MRP Realty, developers and managers of commercial, residential, mixed-use, and industrial real estate across the mid-Atlantic region, and Creek Lane Capital have acquired 13 acres of land in River North Nashville, a designated opportunity zone, where they will develop a 1.3 million-square-foot mixed-use project along the Cumberland River in The Landings.
“River North presents wonderful opportunities to activate Nashville’s riverfront on the east bank of the Cumberland River,” said Mayor David Briley. “The plan envisioned by MRP and Creek Lane will bring new jobs and residential and retail spaces, turning a long-neglected area into a walkable neighborhood. I’m very grateful to MRP and Creek Lane for their donation of a riverfront park that will create new connections for Metro’s beloved greenway system.”
The fully entitled site is directly across the river from the Germantown submarket, and will capitalize on the surrounding growth and the resurgence of downtown living in Nashville. The first master-planned waterfront community east of the river, the development will be the catalyst establishing a vibrant lifestyle along the Cumberland River and will expand the greater downtown Nashville.
“This site provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the industrial history of the area by repositioning one of the existing waterfront warehouse buildings, which will become a focal point of the project,” said Bob Murphy, MRP managing principal. “As we connect the waterfront to downtown Nashville, we will activate the entire area for new residents to enjoy a lifestyle of walkability and access to retail, restaurants, open space and office.”
Don Allen and Howard Schiller of Monroe Investment Partners, property sellers, added, “We are incredibly excited to be announcing the first vertical development in River North. The Creek Lane project, which will immediately establish River North as Nashville’s newest neighborhood, along with the city’s investment in infrastructure will be the catalyst for the redevelopment of the east bank and the establishment of River North as Nashville’s premier neighborhood to live, work and play.”
Phase I of the project will commence within the year and will include more than 600 multifamily units, 85,000 square feet of retail and 50,000 square feet of creative office. The development is part of an environmental LEED ND master plan that repositions land previously used for industrial and warehouse uses into a vibrant community.
“This is an ideal investment for Creek Lane Capital as we seek opportunities that are positioned for long-term growth and add value in burgeoning communities,” said Kevin Mulhall, Creek Lane managing principal and CIO, “We have worked with MRP on multiple projects, and they are experienced with other major riverfront developments.”
McNally Capital joined Creek Lane and MRP as investors in the project.
Frank McGrew IV, managing partner at McNally Capital, further stated, “We are excited to be joining our partners in funding this project and, as a resident of Nashville, I look forward to watching the River North area transform into an exciting riverfront destination.”
Plans include a public riverfront park along the entirety of the site, which will connect with the existing Cumberland River Greenway system. The largest portion of development allows for maximum opportunity zone benefits. Phase II will include over 500 units and an additional 50,000 square feet of retail.
