The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Ariel Property Advisors
Date
March 26, 2025
'Better Than Billionaires' Row'? Why NYC's Top Developers Are All-In On A Tiny Patch Of Madison Avenue
By Sasha Jones
summary
A Bisnow article takes a look at the boom in Manhattan’s Plaza District, where investment in development is spurring the area’s rebirth. The neighborhood, between Fifth and Park avenues and 57th and 61st streets, has a number of projects recently completed, under development or upcoming. The location is “perfect,” said Ariel Property Advisors President and founder Shimon Shkury. “Actually, I personally think the location is probably better than Billionaires’ Row, in a way.” Over the last 16 months, investors have dropped $1.6 billion across 17 transactions in the Plaza District, according to data from Ariel. Read the full article here.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
March 24, 2025
Massive off-campus housing development planned by UConn. Think pool, fitness center, walk to campus.
By Sean Krofssik
summary
Later this year, Landmark is expected to break ground on The Mark Mansfield, a 738-bed student housing development in Storrs just off of the University of Connecticut campus. The project, which hopes to alleviate the ongoing student housing crunch, will be the second Landmark Properties project near the UConn campus. In 2022, The Standard at Four Corners broke ground at 1717 Storrs Road. That project includes 890 beds and 390 units and is expected to be completed this August. The Standard at Four Corners will be available to lease beginning at the start of the fall 2025 semester. Learn more here.
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.