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Building in Boston: Development Trends that Matter to Related Beal
Related Beal, a development company based in Boston and part of The Related Company, recently announced that Kim Sherman Stamler has been promoted to chief operating officer. MHN talks to Sherman Stamler about development trends in Boston and what they mean for Related Beal.
Starwood Capital Adds Three Office Assets in Poland to Latest Distressed Opportunity Fund
Starwood Capital Group recently completed the acquisition of a prime office portfolio in Poland that will be added to the company’s Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX.
Halstead Management Company Adds Gerard J. Picaso Inc.
Halstead Management Company has acquired Gerard J. Picaso Inc. through an asset purchase, adding more than 40 buildings to its portfolio.
Asian Investors Unveil Residential and Hotel Development Projects in Brisbane
Asian Investors Heeton Holdings Limited, Lian Beng Group Ltd and KSH Holdings Limited have announced plans for the construction of an approximately $139 million (AUD $150 million) mixed-use scheme in in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Economy Watch: Fed Seems More Optimistic
The Federal Open Market Committee released the minutes of its July 29-30 meeting, striking a tone of mild optimism, in as much as the tone of the meeting was actually reflected by the minutes.
Trump, Lodha to Develop Tower in Mumbai
The Trump Organization has unveiled plans for Trump Tower Mumbai, which will be developed in collaboration with Indian real estate developer Lodha Group.
Micro Nano Research Facility at Melbourne’s RMIT City Campus Completed
Construction of the Micro Nano Research Facility at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University City Campus is now completed, according to the contractor.
WNC Provides Financing for Baton Rouge Renovation
Renovation is complete at Renaissance Gateway, a 208-unit affordable apartment community in Baton Rouge.
Economy Watch: Housing Starts Spike in July
U.S. housing starts jumped in July compared with June, according to the Census Bureau, a reversal of the preceding months, which have been generally sluggish for housing starts.
Abandoned Massachusetts Factory to Become Affordable Housing
Work is under way to convert an abandoned factory building in Worcester, Mass., into a 94-unit affordable housing development.