BOSTON—Not that the Boston 2024 Olympic bid didn't have its share of issues prior to the decision to abandon the bid last month, but a report commissioned by Gov. Charlie Baker and other political leaders points to what might have been considerable risks to taxpayers.

YONKERS—A major industrial project and an adaptive reuse of a long-shuttered research facility here were granted critical incentives by the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, DC—Education technology services firm Blackboard has signed a 70,482-square foot lease at 1111 19th St.

BOSTON—Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is looking to strengthen both the overall economy and the resiliency of the Commonwealth's nearly 80 coastal communities.

UPPER MARLBORO, MD—Prince George's County has reached an agreement in principle with the State of Maryland to contribute $20 million in additional funding for the development of the Purple Line.

BOSTON The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved eight development projects valued at more than $401 million last week, including Related Beal's $220-million proposal, considered the largest affordable-workforce housing project to be built in the city in the last 25 years.

BOSTON—The Blackstone Group, LP has reportedly agreed to sell the 500 Boylston St. and 222 Berkeley St. office buildings in a deal valued at approximately $1.3 billion.

WASHINGTON, DC—The Chapin Row residential condominium project on Chapin Street here has hit the market, according to MC Residential.