HOUSTON-Hunington Properties is pushing dirt on a high-end, 30,000-sf shopping center along Memorial Drive. The developer says it's "the last front row seat" along the heavily traveled artery. A ribbon-cutting is planned for April 2002.

HOUSTON-The multifamily market in here has sown the seeds for a maturity to one day take it to the heights of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Urban high-rise, with upscale amenities, are giving rise to the changing mindset of tenants and developers.

HOUSTON-Caldwell Watson Real Estate Group, based in Houston, has added a marketing associate that will specialize in land sales and site selection. The hire, Kyle Fox, was a vice president with the Ward Group.

HOUSTON-The George Bush Intercontinental Airport authority is expanding the automated People Mover system, hiring the Canadian-based Bombardier to do the job. Under the $46-million contract, vehicle delivery will start in mid-2003.

HOUSTON-The multifamily market in here has sown the seeds for a maturity to one day take it to the heights of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Urban high-rise, with upscale amenities, are giving rise to the changing mindset of tenants and developers.

THE WOODLANDS, TX-Another corporation is moving its headquarters to the Woodlands, signing for a 13,000-sf spot for offices and a technology center. Atlanta-based Mineral Resources Technologies will complete the relocation by late September.

HOUSTON-Veteran executives David W. Hightower and David L. Lane have been promoted to executive vice president roles with the Wolff Cos. Hightower has been with Wolff for 21 years and Lane, 13 years.

LAKE CONROE, TX-Retail development has finally headed north to the Lake Conroe area. With residential going strong, two shopping centers, totaling 185,000 sf, are coming out of the ground. Both are grocery-anchored.