SAN FRANCISCO—Rising rents fueled by the area's tech boom have driven one of Union Square's most prestigious galleries out of the neighborhood. A 32 percent increase cited.

STOCKTON, CA –Cushman & Wakefield announced has of the Burns Tract at 9009 Howard Road, Stockton. The 4,239-acres of farmland fetched $32M.

SOUTHLAKE—Southlake Town Square is adding another retailer the lineup at the 130-acre mixed-use development. Whole Life Provision Co., a clothing and outerwear retailer has signed a lease for 22,000 square feet.

PHOENIX—Goodwill of Central Arizona has opened its newest career center. The 14th of its kind in the area, The Hope VI at the Matthew Henson Community will be equipped with 14 computer work stations.

PORTLAND, OR—Nearly one quarter of all downtown office leases for 2012 were for tech companies seeking a creative office. The sector is driving the next generation of office space design says a CBRE report.

PORTLAND, OR—Robert Duncan Plaza is getting a new name in a move that should help owners to attract private tenants.

THE COLONY—Dallas-based Cencor Realty Services Inc. has closed on a tract of land, with plans for a large retail development on a 48-acre site at the corner of the Sam Rayburn Tollway and Josey/FM 423.

SEATTLE—Frank Stagen, whose legacy includes the Starbucks Center headquarters and Union Station has died. For more than 30 years he helped shape the city.