DETROIT-Barton Malow, responsible for the $126-million reconstruction of the famed General Motors Corp. complex, says it was more fun than work in retouching an architectural legend. The Cadillac Place building now houses state office workers.

ANN ARBOR, MI-A few multifamily projects don't have enough affordable housing units and don't meet city desires for lower density. The city council will decide whether to overrule planning commission rejections.

COLDWATER, MI-Michigan automotive supplier Group Automotive Systems, Inc. agrees to sell a 78,000-sf facility to Acore Door Co., the fifth sale arranged in the local area by Binswanger/CBB of Philadelphia.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-Keebler Co.'s agricultural processing plant is saved here with an agricultural renaissance zone. Besides spending $12 million a year on agricultural products produced in the state, the subsidiary of the Kellogg Co. plans $35 million in private investment.

NOVI, MI-Bank One wants $19 million from loans for projects that are behind schedule. Developer John Vincenti's attorney suggests the lender should exercise patience with its long-time customer.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust wants to buy out partners in Madison, WI and Toledo, OH shopping centers as well as a vacant Kmart store in Naples, FL. The $25-million borrowing also will pay for redeveloping other assets.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI-The mall developer says third quarter results show modest gains thanks to new malls and low interest rates, but the retail environment remains difficult. Occupancy ends the quarter at 85.2%, up two percentage points.

AUBURN HILLS, MI-Finding their current quarters in Troy too cramped, Delmia Corp. joins GMAC at the 120,000-sf office building at 900 N. Squirrel Rd., taking occupancy at Koll Development Co.'s asset to 85%.