The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
March/April 2025
What's Going Up: Five-Year Caesars Superdome Renovation Keeps a 50-Year-Old Icon in the Big Game
By R.V. Baugus
summary
IAVM’s Venue Professional takes a look at the five-year phased renovation of Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Carried out by Trahan Architects with Thornton Tomasetti as structural engineer, the renovations improved guest experience and circulation, accessibility and breathed life into a 50-year-old icon that has hosted more SuperBowls than any other venue. Read the article here.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
March 14, 2025
Developer buys 1.56-acre site near UConn’s Storrs campus for large-scale, 738-bed student housing project
By Harriet Jones
summary
Client
Marx Realty
Date
March 13, 2025
Can luxury amenities lure tenants back to the office?
summary
Creating amenities that feel very special and distinctive is what makes Marx Realty’s 10 Grand Central shine. Building owners who are searching for any and all solutions that would bring tenants back into the office are sprucing up or creating new amenity spaces that may compete with the allure of remote or hybrid work. Marx Realty CEO Craig Deitelzweig brings The Real Deal on a tour of 10 Grand Central’s amenity upgrades, which include a screening room, podcasting studios, outdoor spaces and more and talks about how they are driving leasing activity at the property. See the full video here.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
March 13, 2025
Local student housing developer names new C-suite executives
By Janelle Ward
summary
Landmark Properties, a local developer with a substantial portfolio in Atlanta, has created four new c-suite roles, promoting leaders within the company. President and CEO of Landmark, Wes Rogers, relinquishes his presidential title to become chairman ⏤ a new role within the company. Walt Templin has been appointed Landmark’s new president; he will also assume the role of chief investment officer and work with company leaders to accelerate student housing and build-to-rent development across the U.S., as well as facilitate Landmark’s expansion into European markets. Jason Doornbos has been promoted to chief development officer after serving as the company’s executive managing director of development since 2010. Art Templin has been named Landmark’s chief operating officer of development and construction, and Porter McDonald will serve as the firm’s executive managing director of investment. Since its launch in 2004, Landmark Properties has amassed a portfolio of more than 100 residential properties across the U.S., featuring approximately 72,000 beds. Learn more here.
Date
March 12, 2025
40-story tower near the Varsity part of Georgia developer’s bold growth plane Varsity part of Georgia developer’s bold growth plan
By Zachary Hansen
summary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talks with Wes Rogers, CEO and founder of Landmark Properties, about its growth and expansion plans at home, abroad and within the BTR sector. The Athens and Atlanta-based student housing developer recently announced plans to acquire a portion of the parking lot owned by local landmark The Varsity and build a student housing community adjacent to the restaurant. Read the full story here.
Client
JT Magen
Date
March 11, 2025
JT Magen delivers 178,000 sq. ft. global headquarters for Lord Abbett & Co. in Jersey City
By Joshua Burd
summary
JT Magen has completed a new global headquarters space for Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC , a privatelyheld investment management firm, at 30 Hudson Street in Jersey City, NJ. The company served as construction manager for the project, which spans 178,107 square feet across five floors, Lord, Abbett & Co. relocated from 90 Hudson Street. Read the full story here.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
March 2025
Modern Marvel
Mark Johnson P.E., P.Eng, associate principal and Eric Grusenmeyer, P.E., senior associate at Thornton Tomasetti
summary
Check out this month’s issue of retrofit for a closer look at the five-year, multi-phased renovation at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. One of the most iconic sports venues in the world, it has hosted more Super Bowls—including Super Bowl LIX this past February—than any other venue. The renovations were designed to enhance the fan experience, improve accessibility and guest circulation, meet code compliance and prolong the venue’s longevity, safety and prominence for years to come. Read the full article.
Client
Aeromine Technologies
Date
March 10, 2025
Mark Swanson on Rooftop Wind Energy Systems
By Ted Flanigan
summary
Mark Swanson, the new CEO of Aeromine Technologies, Inc., is a guest on the Flanigan’s Eco-Logic podcast. He talks with host Ted Flanigan about his new role, Aeromine’s breakthrough technology, which uses wind as a clean energy source, and the company’s plans for growth in 2025. Listen to the podcast here.
Client
RFR
Date
March 10, 2025
Aby Rosen has big plans for Trylons after boot from Chrysler Building
By Steve Cuozzo
summary
A New York Post article dives into the redevelopment RFR’s Aby Rosen has for Trylons at 145-155 E. 42nd Street. Rosen mentions the 13,000 square-foot lot can support 100,000 square feet of floor space as-of-right once the old structure is demolished, and could be built much larger and taller. The Trylons were commissioned by former Chrysler Building owner Tishman Speyer. Philip Johnson’s design consists of three sharp-edged glass triangles between two boxy, banal retail structures. Rosen intends to lease the parcel, not sell it. Read the full story here.