MEDFORD, MA—In a public-private partnership, Tufts University has announced plans to build a new 100,000-squre-foot building using in part air rights it acquired over the planned new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line College Avenue station.

NEW YORK CITY—Manhattan office leasing activity totaled 2.55 million square feet last month in Manhattan, which was 16% higher than the borough's five-year monthly average, according to a new report by CBRE Group.

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The JBG Cos. has acquired a fully-leased three-building warehouse complex at the Pickett Industrial Park here.

BOSTON—Two major property owners have made commitments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at their office and medical properties totaling 4.3 million square feet in the city.

NEW YORK CITY—The combined ownership group will break ground in the coming weeks on a twin-tower 392-unit housing development in Midtown West.

WOONSOCKET, RI—CVS Health Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire Target's pharmacy and clinic businesses across the United States in a deal valued at approximately $1.9 billion.

WASHINGTON, DC—After shelling out $80 million earlier this year on the Sky House West apartment tower, Bernstein Management Corp. has spent another $91 million in acquiring its 'sister' Sky House East building.

BOSTON—The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved plans for development projects totaling $75.3 million Thursday evening, including an ambitious venture to convert a former church on Shawmut Avenue into residential housing.