MENLO PARK, CA—The first hotel to be built in Silicon Valley in decades is underway, part of the former 16 acres of industrial now giving way to a broader use capacity.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ— As a way to attract non-traditional and luxury residents, as well as for employers to hire and retain talent, mixed-use projects are incorporating a live-work-play environment into new projects.

SAN FRANCISCO—Teams are comprised of university students with an interest in real estate development, finance, architecture, planning and community development.

VISTA, CA—Quietly but confidently, historic Downtown Vista is emerging as a hip, safe and culturally diverse North County neighborhood distinguished by murals and public art, residential development and fresh, appealing retail, Lee & Associates brokers tell GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.