According to the study, the city's retail market rose 6% in value from 1997 through 2000. The study anticipates that the city will see another 6% increase by 2003. Apartment values here rose 45% over the past four years and will increase 25% from 2001 to 2003, according to the report.

Also, industrial properties in the area rose 35% over the past four years and are expected to climb 25% over the next three years.

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