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Canyon-Johnson Equity Paves Way for New Baltimore-Area Mixed-Use Project

Canyon-Johnson Equity Paves Way for New Baltimore-Area Mixed-Use Project

The Oxford Square transit-oriented development project in Hanover, Md., just got a substantial boost–in the form of preferred equity capital totaling $17.5 million from Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds. And while mixed-use projects are hardly rare in the area today, BRAC promises to increase demand in the near future.

U of Maryland Student Housing Project Progresses as Clark Builders Comes Aboard

U of Maryland Student Housing Project Progresses as Clark Builders Comes Aboard

Development of student housing projects across the country continues at a strong pace, and in College Park, Md., the University of Maryland has selected Arlington, Va.-based Clark Builders Group to handle construction of The Varsity, a mixed-use residential project adjacent to the school’s main entrance.

HFF Secures $160M in Acquisition Financing for DC’s Washington Harbour

HFF Secures $160M in Acquisition Financing for DC’s Washington Harbour

HFF senior managing director Bill Asbill and Bob Donhauser as well as managing director Cary Abod secured the five-year, fixed-rate loan with MetLife Real Estate Investments. They worked exclusively on behalf of Rockpoint Group and MRP Realty.

Legacy Wraps Up $264M Mixed-Use Project at Hollywood and Vine

Legacy Wraps Up $264M Mixed-Use Project at Hollywood and Vine

The 12-story community features 375 apartments, 297 market-rate, 78 affordable, as well as 32,595 square feet of ground-floor retail including Trader Joe’s, Wells Fargo Bank, Café Entourage and Bubbles dry cleaners. It also has a 215-space on-site public parking lot.

Edens & Avant Breaks Ground on 31-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Virginia

Edens & Avant Breaks Ground on 31-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Virginia

The first phase of Mosaic is slated to open in fall 2012. It is more than two-thirds leased and includes a mix of 400,000 square feet of national and local retailers, an eight-screen arthouse cinema, 150-room boutique hotel, 60,000 square feet of Class A office space, and 114 townhomes.

$355M Refi Deal Closes for Premier Mixed-Use Manhattan Tower on Madison Ave.

$355M Refi Deal Closes for Premier Mixed-Use Manhattan Tower on Madison Ave.

The New York City-based borrowers, global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group and commercial real estate investment firm Ashkenazy Acquisitions Corp., obtained the mortgage loan on 650 Madison from Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., New York Branch.

1.7M SF Mixed-Use Life Sciences Project in Boston Area Gets Final Zoning Approval

1.7M SF Mixed-Use Life Sciences Project in Boston Area Gets Final Zoning Approval

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. has received final zoning approval from the Cambridge Planning Board for its Binney Street Project, a 1.7 million-square-foot mixed-use office and laboratory development in East Cambridge, Mass.

KDC to Develop 160-Acre, $364M Corporate District at Craig Ranch

KDC to Develop 160-Acre, $364M Corporate District at Craig Ranch

Located in McKinney, Tex., Craig Ranch is a 2,200 business, retail and residential community whose corporate district is valued at $364 million.

Related, Oxford in JV to Develop 26-Acre West Side Yards

Related, Oxford in JV to Develop 26-Acre West Side Yards

The pair are planning a mixed-use master-planned community with 12 million square feet of commercial and residential development.

Ground Broken on $500M Mixed-Use NYC Schools Development

Ground Broken on $500M Mixed-Use NYC Schools Development

New facilities for P.S. 59 and the High School of Arts and Design will reside at the new development at 250 E. 57th St., which will open to students in September 2012.

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