BOSTON-The MBTA has selected two developers to build a mix of retail, condominiums and apartments on two parcels of land that were once reserved for the Central Artery and Green Line aqueduct.

SAN FRANCISCO-The real estate investment arm of New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon picks up four office properties from Equity Office. The portfolio totals 1.36 million sf and is 53.4% vacant. Hines is a 10% partner in the deal.

DALLAS-US developers and institutional investors are being lured by 12% cap rates and Mexico's demand for industrial space due to its solid footing in the manufacturing supply chain. Execs from firms in place and en route have a few tips about crossing the border.

PORTLAND-Instead of hearing the convention center hotel evaluation committee's developer recommendation, the board of the Portland Development Commission on Wednesday directs staff to obtain new cost and financing estimates for a minimum 400-room first phase instead of the minimum 600-room first phase stated in its Request for Proposals.