$1.35M SF Warehouse Breaks Ground in Wilmer, One Of State’s Largest Single-Bldg Speculative Industrial Projects

DALLAS – Sept. 29, 2022 – One of Texas’ largest speculative industrial buildings has broken ground in Wilmer within the South Dallas industrial submarket, boasting more than 1.35 million square feet of warehouse space.

Tradepoint 45 West, located at 1200 N. Sunrise Road in Wilmer, will offer 1,351,372 square feet under one roof, providing regional access to the State of Texas and central region of the country. The development is strategically located at the tip of the Texas Triangle, providing three-hour truck access to the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin-San Antonio regions, which account for 66 percent of the state’s population. Champion Partners is the developer of this large-scale project in partnership with Cresset Partners, a Chicago-based investment and asset management firm with over $27 billion under management. Tradepoint 45 West will deliver in the 3rd quarter of 2023. Champion and Cresset have engaged Stream Realty Partners to provide leasing services for the project.

“We are proud to partner with the City of Wilmer and Champion Partners on the construction of Tradepoint 45 West. This project will fill a critical need for large users looking to locate in South Dallas to quickly access the DFW Metroplex and the greater Texas marketplace,” stated Dominic DeRose of Cresset Partners.

Thanks to accelerating e-commerce trends and an attractive location along Interstate 45 near Interstate 20, the City of Wilmer has experienced significant new industrial property growth the past few years, including 13 new “big-box” buildings aggregating over 10 million square feet. Tradepoint 45 West is the largest of these buildings, with state-of-the-art features that include 40-foot clear heights, 237 dock doors, 354 truck trailer parking stalls, and 306 employee parking spaces.

“We are thrilled about the ongoing partnership with Tradepoint 45 West, and we are proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of this new development. This is a great win for Wilmer as this project will continue to further strengthen our region and impact development statewide,” said Sheila Petta, Mayor of the City of Wilmer. “Our great City is one of the fastest growing within Southern Dallas County, and we continue thriving with growth. Our labor base, location, and regional proximity continue to remain as our strong points.”

Tradepoint 45 West is located in the heart of the International Inland Port of Dallas (IIPOD). IIPOD is a hub of the nation’s premier logistics transportation infrastructure composed of an intermodal and logistics district. Accessible by Interstates 45, 20, and 35 and Loop 9, the property is 2.3 miles from the Union Pacific Dallas Intermodal Terminal. The strategic location gives the development fast access to Loop 9, which is currently under construction, acting as the southern connector between Interstate 45 and Interstate 35. Downtown Dallas is 15 miles away.

“We were very fortunate to acquire this unique 95-acre property in the heart of the Inland Port area of South Dallas,” stated Champion Co-Managing Partner Steve Modory. “And thanks to prior very positive experiences working with the City of Wilmer, we felt confident pursuing a speculative project of this scale – it is the largest speculative building, not just in Wilmer and South Dallas, but within the larger DFW Metroplex.”

Many of North America’s most notable companies have distribution hubs in Wilmer including Proctor & Gamble, FedEx, NFI, Medline Industries, Crate & Barrel, Unilever, Yokohama, Nike, Ace Hardware, Makita, Sprouts, Smucker’s, and Amazon. “Stream could not be more excited to partner with Champion and Cresset on Tradepoint 45 West,” said Matt Dornak of Stream, a national real estate services, development, and investment firm headquartered in Dallas. “The project’s access, amenity base, and scale make it the premier single-building industrial development in the DFW Metroplex and the future home to one of the largest tenants in Texas.” Dornak, Senior Vice President Luke Davis, and Senior Associate Ridley Culp will provide leasing services at the development.

For leasing information, contact Stream Dallas at 214.267.0400

Chicago Title Signs 1st Lease at Stream Realty Partners’ The QUAD Development In Uptown Dallas

DALLAS – Sept. 21, 2022 – The largest title insurer and provider of real estate-related products and services in the world has signed on as the first tenant of Stream Realty Partners’ Class AA office development, The QUAD, in Uptown Dallas. Chicago Title will occupy 20,000 square feet of office space within the 12-floor tower rising at 2699 Howell St. in the heart of Uptown. The 345,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building is being developed by Stream, a national real estate services, development, and investment firm headquartered in Dallas. It is expected to deliver in the first quarter of 2024. Stream Vice President Ryan Evanich and Senior Associate Marissa Parkin lease the office space at The QUAD. The firm will also provide property management services at the site. Campbell Henry with Lincoln Property Company helped broker the transaction.

“We’ve found that the recipe for recruiting and retention success is giving our employees an enjoyable and high-quality work environment,” said Clark Pulliam, Director of Operations/Counsel at Chicago Title. “Stream’s high-quality development helps us meet those goals. The amenities at and around The QUAD give us the freedom to enjoy a meal with clients, go to a team happy hour, or hit the gym–all within walking distance. Its central location and accessibility to many major thoroughfares is well-suited and enjoyable for our employees who commute from across the Metroplex. Once at The QUAD employees are truly able to immerse themselves in the neighborhood and enjoy the lifestyle and accessibility that the development offers, making the commute well worth it.”

Chicago Title has officed at 2828 Routh St., an existing building on the same site as The QUAD, for over a decade. Pulliam said the company is “thrilled to be part of the dawning of ‘A Different Dallas.” The new project plays a key role in the rebirth of the Quadrangle, which once was Dallas’ first mixed-use development dating back to 1966. The QUAD is a 12-story creative office tower with a penthouse amenity club that boasts an outdoor terrace with sweeping views of Uptown and a conference center. Thoughtful, efficient floor plans and common spaces support modern office dwellers’ needs for collaboration. Convenient underground parking, a bike valet, and lockers are available to ease the strain on tenants as they come and go throughout their busy days.

