HOUSTON-MainPlace will be the first development in the Southwest for the $1-billion Hines-CalPERS Green Fund. Key to the spec decision is the location.

LOS ANGELES-Net2EZ signs for 20,000 sf at 600 W. Seventh St. in the last large contiguous block of space at the telecommunications building.

'The bull real estate market we have enjoyed has a rough road ahead.'

CHICAGO-A joint venture between Hines and Larry Levy is planning a 1.1-million-sf office tower with a boutique hotel, which will be developed separately.