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JV Restructures Partnership for Brooklyn Redevelopment

Greenland USA and Forest City Realty Trust reached an agreement to extend Greenland’s ownership interest to 95 from 70 percent and decrease Forest City’s interest to 5 from 30 percent for its Pacific Park Brooklyn mixed-use project.

JV to Invest $550M in National Portfolio

Cortland Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and GIC plan to acquire and renovate 8,000 to 10,000 Class B multifamily units across the U.S.

Manhattan Conversion Project Lands $130M

Eastern Consolidated arranged the construction loan on behalf of Delshah Capital for its adaptive reuse project, which will transform a medical facility into a luxury community in Morningside Heights.

Related Debuts, Breaks Ground on Luxury FL Communities

Expanding its Icon brand in Central Florida, the company unveiled Icon Harbour Island in Tampa and started construction on Icon Central in St. Petersburg.

How to Integrate Instagram Stories Into Your Social Media Program

Eight tips on how to make your Instagram Stories stand out to prospective residents and get current ones more involved in the community.

Inland Acquires 267-Unit CO Property

The company purchased the 2016-built Union West Apartments in Lakewood, which features bike and ski maintenance, a wet bar and 402 covered parking spaces.

Harrison Street Snags German Student Housing Portfolio

The company purchased 1,000 units in cities throughout the country from MPC Capital AG, which will continue to manage the STAYTOO-branded properties.

Why Emergency Planning Needs to Be Part of Your Business

Whether it be flooding, fires, earthquakes or hurricanes, the past year has been challenging for multifamily operators, who must protect residents while preventing destruction of their communities. The first step is having an efficient and updated plan. It may be time to review yours.

JAG Begins Construction on NJ Community

The 490-unit Jefferson Place Mt. Laurel is expected to break ground this month, and move-ins are scheduled for spring 2019.

JV Invests $1B in Student Housing Portfolio

The 24 assets, purchased by Scion Student Communities, span 20 university markets and total 13,666 beds. Twenty-two of the properties were acquired from Harrison Street Real Estate Capital.