Development

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC-It took a year to find a tenant to fill the South Carolina developer's first 100,000-sf structure but company officials are confident the new space in Kings Mountain Commerce Park will be leased quickly because of current demand. The site is 20 miles west of Downtown Charlotte.

HIGH POINT, NC-The 24-acre manufacturing facility will be built across from another four-building plant operated by Brayton Co. on Swathmore Road. The estimated hard construction cost of the project is $17 million. High Point is 70 miles north of Downtown Charlotte.

SAN BRUNO, CA-Two development companies have purchased the San Bruno navy base with plans for a $200 million mixed-use project that will include 300,000 sf of office space, 210 apartment units and 190 senior housing units.

TUCSON-The owner of one of downtown's largest office towers says that one good-sized tenant could prompt the company to start construction on a 23-story office tower.

ORLANDO-The fast-food chain paid local lawyer/investor Hyman Lake $9.38 per sf for the 48,000-sf site at South Orange Blossom Trail and Jordan Road.

EVANSTON, IL-A smaller version of the retailer's State Street store has become 54 condos. The Evanston Galleria preserves details of the art deco building, including floor directors and trademark Marshall Field's clock.

SAN JOSE-The City Council decides tonight whether a citywide vote on the 20,000-worker development should occur. Opponents who gathered enough signatures for such a vote want a "yes" vote. The city's attorney says the petition is technically invalid and should be ignored.

HILLSBORO, OR-In December, the Florida-based corporation acquired a 4.17-acre parcel once planned for a full-service Marriott hotel for $3.8 million. The company isn't yet talking, but sources Regency has preleased 80% of a planned 46,500-sf development.