Stirling Properties Develops Three New Ochsner Health Facilities to Serve GNO Area
Projects helping to backfill former retail space & expand healthcare real estate services.
Stirling Properties, in partnership with Ochsner Health System, has developed three new Ochsner Health facilities to serve the greater New Orleans area. Located in Covington, Slidell and Metairie, the facilities will be completed and open to the public by the end of the year.
- A Pediatrics Center is located in River Chase Shopping Center at I-12 and E. Brewster Road in Covington. The 18,000-square-foot clinic opened on November 17th along Brewster Rd. immediately next to Target. In addition to a state-of-the-art Pediatrics clinic, this space also includes the Live Oak Pediatric Rehab Center, one of a kind in St. Tammany Parish. Rozas Ward is the Architect, and Donahue Favret is the General Contractor for the development.
- A Multi-use Clinic including pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s and primary care services is located in Oakridge Place Shopping Center at 800 Metairie Road in Metairie. The 12,450-square-foot clinic will replace two former retail spaces on the end cap of the shopping center. Construction is complete, and the clinic is expected to open on December 14th. The General Contractor is Ryan Gootee General Contractor, and Rozas Ward is the Architect on the project.
- A Physical Therapy and Training Clinic is rounding out construction in Plaza 190 Shopping Center located at 128 Gause Boulevard in Slidell. The 15,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in mid-December. The General Contractor is Clement Construction, and Grace Hebert Curtis serves as the Architect on the project.
Stirling Properties is serving as the developer, leasing agent and landlord in all three projects.
“Very similar to the last mile in retail, the healthcare delivery system is changing. It’s all about getting the product to the consumer in the shortest amount of time. That means connecting with them closer to where they live, in their neighborhoods and communities. In commercial real estate, there is substantial growth in the integration of healthcare in the retail setting. Clinics providing same-day urgent care, primary care, specialty care, and wellness services have boomed over the last few years,” said Townsend Underhill, President of Development with Stirling Properties.
Stirling Properties has tailored its business model to meet the increased demands for advisory and healthcare real estate services. The company assists its healthcare partners with development & redevelopment, site selection, master planning, brokerage & lease negotiation, entitlements, financing, design & construction management and asset & property management to provide a comprehensive, holistic approach.
Stirling Properties currently has over 2 million square feet of projects under development/redevelopment, totaling nearly $196 million—of which almost half is in the healthcare sector. Other notable healthcare projects include facilities management of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Shreveport; the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe; the development of four Ochsner Kidney Care Clinics in the Greater New Orleans Area; the development of St. Tammany Cancer Center in Covington; and the development of Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove in Baton Rouge, to name a few.
For more information on Stirling Properties’ healthcare real estate services, contact Mac Bauer, Development Director, at (504) 620-8131 / mbauer@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling and Kent Design Build Announce Groundbreaking Of New Corporate Headquarters At River Chase
Stirling and Kent Design Build today joined St. Tammany Corporation to announce the commencement of construction for River Chase Office II, a cutting-edge Class A office building spanning over 50,000 square feet, which will serve as the new corporate headquarters for both Stirling and Kent Design Build. This strategic move to the River Chase development reflects the companies’ commitment to growth, innovation, and investment in St. Tammany Parish.
“Relocating our corporate headquarters is a significant milestone for Stirling. St. Tammany Parish is an ideal location for our corporate headquarters, allowing us excellent connectivity to the entire Gulf South Region,” said Townsend Underhill, President & CEO of Stirling.
“We are enthusiastic about the opportunities this move presents for our company and our employees. The new building not only signifies our commitment to growth but also positions us for greater achievements in the years to come.”
Stirling and Kent Design Build’s new corporate headquarters, near the intersection of Interstate 12 and LA Highway 21, was designed by Southeastern Louisiana-based architecture firm Eskew Dumez Ripple (EDR). The state-of-the-art design represents an investment of more than $20 million and will include a rooftop terrace, a reservable boardroom for the tenants of the building, and a geothermal HVAC system. The array of advantages provided by this modern workplace facility will bolster the company’s commitment to serving clients and employees.
