Houston

SUGAR LAND, TX-The Phoenix-based Alliance Communities rolls out a second phase to a 256-unit development bought in January as a Texas inroad. The firm is savoring its opportunity to crack Sugar Land's barrier to entry.

HOUSTON-Novell, an Internet-based solutions provider, is getting ready for a Q4 move into a building that it says has all the right stuff. The long-term signing pushes occupancy to 90% for the Means Knaus-owned office building.

HOUSTON-The Park Ten Business Park lands a new tenant, London-based consultant Environmental Resources Management. Trione & Gordon ONCOR International and McShane Corp. brokers do the bargaining for the five-year pact.

HOUSTON-A franchisee for the Cincinnati aftermarket accessories' retailer opens in 8,000 sf at 1718 Fry Rd. in Houston's far west submarket. It's the specialty retailer's first location in Texas.

BAYTOWN, TX-Under the contract, CRIC Capital will develop the 175,000-sf warehouse on Bayer's 280-acre Baytown campus and then lease it back to the pharmaceuticals giant. Delivery is anticipated in Q1 2003.

HOUSTON-The developer-investor acquires Venture Tech II and Venture Tech III, Woodlands' office buildings valued at $2.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively. A back-to-back closing puts four acres in hand for a 29,000-sf retail project.