BELLEVUE, WA-Real estate and construction are still gray areas, but as the economy continues in a slow rut, a survey of 200 executives shows hopefulness that an improved economy and interest in new development may pick up the pace.

SANTA ROSA, CA-Alleged building and safety code violations and environmental concerns at the site of a Pomo Indian casino are generating concern as the casino enters its construction stage.

SAN FRANCISCO-The standoff between San Francisco's mayor and supervisors over the city's powerful planning commission continues. Nearly a month has passed without a working body to decide on permits.

WALNUT CREEK, CA-The Shadelands Business Park consists of six one-story buildings near the intersection of Ygnacio Valley and Oak Grove roads. The property is fully leased.

SAUSALITO, CA-The Sausalito City Council plans to appeal a federal ruling dismissing the city's lawsuit against the National Park Service over a proposed development project at Fort Baker meant to make the historic base self sufficient.

MUKILTEO, WA-After demolishing the Roseville Community Center, the city plans to build a $5-million, 15,000-sf city hall and a $6-million, 28,000-sf community center. The plans call for the city hall to be built first, however, and some residents are crying foul.

HAYWARD. CA-Two major healthcare companies have decided to cut back on real estate holdings. Cardinal Healthcare and Allegiance Healthcare Corp. have sold industrial buildings for a combined total of $24.8 million.

SAN FRANCISCO-Catellus' chairman and CEO says the company has been successful in its goal to accelerate development sales into the first half of the year, but acknowledges that, as a result, the earnings growth so far this year cannot sustained into the third and fourth quarters.