LITTLETON, CO-National Cable Television Institute takes about 40% of the building at 8022 Southpark Circle in a 16,553-sf lease while Cutler-Hammer takes 12,208 sf. The project is now 50% leased five months after shell completion.

DENVER-An educated labor force, moderate costs and excellent air service are among the region's plusses while rising costs and traffic congestion are negatives, according to Fantus Corporate Real Estate Solutions' report to Metro Denver Network.

WESTMINSTER, CO-A proposed multi-modal transit village along the US 36 that the city is annexing as well as redevelopment opportunities in southern portion of this city northwest of Denver are among the selling points in the 12th annual Westminster Showcase.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-New York-based Related Capital Co. enters the Colorado market by purchasing the 144-unit multifamily complex near Downtown in a $15-million deal that also involves a hefty amount of tax credits.

AURORA, CO-Chicago-based First Industrial Realty Inc. increases its northeast portfolio to 1.8 million sf and its total Denver portfolio to 4.9 million sf. The 81,564-sf building was NAIOP's Building of the Year in 2000.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-American Skiing Co. Resort Properties Inc. admits in a Securities & Exchange Commission filing that it is in default on a $63.4-million loan owed to Fleet National Bank and other lenders.

DENVER-The developer of the $4-billion mixed-use project at the former Stapleton International Airport lines up 41 minority and women subcontractors to build homes in the first neighborhood.

VAIL, CO-New slate and carpet flooring of all the entryways and new carpet throughout the 50,000-sf facility are part of the project that will not affect scheduled meetings, conferences or conventions.