The QUAD’s full-service fitness studio, floor-to-ceiling windows, and urban green space promote accessible mental health and wellness. Five free-standing retail spaces surrounding the property will be open for tenants and neighbors to enjoy seven days a week.

With a Walk Score of 92 and over 200 restaurants, 5,900 hotel rooms, and 17 entertainment venues within proximity, The QUAD offers a host of popular amenities and services for tenants. The city’s iconic Katy Trail is within five minutes walking distance. Additionally, 12,500 apartment units and 16 fitness centers make the area convenient and livable.

“As we watch The QUAD come to life, seeing the response from tenants across a variety of industries is very rewarding for our team,” said Stream Partner and Executive Managing Director of Development Ramsey March. “We are grateful that a company of Chicago Title’s caliber understood the vision and committed so early to the project. Beyond our lease with Chicago Title, we are engaged with several hundred thousand square feet of prospects whose timelines match well with our 2024 delivery.”

The QUAD is owned and managed by Stream’s Investment Management Platform, which leverages expertise from Stream’s 14 local offices to make investment decisions based on real-time supply and demand fundamentals. Stream actively manages four discretionary commingled funds, in addition to several joint ventures, and wholly owned assets totaling 38 investments of 17.5 million square feet and approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management. For leasing information at The QUAD, contact Stream Dallas at 214.267.0400

About Stream Realty Partners

Stream Realty Partners is a full-service commercial real estate firm with integrated offerings in leasing, property management, tenant representation, development, construction management, investment sales, and investment management services. Headquartered in Dallas, Stream is dedicated to sourcing acquisition and development opportunities for the firm and its clients. Since 1996, the company has grown to a staff of more than 1,100 professionals with offices in Atlanta, Austin, the Carolinas, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, Greater Los Angeles, Nashville, Northern Virginia, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Washington, D.C. Stream completes more than $5.8 billion in real estate transactions annually and is an active investor and developer across the nation. Visit www.streamrealty.com.

About Chicago Title

Commercial real estate investments require extensive knowledge of the financial, legal, and regulatory aspects of buying and selling income property. Chicago Title’s National Commercial Services unit, located in Dallas, Texas, is uniquely positioned to partner with large enterprises and expedite complex transactions, including multi-site, multi-state, and even international dealings. As a partner in all commercial real estate transactions within the nation’s capital and in all 50 states, their team of professionals offers best-in-class services in title, escrow, closing and post-closing, electronic document delivery and recording, tax-deferred property exchanges, UCCPlus, and more. The firm delivers peace of mind while building lifelong relationships.

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CONTACT:
Brian J. Medricka
Stream Realty Partners
Director, National Communications, Public & Media Relations
214.560.3033

$61 Million Construction Loan Secured for Suburban Dallas Seniors Housing Development

JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged $61 million in construction financing for the development of The Preserve at Spring Creek, a 230-unit assisted living, memory care and independent living community in Garland, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.

JLL worked on behalf of the joint venture sponsor, JAMP Enterprises LLC and Frontier Management LLC, to secure the 15-year, five-year IO, 75% LTC, floating-rate loan through a regional bank.

The community will be the first of its kind delivered in the sub-market comprised of a 120-unit apartment-style complex as well as 110 additional two-bed, two-bath independent living cottages with 25 acres of private dedicated park space. The Preserve at Spring Creek will feature interconnected walking paths that grant access to a selection of on-site community amenities, including a clubhouse, theater/chapel, salon, bistro, arts and craft room, billiards room, fitness centers, a mindful studio, numerous dining venues and multiple gathering spaces.

The country-club style facility will be located on 35.5 acres at 2055 Arapaho Road offering direct access to the 23.5-acre Spring Creek Nature Preserve. The property is within five miles of nearly 100 unique healthcare offerings, including Methodist Richardson and Garland Health Center. Furthermore, The Preserve at Spring Creek is roughly four miles from Firewheel Town Center and six miles from downtown Plano, offering a variety of restaurants, preforming galleries, event venues and unique shops. There are also six golf courses in the area and two lakes, Lake Ray Hubbard and Lavon Lake.

Although the submarket surrounding the property site is developing rapidly, the seniors housing competitive supply in the area is notably old, with an average age of over 16 years old. With continued rapid 75+ population growth and no other additions to the market, the unmet private pay needs are projected to increase to as many as 449 independent living units, 384 assisted living beds and 179 memory care beds by 2026. The Preserve at Spring Creek will further benefit from the area’s affluent demographic with the median household income 16% higher than statewide averages.

The JLL Capital Markets team representing the borrower was led by Director Alanna Ellis. Local support was provided by Managing Director Allison Holland.

New Dallas Initiative Brings Minority Developers to the Forefront

A new Dallas initiative aims to bring minority real estate developers to the forefront. On Wednesday, Innovan Neighborhoods launched the Community Developers Roundtable to address gaps in affordable housing and community development.

It was an opportunity South Dallas native Jason Brown didn’t want to miss – to be in a room with other developers who look like him and have similar stories.

Brown is President and CEO of Dallas City Homes, a nonprofit community development organization. He credits an encounter years ago for leading him down this path.

“I’m in this position now because of someone that came to my career day back in middle school who was just talking about their involvement in commercial real estate and their niche in the market,” he said.