CHICAGO-The city is energizing its downtown area, through new housing and stealing from suburbs, with new office workers by attracting the younger professional seeking urban living.

DUBLIN-Adrian Trueick’s HT Meagher O’Reilly, which just joined CORFAC International, talks with GlobeSt.com about how Ireland is coping with its efforts to recover from its lending crisis.

LONDON-Land Securities and British Land make up about half of all trust holdings in the United Kingdom, but the European debt crisis has pushed returns negative.

BOSTON-The notes, due in February 2023, will be used for general business purposes and could go toward investment opportunities, the company said in a statement.

SCHAUMBURG, IL-The benefit administration firm will occupy the entire 10th floor at the 97%-occupied complex. Plus more Midwest news.

CHICAGO-The London-based firm announced it is opening five new properties in Barcelona, Istanbul, Mumbai, Toronto and Chicago, with the latter being the first Midwest property.

LEAWOOD, KS-The Columbus-based store owner already owns the neighboring Town Center, and this One Nineteen property, built only four years ago, includes tenants such as an Apple store.

HOLLYWOOD, CA-The New York City-based Loews Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of the Loews Corp., will double its holdings to more than 30 properties.