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Reece Crossings at Fort Meade in Maryland Picerne Military Housing enters prs. with US Army to build $72m apts.
ORT GEORGE G . MEADE, MD — Picerne Military Housing, a di- vision of Corvias Group , a privately-owned, vertically-in- tegrated real estate solutions group, announced today that it has closed on a $72 million public-private partnership deal designed to give more than 1,400 junior enlisted single service members a choice to live on post at Fort Meade. Named Reece Crossings, the development will break ground this month with anticipated completion of the first apart- ment building and clubhouse December 2013. Reece Cross- ings is the U.S. Army’s first- ever privately-developed, on- post garden-style apartment community for unaccompanied junior enlisted soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen. “Thanks to our innovative public-private partnership arrangement, this project will be built at no cost to the Army, and will greatly improve the F
May 2008 and secured a lease with HMart. Over the course of the following three years, the borrower embarked on a campaign to expand and rebrand the center, which has outstanding regional ac- cess and visibility from the heavily travelled Rte. 27 and Plainfield Avenue. Festival Plaza has become a retail destination and draws from an affluent, densely populated trade area and has a tenant roster boasting of a diverse lineup of quality retailers, most of which are Asian-inspired. Festival Plaza is located in the 24th largest of the retail markets tracked by CBRE Econometric Advisors. Ap- proximately 280,000 people live within five miles and more than 100,000 vehicles pass through the area on a daily basis. ■ “Through our partnership with Picerne, we will be able to deliver this groundbreaking project that will give our single service members the high-qual- ity homes they deserve,” said Colonel Edward Rothstein, Garrison Commander at Fort Meade. “These apartments are not something we could build on our own with our dwindling resources. This new community will improve the military expe- rience for our unaccompanied junior enlisted troops, giving them the opportunity to live on post, close to the community, work and training resources here to support them.” ■ living at Reece Crossings will also enjoy private master suites which include individual bath- rooms, walk-in closets, person- al climate controls, and private climate-controlled secure stor- age for military gear. Apart- ments will come furnished with a sofa, media cabinet and coffee table, in addition to a queen- size bed, desk and night stand in each bedroom.
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quality of life for young, single service members,” said Corvias Group president and CEO John Picerne . “When com- pleted, I believe that Reece Crossings will help reshape expectations about what hous- ing for young, single service members can and should be. In addition to improved living conditions, community-based, on-post housing has the ability to provide young service mem- bers with the much-needed support, mentorship and ca- maraderie of their peers and
commanders.” Reece Crossings is a mod- ern apartment community comprised of 432 one- and two-bedroom apartments with 816 beds. The project will of- fer 1,126 s/f one-bedroom plus den and 1,186 s/f two-bedroom apartments. The apartments will feature large kitchens with a breakfast bar and full- size appliances, spacious living rooms, a laundry room with washer and dryer and free cable, high-speed Internet and utilities. All service members
Economic Development Spotlight Section B Mid Atlantic R EAL E STATE J OURNAL S POLIGHT Economic Development InDelaware,we recognize,atall levelsofgovernment, thevalueand importanceof thecommercial realestate market in recruiting companies to theFirstState.We appreciate thecollective roleyouplay inoureconomic development.Delaware is the legalhome tomore than 900,000businessentities, includingmore than50%of allU.S.publicly tradedcompanies.Companieschoose Delawarebecauseweprovideacomprehensivebusiness environment,modernandflexiblecorporate tax laws, a highly respected judiciary, a business-friendly state government and a superior customer service-oriented staff in theDelawareDivision ofCorporations. D ELAWARE N EW J ERSEY ICSC 2013 Mid-Atlantic Conference & Deal Making Program February 19 – 20, 2013 GaylordNational Resort&ConventionCenter National Harbor, MD Shopping Centers Spotlights Dear Friends: Iampleased toaddresscommercial realestateprofes- sionals throughout theMidAtlantic States in this issue of theMidAtlanticRealEstate Journal. Under the oversight of LieutenantGovernorKim Guadagno, theNew Jersey Partnership forAction has made tremendous strides in revitalizing our state’s economy. The Partnership’s three agencies -ChooseNew Jersey, the BusinessActionCenter and the EconomicDevelopmentAuthority - have attracted new business and helped existing busi- nesses thrive by focusing on relationship building andperson topersonoutreach,promoting the state’s GovernorChristie GovernorMarkell
