DENVER-The consolidation of the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post under one roof could result in the largest Downtown office lease in about a decade. Options include the new Legacy Plaza or Denver Post Tower, which is owned by Equity Office Properties Trust.

DENVER-The new bill for design work of the $268-million expansion of the Colorado Convention Center is now $20 million. "Co-development" design options related to retail space account for the increase.

DENVER-A $4-million tax revenue shortfall prompts the Regional Transportation District to take another look at its six-year capital improvement budget, which could mean fewer property acquisitions and building projects.

BEAVER CREEK, CO-An experienced hotel manager in the US and Asia Pacific, as well as a familiar face on the slopes, Todd W. Harris takes over as general manager of the new Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch.

DENVER-The Downtown direct vacancy rate soars to 14.8% in the first quarter, including a 33.19% rate in the Northwest corridor, where the rate actually is 48.58% when total space available is considered.

DENVER-Lower gains on sales of its multifamily properties in non-core markets such as Minneapolis, Clearwater, FL, and Salt Lake City result in a 44% drop in earnings. The local REIT fared best in Washington, D.C. and Southern California.

DENVER-The Downtown direct vacancy rate soars to 14.8% in the first quarter, including a 33.19% rate in the Northwest corridor, where the rate actually is 48.58% when total space available is considered.

DENVER-The local hospitality company spends $45 million to renovate the 96-year-old Fulton building on the Allegheny River into the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, earning the 2001 Hotel of the Year award from Marriott International.