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Chicago & Midwest  + Midwest  + Industrial  |  August 5, 2025
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

IRG Prepares Former Jo-Ann HQ for Redevelopment in Ohio

Industrial Realty Group has unveiled plans to redevelop the 1.4 million-square-foot former Jo-Ann headquarters in Hudson, Ohio.

The site is considered one of the largest collections of developable land parcels currently available in Ohio and includes one of the largest commercial and industrial buildings available for lease in the state. “The former Jo-Ann Headquarters represents one of the most sought-after site types in today’s market,” said Katie Meehan, Manager of Site Strategies at Team NEO. “Bringing a large facility with modern specs like this to market strengthens Northeast Ohio’s ability to compete and win.”

The 130-acre campus is being prepared for redevelopment and currently includes industrial space, office space, and developable land. IRG is now marketing the project, Hudson District, for corporate headquarters, distribution, R&D, manufacturing, light manufacturing, retail, and other opportunities. A team of leasing agents from CBRE and Anchor Retail will represent IRG.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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