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JPI teams up with Japanese firm to add $125M apartment project to busy pipeline. Dallas-based Sumitomo subsidiary partnered with Chuo Nittochi America for Gardena development Apartment giant JPI acquired an industrial site in Gardena where it plans to build housing. JPI is partnering with Tokyo-based Chuo Nittochi America Corporation on the $125 million project to build Normandie Apartments, a 257-unit community at 16911 South Normandie Avenue, Multi-Housing News reported. Construction is slated to start next month, with completion expected in March 2029. Japanese-owned, Dallas-based JPI said only a handful of new apartments have been completed in the South Bay in recent decades, even as housing demand is supported by the region's aerospace and defense employment base. The project adds to an active pipeline for JPI and Chuo Nittochi. JPI closed on sites for multifamily communities in Austin, metro Orlando, Dallas-Fort Worth and Durham, North Carolina in June, with those projects ranging from 323 to 400 units. Chuo Nittochi America is expanding its U.S. multifamily footprint, developing a 274-unit project in suburban Philadelphia with RXR Realty and planning a 312-unit Atlanta-area development with Crescent Communities. Los Angeles multifamily construction is active. The region had 24,121 units underway as of April, according to Yardi Matrix via Multi-Housing News. Multifamily construction completions across the region totaled 2,376 units in the second quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to 6,205 units, according to Kidder Mathews. The City of Gardena is required by the state to plan for 5,735 new housing units by the end of the decade. Elsewhere in the region, the Olson Company recently acquired a vacant medical office campus in Monterey Park for $24.9 million and plans to replace it with 159 townhomes. In downtown Los Angeles, the Los Angeles City Council approved the $2 billion Fourth & Central redevelopment, which will add nearly 1,600 residential units alongside 550,000 square feet of commercial space to L.A.'s urban core. - Chris Malone Méndez

Millrose Properties to deliver permanent capital solution for JPI's Multifamily Housing developments. Millrose Properties and JPI Launch New Land Banking Partnership to Expand Class A Multifamily Housing Development Millrose Properties, Inc., a leading provider of homesite option and land banking solutions for residential homebuilders, has announced the successful closing of the first acquisition under a newly established land banking facility created in partnership with JPI, one of the nation's premier multifamily housing developers. The initiative, supported by Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM), the parent company of Millrose's external manager, is designed to finance the acquisition and development of Class A multifamily land across JPI's key growth markets. The collaboration represents an important milestone for all three organizations, introducing a long-term capital solution that enables JPI to accelerate its development pipeline while maintaining greater financial flexibility. By leveraging Millrose's permanent capital platform, JPI can continue expanding its portfolio of high-quality apartment communities without committing significant balance sheet capital to land ownership during the early stages of development. The first acquisition completed through the facility marks the beginning of what both companies expect to be a long-term strategic relationship focused on supporting multifamily housing growth in high-demand regions throughout the United States. Under the terms of the arrangement, Millrose Properties will acquire land and finance the development of sites that will ultimately become part of JPI's multifamily housing pipeline. Rather than purchasing and holding development land directly, JPI will utilize Millrose's land banking structure, allowing the developer to secure strategically located sites while preserving capital for construction, operations, and future investments. This model significantly improves capital efficiency by reducing the amount of cash tied up in land ownership. Instead of purchasing sites outright, JPI will pay option fees to Millrose during the development period and acquire the land when projects are ready to move into construction. This phased approach enables the company to better align land acquisition costs with project timelines and capital deployment strategies. For Millrose, the agreement represents a significant expansion of its business model. The company's homesite option platform has traditionally focused on supporting single-family homebuilders and build-to-rent developers. Through this partnership, Millrose is extending its expertise into the multifamily sector, opening new opportunities to serve apartment developers seeking innovative financing solutions. The expansion demonstrates the growing demand within the residential real estate industry for capital-light development strategies that allow builders and developers to continue growing despite increasingly complex market conditions. Rising land prices, elevated financing costs, and tighter capital markets have encouraged developers to seek alternative funding models that preserve liquidity while maintaining access to attractive development opportunities. Millrose's permanent capital platform addresses these