Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multi-family operator, will expand across Texas with four new property launches, bringing the company’s total operations to more than 800 units in the state.The expansion includes the acquisition of Placemakr Downtown Austin, formerly named 3Waller, a 259-unit property in the heart of downtown Austin, marking the 6th property acquisition for Placemakr. The expansion also includes Placemakr’s first smaller property launch (24 units) as part of a new brand concept, “Hosted by Placemakr.” Lastly, Placemakr will also manage its first two exclusively residential properties in Texas.Placemakr Downtown Austin, will operate as one of the company’s core line of apartment-style hotels, providing a blended experience of home and hospitality for short-term and extended-stay travelers. This property combines the best of East Austin and downtown in the lively Rainey Street area with close proximity to the Convention Center. The building features fully furnished studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units; and amenities such as an outdoor pool, fitness center, guest lounge, co-working space and a communal kitchen with dining and entertaining space. CBRE’s Austin office, led by Charles Cirar and Colin Cannata advised Placemakr on its acquisition, and the seller, Transwestern Development Company, was represented by JLL.“Our expansion in Central Texas is a pivotal moment in our journey towards redefining home and hospitality. At Placemakr, we envision a future that is flex-use, seamlessly blending home and hospitality through technology; the launch of these properties is a testament to that commitment

Grand Opening of the Saints 24 Store on Friday, April 26ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marymount University and Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator, announce the grand opening of the Saints 24 convenience store at the Marymount Ballston Center campus. This store marks the first use of Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at a Placemakr property and the second installation at Marymount University. Introducing this innovative solution showcases Marymount's continued collaboration with best-in-class partners to provide exemplary service to students and guests and Placemarkr's commitment to innovative tech solutions that enhance the guest experience."We are proud to lead once again the charge of incorporating Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Marymount University. In support of our extended stay hotel, Placemakr Marymount Ballston, and collaboration with our partners, our Ballston Center campus will utilize this technology to improve selection and enhance the experience of our students and guests," said Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. "Marymount is fully embracing a tech-forward future and striving to bring partnerships to the University to fulfill this vision."In the lobby of Placemakr at Marymount's Ballston Center campus, Saints 24 offers a seamless and effortless shopping experience for guests and students

Placemakr is partnering with MMg Development to bring this apartment hotel to life in the NoMa neighborhood.