PHILADELPHIA-In October, a quartet of internationally renowned architects, chosen from a field of 40, will present proposals for the renovation and addition of 180,000 sf of space at the Free Library's flagship.

HAVERFORD TWP., PA-Despite the restrictive covenants on development of the tract, eight firms based in suburban-Philadelphia and one from Baltimore present plans to the public this week.

WEST NORRITON, PA-On a sublease with 13 years remaining, the new grocery anchor is installing one of its 64,000-sf, expanded-format stores at the 95,000-sf shopping center. Brokers estimate the rental rate is between $10 and 12 per sf.

PHILADELPHIA-The Seattle-based software giant will infuse a 700-student "school of the future" with advanced technology. Systems include a 100%-online curriculum and extend to operational and administrative functions.

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA-The telecom provider inks a lease for the entire three-story building at 2100 Renaissance Blvd. Lease terms are undisclosed. Three suburban brokers concur; the rate is probably between $23 and $25.50 per sf.

PHILADELPHIA-The portfolio encompasses 722 apartment units in three states. College Park Communities joint-ventured with BPG in the acquisition and will operate the properties.

QUAKERTOWN, PA-When the discount store opens next month, it joins Staples and Sears Hardware and takes occupancy at the 220,000-sf shopping center to above 85%. Area brokers say the rental rate is probably "a little under $10 per sf.

PHILADELPHIA-A local private partnership pays approximately $66,154 a unit for the portfolio of properties, all near Rittenhouse Square, that includes 65 studio and one-bedroom, fully rented apartments.