CHICAGO—Although many suburban companies have decided to decamp to the city, class A developments in the suburbs are holding their own.

COLUMBUS—Although there are some pockets of concern, this is the most sustainable housing market in 15 years, according to Nationwide.

CHICAGO—Two leading organizations say many industrial buildings have fallen into obsolescence and left vacant, but several key innovations can extend their lifecycles by increasing adaptability.

MINNEAPOLIS—Corporate America has been reconfiguring its offices in the past few years, but many law firms are now adopting the new ideas.

CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY—The building will cater to smaller tenants, many of which may be attracted to the metro area due to the expansion of the auto industry.

CINCINNATI—The mixed-use development is the most significant completed in the region, and has now signed dozens of retailers ahead of its October opening.

CHICAGO—The submarket's vacancy rate has plunged, and Bridge Development's Steve Groetsema tells GlobeSt.com that there are a lot of factors which will keep the area humming.

INDIANAPOLIS—After a sluggish few months of leasing, a couple of big deals are around the corner.