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CBRE completes $36million loan for grocery- anchored retail center in Edison, New Jersey
Creating and expanding business and job opportunities inDelaware is one ofmy top priorities asGovernor.When Imeetwith business leaders, I ask onequestion:how canwe facilitateyour success?Often, the answers focuson creating an environmentwhere businesses feelwelcomed and supported and theiremployeescan liveandworkandenjoyagreatqualityof life.That’swhat we’re focused on inDelaware. I look to your continued success as an industry and extendmy regards to the commercial real estate professionals ofDelaware,Maryland,New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I encourage you to visitDelaware and talk to us aboutwhat Delawareuniquelyoffersbusinesses and families, aswework together tokeep Delaware – and the entireMid-Atlantic region –moving forward. Sincerely, JackA.Markell Governor
incentivesand resources,developingpro-growthpoliciesandassistingbusinesses in navigating state government and programs. In addition, we have reduced administrative red tape, restrictivemandatesandprohibitive taxes tomakeNew Jersey’s business climatemore favorable. As theGardenState recovers from the devastation ofSuperStormSandy, I am encouragedby the resolveof itscitizensandbusinessowners.New Jerseyanshave endured and I am confident thatwewill rebuild - stronger and better than ever. I look forward toworkingwith all those affiliatedwith the real estate profession on investing in our shared future. Bestwishes to all for a successful year.
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SADDLE BROOK, NJ — James Gunning and Donna Falzarano of CBRE New Jersey’s debt & equity fi- nance group recently secured a $36 million loan for Fes- tival Plaza, a repositioned grocery-anchored retail cen- ter, anchored by H Mart, an
Virginia:Open forBusiness The Commonwealth of Virginia was founded as a business venturemore than 400 years ago, and that legacy continues today asVirginia remains the top state in which to do business, as rated by several independent industry publications. Virginiacontinues toearnaccoladesandattractbusi- nesses fromaround thecountyandaround theworld because of our pro-business environment that offers lower operating costs, a stable six percent corporate income tax that hasn’t increased since 1972, prop- erty tax exemptions, a highly skilled and available workforce, strategic location at theheart of theEast Coast,andoneof the lowestcombined state/local/use
It ismypleasure toextendmybestpersonal regards and appreciation to the real estate professionals of theMid-Atlantic Region. I commend you for contributing to thevitalityof theCommonwealth’s economyand forworking towardsamoreprosper- ous future forPennsylvaniaandourneighbors.The Commonwealth remains committed to economic growthand jobcreation forour state’scitizens.My administration recognizes thatgrowing theprivate sector is theonlyway to accomplish these goals. I
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am confident that you sharemy passion for creating economic growth and I look forward to continueworkingwith you in the years ahead tobetter serve Pennsylvania’s citizens andmakeour region anattractiveplace forbusinesses to grow and succeed.AsGovernor, andonbehalfof allPennsylvanians, I am pleased toextendmybestwishes to the realestateprofessionalsofPennsylva- nia,Delaware,Virginia andNew Jersey for continued success in growing the economy in our state and our region. Sincerely, TomCorbett,Governor
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Asian grocer and located in one of the state’s strongest retail markets. The transaction refinanced an acquisition and construc- tion loan for the 151,429 s/f site at 1711-1783 Rte. 27 in Edison, New Jersey. The financing, which has a five-
year term with a floating interest rate at 275 bps over Libor, was secured through Capital One. The borrower, a partner- ship of Lubert Adler and McCarthy Properties , purchased the former Tops- anchored shopping center in
