Is this the final design for Dimensional Fund’s South End HQ?

Durham-based Duda|Paine Architects tweeted out a rendering late Wednesday afternoon that appears to show the final design of the Dimensional Fund Advisors headquarters building planned for South End. Austin, Texas-based DFA is expected to break ground on the building in the fourth quarter, with delivery in late 2018. The building is expected to include office space and ground-floor retail. DFA has inked a deal to lease 100% of the building for 15 years. Atlanta-based Cousins Properties is developing…

Is this the final design for Dimensional Fund’s South End HQ?

Durham-based Duda|Paine Architects tweeted out a rendering late Wednesday afternoon that appears to show the final design of the Dimensional Fund Advisors headquarters building planned for South End. Austin, Texas-based DFA is expected to break ground on the building in the fourth quarter, with delivery in late 2018. The building is expected to include office space and ground-floor retail. DFA has inked a deal to lease 100% of the building for 15 years. Atlanta-based Cousins Properties is developing…

Mortgage lender moving office from Fort Mill to southwest Charlotte

A mortgage lender is moving its local call center from Fort Mill to southwest Charlotte. Home Point Financial recently signed a five-year lease for 23,517 square feet of office space at Whitehall Corporate Center VI, at 3525 Whitehall Park Drive. The company’s local branch is currently at 3023 HSBC Way in South Carolina. “Geographically, Charlotte gives us a broader access to clients,” said Howard Nathan, head of finance at Home Point Financial, adding the lease in Fort Mill was also set…

Mortgage lender moving office from Fort Mill to southwest Charlotte

A mortgage lender is moving its local call center from Fort Mill to southwest Charlotte. Home Point Financial recently signed a five-year lease for 23,517 square feet of office space at Whitehall Corporate Center VI, at 3525 Whitehall Park Drive. The company’s local branch is currently at 3023 HSBC Way in South Carolina. “Geographically, Charlotte gives us a broader access to clients,” said Howard Nathan, head of finance at Home Point Financial, adding the lease in Fort Mill was also set…

SkyHouse hosting grand opening event for park, VetweRx (PHOTOS)

SkyHouse Uptown is opening its outdoor park six stories above North Church Street this weekend. Called SkyPark, it features a regulation-size tennis court, an athletic field and two regulation bocce ball courts on a little less than 1 acre above the mixed-use project’s parking deck. There are also pergolas, grilling and seating areas with fire pits, a putting green, and a walking trail, in addition to a walk for large and small dogs and a dog-washing station. The grand-opening event is 4 to 7…

SkyHouse hosting grand opening event for park, VetweRx (PHOTOS)

SkyHouse Uptown is opening its outdoor park six stories above North Church Street this weekend. Called SkyPark, it features a regulation-size tennis court, an athletic field and two regulation bocce ball courts on a little less than 1 acre above the mixed-use project’s parking deck. There are also pergolas, grilling and seating areas with fire pits, a putting green, and a walking trail, in addition to a walk for large and small dogs and a dog-washing station. The grand-opening event is 4 to 7…

Belk signs 15-year lease to consolidate headquarters

Belk Inc. has signed a 15-year lease for its headquarters, putting all of its corporate offices under one roof again. The retailer’s headquarters will be at 2801 W. Tyvola Road, according to Belk spokeswoman Jessica Graham. Belk is leasing the full 475,000-square-foot space, which is owned by Jacobson West Charlotte LLC, an entity controlled by Miami real estate investor Samuel Jacobson. Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented Belk in the transaction. Previously, Belk ran out of space at its headquarters…

Belk signs 15-year lease to consolidate headquarters

Belk Inc. has signed a 15-year lease for its headquarters, putting all of its corporate offices under one roof again. The retailer’s headquarters will be at 2801 W. Tyvola Road, according to Belk spokeswoman Jessica Graham. Belk is leasing the full 475,000-square-foot space, which is owned by Jacobson West Charlotte LLC, an entity controlled by Miami real estate investor Samuel Jacobson. Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented Belk in the transaction. Previously, Belk ran out of space at its headquarters…

NorthEnd Partners discuss fixing gateway to uptown, spurring development at meeting

Removing a ramp could be the first big step to ignite development in Charlotte’s North End. “The top priority is to fix the gateway to uptown,” said Roger Grosswald, a property owner in the area. “The barrier mentality must stop.” Grosswald led a presentation by nonprofit advocate NorthEnd Partners on Wednesday that outlined key takeaways from former Urban Land Institute and Kimley-Horn studies to help revitalize the North Tryon corridor just outside of uptown Charlotte. The area has lagged…

NorthEnd Partners discuss fixing gateway to uptown, spurring development at meeting

Removing a ramp could be the first big step to ignite development in Charlotte’s North End. “The top priority is to fix the gateway to uptown,” said Roger Grosswald, a property owner in the area. “The barrier mentality must stop.” Grosswald led a presentation by nonprofit advocate NorthEnd Partners on Wednesday that outlined key takeaways from former Urban Land Institute and Kimley-Horn studies to help revitalize the North Tryon corridor just outside of uptown Charlotte. The area has lagged…