KANSAS CITY—Many firms here choose to go to the suburbs, but the global law firm sees itself as a downtown employer.

CINCINNATI—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, Doug Swain of Opus says that with much of the land here off-limits due to difficult terrain, developers have had trouble finding good sites, but strong demand is still getting shovels in the ground.

KANSAS CITY—Adding the 200-person firm from Kansas City not only deepens HOK's Midwest presence, it creates one of the largest sports, recreation and entertainment design firms.

CINCINNATI—The vacancy rate in the metro area, especially among bulk distribution, has sunk so far that developers are putting shovels in the ground.

CHICAGO—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, Brennan's purchase of Mirvac and its 23 B properties is a good sign that more investors are looking at the region's older industrial buildings.

CHICAGO—The industrial market in the metro region has put up sold numbers lately, bringing more interest from investors.

CHICAGO—Shared office space has grown in popularity, and with an influx of younger workers, it's time for many providers to refresh their spaces.

MILWAUKEE—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, the Chicago-based HSA has begun to expand its efforts to remake what had been an industrial corner of suburban Wauwatosa.