Novo collaborated with Ottawa University to create a state of the art Residence Hall and Student Union on their Surprise, AZ OUAZ Campus. The Residence Hall is a 332-bed dormitory featuring fully furnished, four-person suites, four student lounges and the campus security office. The OUAZ Student Union encompasses a two-story, 27,000-square-foot building, houses the cafeteria with indoor and outdoor dining space, the Spirit Fan Shop, campus mailroom, student lounge with indoor/outdoor fireplace, and conference center. It is located on four acres adjacent to the community greenspace OUAZ shares with Surprise City Hall.
Development is the core of our business. For over 30 years Novo’s Principals have developed millions of square feet of commercial projects through trust, collaboration and communication. Client’s give us their vision and we turn it into reality. We handle the pre-development services; we navigate the municipal entitlement process and we deliver projects on time. Our drive to succeed is what has developed our reputation.
RECENT PROJECTS
Ottawa University Student Union And Residence Hall
Sierra Bloom Medical Campus
This 43-acre medical campus is one of the largest of its kind in the Southwestern United States. This mixed-us development will total approximately 900,000 square feet of medical and wellness uses, including: Senior Living; Behavioral Health; Imaging; Ambulatory Surgery Center; Urgent Care and general physician practices. The project also includes walkable retail amenities and a hotel.
Winchester Senior Living Campus
Located in Winchester, VA this adaptive reuse of an older hospital is being transitioned into a combination Medical Office Building and Senior Living facility. Parts of the existing hospital are being updated to MOB space while a portion of the existing building will be connected to a new development consisting of 164 brand new Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care units in 7 stories. The new development is an infill location within a historic neighborhood and walking distance of Old Town Winchester.
Algodón Center
Strategically located off the Loop 101/Agua Fria freeway in the City of Phoenix, Algodón Center is a 1,000 acre mixed use park powering a pro-growth region where businesses from Fortune 500 to small companies can embrace innovation. The area provides businesses access to highly skilled workforce, exceptional education institutions and a wide variety of amenities for employees, residents and their families in an idyllic setting for success.
Copperwing Logistics Center
Spanning over 1,400 acres of industrial zoned land, Copperwing is designed to provide development sites for industrial manufacturing, warehouse and distribution centers. Conveniently located on the Northern Parkway equidistant to the Loop 101 and Loop 303 freeways, Copperwing offers great access to skilled labor, a pro-business environment and lots accessible to the BNSF rail line.
DEVELOP
Development is the core of our business. For over 30 years Novo’s Principals have developed millions of square feet of commercial projects through trust, collaboration and communication. Client’s give us their vision and we turn it into reality. We handle the pre-development services; we navigate the municipal entitlement process and we deliver projects on time. Our drive to succeed is what has developed our reputation.
Our Development services include: Site Evaluation, Due Diligence, Land Acquisition, Architecture, Entitlements & Government Approvals, Masterplanning, Redevelopment
CONSTRUCT
Our Principals have been on the other side, we have run construction companies and this knowledge is at our client’s disposal. It is why we value transparency. We don’t own a construction company; we work on your behalf to get the best pricing possible. We use our expertise to recommend and oversee all facets of the construction process. It’s our job to construct shared successes.
Our Construction Services include: Schedule Management, Design Management, Construction Management, Pre-Construction Cost Estimating, Cost Control, Occupancy & Startup
ADVISE
Novo’s goal is to assist other’s in the pursuit of their vision. Novo’s history of partnering with property owners is unique and we welcome the opportunity to share our vast experience with our client’s.
Our Advising Services include: Acquisition, Disposition, Adaptive Re-use, Project Funding, Brokerage
THE TEAM
Justin Miller began his career more than 20 years ago on the brokerage side of real estate transactions where he gained the expertise to see real estate deals from the client’s perspective. Over his ten years in brokerage he gained the deal making expertise in many sectors from office, industrial, multi-family, and retail with transactions totaling over $1 billion. During that time Justin has focused on the planning, marketing and development of several Phoenix-area business parks encompassing over 3,000 acres, He also oversees due diligence, site planning, building design and the entitlement process for all of Novo’s projects.
Kurt Rosene began his career in commercial development over 30 years ago and throughout his career has led the development of millions of square feet of office, industrial, medical and mixed-use projects that incorporated hospitality, multi-family, retail and entertainment in over 25 states. Whether a large master planned development, or a single building, Kurt values his approach and the high standards utilized during his analysis of each potential project, delivering accountability, creativity and cost-effective solutions.
Stephen Hulston has over 25 years’ experience in managing and directing the construction of Commercial Building projects throughout the western United States and internationally in Singapore and Guam. Stephen’s experience has allowed him to manage a diverse range of complex projects across several market sectors. Specific project experience includes work in the sectors of hospitality, retail, industrial, office and medical buildings. During the course of his career, he has delivered over $1.5 billion of successful projects.
In 2013, Kurt Rosene and Justin Miller founded Novo Development with the idea that a smaller company with a single point of contact would provide its’ partners and clients the best path to reach their development and investment goals in commercial real estate.
After working for decades in the corporate development and commercial brokerage world, Kurt and Justin have grown the company through excellent service and treating people the right way. In 2016, the addition of Stephen Hulston to Novo added construction management services to Novo’s list of expertise. This is where 3 Specialties | 1 Company was born.
TESTIMONIALS
“Due to their experience in the entire development process and professionalism within the industry, we chose NOVO as a partner and preferred developer on over 2,500 acres of land. NOVO’s principals truly have our company’s best interests in mind.”
Jacob F. Long, General PartnerJohn F. Long Properties LLLP
“Our company has worked with NOVO's principals for over 25 years and trust them with all aspects of our real estate needs. They have vast knowledge in the development process and deal making skills that ensures project success. They are my first recommendation in Phoenix and the southwest United States.”
Michael Alter, PresidentAlter Group
NOVO Development LLC
2525 East Camelback Road
Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016