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Adaptive reuse allows us to be stewards of a property's history for future generations, preserving its unique character while providing functional modern uses. This approach not only honors the past but also enriches the present, creating spaces with deep historical roots and contemporary relevance. Chelsea Market is a prime example of adaptive reuse, seamlessly blending past and present. The area has long been a hub for food; the elevated railway that later became The High Line originally served wholesale butchers, while the National Biscuit Company established its factory there in the nineteenth century. In fact, the "Oreo Biscuit" was first developed and produced at the factory that would later become Chelsea Market. Attracting 6 million visitors annually, Chelsea Market has become an internationally recognized destination for food. For local foodies and tourists alike, the Market offers a variety of exploration opportunities, making it possible to spend an entire day there without growing bored—or going hungry. Jamestown sold Chelsea Market to Google in 2018 and currently manages the property’s food and retail. #adaptivereuse #histrory #commercialrealestate #CRE #NewYorkCity

Thoughtful design in a property’s common areas can greatly enhance the visitor experience, especially in those critical first moments when you enter a building. The entrance of the Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam has been updated with a vibrant color wall, drawing inspiration from stained glass and the famed artist Piet Mondrian. As light filters through the color panels, it offers a new perspective to the architectural icon of Rotterdam’s post-war reconstruction. Historic preservation and innovation can sometimes seem like opposing forces, but this colorful lobby addition demonstrates that engaging design solutions can be implemented while maintaining the building’s historic features. #JamestownEurope #commercialrealestate #CRE #design #lobby

Last year, we launched a creative placemaking program in downtown San Jose, California for Google. As part of the program, we enlivened the streetscape and hosted more than 60 community events with a wide range of artists, nonprofits, and food vendors. In early 2025, we plan to expand that work, adding a series of new food & beverage, health & wellness, and retail concepts to the area. We look forward to continuing to activate the site and bring the community together. More on our work with Google in San Jose in The Mercury News: https://lnkd.in/ef7jDvwQ #placemaking #community #sanjose

Creating a strong sense of place is about connecting location, history, and community through design and programming. At Levi's Plaza in San Francisco, the narrative thread of place comes alive through "Passages," a site-specific installation by Ruthanna Halprin Hopper. The installation serves as both a tribute and a continuation of an intimate dialogue with her late grandfather, Lawrence Halprin, the environmental designer of Levi’s Plaza. The work delves into themes of influence, mentorship, ritual, and artistic evolution, exploring Halprin Hopper's own artistic identity through this relationship. A key element is a mask of Lawrence Halprin, created by pop sculptor George Segal, which allows her to metaphorically see through her grandfather’s eyes. This installation embodies a dialogue that transcends time and presence, connecting past and present through the acts of remembering and creating, and also includes works on paper by Lawrence Halprin. “It’s a beautiful full circle, connecting to Levi’s Plaza and my grandfather through this installation. We shared cherished moments together, often visiting Levi’s Plaza where I’d play in the fountain, mirroring his vision of people engaging with the space. Inspired by the High Sierras, his design echoes our hikes and the rock cairns he taught me to create, guiding us home. The stepping stones of the fountain now feel like a path leading back to those memories.” -Ruthanna Halprin Hopper Passages is on view through August 28 at Levi's Plaza, every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and by appointment. #commercialrealestate #CRE #sanfrancisco #publicart

Today, we announced we will acquire the Atlanta subsidiary of Cincinnati-based North American Properties, a family-owned real estate company founded by William J. Williams, Sr. in 1954. The Atlanta subsidiary NAP Atlanta, which has $2 billion in assets under management as of June 2024, is an owner/operator and real estate services provider of mixed-use properties across the Eastern U.S. The acquisition will reinforce Jamestown’s mixed-use placemaking business and diversify Jamestown into more suburban, high-growth markets. As part of the transaction, a Jamestown affiliate will make an investment in the platform’s portfolio comprised of Colony Square (Atlanta, Georgia), The Forum Peachtree Corners (Peachtree Corners, Georgia), Avenue East Cobb (Marietta, Georgia), Birkdale Village (Huntersville, North Carolina), Ridge Hill (Yonkers, New York), and Newport on the Levee (Newport, Kentucky).    The acquisition also includes the platform’s real estate services business that manages Avalon (Alpharetta, Georgia), Mercato (Naples, Florida), and Riverton (Sayreville, New Jersey). These third-party services engagements will add to Jamestown’s growing real estate services business, which currently includes 22 projects across 19 cities and ten countries. Upon closing, which is subject to customary closing conditions, pending approval from lenders and investors, and anticipated to occur by the fourth quarter of 2024, the Atlanta-based operating platform and its assets will move forward under the Jamestown name—as will its more than 200 employees. Tim Perry, who is currently the Managing Partner of NAP’s Atlanta subsidiary, will join Jamestown’s executive team as a Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer.  For more info, see here: https://lnkd.in/eqEsZAJy #commercialrealestate #CRE #acquisition #Atlanta #suburban #mixeduse

