Panattoni Development Co. plans to demolish the existing structure and build two industrial buildings totaling 153,654 square feet, along with 171 parking spaces. The proposed buildings will each cover 76,827 square feet and feature a 36-foot clear height.
Industrial space rents across the U.S. have shown an upward trend at the start of the year. However, the sector faces challenges that are posing a threat to the bright spot in commercial real estate.
The world’s largest industrial developer and landlord announced a spike in warehouse leasing activity following the U.S. November election, which has improved the company’s outlook for warehouse demand in 2025.
The industrial sector led the way in investment sales, contributing $22.8 billion in the fourth quarter, a 31% increase from the prior quarter. Looking ahead to 2025, investors are expected to continue favoring industrial and e-commerce assets.
The South—particularly the Southeast—is the fastest-growing manufacturing area. Over the past decade, the South has added more than 100 million square feet of new manufacturing space, and nearly half of all the space under construction in the U.S. is now in the South.