Kennedy Wilson, Shimizu Corp. partner on $139M multifamily build in Georgia
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Multifamily Dive reports that Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Shimizu Corp. on a $139 million ground-up apartment development in Georgia, a 382-unit project in the Atlanta area that marks Kennedy Wilson's first such development in the state. The Caldwell project signals continued institutional appetite for new multifamily supply in growing Sun Belt markets, even as developers navigate higher construction costs and shifting capital availability.
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