“St. Tammany Parish is our home, and as a lifelong resident of the Northshore, witnessing the ongoing development of the market area has been truly incredible,” said Kyle Kent, President & CEO of Kent Design Build. “As our company continues to expand, we are proud to continue to invest in our community and work more closely with our partners to deliver world-class projects to the Northshore, South Louisiana, and beyond.”
Both companies have a long history of investing and doing business in St. Tammany Parish. Stirling has had an office in the community for over 40 years, and Kent Design Build has been based in St. Tammany since its founding in 1996. Together, they employ over 200 people in St. Tammany.
“Stirling and Kent Design Build have been tremendous partners for St. Tammany Parish, and they have renewed their commitment to our community with this investment,” said St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper. “When great companies, like Stirling and Kent Design Build, invest in St. Tammany, it not only provides quality jobs for our citizens but also boosts our nation-leading economy.”
“St. Tammany Parish has long been the destination of choice for corporate headquarters and the highly skilled talent that powers their operations,” said Chris Masingill, CEO of St. Tammany Corporation. “These two premier St. Tammany-based companies represent a cross-section of two industry sectors, real estate and construction, that are critical to our local and regional economy, and their reinvestment into our community exemplify our message that businesses can start up, scale, and stay right here on the Northshore and become incredibly successful.”
Renderings of the new facility are below. For leasing information, contact Ryan Murphy at (985) 246-3771 or rmurphy@stirlingprop.com.
Ochsner LSU Health – Viking Drive Celebrates Grand Opening in Bossier City, Louisiana
State-of-the-art redevelopment further underlines Stirling Properties’ expertise in healthcare real estate services.
This past week, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Stirling Properties celebrated the grand opening of Ochsner LSU Health – Viking Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana.
This 25,080-square-foot Multispecialty Clinic, located at 4481 Viking Drive, features primary care, sports medicine, orthopedic and neurosurgery clinics.
In December 2020, a Stirling Properties affiliate acquired the property, which was previously a retail store, and subsequently redeveloped it into its current condition as a Multispecialty Clinic. Stirling Properties was the project developer; WHLC was the architect; Duplantis Design Group was the Civil Engineer; and Brasfield & Gorrie was the general contractor. Total project costs were roughly $10.7 million. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is the sole tenant at this location and is now uniquely positioned in this market for years to come, using this facility as a springboard for future growth in the Bossier market.
The Ochsner LSU Health – Viking Drive redevelopment underlines Stirling Properties’ expertise in healthcare real estate services. “There is increased demand for healthcare real estate services. We’ve developed a team of industry experts to provide a comprehensive, holistic approach based on sound real estate fundamentals for our healthcare partners to deliver high-quality products such as Ochsner LSU Health – Viking Drive,” said Townsend Underhill, President of Development with Stirling Properties. “We are proud to help bring first-class healthcare to our local neighborhoods while also facilitating job creation, tax revenue, economic development and infrastructure improvements.”
Stirling Properties currently has over 2 million square feet of projects under development/redevelopment, totaling nearly $196 million—of which almost half is in the healthcare sector. Other notable healthcare projects include facilities management of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Shreveport; the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe; the development of four Ochsner Kidney Care Clinics in the Greater New Orleans Area; the development of St. Tammany Cancer Center in Covington; and the development of Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove in Baton Rouge, to name a few.
For more information on Stirling Properties’ healthcare real estate services, contact Mac Bauer, Development Director, at (504) 620-8131 / mbauer@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Expands National Property Management Footprint
Awarded management contracts for three retail properties in Mississippi & Ohio.
Stirling Properties was recently awarded the property management duties for three retail properties in Mississippi and Ohio.
Kings Crossing is a 116,952-square-foot Kohl’s shadow center located at 3980 N Gloster Street in Tupelo, Mississippi. The center is 97% occupied with a lineup of national/regional tenants, including Petco, Five Guys, Five Below, Kirkland’s, Ross Dress for Less and others.
Wadsworth Crossing I & II are adjoining retail centers located at 1183 Williams Reserve Boulevard in Wadsworth, Ohio, totaling 63,328 square feet. The centers are shadow-anchored by Target, Lowe’s and Kohl’s and feature a diverse tenant mix. They are currently 95% leased, including Petco, Verizon, Beef O’Brady’s, Wayback Burgers, Mattress Firm and more.