challenges by separating land ownership from the development process. This allows developers to move projects forward without making substantial upfront land investments, improving financial flexibility and reducing pressure on corporate balance sheets. According to Darren Richman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Millrose Properties, the partnership reflects the company's broader vision of supporting residential developers across multiple housing segments with innovative capital solutions. Richman noted that builders and developers throughout the residential real estate market continue to seek financing structures that enable sustainable growth while protecting balance sheet strength. He emphasized that Millrose aims to serve as a dependable long-term partner regardless of housing type, geographic market, or economic cycle. He explained that extending the company's homesite option platform into the multifamily sector provides apartment developers with an off-balance-sheet capital solution that allows them to pursue land-intensive growth opportunities without limiting their financial flexibility. The partnership also strengthens Millrose's position as a diversified capital provider within the residential development industry. By expanding beyond traditional single-family housing into multifamily projects, the company broadens its addressable market while demonstrating the versatility of its land banking platform. For JPI, the new facility provides a strategic financial tool that supports continued expansion across its target markets. The company has built a strong reputation for developing premium Class A apartment communities that offer modern amenities, high-quality construction, and attractive living environments in rapidly growing metropolitan areas. As demand for professionally managed multifamily housing continues to rise, securing development-ready land has become increasingly competitive. The ability to access land through a flexible financing arrangement allows JPI to pursue more acquisition opportunities while preserving capital for future construction activity and strategic investments. Mollie Fadule, Chief Financial and Investment Officer at JPI, said the company is pleased to deepen its relationship with both Millrose and Kennedy Lewis through the new land banking facility. She explained that the partnership provides JPI with a flexible off-balance-sheet financing solution that enhances the company's ability to compete for attractive land opportunities throughout its target markets. The arrangement supports continued growth of JPI's multifamily development pipeline while enabling the company to deliver additional Class A apartment communities to meet increasing housing demand. The facility also illustrates the growing importance of strategic partnerships between developers and specialized capital providers. Rather than relying exclusively on conventional financing methods, many developers are adopting collaborative funding structures that improve efficiency and reduce financial risk. Kennedy Lewis Investment Management plays an important role in supporting the initiative through its relationship with Millrose. As the parent of Millrose's external manager, KLIM provides institutional investment expertise and capital resources that strengthen the platform's ability to fund large-scale residential land acquisitions. The combined expertise of Millrose, JPI, and Kennedy Lewis creates a partnership that integrates capital management, land acquisition, and multifamily development capabilities into a unified platform capable of supporting long-term residential growth. The timing of the partnership is particularly significant as the U.S. housing market continues to face ongoing supply shortages, especially within the multifamily sector. Many metropolitan areas continue to experience strong population growth, rising rental demand, and limited housing inventory, increasing the need for new apartment developments. Developers, however, continue to navigate higher interest rates, construction cost pressures, and constrained capital availability. Innovative financing structures such as land banking have become increasingly valuable because they allow companies to move projects forward while reducing the financial burden associated with land ownership during lengthy entitlement and development periods. By providing permanent capital for land acquisition and development, Millrose enables developers like JPI to focus resources on project execution while maintaining greater flexibility to pursue future opportunities. As both companies continue to expand their collaboration, the newly established land banking facility is expected to support multiple multifamily developments across JPI's target markets. The model offers a scalable framework that can be replicated across future projects, helping accelerate housing delivery while improving capital efficiency. The successful completion of the first acquisition demonstrates the practical application of this approach and establishes a foundation for continued investment in high-quality residential communities. With strong institutional backing, an innovative financing structure, and aligned long-term objectives, the partnership positions Millrose Properties and JPI to play an increasingly important role in supporting the next generation of multifamily housing development across the United States.