We recently hosted a MAPIC meetup focused on adapting commercial spaces to changing consumer trends. The event, which was held on the roof of IDB Lisbon, included Jan Verwijs, Vice President of Asset Management at Jamestown, who highlighted the role of color and light in creating compelling spaces and connecting with visitors. Jan was joined by Eduardo Pinto Basto, Managing Partner at Placer - Integrated Urban Design & Development, Sofia Ferreira de Almeida, Head of Property & Asset Services at NHOOD Portugal, and Ricardo Rosa, Head of Property & Asset Services at Sonae Sierra. #jamestowneurope #retail #design #portugal 

Brick and mortar retail is currently in a state of creative regeneration. The disruption caused by the pandemic created an opportunity to reinvent the pedestrian ground plane with more interesting, more diverse, and more local and small business retail concepts. Well curated retail has the ability to be a driver of place and community and create a vibrant, more neighborhood-like shopping destination. The choice of Karine Dubner, owner of California-based luxury lifestyle brand, Brochu Walker, to expand to Jamestown's Buckhead Village District highlights this shift. While many of Dubner's customers live in cities like New York, she chose Atlanta for the brand's first major city location. The decision to open at Buckhead Village District underscores the property's success in creating an engaging shopping experience that positions Atlanta as a destination for luxury and independent retailers alike. Brochu Walker will open at Buckhead Village District on August 9th. To read more about the brand's expansion to Atlanta, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle article here: https://lnkd.in/daQ7F9MT #commercialrealestate #CRE #Atlanta #retail

Today’s workforce wants more than an office, they want a collaborative environment with a distinct sense of place. Now more than ever, workers are looking for the flexibility afforded by shared spaces, both indoors and outdoors. One of the greatest amenities of Jamestown's Levi's Plaza in San Francisco is the sprawling park that connects its various office buildings. Designed by renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, the park provides respite from the city as well as space for coworkers to have lunch, unwind, and even enjoy concerts from local musicians Recently profiled by John King, urban design critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, Levi’s Plaza was praised for its timeless charm. King remarked, “Cities evolve with their times. But as long as this pastoral landscape of Levi’s Plaza endures, with Telegraph Hill to the west and a meandering brook at my feet, I’ll know that the Embarcadero’s most discreet jewel still casts its spell.” For the full story from the Chronicle, see here: https://lnkd.in/eym27Tet #commercialrealestate #CRE #urbanparks #sanfrancisco

Guests can now book reservations for a new hospitality living concept, Scout Living, at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market. Featuring 405 one- and two-bedroom fully furnished and serviced living units, Scout Living will welcome guests for flexible lengths of stay – from a single night to a week, a month, or longer -- starting in September. Scout Living was created for a new generation of consumers who want greater flexibility in how they live, work, and travel. The concept is envisioned to provide the comfort and community of home with hospitality-style services and amenities. Scout Living at Ponce City Market will be powered by Placemakr, a leading flex-living operator which optimizes both apartment and hospitality uses for their partners.   “Scout Living is a perfect homebase for a connected experience in the heart of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. Being located at Ponce City Market will provide guests with a lively and fully activated flexible living experience that will seamlessly integrate guests with dining, shopping, and insider opportunities. Whether you’re staying for a few nights or several months, Scout provides the comforts and conveniences of home to anyone visiting Atlanta." -- Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown To book, see here: https://lnkd.in/dv-cEqKS #commercialrealestate #CRE #hospitality #Atlanta  

Jamestown's Groot Handelsgebouw (GHG) in Rotterdam was recently nominated for three BREEAM Official awards. BREEAM is one of the world’s leading sustainability assessment methodology for master planning projects, infrastructure, and buildings. The awards recognize the value in sustainability from new construction to operations. We're proud to receive these nominations as well as an Excellent (4 Stars) designation, with GHG being one of the first Dutch national monuments to achieve the recognition. We've invested heavily in making the building more sustainable through the installation of heat pump technology and opening green spaces such as Maaskant Park. Other environmentally friendly features at the property include rainwater storage, geothermal heating, and on-site waste management. There's more to be done, but recognitions like these encourage our progress.    #JamestownEurope #Sustainability #BREEAM #GreenBuilding #AdaptiveReuse