NEW YORK CITY-Urban Outfitters is leasing more than 20,000-square-foot of prime space at 180 Broadway.

JACKSONVILLE-Elco Landmark Residential has acquired two garden-style multifamily properties in Orange Park for a combined purchase price of $47.5 million.

ATLANTA-Locally-based developer Carter is envisioning a $40-milllion mixed-use development that would include rental apartments and retail in Decatur, GA.

CHICAGO-Shorewood Development Group has begun one shopping center project and is making plans to start work on two others in the greater Chicago area.

NEWARK, NJ-A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled in favor of a Fort-Lee based nursing home owner saying it can modify unionized worker contracts so that it can remain in business.

WASHINGTON, DC-Piedmont Office Realty Trust closed yesterday on the $175.6-million purchase of 901 N. Glebe Road office building in Ballston.

HACKENSACK, NJ-After the City Council approved a redevelopment plan for the area last month, a developer is now moving forward with a plan to build a 222-unit apartment project here.

LYNDHURST, NJ- Cushman & Wakefield reports that ARGO Turboserve Corp. has expanded its lease presence at the Cityview Corporate Center to 35,000 square feet.