ANN ARBOR, MI-If Chicago-based Morningside Group has its way, luxury loft apartments will replace a 125,000-sf manufacturing plant Downtown.

MEDFORD, MA-Merchant Realty Associates acquires a 35,000-sf six-property portfolio in a sale/leaseback deal from Citizen's Bank for about $9.2 million, while Hajjar Realty & Management buys a two-building portfolio for $2.8 million.

CHANDLER, AZ-The third time was the charm as Wal-Mart and the city planning commission come to terms over a "supercenter" project for a 60-acre parcel at Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road. The final decision now passes to city council.

MINNEAPOLIS-Affordable Housing Cities' awards include Apple Valley, Vadnais Heights, New Brighton, Columbia Heights, Eagan, Minneapolis, New Hope and Ramsey.