“Stirling Properties is proud to assume the management duties of these high-performing retail properties and looks forward to working with their ownership teams to create added value for their assets. We are also excited to further grow our commercial portfolio and management services on a national level,” said Donna Smith, Executive Vice President with Stirling Properties.
Stirling Properties owns and manages 20.5 million square feet of commercial real estate across the country, including office, retail, industrial, healthcare, residential and mixed-use properties.
For property and asset management information, contact Donna Smith at (985) 246-3758 / dsmith@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Names Jared Lauderdale as Vice President Controller
Stirling Properties announces that Jared Lauderdale has been promoted to Vice President Controller.
Jared previously held the position of Controller – Property Accounting, responsible for all tax matters in the company’s internally-owned portfolio. While most of his duties will remain the same, his role is also transitioning to being more involved in the business’s property operating and management accounting side.
Over the last few years, Jared has developed and executed new policies and processes to increase coordination and efficiencies throughout Stirling Properties’ accounting department. He has also implemented several new software programs to help the company perform to the best of its abilities.
Most recently, he has been instrumental in guiding Stirling Properties through the numerous federal tax changes happening across the real estate industry, as well as employee tax credits. Also, during the COVID-19 crisis, Jared was influential in helping the company wade through the confusing and fast-changing guidelines of SBA loans and submitting multiple applications for a much-needed PPP loan.
In addition to his job roles, Jared serves on Stirling Properties’ Leadership Committee, helping to create and maintain company culture and improve internal structure between executive leaders and the team. He also volunteers for the company’s Golf and Stewardship Committees.
“We are incredibly proud of Jared for his remarkable growth and leadership within our company. He has excelled in his role and become an invaluable part of our team over the last few years. No one deserves this recognition more than him,” said Marty Mayer, President & CEO of Stirling Properties.
Stirling Properties Brings Target to Premier Centre in Mandeville, Louisiana
Rack Room Shoes expansion & relocation paves the way for new retail opportunities.
Stirling Properties announces the addition of Target to the tenant lineup at Premier Centre, located on U.S. Highway 190 in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Target will occupy roughly 58,000 square feet of retail space, backfilling the former Stein Mart store, as well as the adjacent space currently housing Rack Room Shoes, and an additional 13,000 square feet of new building expansion area in the rear of the building. Rack Room Shoes will expand and relocate next to Whole Foods Market in the former Forever 21 Red space. Rack Room Shoes is expected to re-open in its expanded space in the fall of 2021.
“Stirling Properties is excited to welcome Target to Premier Centre and the Mandeville community. The explosive growth of St. Tammany Parish and high retail sales make this an attractive two-store market for retailers. Target has been serving the community in Covington for many years, and this new store presents an opportunity to bring the great shopping experience to more customers in our growing market,” said Donna Smith, Executive Vice President with Stirling Properties. “The recent activity at Premier Centre has also been a catalyst for additional exciting retail opportunities that we hope to be able to announce soon.”
Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing & Development Advisor with Stirling Properties, is the exclusive commercial broker for Premier Centre and worked with Target to secure the new location and the expansion and relocation of Rack Room Shoes.
Premier Centre, anchored by Whole Foods Market, is located at the corner of U.S. Hwy. 190 & N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish. It consists of approximately 273,000 square feet of retail and restaurant options and is currently 97% leased. Stirling Properties developed Premier Centre and currently manages and leases the property.
Tenants include Whole Foods Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J.Maxx, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Rack Room Shoes, Gap/Gap Kids, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, LOFT, Bath & Body Works, Trek Bikes, Earthsavers, Blu Spero, Buckle, J.Jill, Jose Bali Jewelry, Chili’s, La Madeleine and The Big Squeezy. Electric car charging stations are also available in the parking lot near Whole Foods Market.
Stirling Properties has developed more than 24.8 million square feet of property totaling $2.2 billion, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in the area include Fremaux Town Center (Slidell), River Chase (Covington), Northpark Corporate Center (Covington) and Hammond Square (Hammond), to name a few.
For leasing information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8145.
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