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Louisville Market Commercial Real Estate News Brief: April 2017

April 17, 20170 CommentsBy JLL Spaces

In the latest edition of our monthly news brief, JLL’s regional team curates the top commercial real estate industry articles impacting the Louisville market to keep you in-the-know.

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Retail and Industrial Developments Gain Momentum in Louisville

Courtesy of JLL

A number of new development projects are in the pipeline for downtown and metro Louisville. Among those include a new distribution center and a retail development.

Illinois developer, Molto Properties, announced plans to construct a new distribution center in the Renaissance South Business Park. Molto Properties has already accounted for more than 1 million square feet of space within the business park. This new warehouse and distribution property would add an additional 677,160 square feet to their portfolio.

Construction of a 363,000-square-foot retail and lifestyle center has also begun in SouthPointe Commons near Fern Creek. The property will include a big box store, a movie theater and restaurants. Upon completion, the project is expected to create nearly 560 permanent jobs in the region.… Read More

JLL Research: 3 Ways Reurbanization is Revitalizing Midwest Markets

March 30, 20170 CommentsBy JLL Spaces

By: Andrew Batson, Director of Research, JLL

JLL Full Circle

While cities spread throughout the Heartland are still making their comeback, the economic and investment outlook is promising according to our new research, Full Circle. The report takes a deep dive into the growth and development occurring in each of our markets, including Ann Arbor, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Louisville and Pittsburgh.

So, what did our research find?

Cities across the region are in the middle of a major renaissance as reurbanization continues to draw people, business and investments toward the downtown areas.

1. Young Professionals Gravitate Toward the Urban Core, Creating Need for More Multifamily Development

The face of the urban cores is changing, with the majority of each market’s downtown population made up of the millennial generation (20- to 36-year-olds), followed by generation Z (0- to 19-year-olds).

As these younger generations flock downtown, the need for more multifamily development is increasing. Each market has experienced positive population growth since 2000. What’s more is residential population has also posted impressive numbers in each market, most notably in Detroit with a downtown population of 37,700 followed by downtown Pittsburgh with 33,000.… Read More

The Cleveland Comeback: Urban Redevelopment Can Rebrand a City

October 4, 20160 CommentsBy JLL Spaces

By: Andrew Batson, Director of Research, JLL

Before the 2016 Republic National Convention (RNC), the city of Cleveland suffered a major image problem. After, however, the mindset of many of its residents and the general public changed. Cleveland Public Square

Two years of construction and planned redevelopment paved the way for Cleveland to make its way back into the spotlight—this time, with modern event facilities and trendy restaurants downtown and along the lakeshore.

Cleveland isn’t the only city using redevelopment as a tool to rebrand its image, but it provides a solid blueprint for doing so. Cities are investing more time and money into their downtown spaces in the hopes of being considered for large-scale events, becoming a tourist destination, driving business growth, and attracting top talent for current businesses.… Read More