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.

HOUSTON-Hines is starting site work for the first LEED-certified office building in the CBD. The high rise's delivery is penciled for 2010.

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.

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.