Friday, December 9, 2011

StonebridgeCarras, PN Hoffman join with Northwestern Mutual in JV arranged by HFF to undertake new mixed-use development in Bethesda, Maryland



BETHESDA, MD --StonebridgeCarras and PN Hoffman announced that they have formed a joint venture with Northwestern Mutual, arranged by HFF, to develop a mixed-use project (top left rendering) in the heart of Bethesda’s prime commercial district at the corner of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues.

StonebridgeCarras and PN Hoffman have been working with Montgomery County since 2005 to re-develop the County’s two surface parking lots (commonly referred to as Lots 31 and 31A) into a vibrant mixed-use project featuring 250 residential units and 40,000 square feet of street retail above a public parking garage that will accommodate approximately 950 cars.

With the requisite approvals in place, Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength enables the team to move forward with the $200 million development project, currently expected to break ground in January 2012.

“We are extremely pleased to have been able to bring one of the most successful institutional real estate financial partners into the development of Lot 31,” commented Douglas M. Firstenberg (lower right photo), a principal with StonebridgeCarras. “We look forward to creating a vibrant mixed-use project that builds on the great success of Bethesda Row.”

Residential components of the development include The Darcy, an 88-unit luxury condominium, and The Flats, a 162-unit apartment building.

For additional information,  contact:

Doug Firstenberg,  StonebridgeCarras 301/913-9610
Monty Hoffman,  PN Hoffman 202/686-0010
Matt Ascher,  Northwestern Mutual 703/269-6600
Stephen Conley,  HFF 202/533-2500
Alan Davis,  HFF 202/533-2500
Kristen Murphy,  HFF 713/852-3500

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