Quick Hits: The Blue Light

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The Blue Light

Neighborhood:
Duke/Old West Durham

Size:
7 stories
80 Units (2 and 3 Bedroom), 3,000 sq ft of retail

Purchase Price:
$5 million (2019)

Estimated Cost:
Unknown

Expected Completion Date:
August 2020

Details:
The office component will constitute the top floors and will include a sky deck lounge, fitness center, and conference center.

Developer:
Wilmorite

Looks like the rumors in the Development Watch List were accurate for this project! This development will specifically target students, as you might expect. This project is located on Erwin Rd, at the former site of Sam's Quik Shop. As a former customer of Sam's, it will be interesting to see what will go into the 3,000 sq ft of retail.

The development will include a lot of the amenities that we have come to see in luxury apartments. From their press release: "a rooftop clubhouse, hot and cold water spas, a grilling area, a fire pit, a state-of-the-art fitness center, study rooms, areas equipped with smart TVs, and more."

Wilmorite has also noted that they have partnered with local firms for engineering (Coulter Jewell Thomas), construction (LeChase), and architecture (MHS Works)

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