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ECAUCUS, NJ — Os- prey Cove, Hartz Moun- tain’s luxury residential building at 45 Meadowlands Parkway just received its LEED Silver certification. The 116 unit development is the latest project in a long list of eco-friendly initiatives that also includes rooftop solar paneling on 13 buildings in Secaucus, and a solar ground array in Hamilton, NJ. Osprey Cove is the result of the developer’s efforts to complement the shore of the 13,000 acre Meadowlands es- tuary preserve to the building by using recycled materials where possible, and featuring an on-site recycling program, motion sensors on all light- ing in common hallways and elevators, and energy-efficient appliances in all units. The ecological recovery of the surrounding Meadow- LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — Matrix Development Group , one of the Northeast’s most active and well-regarded real estate investment and development companies, announced that a 12,000 s/f medical office build- ing in Bucks County, that the company developed for Lower Bucks Pediatrics was recently awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The distinction is designed to promote design and con- struction practices that in- crease profitability while reducing the negative envi- ronmental impacts of build- ings and improving occupant health and well-being. The building is located within Matrix Development’s Octagon Center, a mixed- use master-planned com- munity that includes retail and residential components, and covers 186 acres in Low- er Makefield Township and Middletown Township. Lower
lands was spearheaded by Hartz Mountain Industries, and includes the newly reno- vated Snipes Park located adjacent to the building, and the waterfront at Laurel Hill Park. “Our desire to get a LEED Silver distinction for Osprey Cove was both ecological and economical,” said Emanuel Stern, president and COO of Hartz Mountain Industries. “It speaks to our company’s core belief that we can be kind to the earth, and it saves us and our residents money in the long term.” Since Hartz began welcom- ing residents in June 2012 the apartments, have been rented, proof of the ever-grow- ing ecologically-minded renter demographic. The building management team is led by Roseland Man- agement Co. n also provides the most ideal environment for dedicated patient care, and I believe that we have been successful in this effort,” said Dr. Auren Weinberg of Lower Bucks Pediatrics. “Achieving LEED certification improves the health of our patients, fami- lies and staff members, while increasing the investment value of our building, and it is our hope that this facility will serve as a model for other medical office properties.” Matrix Development Group acquired the Octagon Center property in December 2006 and worked with appropri- ate government agencies and consultants, as well as township leaders, to ensure the successful development of the community. The prop- erty is easily accessible to Interstate 95 and Route 1 via Oxford Valley and Big Oaks Roads. The development was designed to feature passive recreation attractions, includ- ing walking trails, as well as a full-service community center. n
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practices. Ultimately we were able to identify a solution to deliver a dynamic facil- ity that is environmentally responsible while providing Lower Bucks Pediatrics with significant cost savings on energy consumption.” Matrix collaborated with architecture and planning firm Barton Partners on the process to achieve LEED certification, which has re- sulted in significant operating efficiencies for the building, including a 30-percent reduc- tion in water use as compared to the USGBC baseline, as well as the incorporation of additional thermal comfort controls for more than 50 per- cent of the building, allowing the owners to regulate energy usage more efficiently. Addi- tionally, the building’s HVAC system design is expected to achieve energy cost savings of at least 35 percent compared to the USGBC baseline. “We had to find the deli- cate balance of creating a best-in-class, energy-efficient medical practice facility that
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Bucks Pediatrics, a family- oriented pediatric medical practice, purchased the build- ing fromMatrix in 2011 upon its completion. “Medical office facilities, and pediatric offices in partic- ular, use a significant amount of energy and water due in part to the individual HVAC controls and sinks in each examination room, present- ing challenges to the creation
of an energy-efficient work environment,” said Richard F.X. Johnson , senior vice president of Matrix Develop- ment Group and head of the company’s renewable energy services division. “From the beginning, Lower Bucks Pe- diatrics was determined to make this an energy-efficient property, which is in line with Matrix’s own commitment to sustainable development
