BOSTON-As part of an ongoing effort to recoup some of the costs of the Big Dig, the massive $14.5 billion highway project in the heart of the city, a bill is filed to create an independent commission to oversee the cost recovery efforts.

PORTLAND-Two informal meetings are being held this week to allow members of the public to take a look at proposed development plans for the Lents Town Center area.

DENVER-Denver's hotel market continues to just tread water. The average occupancy rate for area hotels in May was down 2% from May of 2002, which itself was a down month. Downtown boasted the highest average occupancy rate and the highest average room rate.

EL CAJON, CA-Pinewood Park LP acquires the multifamily property from Pinewood On Wisconsin LP for $4.1 million. Built in 1971, the complex was rehabbed by the seller from 1997 to 1998.