SEATTLE-The first of three buildings that comprise a 162-unit residential-over-retail project at 23rd Avenue South and S. Jackson Street--the largest mixed-use development in the Central Area in the last 30 years--will be ready for occupancy by November, with the remainder coming online in January 2004.

AURORA, CO-The urban center at Fitzsimons will anchor the north end of a 35-acre zone in the life sciences city. With 487 mid-rise residential apartments, restaurants and convenience retail at the street level, it is intended for informal daily encounters among scientist, clinicians, students and visitors.

KUALA LUMPUR-The 450-room Westin Kuala Lumpur is owned by Ireka Corporation Berhad, one of Malaysia's largest construction and development companies. It is the first higher-end hotel to open in Kuala Lumpur in the last six years.

TUALATIN, OR-Four appeals to the 680,000-sf Bridgeport Village development are dealt with by the City of Tualatin as Opus Northwest prepares to begin grading work at the 29-acre site next to Interstate 5 in Tualatin.