North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.C. — LCS Development has started construction of an expansion at Plantation Village, a continuing care retirement community in Wilmington. The project will add 44 independent living units with covered parking, a new artisan studio, woodshop, dog park, cocktail bar, billiards room, more indoor and outdoor dining options, and expanded garden area for residents. A theater room, board room and creative arts room are also planned. Herbert J. Sims & Co. guided the financing of the project. Construction is scheduled for completion by May 2023. Project partners include CJMW …

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Acts Retirement-Life Communities has started construction on a $59 million expansion at Matthews Glen, a 124-acre continuing care retirement community in Matthews. The project will add 72 independent living apartments and 16 villas to its campus. Construction is also underway to add additional assisted living residences. The new construction is Phase II of the expansion and features 1,650- to 1,785-square-foot apartments along with 2,275- to 2,500-square-foot duplex-style villas. Amenities include tennis and pickleball courts. Acts is also adding 40 suites to its OakBridge Terrace assisted living residence, which …