CHICAGO— Veteran designers Craig R. Pryde and David M. Kennedy, both former principals of PPK Architects, will head the new studio as principals.

CINCINNATI—Northern KY has one of the lowest industrial vacancy rates in the US, and developers are feeling quite confident.

INDIANAPOLIS—The office market in the CBD has struggled a bit in the past few years, but recently it has shown signs of revival.

CHICAGO—The nearly century-old institution felt it was time to move into the heart of the financial district.

CHICAGO—The firm has either just launched or recently completed several projects, including offices and distribution buildings, on the periphery of downtown.

CHICAGO—The seasoned executive takes over at a time when Blackstone, which acquired Equity in 2007, has been selling off many of its assets.

CHICAGO—For several years now, the industrial market here has put up solid numbers, and landlords will probably have the upper hand until about 2017.

CHICAGO—The exit of Sears left a big hole on State St. but first CPS and now Walgreens have gone a long way toward filling it.