WASHINGTON, DC-The District is leasing its so-called parcel B on the Old Convention Center site to Hines│Archstone for a hotel-retail development.

IRVING, TX-Council will see the final design by July, opening the door for construction to start on a 250,000-sf convention center. Retail, hotels and a concert venue are next.

HOUSTON-Hines finalizes the $271.5-million acquisition of the 1.5-million-sf Williams Tower. Not only does it get its HQ address, but extra development land and an urban park.

HOUSTON-Enbridge Energy Partners adds 45,162 sf to its 219,238 sf, inking a 15-year extension for 13 class A floors in the Downtown's 55-story 1100 Louisiana.