component of the Broward County project will consist of 792 apartment units, 414 townhomes, 148 …
ROCK HILL, S.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $32.3 million in construction debt and equity for Tartan Residential’s Johnston Farms project in Rock Hill, 28 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. The 120-unit workforce housing community will offer three- and four-bedroom units for renters earning between 50 and 80 percent of area median income. Amenities include fitness and multipurpose rooms, a computer center, a library, coworking space, a playground, a dog park and walking trails. Completion is slated for the second quarter of 2027. The financing consists of a …
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. — Crescent Communities has opened HARMON Cedar Run, a build-to-rent (BTR) community in the North Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville. HARMON is the Charlotte, North Carolina-based developer’s branded BTR product, offered alongside Crescent’s luxury NOVEL brand and RENDER, a portfolio of branded communities designed to serve middle-market renters. HARMON communities are supported through a joint venture partnership with a separate account managed by Heitman, which recently increased its commitment from $235 million to $345 million. HARMON Cedar Run is situated on 38 acres and is comprised of 151 three- …
MEDFORD, MASS. — Boston-based developer The Davis Cos. broke ground in August on The Clayborn, an industrial-to-multifamily conversion project at 970 Fellsway in Medford, seven miles northwest of Boston. The company bought the 7.9-acre site, which was home to a self-storage facility, in 2019 for $25 million. According to a LinkedIn post quoting Davis, the project cost is approximately $78 million. The development team includes Plumb House as general contractor, Bohler as civil engineer, WSP as mechanical engineer and H+O as the structural engineer. Cube 3 is the project architect, …
By Miles AlexanderAlexander Goshen Traditional, large-scale urban developments have failed to create vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods. Pocket communities represent a transformative approach that addresses those fundamental shortcomings through innovative public-private partnerships and financing mechanisms. Small-scale developments of eight to 12 homes clustered around shared common spaces are experiencing significant growth as municipalities, developers and investors recognize their superior capacity to foster community connection, financial viability and environmental sustainability. What Are Pocket Communities? Pocket neighborhoods are clustered groups of smaller residences gathered around a shared open space, such as a garden courtyard, …
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Texas-based developer Presidium has completed Presidium Valley View, a 348-unit project located in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 573 to 1,631 square feet. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, kitchen islands, built-in desks, private balconies, keyless entry mechanisms and individual washers and dryers. Indoors, the property houses a fitness center, clubroom area, coffee bar, theater lounge with a golf simulator and coworking spaces. Outdoor amenities include …
DURHAM, N.C. — Scottsdale, Arizona-based Alliance Residential Co. has acquired approximately 14 acres of land in Durham for Broadstone RTP, a 270-unit project about four miles north of Research Triangle Park. The site is located at 2610 South Miami Blvd. The project’s Raleigh-based team includes McAdams Co. (civil engineering), Cline Design (architecture) and MAD Studio Interiors (interior design). Broadstone RTP will include one three-story residential building, three four-story residential buildings and a freestanding clubhouse. Units will feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring, walk-in closets and full-sized washers and …