Development of Parkside Commerce Center, a New Premier Class-A Industrial Facility, Launches in RTP
Rhea-AI Summary
Ares (NYSE:ARES), alongside Hines, has started construction on Parkside Commerce Center, a four-building, 809,141-square-foot Class-A industrial development on Silicon Drive in Durham, North Carolina, adjacent to Research Triangle Park.
The project will be delivered in two phases, with Phase I totaling 521,548 square feet scheduled for completion in Q4 2027.
Positive
- 809,141-square-foot Class-A industrial project co-owned with Hines near RTP
- Phase I delivering 521,548 square feet of modern 36-foot clear-height space by Q4 2027
- Location offers immediate access to I-40, I-540, Hwy 147 and the I-85 corridor
- Targets advanced manufacturing, biomanufacturing, warehousing, distribution and e-commerce occupiers in RDU market
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – ARES
On the day this news was published, ARES gained 1.33%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 | Funding program launch | Positive | +1.8% | Inaugural $1B commercial paper program backed by large revolver. |
| Jun 03 | Platform launch | Positive | -4.0% | Launch of Speed Bay industrial platform with major capital commitments. |
| May 29 | Conference appearance | Positive | +0.2% | CEO presentation at Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference. |
| May 28 | Conference appearance | Positive | +2.0% | Co-President presenting at Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference. |
| May 26 | Credit facility update | Positive | +0.7% | Increases and extended maturities for revolving credit facilities. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
News flow has recently centered on capital markets initiatives and conferences, with mostly modest positive price reactions and one notable negative reaction to a strategic platform launch.
Over the past few months, Ares-related news has highlighted funding flexibility and capital markets strength, including a $1 billion commercial paper program backed by a $5.5 billion revolver and expanded revolving credit facilities. Conference appearances have drawn small positive moves, while a new industrial platform announcement coincided with a larger single-day decline. Against this backdrop, today’s RTP industrial development announcement featuring an Ares real estate fund fits the broader theme of platform expansion across credit and real assets.
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The project represents one of the premier new industrial developments in the
Strategically positioned with immediate access to I-40, I-540, Hwy 147 and the I-85 corridor, the development will be delivered in two phases.
Phase I, scheduled for delivery in Q4 2027, will include two rear load facilities totaling 521,548 square feet with 36-foot clear heights:
- 4360 Silicon Drive (Building 1) – 237,824 SF with 63 trailer stalls
- 4340 Silicon Drive (Building 2) – 283,724 SF with 63 trailer stalls
Phase II will include:
- 4300 Silicon Drive (Building 3) – 172,289 SF
- 4320 Silicon Drive (Building 4) – 115,304 SF
Both Phase II buildings will feature 32-foot clear heights.
"We're thrilled to partner with Hines and Ares as the marketing and leasing team to bring this best-in-class industrial development to market," said Jeff Stephens, SIOR, Partner at Foundry Commercial. "The RTP/I-40 submarket's Class A vacancy rate has remained near historic lows in recent years, and Parkside Commerce Center will provide much-needed options that offer a rare combination of premier location, functionality and scalability that align with the needs of occupiers across the RDU market."
Hines and Ares co-own the project. Foundry Commercial has been retained as the exclusive leasing team for the project.
For leasing information, please contact Jeff Stephens, SIOR at jeff.stephens@foundrycommercial.com, Jackson Rives at jackson.rives@foundrycommercial.com or Jordan Rives at jordan.rives@foundrycommercial.com.
About Foundry Commercial:
Foundry Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate services and investment company operating across office, industrial, retail, multi-family, healthcare, religious, and not-for-profit asset classes and clients. Focused on the Sun Belt markets, Foundry is sustained by more than 5,000 associates operating from 12 markets, providing leasing and management on more than 77 million square feet and approximately 5,400 seniors housing units, typically executing over
About Hines:
Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager. We own and operate
¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2025.
About Ares Management Corporation:
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2026, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over
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SOURCE Foundry Commercial