Quick Hits: The Blue Light
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Neighborhood:
Purchase Price:
Estimated Cost:
Expected Completion Date:
Developer:
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)