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Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
As we start off 2013, many of us are looking at 2012 and thinking about how to make this a better year. Many of us in are focusing on the question “How do we better prepare for the impacts of severe weather, such as last fall’s Superstorm Sandy?” As a recent USGBC blog by Clay Nesler (Vice President, Global Energy & Sustainability, Johnson Controls, Inc.) put it, “This extreme event placed a heavy burden on those affected and was a test of how well these buildings were designed and operated. The results were mixed.” According to analysis of aerial imagery by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 72,000 buildings in NJ were damaged by Sandy, with more than 500 of those considered “destroyed.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Anastasia Harrison, AIA, LEED AP Gensler VICE CHAIR Wayne D. DeFeo, LEED AP DeFeo Associates TREASURER Ed Seliga Advanced Solar Products, Inc. SECRETARY RJ Donnelly, LEED AP Donnelly Industries, Inc. PAST CHAIR WilliamAmann, P.E., DCEP, LEEDAP M & E Engineers, Inc DIRECTORS David Cardella Cardella Waste Services Zach Gallagher, P.E., LEED AP NJ Meadowlands Comission Joe Porrovecchio, LEED AP, CRM Carbon-Key, LLC Paul Qvale, LEED AP Hillmann Group Lisa San Filippo, AIA, LEEDAP, BD&C Turner Construction Co. Faith Taylor Wyndham Worldwide Andrew Topinka, CPMR Technical Group Services, Inc Ed Walsh, P.E. The Walsh Company Gregg Woodruff, PP, AICP, LEED AP, BD&C Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Florence Block Alliance Environmental, LLC Bill Gates, LEED AP BD&C Hunt Construction Anthony Marano Marano Group, Inc. Brad Miller, P.E., P.P.
FLORENCE BLOCK
On the topic of lessons learned, Nesler suggests that “moving forward, we should consider
three overall objectives of building resilience:
1. Reduce the initial damage to building systems and infrastructure. 2. Improve the reliability of emergency backup systems.
3. Have buildings support limited critical services for extended periods of time. 4. Designate and upgrade select buildings to provide critical community services. 5. Use passive design principles to increase building resilience. 6. Use distributed generation and microgrids to increase community resilience.
As Nesler so eloquently and accurately states: “Many of us involved in designing and operating the built environment have been promoting the environmental, economic and social benefits of more efficient and sustainable buildings for decades. There have also been strong voices in the sustainable energy industry calling for the greater use of renew- able energy, distributed generation and district energy systems as a more cost effective and environmentally sound approach to meeting future energy needs. As we learned in Superstorm Sandy, many of the same design and operational principles that lead to greater sustainability can also lead to greater resilience. As if improving efficiency, reducing costs, creating jobs and protecting the environment weren’t enough, we can now add increasing resilience to the list of benefits resulting from more sustainable buildings and energy systems.”
USGBC NJ has already convened a Resiliency task force, and is taking part in USGBC National’s Resiliency efforts as well. If you are interested in participating in the taskforce, please contact me at executivedirector@usgbcnj.org.
Sincerely,
Florence Block LEED Green Associate Executive Director, USGBC NJ
Chapter Events 2/8/13 - Energy Star v.3 for Single Family,
Multi-Family Low Rise, and Multi-Family High Rise Construction presented by USGBC-NJ Residential Green Building Committee. 7:30 AM – 12:00 Noon, Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ.
2/21/13 - USGBC-NJ North Branch and AIA-NJ-Newark Suburban Joint Dinner Meeting Presentation: “Show Me the Money” How to Apply Maximum Incentives for Your Projects with speaker RJ Donnelly. Hamilton Park Hotel, Florham Park, NJ.
3/25/13- Networking Event hosted by the USGBC NJ North Branch. 6-8:00 PM, McLoone’s Boathouse, West Orange, NJ.
LEED Green Associate GENERAL COUNSEL Harry E. McLellan, Esq, LEED Green Associate
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McLellan & Associates, LLC CHAPTER COORDINATOR Mary Ellen Garrigus Communications & Membership Coordinator Medea Villere ’ www.usgbcnj.org
Number of New Jersey chapter members: Number of USGBC member Companies in NJ: Number of LEED Accredited Professionals in NJ: Number of LEED registered projects in NJ: Number of LEED certified projects in NJ:
1229 275 3173 424 192
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