WASHINGTON, DC-DCmud reported that the First Baptist Church of Washington has received approval for a proposed nine-story apartment complex in Dupont Circle from the D.C. Zoning Commission.

BOSTON-Calare Properties and Hackman Capital have formed a joint venture to purchase a manufacturing site in suburban Boston.

CHICAGO-A venture including developer Steven Tinsley is looking for a new zoning plan to transform three structures situated between 20 and 28 E. Jackson Blvd. into a rental complex meant for young professionals and graduate students.

NEW BRITAIN, CT-AIC Ventures, a real estate investment firm based in Austin, has bought a manufacturing plant in New Britain for an undisclosed amount.

LONDON-Legal & General Property is developing plans to provide a GBP 15-million improvement to Midsummer Place Shopping Centre situated in Milton Keynes.

AUSTIN, TX-The Austin American-Statesman reported that the Colorado & Third project in downtown Austin will soon get a 30-story office tower.

CHICAGO-Developer Ascent Corp. has secured a loan worth $107 million to fund a data center expansion in Northlake and to make entry into new markets.

SAN JOSE, CA-Trumark Homes has bought a stalled townhome community at the northeast corner of Grandview Drive and North Capitol Avenue in San Jose for an undisclosed price with plans to complete the project by the end of this year.