ATLANTA-Georgia State University is considering the purchase of 55 Park Place in downtown Atlanta. The university is one of a host of bidders for the 19-story office tower.

CHICAGO-The developer of the 42-story Optima Center high-rise apartment building here is planning to build an even taller building next door.

CHICAGO-Vienna Beef Ltd. is considering a move to the South Side of the city and has signed a contract to acquire an industrial building in Bridgeport.

WASHINGTON, DC-A new player is expected to enter the DC commercial real estate information services arena in the next few months. New York City-based CompStak is set to begin operations in the district by this summer.

WASHINGTON, DC-Vornado Realty Trust reports that Whole Foods Market Inc. has signed a lease for a new location at the REIT's $250-million Metropolitan 45 building here.

PHILADELPHIA-A non-profit health services provider unveiled plans on Wednesday to build a 30,000-square-foot, $17.8-million health center in one of the poorest sections of the city.

MAHWAH, NJ-Attempts to settle litigation between a resident's group and Crossroads Developers, the proposed developer of a 600,000-square-foot shopping center at the International Crossroads here, have broken down.

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA-Ethosource, LLC a new and used furniture provider, has signed a 50,000-square-foot lease for warehouse space at 411 Yerkes Road here.