Development


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    Chasen’s Baltimore conversion hits the market

    The developer planned to turn the historic One Calvert Plaza into apartments before facing financial difficulties.

    By March 17, 2025
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    How Melanie French turns around distressed properties

    The CEO of Dallas-based property management firm RR Living puts additional resources into troubled assets to boost their occupancy.

    By March 13, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Cordish Cos. chosen to redevelop hotel site near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis

    The $670 million plan calls for 1.3 million square feet of residential, retail and commercial space, including 585 apartment units.

    By March 13, 2025
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Wisconsin student property takes a sophisticated approach

    Chapter Madison, built on a narrow lot under strict design restrictions, is 100% leased for its first year.

    By March 11, 2025
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    Apartment REITs predict improvements in 2025

    As new apartment deliveries slow in the second half of the year, multifamily's biggest public companies see the opportunity for rent gains.

    By March 6, 2025
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    HUD cancels Section 4 contracts at affordable housing orgs

    The department reportedly intends to move grant distribution for smaller companies away from intermediaries.

    By March 6, 2025
  • Tax break programs help spur downtown DC office-to-residential conversions

    The Housing in Downtown Program has supported three housing conversion projects to date, while a new program will provide tax breaks to projects that convert offices to “anything” in the city’s business corridor.

    By Danielle McLean • March 5, 2025
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    Canceled mixed-use project leaves enormous hole in West Hollywood

    Developer Charles Co. will need six to nine months and 27,000 dump trucks of dirt to fill in the excavated site.

    By March 5, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Baron breaks ground on Miami-area transit-oriented tower

    Metro Parc North will add 661 units next to a Tri-Rail station in Hialeah, Florida.

    By March 4, 2025
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    Multifamily firms announce hirings, promotions

    Leadership changes were on tap this year at many of the country’s top apartment firms.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • March 3, 2025
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    Miami developer breaks ground on $1B transit-oriented project

    Upland Park, located near a bus terminal facility, will feature 2,000 apartments and retail and commercial space at full buildout.

    By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 28, 2025
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Sares Regis turns California parking lot into much-needed housing

    Avelle will add over 300 market-rate and affordable units near Google, LinkedIn and Microsoft offices in Mountain View, California.

    By Updated March 3, 2025
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    Where to find incentives for conversion projects

    Adaptive reuse developers may be eligible for tax breaks, grants or government aid under a range of city and state programs.

    By Feb. 28, 2025
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    Camden looks to become more aggressive in 2025

    The REIT plans to pursue acquisition and development opportunities as new supply falls in its key markets.

    By Feb. 27, 2025
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    Robot utilizes AI to construct walls in 1 day

    PulteGroup said the machine, piloted on a Florida jobsite, could help address labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably.

    By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Apartment starts, permits tick up YOY

    Completions jumped 12% as units under construction fell in January.

    By Feb. 26, 2025
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    Builders, contractors testify in Congress on permitting issues

    The NAHB told a Senate committee that environmental reviews often block or delay housing projects for years.

    By Feb. 25, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Former Ecolab tower in St. Paul undergoes $68M conversion

    The Stella will bring 178 units and 2,800 square feet of retail to the Minnesota city that passed rent control in 2021.

    By Feb. 25, 2025
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    After 6 months of decline, average rents rise again

    While demand is expected to remain strong, policy uncertainty and interest rates could pose problems in the coming year, according to Yardi.

    By Feb. 18, 2025
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    How signage impacts ROI in multifamily properties

    Increase value and occupancy with these simple signage guidelines.

    By Tom Schnurr • Feb. 18, 2025
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    ACC expands graduate housing at UC Berkeley

    The new property is one of many underway at the university, including the controversial People’s Park project.

    By Feb. 13, 2025
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    Top cities for apartment conversions

    The office-to-multifamily pipeline has grown by 28% over the past year, according to a new report.

    By Updated Feb. 24, 2025
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    Overcoming common challenges in multifamily shower construction

    For multifamily and hospitality construction professionals, addressing the challenges of shower installations has never been easier with Tile Redi’s innovative solutions.

    Feb. 10, 2025
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    JPI’s Scott Turner confirmed as HUD secretary

    Multifamily leaders expressed excitement that someone who has produced housing is stepping into the role.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    NMHC panelists sound off on tariffs, immigration, tax policy

    The Apartment Strategies Conference featured several discussions about how President Trump’s policies could affect the multifamily industry.

    By Feb. 4, 2025