BETHESDA, MD-Toll Brothers Inc. has announced plans to build its first condominium project in the Washington, D.C. market in downtown Bethesda.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Smithsonian Institution reports it will reopen the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall by the summer of next year.

PHILADELPHIA-In a 3-2 vote the Philadelphia Gas Commission has approved Mayor Michael Nutter's request to hire advisers to sell the Philadelphia Gas Works.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ-Despite statements from some state officials that construction at the American Dream Meadowlands project might begin later this month, the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority still must vote on the revised plan.

NEW YORK CITY-Meridan Capital Group, LLC reports it has arranged $11.4 million in acquisition financing for two properties on the Upper East Side and another in Brooklyn.

NEW YORK CITY-Rebecca Minkoff, a handbag and accessory design firm, has signed a lease for 13,000 sf of space at 16 West 22nd St. here.

MIAMI-Aztec Group Inc. reports it has secured $3,905,000 in debt financing on behalf of a Hollywood, FL-based firm to acquire a Kmart store in Lakeland, FL.

ATHENS, GA-The first student housing project in years in the Athens central business district has broke ground.