NEW ORLEANS-A report by the American Planning Association says the city's planning operations must be expanded, in part because they were inadequate to begin with and have been cut by two-thirds since the flooding.

SAN FRANCISCO-Originally looking to sell the whole thing, Flynn Properties opts to sell a 70% stake in the 152,000-sf office complex to Page Mill Properties LP. The deal values the property at more than $25 million.

SOFIA, BULGARIA-In addition to Sofia Airport Center, the $76-million project GlobeSt.com reported on in October, the Los Angeles based developer and the Arnstorf, Germany-based builder are starting a $70-million residential project and acquiring of three additional development parcels.

SOFIA, BULGARIA-In addition to Sofia Airport Center, the $76-million project GlobeSt.com reported in October, the Los Angeles based developer and the Arnstorf, Germany-based builder are starting a $70-million residential project. The plan involves the acquisition of three additional development parcels and incorporating a new Bulgarian company to manage the properties.

SEATTLE-The international consulting, engineering and technical services firm leases the 26,820-sf sixth floor for seven years. The $4.5-million-plus deal, which includes an $800,000 tenant improvement allowance, drops vacancy in the Downtown high rise from about 10% to about 7%.

CHATTANOOGA, TN-The locally based shopping center REIT acquires three Midwest malls in Kansas and Illinois that total nearly three million sf.

CHATTANOOGA, TN-The locally based shopping center REIT acquires three Midwest malls in Kansas and Illinois that total nearly 3 million sf.

HOOD RIVER, OR-The Columbia River Gorge Commission votes 10 to 1 to allow the commercial use of historic buildings within the national scenic area, but a challenge is expected.