BOSTON- The 95,000-sf Russia Wharf is one big step closer to getting a huge makeover by Equity Office Properties Trust. The state approved the Chicago-based developer's draft environmental impact report.

MEDIA, PA-The funding kicks off a search for matching funds to renovate two downtown, borough-owned landmarks here. Conversion of the nearly 100-year-old, 3,700-sf armory into a veterans' museum is scheduled for completion in early 2004. Media Theatre will be upgraded.

LONDON-Two of the UK's biggest property players have teamed up with US-based Simon Property to form a global facilities management joint venture that initially will serve 300 retail malls and parks worldwide.

OLYMPIA, WA-The 12,622-sf building has been leased by Group Health since it was developed in 1988. Sun Life Financial acquired the building that same year. With Group Health's 15-year lease term expiring this month, Sun Life has sold to Sea Mar Community Health Centers for $2.1 million.